Prejudice & Racism

A beautiful celebration of Diwali for young children. Binny is excited to talk to her class about her favourite holiday. But she struggles to find the words. Taking a deep breath, she tells them about the fireworks, ...

Winner of the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2015, this is a beautiful piece of historical fiction told with heart and humanity.Winner of the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2015. "What kind of a girl steals the clothes from a dead man's back and runs off to join the army? A...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781534441194Author Sherryl JordanFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersPublisher Simon & Schuster Books for Young...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781570914898Author Tony JohnstonFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Once there was a girl with a big laugh and a big heart and very big dreams.She grew and grew and grew. And it was good... until it wasn't.When the girl grows big, the world begins to make her feel small. She feels out of place and invisible, and soon she...

Can YOU find the mermaids in this super-fun and sparkly picture book? When a little girl is told there's no such thing as mermaids, she doesn't believe it for a second. Mermaids MUST exist - after all, they're...

A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to black and brown children everywhere. Discover this poignant, timely and emotionally stirring picture book, an ode to black and brown children everywhere that is full of hope, ...

Cyril and Pat is a very funny, rhyming romp through the park from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Emily Gravett, author of Tidy and Meerkat Mail.'Enormous fun to read aloud.' - GuardianCyril is the only squirrel in Lake Park, and he's very lonely...

_______________ 'Historical fiction at its very best' - Waterstones' Guide to Kids' Books 'Prolific, erudite and consistently brilliant ... breathtaking' - Guardian 'Powerful, absorbing and unusual' - The Bookseller _______________ An updated...

A House Without Walls is a powerful story of family, hope and redemption amidst the refugee crisis in Syria from the award-winning Elizabeth Laird, illustrated by Lucy Eldridge.Thirteen-year-old Safiya and her family have been driven out of Syria by...

The highly-anticipated sequel to The Proudest Blue; a NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER which explores sisterhood, and kindness, from trailblazer and Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad. I want a kind world. A world where kindness passes from one to another. ...

A true story of two brothers and the war that changed everything. Michael Morpurgo's wonderful storytelling and Barroux's stunning artwork combine to tell the true story of Michael's uncles against the epic backdrop...

Rumer Godden's The Diddakoi won the 1972 Whitbread Children's Book Award. Everyone in Kizzy's town hates her because she's half-gypsy - a diddakoi. But Kizzy doesn't care. All she needs is Gran and her horse, Joe. But when Gran dies and their wagon burns...

From debut author Lisa Moore Ramee comes this funny and big-hearted debut middle grade novel about friendship, family, and standing up for what's right, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give and the novels of Renee Watson and Jason Reynolds...

'Shoot all the Bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a Mockingbird.' Atticus Finch gives this advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of this classic novel - a black man charged with attacking a white...

Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself, is an insightful, historical story about imagination, dreams and starting somewhere new. From Judy Blume, the bestselling author of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.Sally J. Freedman loves making up stories -...

'Molly Potter's books are just gorgeous and this one is another winner!' Kathy Brodie, Early Years expert and host of Early Years TV 'A good starting point for conversations about inclusion.' Bookseller From the bestselling author of How Are You...

** NOW A MAJOR NEW BBC TV SERIES - this edition contains an exclusive Q&A with lead actor Paterson Joseph**'The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be' - Stormzy'Stop it!...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838468736Format PaperbackPage Count 138Imprint Storymakers PressPublisher Storymakers PressDimensions(mm) 1984mm * 1285mm * 81mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781880000199Author Ken MochizukiFormat PaperbackPage Count 30Imprint Lee & Low Books IncPublisher Lee & Low Books IncWeight(grams) 121g

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...

From the award-winning creator of My Dad Used to Be So Cool and Tough Guys Have Feelings Too comes a charming picture book inspired by the true story of Mary Edwards Walker, a trailblazing 19th-century doctor who was arrested many times for wearing pants...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062881793Author Beverley NaidooFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 68gDimensions(mm) 185mm *...

A hugely uplifting and inspiring picture book by CBeebies sensation George Webster, collaborator Claire Taylor and bestselling illustrator Tim Budgen! If you reach for the stars, you can do anything! ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781883672669Author Robert SkutchFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Tricycle PressPublisher Tricycle PressWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 248mm * 217mm *...

Voices: Son of the Circus - A Victorian Story explores the life of a young mixed-race boy, Ted, living with his mother and poorly older brother in Victorian Bradfield. When a stranger, a man the boys don't remember...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780679832270Author Bobbi KatesFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 85gDimensions(mm) 205mm *...

An edgy new picture book from the renowned creator of Percy the Park Keeper. Featuring an exciting new style of illustration and a thought-provoking plot, this stunning picture book is set to become a firm favourite. Two gangs of cats live in...

Imagine being looked up and down and being valued as less than chair. Less than an ox. Less than a dress. Maybe about the same as...a lantern. You, an object. An object to sell. In his gentle yet deeply powerful way, Ashley Bryan goes to the heart of how...

Rebel, Princess, Suffragette: this is the incredible true story of the life of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, a forgotten heroine of the early twentieth century. Rebel, Princess, Suffragette: this is the incredible true story of the life of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780735810099Author Marcus PfisterFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint North-South BooksPublisher North-South Books

'Shoot all the Bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a Mockingbird.' Atticus Finch gives this advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of this classic novel - a black man charged with attacking a white...

Starting kindergarten is a big milestone - and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He's dressed himself, eaten a pile of pancakes, and can't wait to be part of a whole new kingdom of kids. The day will be jam-packed, but he's up to the...

Ten-year-old Ha has only ever known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her family and friends close by. But when the Vietnam War reaches the gates of her home, Ha and her family are forced to flee.The journey...

A wonderful celebration of first friendship from Christine McGuinness, author of Amazing Me, Amazing You. Sometimes even the best of friends can have a bad day and, when they do, it might be time to go on the hunt for that missing magic spark. But where...

In the stunning sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin, bestselling author Nic Stone unflinchingly explores the impact of racism and inequality on young Black lives. For readers of Angie Thomas, Danielle Jawando and Jason Reynolds.Vernell...

Be old. Be young.Speak your language. Be proud of where you're from.Just BE WHO YOU ARE!Who better than Todd Parr to remind kids that their unique traits are what make them so special? With nods to everything from race to gender expression to economic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781649160911Author Steve HermanFormat PaperbackPage Count 44Imprint Dg Books PublishingPublisher Dg Books PublishingWeight(grams) 122gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Larry loves to groove and mooooove ... but will the others disapprove? Larry the llama's big secret is that late at night, when no one is watching, he loves to DANCE. Then, one day, he stumbles upon the Llama...

Race Cars is a children's book about white privilege created to help parents and educators facilitate tough conversations about race, privilege and oppression.Written by a clinical social worker and child therapist with experience in anti-bias training...