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Super Underwear, and Beyond!

09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Peter Hannan

£3.99 09 Jul 2008 Paperback HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Evil forces are threatening to take over in this third installment of the Super Goofballs series. This time around, LaundroManiac has kidnapped Jumpin' Jack Jockstrap and the Battlin' Bra of Birmingham. Illustrations.

Goofballs in Paradise

09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Peter Hannan

£3.99 09 Jul 2008 Paperback HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Super Vacation Man and his trusty sidekick, Blunder Mutt, are off to save the world . . . or are they? Mondo Grumpo--the grumpiest, meanest, grouchiest supervillain around--is on the loose! One thing's for sure: this is a vacation the super Goofballs will never forget!

That Stinking Feeling

09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Peter Hannan

£3.99 09 Jul 2008 Paperback HarperCollins Publishers Inc

The superwacky creative force behind Nickelodeon's successful "Catdog" now brings his tremendously lovable energy and zaniness to a brand-new paperback series jam-packed with hilarious illustrations and the madcap misadventures of a new crop of superheroes. Illustrations.

Harry Potter y El Prisionero De Azkaban

07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By J.K. Rowling

£14.99 07 Jul 2008 Hardback Emece Editores

During his third year at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter must confront the devious and dangerous wizard responsible for his parents' deaths. Original.

Arthur's Family Vacation

03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Marc Brown

£6.99 03 Jul 2008 Multimedia Item Little, Brown Book Group

A classic Arthur tale - now on CD!

Tickle the Duck!

03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Ethan Long

£5.99 03 Jul 2008 Hardback Little, Brown Book Group

A touch-and-feel-book with a humorous twist!

Farley Farts/Los Pedos de Farley

02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Hachler Bruno, Birte Muller

£5.99 02 Jul 2008 Paperback North-South Books

Bilingual paperback edition of a FARLEY FARTS, story of a frog family who learns it's better to fart and bear the shame, than not to fart and bear the pain!

Seamore, the Very Forgetful Porpoise

02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Darcie Edgemon

£9.99 02 Jul 2008 Hardback HarperCollins Publishers Inc

He has a little problem: He can never remember "anything," Homework? Favorite games? The names of his friends? "Forget it!"

Then one day Seamore runs--"smack!"--into a killer whale.

Seamore completely forgets that porpoises are supposed to be afraid of killer whales.

Or are they?

Sort It Out!

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Mariconda, Barbara

£4.92 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Sylvan Dell Publishing

Sort It Out!

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Mariconda, Barbara

£9.31 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Sylvan Dell Publishing

Packy the Packrat's mother has had enough! It's time that he sorts through his ever-growing collection of trinkets and puts them away. Told in rhyme, the text leads the reader to participate in the sorting process by categorizing Packy's piles of things according to like characteristics and attributes. The reader response is worked into the rhyme, building a sense of anticipation. The illustrations include a humorous subplot about Packy's sister, who enjoys pilfering some of his things for her own enjoyment. Children will relate to the idea of having a collection of favorite objects and the satisfaction that comes from examining and admiring these collectibles. The story promotes and reinforces analogous thinking a critical thinking skill in math, science, and life. In the supplemental activity section at the back of the book, the reader can explore even more attributes and characteristics of objects, including color, size, texture, shape, and material.

Philomena Wonderpen Is a School Camp Star

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Bone, Ian

£9.89 01 Jul 2008 Compact Disk Bolinda Publishing

Mrs. Honey's Hat

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Adams, Pam

£4.99 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Child's Play International

Mrs Honey had a very busy week. Every day she went out, she wore her best hat. She especially liked the decorations, but so did everybody else! What a surprise Mrs Honey had at the end of the week when she looked at herself in the mirror.

