Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance

First in a delightful new series about puffins and teamwork - for readers aged 5+.Welcome to the island of Egg where a group of young puffins are in training to join a search and rescue team.Meet Muffin who is following in her dad's footsteps and anxious...

Today is Awais' first day at a new school. He wants to make friends, but he is worried... He has a white patch around his eye because of a skin condition called vitiligo. What will others think of his vitiligo? Will they make fun of him? Will he make...

Abigail has ADHD and can't concentrate, but one teacher knows just how to get her engaged. Abigail is frustrated. She can't focus on writing and fools around instead. She is sent to the cooling down room. After that is music class, and she can't make...

"Ridiculously funny." - Derek Landy, author of Skulduggery Pleasant "A book full of heart, warmth and humour" - Irish Independent Meet Frankie Finkleton. Age 11 and one-twelfth, Frankie has a BIG...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648085959Author VanlaldikiFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint TruebridgesPublisher TruebridgesWeight(grams) 109gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm * 2mm

'Spectacular. A wild, hilarious, surreal adventure of self-discovery' Guardian 'A fabulously entertaining, hugely inventive novel of epic adventure, friendship and bravery' Editor's Choice, Bookseller ...

World of Norm author Jonathan Meres returns to Barrington Stoke with a middle-grade canine adventure. Someone new is joining the class at Wigley Primary ... He's got four legs, a big bark and shaggy golden curls! Nora, Lou, Marty, Josh and the...

Meet Eva, Simone and Ash: best friends, budding journalists, and the stars of this delightful new series about family, friends, and DOGS, from the author of the much-loved MARSHMALLOW PIE and DOTTY DETECTIVE books! ...

A record-smashing, feel-good adventure packed with heart, humour and Guinness World Records from Costa Award-shortlisted JENNY PEARSON, and Kid Normal illustrator Erica Salcedo Lucy is a fixer of broken things. But there's one thing she can't fix and...

An uplifting picture book about loving your name, finding your voice and standing up for yourself.Mirha is so excited for her first day of school! She can't wait to learn, play and make new friends. But when her classmates keep mispronouncing her name,...

There are some situations and feelings that we cannot change and there are some that we can. Knowing the difference between the two (and some ways to make ourselves feel happy) is a great trick to have up our sleeves! Suitable for 4- to 7-year-olds...

Jonathan Van Ness, the star of Netflix's hit show Queer Eye, brings his signature humor and positivity to his empowering first picture book, inspiring readers of all ages to love being exactly who they are. Peanut Goes for the Gold is a charming, funny,...

An empowering and colourful picture book to help young children celebrate their voice and express themselves.Whisper, Shout: Let It Out! is a joyous book to share with any child. The perfect book for shy, anxious or quiet children, to help with building...

"Bake Off meets Downton Abbey for preschoolers' - The Times A stunning, nostalgic picture book about a beautiful hotel and the people who stay, live and work there. Perfect for children 4+. If you ever go to the great city of Delaunay, take a left at...

Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great is the second book in the outrageously funny Fudge series from the iconic Judy Blume.Sheila hates swimming. And dogs. And ghosts. And thunderstorms. She'll do anything to avoid them all - except admit that she's scared...

The fifth book in the SUPER (like, actually, with powers and stuff) new series for readers aged 7+ from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Dork...

Amalia the Elf loves everything about making teddy bears . . .Watching Grandma and Mama sew!Feeling the soft, velvety fur!Imagining the bears in their new homes!. . . except the bear-making part. Worried about disappointing her family, Amalia goes...

In the #1 New York Times bestseller, The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be, Joanna Gaines celebrates how creativity and acceptance can come together to make for a bright and beautiful adventure. The book, illustrated by Julianna Swaney, follows a group...

A wildly entertaining, page-turning, enjoyably scary story for fans of Goosebumps, Gremlins, and Night at the Museum. When Olive and some of her year 6 friends find themselves locked overnight inside Flatpack - a...

