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An award-winning debut about the power of speaking out, packed with humour, heart and honesty."A wonderful book about finding one's own voice." Ann M. Martin, author of The Baby-Sitters Club"Will appeal to fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Cathy Cassidy."...

Help to cheer up Worried Unicorn in this interactive 'Who's In Your Book?' story from bestselling children's book author Tom Fletcher - now available as a board book!WHOOSH! A unicorn has galloped right into your book - how exciting!But - oh dear! This...

'A delightfully funny book with a big, big heart' - David O'DohertyThe debut novel from comedian and presenter of The Last Leg, Adam Hills, featuring a young detective dream team.When a priceless painting goes missing, Charley - a 12-year-old viral...

A wonderfully waggy story of one dog day afternoon, from the genius behind the #DrawWithRob phenomenon and the bestselling and award-winning Blown Away! Every dog has his Dave (or otherwise-named human)... but on a...

Telling a little white lie now and then is harmless, right? But what if it leads to you being a household name and international celebrity? Cole is the boy who fooled the world and finds himself trapped...

"I loved it! A rich and exciting story." LD Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency"A wonderfully pacy adventure full of imagination and jeopardy." Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird"Hilarious - full of humour, friendship, and...

Celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Little Robin Red Vest with this deluxe edition of the bestselling picture book classic.One frosty evening, a week before Christmas, Little Robin washes and irons seven warm vests for the chilly nights to come. As...

Dentist Trip is a colourful and entertaining storybook, based on the award-winning television character Peppa Pig. Peppa, George and Mr Dinosaur are going to the dentist. It's George's first visit and he's a teeny bit nervous. Find out how their trip...

From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud story for readers of 8 and up that takes you on a roller-coaster ride of fame and friendship... Nothing extraordinary has ever happened to...

Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim: Go on Holiday Topsy, Tim, Mummy and Dad are off on holiday, but the journey there...

Facing up to fears of bullying, Eva finds the courage to take to the field in this heartwarming tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth. Eva's football skills make her stand out while playing at break-time at school,...

Sam likes being a twin. He likes having two mums. He likes cheese sandwiches and his dog and drawing comics with his friend Pea. He does not like humus - or heights . . .His twin sister Sammie likes being a twin too. She knows that she's perfect best...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781925089165Author Jayneen SandersFormat HardbackPage Count 42Imprint Educate2empower PublishingPublisher Educate2empower PublishingWeight(grams)...

A big-hearted global celebration of mosques and the diverse worshippers that they welcome every day! My mosque feels safe like home. In my mosque, we pray for peace, love and...

Errol loves gardening, but he doesn't have a proper garden. Although his home is full of beautiful plants, he longs for an outdoor space where he can grow things. A chance discovery leads to a solution, but Errol can't do everything on his own. Luckily,...

This very special Little Miss book is the perfect gift for Mother's Day. The Little Miss will help you show your mummy just how special she is to you. From making you smile, even when things are going wrong, to...

Scarlett Fife has BIG feelings. And she's about to get into BIG trouble. From the bestselling Maz Evans comes a heartfelt and hilarious story about sadness, happiness, friends and family, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl's Matilda. Praise for Scarlett...

The hilarious and heartwarming tale of a magical friendship between a girl and a polar bear, from beloved author of The Snowman, Raymond Briggs.One night a great big, white polar bear comes to stay with Tilly. He has black hooked claws and huge yellow...

A high-energy, laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated adventure story by much-loved actor Stephen Mangan and talented artist Anita Mangan. Grumpy old King Chisel has a problem. He needs an heir to his kingdom -...

Alfie loves being outside and in this gorgeous collection of stories and poems he plays in the garden, camps in the countryside, shares a picnic on the beach, splashes in the paddling pool and lots more! Full of snapshots of family life, this is a book...

Peter Rabbit is off to visit his friend Squirrel Nutkin! On his way, he comes across many familiar friends and asks all sorts of questions about their homes . . . Will Peter find out he and his friends are more similar than he thought? Join Peter Rabbit...

Rex has new glasses and he HATES them! He does NOT want to wear them to school, and he tries to hide them - in the strangest places! But it's pretty tricky hiding specs that are so big, and round and RED . . . It's funny how things turn out, though,...

Curiosity climbs to the highest branch of a tree. Joy bounces on a trampoline. Gratitude warms you like a woolly jumper... What Feelings Do When No One's Looking is a stunning, charming and brilliantly inventive picturebook about the feelings that...

The follow-up to the number one bestseller PAPER AEROPLANESIt's a year and a half on from PAPER AEROPLANES, and Renee is now living idyllically with her Auntie Jo. They even have geese, and Renee likes to sit and watch them, wondering if she'll ever find...

Kiwi Tidies Up offers a gentle introduction to the concept of clearing up and looking after things for young children.This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the consequences of being messy. Also included are...

A hilarious new middle-grade from Justin A. Reynolds that asks: What happens when five unsupervised kids face the apocalypse under outrageously silly circumstances? Twelve-year-old Eddie Gordon Holloway has concocted his...

A sweet rhyming picture book about the special relationship between mother and child. With a gentle, rhyming story and lovely illustrations, this is a book to be loved, shared and treasured. With extra special pages for the little ones to personalise,...

"I can give Kingsley piggyback rides, even though he's older than me! I can run SUPER fast!"Discover Strong Like Me, a picture-book story about finding what makes YOU strong.Kamara loves being super strong - it makes her feel fizzy and zappy! But her...

Izzy and her friends hate school dinners. And they hate the shepherd's pie in particular. And now something strange seems to be happening to the dinner ladies. They're wearing new hats, they're cooking new food (still horrible) and there are lots and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780394826691Author P.D. EastmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House USA IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 82gDimensions(mm) 203mm...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Messy was the messiest person you'd ever met in your whole life. He looked messy because he was messy in everything he did... The Mr Men and...

From the beloved children's author of Hetty Feather, Tracy Beaker and Rose Rivers. Opal Plumstead might be plain, but she has always been fiercely intelligent.Yet her scholarship and dreams of university are snatched away when her father is sent to...

What can turn a bad day into a good day? You decide.About the AuthorKevin Henkes is the award-winning creator of many books for children, including the Caldecott Medal Book Kitten's First Full Moon, the Caldecott and Geisel Honor Book Waiting, the...

Isadora Moon is special because she's different. Her mum is a fairy, her dad is a vampire, and she's a bit of both. When a new girl, Ava, joins her class, Isadora is keen to make friends. But Ava's not interested. She'd much rather be back at her old...

Based on Gregory Lang's New York Times bestselling original series! The perfect gift of love or sweet keepsake to show why granddaughters are so special! Celebrate the granddaughters in your life with Why We Need Granddaughters, a heartfelt children's...

An empowering story about finding your identity and the courage to fight for it. Aaliyah is an ordinary thirteen-year-old living in the Midlands - she's into her books, shoes, K-pop and she is a Muslim. She has ...

Doing the right thing isn't always easy! Like all children, Henry sometimes gets angry when things don't go his way, and sometimes he hits, too! For example, if he's feeling left out of a game, or if he's bored at the shops with his dad. But how can he...

Fourteen-year-old Prue and her sister Grace have been educated at home by their controlling, super-strict father all their lives. Forced to wear Mum's odd hand-made garments and forbidden from reading teenage magazines, they know they're very different...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780063283213Author Ethan M AldridgeFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 454g

An adorable bedtime picture book with a positive message about friendship and overcoming shyness. From Rachel Bright, the bestselling author of The Lion Inside and The Koala Who Could.Little Mouseling lives with her family in Wintermouse Wood. She loves...