Noisy Nora and Other Stories by Rosemary Wells: Noisy Nora; Max's Christmas; Morris's Disappearing Bag; Timothy Goes to School;

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Wells, Rosemary

£24.72 01 Jul 2008 Non-Book Item Playaway

Knuffle Bunny and Other Stories about Families: Knuffle Bunny; That New Animal; Three Cheers for Catherine the Great; I Love You

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Willems, Mo Jenkins

£24.72 01 Jul 2008 Non-Book Item Playaway

Dem Bones and Other Sing-Along Stories: Dem Bones; Antarctic Antics; Waiting for Wings; Joseph Had a Little Overcoat

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Barner, Bob Sierra

£24.72 01 Jul 2008 Non-Book Item Playaway

Smiles to Go

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Spinelli, Jerry

£30.21 01 Jul 2008 Non-Book Item Playaway

The Extra-Ordinary Hat

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Ferguson, Kathy

£6.59 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Tate Publishing & Enterprises

Bounce

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Cronin, Doreen

£12.52 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Atheneum Books

Rufus and Friends Rhyme Time

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Trapani, Iza

£4.99 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Charlesbridge Publishing

Rufus and his canine friends act out fourteen tongue-twisting nursery rhymes. Best-selling author/illustrator Iza Trapani has extended each poem, playing with the sounds and rhythms that make language fun for readers.

Have a Sleepover (Buster Bee's Adventures Series #3, the Bugville Critters)

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Stanek, Robert

£4.50 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Reagent Press

Robert Stanek, the highly-acclaimed author of more than 75 books for young people and adults, including Journey Beyond the Beyond and The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches, has selected an irresistible combination for this age group--loveable critters and exciting reading adventures. In this story, Buster invites Sarah over for a sleepover. Sarah and Buster are working on a school project together. Sarah and Buster learn it is okay to be afraid of the dark. The wonderfully-crafted story is paired with energetic illustrations and playful examples that help children discover the world around them and the joy of reading. Don't miss the other Big Little Reader stories, including Visit Dad and Mom at Work, Go To School, Visit Garden Box Farms, Go On Vacation, Rush to the Hospital, and Play Their First Big Game.

Double-Dare Clare

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Prinz, Yvonne

£5.47 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Raincoast Books

The Center of the Universe: Yep, That Would Be Me

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Liberty, Anita

£5.49 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Simon Pulse

A smart and hilarious look at the teenage experience by cult-hip performance artist Anita Liberty, a character created by performance artist Suzanne Weber.

Smelly Locker: Silly Dilly School Songs

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Katz, Alan

£9.34 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Margaret K. McElderry Books

This collection of silly songs invites readers to sing along to their favorite childhood tunes. From the mishaps of the lunchroom to the mischief at recess, these 14 songs are enough to make any kid giggle their way through the school day. Full color.

Kid Beowulf and the Blood-Bound Oath

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Fajardo, Alexis E.

£8.76 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Ink & Paper Group

Kid Beowulf is an action/adventure/humor graphic novel series inspired by the epics of old. Currently slated as a 12-book story arc, it follows the journey of twin brothers Beowulf and Grendel as they encounter other epic heroes from Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Each book functions as a separate adventure and is inspired by a countrys specific epic poem. The books can be read individually, yet also function within a larger framework as they trace the changing relationship between Beowulf and Grendel as they learn where exactly they fit within the vast tradition of heroic mythology.

How I Found "My Special Something"

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Coe, Julie L.

£7.12 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Larstan Publishing

Mr. Cool

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Hargreaves, Roger

£2.19 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Price Stern Sloan

Little Miss Whoops

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Hargreaves, Roger

£2.19 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Price Stern Sloan

Little Miss Late

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Hargreaves, Roger

£2.19 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Price Stern Sloan

The Great White House Breakout

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Thomas, Helen M.

£9.34 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Dial Books

Sam's mom is president, meaning he is under constant Secret Service surveillance. So Sam and his best friends, Warren the cat and Leonard the ex-NASA lab rat, hatch a daring plan to take a grand tour of their historic hometown. Full color.

Keena Ford and the Second Grade Mix-Up

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Thomson, Melissa Thompson, Melissa

£8.24 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Dial Books

Meet an irrepressible young lady with a flair for getting into trouble!

Sassy, fun-loving Keena Ford always tries to do the right thing, but somehow, she just keeps making things worse. Keena is super excited about starting second grade and sheas eager to impress her new teacherabut why does Ms. Hanson think Keenaas birthday is tomorrow? It was a small mistake, but now Keena canat turn down her very own chocolate cake and sparkly crown, can she? No more than she can help sneaking into her best friend Ericas classroom to see if itas really as much fun as he claims. Too bad nothing turns out quite the way she plans . . .

This laugh-out-loud book by first-time author Melissa Thomson has short chapters and lively illustrations, making it perfect for beginning readers.

