A powerful story of two unlikely friends brought together by the love of a dog 'Timeless and clever.' Sophie Dahl Sometimes rivals just need a helping paw... It only takes one day at their new school for Parker and Sven to become mortal enemies. Parker's had a terrible summer and just wants to be invisible, while Sven is desperate to make an impression and be known as anything other than "that boy with epilepsy." When Parker discovers her beloved dog Alaska - who she had to give away last year - now belongs to Sven, she's determined to steal Alaska back. Of course, that's easier said than done...

New York Times bestseller and Newbery Honor Book! A gorgeously written, hopeful middle grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Aisha Saeed. Jude never thought she'd be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives. At first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven't quite prepared her for starting school in the US-and her new label of "Middle Eastern," an identity she's never known before. But this life also brings unexpected surprises-there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude might just try out for. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is. This lyrical, life-affirming story is about losing and finding home and, most importantly, finding yourself.

The latest teen novel from the sparkling Laura Dockrill, introducing Bluebelle, and her moving, hilarious take on food, body image and how we look after ourselves and others

A heart-warming teen story from the unique voice of Laura Dockrill, about Bluebelle, aka BB, aka Big Bones - a sixteen-year-old girl encouraged to tackle her weight even though she's perfectly happy, thank you, and getting on with her life and in love with food. Then a tragedy in the family forces BB to find a new relationship with her body and herself. Moving, memorable and hilarious.

Come Over To My House is a delightful picture book that explores the home lives of children and parents who are Deaf or disabled. Co-written by disability advocate Eliza Hull and bestselling author Sally Rippin, the inclusive rhyming text authentically explores the characters' various disabilities. A cast of friendly characters invite friends over for a play - there's fun to be had, food to eat and families to meet! Come over to my house. Come over and play! I'll show you around, you can stay the whole day. We'll swing on the swing-set and splash in the pool. Then I'll race you inside where my bedroom is cool. Featuring a gorgeous die-cut cover, bright illustrations and a diverse cast, this is a must-read for all families.

OUCH! My Tummy Hurts is intended to help inform children about the medical world. It is the first book in the 'To the Doctors' series that tells the tale of fictional characters going to the doctors to get their aches, pains or their problem seen to by a doctor. In this story, avid football player Oliver Price has a mysterious tummy ache and loss of appetite. This book follows him 'to the doctors' and throughout his medical journey towards making a full recovery from his diagnosis... The aim of this series is to dissolve children's fears and help educate them on medical problems including, but not limited to, disabilities, injuries and procedures. It aims to target curious kids, patients and perhaps even aspiring doctors. Of course, this series is not a substitute for medical advice and parents should always take medical concerns to healthcare professionals. This series will simply outline the process of dealing with medical issues in a child-friendly story format to help 'establish the unestablished' for children who may be fearful of the unknown and to even inspire children to go into a medical profession. This book in particular focuses on Oliver, an avid football player, and his mysterious tummy ache...

A voyage in discovery of the wonders of the human body, to reveal in front of the eyes of the little readers how our body moves, eats, sees, and hears. A new way of learning while having fun even thanking the scientific yet easy to understand and funny texts. Lifting the flaps the readers could see the structure of the organs, of the bones, of the teeth and of all the other parts of the human body. A new title of one of our best-selling series of lift the flap books. Scientific, very accurate texts that are, at the same time, also very funny and tailored for children

Recipe for disaster:
4 parties.
Add 2 friends and 1 crush.
Divide by 1 mean girl out to RUIN Nikki.
Mix well, put fingers over eyes, and CRINGE
Settled in at her new school and flanked by awesome friends Chloe and Zoey, life is looking up for Nikki Maxwell, especially since her crush, Brandon, asked her to be his lab partner--a seriously awesome development. However, when Nikki overhears mean girl Mackenzie bragging that Brandon's taking her to the Halloween dance, a bummed Nikki signs on to spend Halloween at a kids' party with her little sister, Brianna, instead. After she finds out Mackenzie was lying and her dream of going to the party with Brandon could be a reality, Nikki has two events to juggle . . . plus plenty of other entertaining trials and tribulations along the way
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The companion to Raina Telgemeier's bestselling graphic memoir, SMILE. Raina can't wait to be a big sister, but once Amara is born she realizes things won't be quite what she had expected...or hoped. Despite Amara's cuteness, she is a cranky, grouchy baby and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn't improve much over the years but when a baby brother enters the picture and their parents' relationship starts to struggle, they realize they must figure out how to get along. They are sisters, after all. From the New York Times bestselling author of SMILE and DRAMA, comes a new full-colour graphic novel about the biggest challenge of all, SISTERS! Raina has been building an incredible fan base travelling to events all over the globe. Raina's graphic novels have been nominated for all the major US awards and have received starred reviews from Booklist and Kirkus. The full-colour graphic novel is perfect for readers who love Dork Diaries but are ready for something more challenging.

A frank, up-to-the-minute guide to boys' growing up issues. The Boy Files offers friendly advice, practical tips and support to help boys navigate the physical and mental rollercoaster of puberty and guide them gently through the potential pitfalls. From willy worries, shaving and body hair to girls, spots, bullying and staying safe in a cyber world, The Boy Files' chatty, big-brotherly style is a feel-good reference source for 'tweens and young teens. Chapters: Even superheroes go through puberty The puberty alphabet All about hormones Zits, bits and stinky pits Girls aren't aliens Growth spurts, gorilla hair and a voice like VADER! Sleeping late and controlling the hate The wandering willy Staying safe Live long and prosper Partner title to The Girl Files by Jacqui Bailey, The Boy Files is written by agony uncle Alex Hooper-Hodson, who is also the author of 52 Teen Boy Problems & How To Solve Them and 52 Teen Girl Problems & How To Solve Them, all published by Wayland.

Formally titled George, this is the unforgettable debut from Alex Gino "Allow me to introduce you to a remarkable book, full of love, wonder, hope, and the importance of getting to be who you were meant to be. You must read this." - David Levithan, author of Every Day and editor of George. When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. George really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part . . . because she's a boy. The timely and touching story from Stonewall Award Winning author Alex Gino Author of Rick and You Don't Know Everything, Jilly P! Gino's latest book, Alex Austen Lived Here, is out in April 2022