Emigration & Immigration

Winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers AwardAya is eleven years old and has just arrived in Britain with her mum and baby brother, seeking asylum from war in Syria.When Aya stumbles across a local ballet class, the formidable dance teacher spots her...

There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you. There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to...

This irresistible little library contains four fun books about everyone's favourite bear, Paddington - now a major movie star! Learn all about the nation's favourite bear, Paddington - now a major movie star - in these four mini board books...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593525180Author Aya GhanamehFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Viking Books for Young ReadersPublisher Penguin USAWeight(grams) 482gDimensions(mm) 236mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Master List 2003. Nominated for Arizona Young Readers Award 2005.Book InformationISBN 9780440417996Author Yangsook ChoiFormat...

The original story of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star! "A bear on Paddington Station?" said Mrs Brown in amazement. "Don't be silly - there can't be." Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from...

This semi-autobiographical classic, written by the beloved Judith Kerr, tells the story of a Jewish family escaping Germany in the days before the Second World War. This beautiful new edition celebrates the fifty year anniversary of an...

In this heart-stopping adventure, Benjamin Zephaniah shows us what it was like to be a child of the Windrush generation. Leonard is shocked when he arrives with his mother in the port of Southampton. His father is ...

A young boy discusses the journey he is about to make with his mother. They will leave their town, she explains, and it will be sad but also a little bit exciting. They will have to say goodbye to friends and loved ones, and that will be difficult. They...

Imagine a world where everyone is kind - how can we make that come true? With gorgeous pictures by a host of the world's top illustrators, Kind is a timely, inspiring picture book about the many ways children can be...

Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over sixty years. Now four of the best-loved classic London picture books are brought together in one volume. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780734415868Author Shaun TanFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Lothian Children's BooksPublisher Hachette AustraliaWeight(grams) 367gDimensions(mm) 230mm...

'Playful, obstinate and courageously humorous ... hilarious and later heartbreaking' Guardian 'Sweet, funny, highly inventive' Yorkshire Post The personal, funny and poignant tale of a young refugee, from acclaimed storyteller Benjamin Zephaniah ...

"Utterly unique and movingly memorable, a wonderful story about what happens when we take control of our own narrative, and find ways to communicate across the gaps in language. Clever, brilliantly written, and thought-provoking, it will stay with you."...

Partly autobiographical, this is the third title in Judith Kerr's internationally acclaimed trilogy of books following the life of Anna through war-torn Germany, to London during the Blitz and her return to Berlin to discover the past... ...

This is a powerful and timely story about one boy's epic journey across Africa to Europe, a graphic novel for all children with glorious colour artwork throughout. From Eoin Colfer, previously Irish Children's Laureate, and the team behind his...

"Deeply moving" - Booktrust "A gripping story of love, courage and triumph over evil" - The Bookseller "Can, and should, be read by an audience of any age." - Jewish News SHORTLISTED FOR THE...

_______________ 'Poignant, powerful, just perfect' - Cathy Cassidy 'This poetic novel is sheer perfection ... I loved it' - Irish Examiner 'A compellingly beautiful, utterly seductive debut novel ... Do not miss it' - The Scotsman _______________ ...

". . . a wonderful teaching tool for those who are welcoming refugees into their community."-The New York TimesWith haunting echoes of the current refugee crisis this beautifully illustrated book explores the unimaginable decisions made as a family leave...

*Now a major film starring Yara Shahidi and Charles Melton* The New York Times bestselling love story from Nicola Yoon, author of Everything, Everything.Natasha: I'm a girl who believes in science and facts. Not fate. Not destiny. Or dreams that will...

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Not a speck, not a stain on her gray school skirt and blue blouse to show what terrible thing had happened . . . If only by putting on something fresh and new, they could...

As the brutal Second World War stretches on with no end in sight, life for ordinary Dutch people in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands is fraught with peril and hardship. There is very little to eat and the population lives under the constant threat of arrest...

'A thoughtful, profound, important book' Irish Independent'A realistic but hopeful look at two children's emigration' Publishers WeeklyPowerful and timely, To The Other Side explores the journey of two young refugee children in search of safety. Perfect...

Partly autobiographical, this is the second title in Judith Kerr's internationally acclaimed trilogy of books following the life of Anna through war-torn Germany, to London during the Blitz and her return to Berlin to discover the past... It...

Winner of the CILIP Amnesty Honour 2017.Shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize and the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2017.Perfect for fans of THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS. This is a beautiful, vivid and deeply moving story about a refugee boy who...

Welcome to Nowhere is a powerful and beautifully written story about the life of one family caught up in civil war by the award-winning author Elizabeth Laird, shortlisted for the Scottish Teen Book Award and winner of the UKLA Book Award.Twelve-year-old...

A powerfully moving and beautiful picture book about the voyage of HMT Empire Windrush from national treasure, Benjamin Zephaniah. The hopes, dreams and bravery of the Windrush generation are expressed in this...

A richly illustrated gift picture book edition of Michael Morpurgo's classic wartime story War Horse, which has been captivating audiences young and old for 40 years. War Horse celebrates its 40th...

Idris is a child refugee, born into a world of tents and fences. He has known no other life than this. He has no memories of the world outside.Then the Wisp arrives, floating in on the evening breeze. Everyone who holds it finds their memories...

Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over sixty years. To celebrate his enduring popularity, seven best-loved classic picture books are brought...

"A subtle, deceptively simple book about inclusion, hospitality, and welcoming the 'other.'" -Kirkus Reviews "A boundlessly inclusive spirit...This open-ended picture book creates a natural springboard for discussion." -Booklist "This sweet extended...

From the author of bestselling debut Boy Underwater comes another moving, hilarious novel of friendship and family secrets, which shows that people are people, no matter where they're from. BOY UNDERWATER WAS...

At the front of a middle school classroom in Oklahoma, a boy named Khosrou (whom everyone calls "Daniel") stands, trying to tell a story. His story. But no one believes a word he says. To them he is a dark-skinned, hairy-armed boy with a big butt whose...

Winner of the 2012 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, this is a stunning and magical story of a summer of friendship which also explore the plight of refugees.From the award-winning author of Millions comes a story of friendship in the midst of adversity...

A 2019 NEWBERY HONOR BOOK "A gripping, nuanced story of the human cost of conflict appropriate for both children and adults." -Kirkus, starred review In the vein of Inside Out and Back Again and The War That Saved My Life comes a poignant,...

'Captivates, inspires and ultimately enriches' Heather Morris, author of The Tattooist of AuschwitzNominated for the CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019Rose, Ella, Mina and Carla. In another life we might all have been friends together. But this was Birchwood.For...

Explore the lives of the Windrush generation in this full-colour anthology. With a foreword from Baroness Floella Benjamin, DBE. This book presents 12 moving tales of sacrifice and bravery, inspired by...

A stunning new children's novel from the Costa Award-winning author of Asha & the Spirit Bird. 'Sensitively written and set against a true historical backdrop, this mystical story is a delight.' DAILY MAIL ...

Elsie witnesses the rise of antisemitic fascism in 1930s London in this gripping new story from award-winning author Tanya Landman. Elsie witnesses the rise of antisemitic fascism in 1930s London in this gripping new story from award-winning...

Jamal loves playing football, which isn't easy if your goalie only has one leg and you keep having to dodge landmines to get your ball back. Jamal's stubborn little sister Bibi is even better at football than Jamal. But girls playing football is against...