Dinnertime

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Pienkowski, Jan

£3.84 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Candlewick Press (MA)

Back by popular demand, these hilarious, hair-raising, internationally bestselling pop-up books are ideal treats for Halloween. Full color.

Little Monsters

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Pienkowski, Jan

£3.84 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Candlewick Press (MA)

They're back! Hilarious and hair-raising, these internationally best-selling pop-ups make the perfect Halloween treats.
"This little monster plays with his food.
This little monster's rather rude. . . ."
And you've never seen monsters like these! Wiggly and squiggly, splashy and flashy, these creatures leap out in comic glory. When a spectacled specimen pops up at the end, kids can peer into its lenses and laugh at the silliest monster of all.

Judy Moody Goes to College

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By McDonald, Megan

£8.79 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Candlewick Press (MA)

A few sessions with a college-age math tutor turns Judy into a jargon-spouting polygon princess, in the funniest Judy Moody caper yet. Illustrations.

Katie: The Revolting Holiday

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Hooper, Mary

£4.99 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Bloomsbury UK

Holidays are supposed to be fun. Katie seeks refuge in the Kids' Klub, where she meets a particularly irritating little madam called Antonia who can't stop bragging about how her family win all the competitions. Well, there's nothing wrong with a bit of healthy competition, is there?

The Revolting Baby

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Hooper, Mary

£4.99 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Bloomsbury UK

Katie thought looking after her sister's baby would be easy. But one tin of golden syrup, some scrambled egg, newspaper print, a whole load of boot polish, an earwig, half a caterpillar and a dirty log later, things look very different indeed. Baby Emily is not the only one in a bit of a mess.

Nit-Pickin'

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Van Laan, Nancy Lakin, Patricia

£8.79 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Atheneum Books

When head lice attack, it turns an entire family upside-down. Everyone has their own cure, but nothing seems to work. With nits threatening to take over, it's going to take a miracle to get rid of them. Full color.

Raymond and Graham Rule the School Raymond and Graham Rule the School

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Knudson, Mike Wilkinson, Steve

£8.24 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Viking Children's Books

A hilarious new series for middlegrade boys!

Best friends Raymond and Graham have waited their whole lives for fourth grade, when theyall rule the school at East Millcreek Elementary. But things donat go quite as planned when Raymond gets stuck with the most embarrassing line in the class play! Can he find a way out of it, or will he be humiliated in front of everyone? Filled with memorable characters, side-splitting moments, and goofy black-andwhite illustrations, this series is sure to tickle kidsa funny bones!

The Bully from the Black Lagoon

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Thaler, Mike

£2.19 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Cartwheel Books

Hubie has heard there's a new kid in school. His name is Butch Pounder, and he is rumored to be a mean bully. Hubie thinks he'll end up in the nurse's office, when he finally runs into Butch. But, of course, Hubie's imagination has run away from him again. Full color.

Geronimo Stilton, Secret Agent

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Stilton, Geronimo

£3.84 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Scholastic Paperbacks

Geronimo's sister Thea is the mystery-loving rodent, not him. But somehow Geronimo finds himself going undercover to get to the bottom of a case. Full color.

Como Van a la Escuela los Dinosaurios?

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Yolen, Jane

£3.29 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Scholastic en Espanol

Please Don't Tease Tootsie

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Chamberlain, Margaret

£9.34 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Dutton Books

In this cautionary tale about caring for furry friends, kids receive helpful hints on how not to treat their pets. A playful rhyming text and wonderfully wacky illustrations exude the fun and warmth that kids can share with their pets. Full color.

The One and Only Zoe Lama

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Cohen, Tish

£8.79 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Dutton Books

The Guru of the seventh grade is back . . . but has she been replaced by a Sixer?

When ZoA returns to school after a long absence, sheas sure that everything must have fallen apart. She is fully prepared to use her Lama skills to set everyone straight. But she finds things running smoother than ever before. It seems that Devon Sweeney, a sixth grader with a perfect blond bob and endless supply of matching outfits, has taken her place as everyoneas go-to gal. Will ZoA succeed in regaining her throne, or will she become (gulp) just one of the muddled masses? This second novel about the headstrong but lovable ZoA is just as breathless and hilarious as the first.

Bump in the Night

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Hemingway, Edward

£8.79 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Putnam Publishing Group

The youngest grandson of Nobel Prize-winning author Ernest Hemingway makes his picture book debut with a fresh and funny story about a young boy awakened by a bump in the night. Hemingway turns this classic premise on its head in a warm and clever way. Full color.