Home Alone meets Adrian Mole in this hilarious madcap adventure from bestselling author Jo Simmons. Home Alone meets Adrian Mole in this hilarious madcap adventure from the bestselling author of I Swapped My Brother on the Internet. ...

A spectacular pop-up gift book from bestselling Robert Sabuda that encourages you to follow your dreams - an inspirational book for the whole family to treasure.If little seeds grow into forests of trees and mighty castles are built from grains of sand,...

A big sister is horrified when she can't fit into her swimming costume. Her BOTTOM IS SOO BIG! But her little sister has some good advice.There follows a wonderful romp through history and fairyland, as the little sister explains exactly why a big bottom...

Is anything bothering you? Problems in class or at home? Don't know where to turn for help? Log on to the Worry Website! Type in your worry and wait for the good advice to flow in.At least that's the plan when Mr Speed sets up his super-cool new Worry...

From bestselling author and illustrator duo, Emma Adams and Mike Byrne, comes this laugh-out-loud picture book about one especially excitable unicorn! When a unicorn comes to visit on a grey and rainy day, a little child...

Every night, tiny stars appear out of the darkness in Sandy's bedroom. Sandy catches them and creates wonderful creatures to play with until she falls asleep, and in the morning brings them back to life in the whimsical drawings that cover her room...

Fifth grade was the worst year of Marc's life. He stunk at gym class, math was too hard for him, the school lunch was horrible, and his class field trip was ruined because he couldn't swim. And the most awful thing about fifth grade? Kenny Williamson,...

Join the Moomins on an ocean adventure in this stunning picture book based on Tove Jansson's classic tales. The Moomins, Sniff and Little My are setting off across the high seas in Moominpappa's new boat. Along the way they will encounter a swarm of...

A spooky, cosy romance to curl up in front of the fire with - perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Gilmore Girls. 'Perfect for Heartstopper fans, this cute and spooky ghost story is deliciously romantic and it has...

The crayons are back in this board book all about feelings from the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home!Everyone knows the crayons love to color, but did you know that crayons have feelings...

A gorgeously illustrated book about friendship and looking past differences from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Catherine Rayner.Bear is walking through the forest, minding his own business when he comes across another bear. The Other bear is...

There was one time unlike any other, when everyone pitched in and helped one another . . . CHRISTMAS TIME! Mariah Carey, lovingly and aptly known as the Queen of Christmas, has brought forth a unique, heartwarming, and modern fairy tale with The...

In every house, in every bed, A bedtime book was being read... Prepare to tuck into a magical tale about the importance of bedtime stories. One night, all the animals' bedtime story books start...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368025621Author Angela DiTerlizziFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.Weight(grams) 377gDimensions(mm)...

Emotions can be complicated at the best of times. If something goes wrong right at the beginning of someone's life things can often feel painful and confusing. This book will help explain that there are always good reasons why a person feels the way they...

Mishaps and mayhem abound as Noodle joins the new kid in class for the school talent show in this adorable canine comedy. Mishaps and mayhem abound as Noodle joins the new kid in class for the school talent show in this adorable canine comedy...

From the award-winning Ed Vere comes a joyful and inspirational celebration of beauty, mistakes and the artist in all of us'The Artist's optimistic ending, in particular, makes it perfect for bedtime reading and bedtime dreaming for little artists. It's...

NO! I do not want this BIG CURLY HAIR! It's messy and silly and just plain unfair. All Curly Haired Girl has ever wanted is straight and luscious locks, but when she meets a little girl with the smoothest, silkiest hair, who says all she's ever...

From author and illustrator Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series: a motivating and empowering story about a little mole who learns that everyone has something special to give the world "Dream big, Little Mole, be...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781970147896Author Kobi YamadaFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Compendium Publishing & CommunicationsPublisher Compendium Publishing &...

There's a new addition to our strong family! Now that Pequeno is born, mom and baby are ready to move together. From tummy time, to sitting up and crawling, to those exciting first steps, baby is growing stronger every day. And mom and dad are right...