When Marina discovers a boy called William with a head of tentacles
and crab claws for hands, she resolves to help him unravel
the mystery of his past. But danger lurks among the fishmongers of
the seaside town of Merlington ...
A lively picture book that examines feelings of anger in an amusing but reassuring way through animal characters - perfect for young children who are experiencing angry emotions. The story offers a gentle way in to discuss this difficult emotion. At the end of the story there are notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children deal with anger.
Tiger is in a terrible mood. He has been angry with everyone all day. Then Monkey accidentally chooses the book that Tiger wanted and Tiger has a full blown tantrum in the library. How can Miss Bird help Tiger to manage his anger, and how can he make up with his friends?
It is part of a series Behaviour Matters, which is perfect for sharing with children as a gentle means of discussing their emotions, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Each book has a fun story featuring fantastic characters which is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together. They support the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
'Excellent for sharing and encouraging discussion... we can all learn from the approach taken in this series.' Parents in Touch
Being a teenager can be tricky. Especially when you have a VERY pushy mum. From the author of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, Judy Blume's classic novel Deenie is about unrealistic beauty standards and the pressure to look perfect.
I hate it when my mother brags about me and my sister. ""Deenie's the beauty and Helen's the brain.""
Mrs Fenner has very fixed ambitions for her daughters. Deenie is thirteen years old and gorgeous. Her mother wants her to be a model – but Deenie's not so sure.
So when she's diagnosed with scoliosis – curvature of the spine – Deenie's almost relieved. No more traipsing round modelling agencies, no more living up to her mother's expectations.
But she has to wear an ugly, uncomfortable back brace for the next four years. And she's convinced that it will put an end to normal teenage life – including her blossoming relationship with Buddy Brader . . .
The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spookyCrater Lake. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine’s Goosebumps.
Angelo and his friends know that together they can handle any pretty much anything – including giant mutant spiders or snake-like parasites that burrow into your brain. But when a terrifying new enemy attacks from above it seems they have met their ultimate match . . . how can they defeat giant vampire birds?
With summer term in full force – and sports day and prom night on the horizon – the whole school is in danger. The gang need a plan to bring safety to the skies once more . . .
A shy but talented footballer navigates challenging friendships and anxiety at school in this touching tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth.
Lily always feels a little bit left out. Shy and anxious, she finds school really hard, particularly as most of the other girls all seem so confident. Most of the time, Lily wishes that she could just disappear. But during a game of football in PE, Lily’s teacher spots her natural talent and invites Lily to join the local girls’ team, where she starts to make friends with some of the other players. Finally, she thinks she’s found a place where she fits in, but will a vicious argument with one of her teammates put all her progress in jeopardy?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
A wickedly funny series for ages six and up from the creator of Where Bear?, Pass It On and the Pom Pom series, with colour illustrations throughout.
Jeanie’s Grandma is BAD. Not bad like a vampire or a gangster or anything, more like . . . up to no good. Sometimes she can be a bit embarrassing but most of the time she’s REALLY fun, especially when she gets Jeanie involved in her mischievous schemes. Everyone says she’s old enough to know better . . . but she doesn’t seem to care one bit. In fact, Jeanie thinks she might quite like it!
Bad Nana is a deliciously wicked new series for ages six and up, told through the eyes of 7 3/4-year-old Jeanie. Gorgeously illustrated throughout with vibrantly coloured spreads, Bad Nana’s naughty exploits will shock and appal – and make you snort with laughter!
From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and The Flying Horse, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess.
Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle is perfect for fans of this bestselling picture book team who are beginning to read on their own. This bind-up of two fantastic books, Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse and Princess Mirror-Belle and the Sea Monster's Cave, contains four delightful stories that children will come back to again and again.
Ellen's life is turned upside down by the hilarious Mirror-Belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From exploring a hospital after Ellen falls off her bike to chasing after Mirror-Belle's magic ball, going to the seaside and joining the unusual pets club, you can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow.
This book contains the following stories:
1. Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse
- The Flying Horse
- The Magic Ball
2. Princess Mirror-Belle and the Sea Monster's Cave
- The Sea Monster's Cave
- The Unusual Pets Club
Lisa lives in Noisy Village with her brothers and their friends. With so many children living there, it's a very noisy place indeed!
A charming collection of stories from one of the world's best-loved children's authors.
It is summer and Clumsy Princess Grace is back at Tall Towers Academy
for her third term. As the sun shines bright on Coronet Island,
Grace is desperate to leap into the beautiful shell-shaped pool
for swimming lessons - with real mermaids! But her best friend
Scarlet is not so sure. She is terrified of the water and begins
to act very strangely. As Grace follows her to the beach one moonlit
night, an enchanted mermaid mystery begins to unravel. With
the help of dolphins, jewels and secrets from long ago, can Grace
protect her friend and save a mermaid too?
Nisha and her mother, Amma, flee the war in Malaya to take refuge
at her father's ancestral home in England. Here, however, Nisha
must follow her stern grandmother's countless rules - and most
of all ignore the ghost child beckoning her from the weeping tree
high on the cliff top ...
Perfect for fans of Mark Haddon, David Almond and Jacqueline Wilson
How do you begin to tell your story when you can't speak?
Ethan lives on the canal. He likes it there. He can go to the pond
and catch newts and minnows. He can learn everything he needs to
know from books and from his mum. No one there laughs at him because
he doesn't talk.
Ethan can't remember exactly when he stopped talking or why. It is
only when he meets Polly, a girl who has recently moved to the
canal, that he begins to wish things were different.