You Can't Go to School Naked! You Can't Go to School Naked!

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Billstrom, Dianne Billstrom, Diane

£8.79 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Putnam Publishing Group

A guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Lots of kids like to run around naked and hereas a funny book to remind them why itas best to keep their clothes on, particularly at school. Just think about itacould you go down the slide? Steal second base? This little guyas parents warn him of many dangers head face if he went to school without clothes on, and eventually he sees their point. But if he has to wear something, itas going to be what he chooses (and itas only slightly better than going naked).

Kids will giggle and squirm at the silly scenarios this little guy imagines and cheer his unique solution.

I'm Looking for a Monster!

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Young, Timothy

£5.49 01 Jul 2008 Non-Book Item Random House Books for Young Readers

Piper Reed: Navy Brat

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Holt, Kimberly Willis

£3.84 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Square Fish

National Book Award-winning author Holt portrays the life of a Navy family with warmth and humor, in this story based on her own childhood. From Texas to Guam, wherever young Piper goes, adventure follows. Illustrations.

Mary Margaret Meets Her Match

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By MacLean, Christine Kole

£3.84 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Puffin Books

In her third outing, Mary Margaret is on a family vacation at the Lazy K dude ranch and figures she'll become an expert equestrian in a matter of days. Too bad her horse doesn't see things the same way. Illustrations.

Slippers at School

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Clements, Andrew

£3.29 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Puffin Books

The lovable pup is back and raring to go . . . to school!

Slippers wants to go to school with Laura. So when she isnat looking, he nuzzles his way into her backpack. Slippers rides the bus, then visits the classroom, the cafeteria, the gym, and even the principalas office. Kids will squeal with delight over knowing more than Laura and seeing the incongruity of a puppy in the halls at school.

Awful Ogre Running Wild

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Prelutsky, Jack

£10.38 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Greenwillow Books

A picnic with a lovely ogress, followed by bug hunts and crocodile wrestling . . .

A visit to Grandma, who serves her famous moldy bread and dried weasel . . .

A dip in the neighborhood pool with his precious pet piranha . . .

And . . . ogre yoga?

Awful Ogre is back, and awfully excited to share his action-packed summer with "you"!

The mischievous Jack Prelutsky and Paul O. Zelinsky transport readers once again to a world that is irresistibly gross and awesomely awful, starring the endearing, unforgettable Awful Ogre!

Awful Ogre Running Wild

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Prelutsky, Jack

£9.88 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Greenwillow Books

Awful Ogre ("Awful Ogre's Awful Day") makes his disgustingly triumphant return in this sequel that finds him having the most perfectly awful--and hilarious--summer ever. Full color.

The My Weird School Collection: The Best Six Books in the History of the World

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Gutman, Dan

£10.98 01 Jul 2008 Paperback (Boxed Set) HarperTrophy

With teachers like Miss Daisy, who eats bonbons, and Mr. Hynde, who break dances, how is A.J. ever going to learn to do anything? This box set contains the first six books in Gutman and Paillot's popular series.

Stop in the Name of Pants!

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Rennison, Louise

£9.83 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Harperteen

Time to gird the loins and pucker up.

Blimey O'Reilly's trousers! Three maybe-boyfriends is a lot for any girl to handle--red-bottomed or not. What with Robbie the Sex God back from Kiwi-a-gogo land wanting to "get coffee" and whatsit, Masimo the Luuurve God saying things like ""Ciao," Georgia, see you later" (the good see-you-later or the bad see-you-later??), and her mate Dave the Laugh snogging her in a pond, it's enough to make any girl mad.

Good thing she has the ace gang to keep her sane. Ish.

But now that she has tearfully eschewed Robbie the Sex God with a firm hand, Georgia is left with two potential snoggees to choose from, and it's high time she left the cakeshop of love for good. This time with a gorgey Italian cakey. Or a nip-libbling Dave the Tart. But certainly not both. Maybe.

Stop in the Name of Pants!

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Rennison, Louise

£9.34 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Harperteen

In her ninth madcap adventure, British teen Georgia Nicholson is full of confusion about life. After the return of the Sex God, Georgia turns to Dave the Laugh for advice. Good thing he's just a mate and a laugh--or is he?

Time for School, Mouse!

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Numeroff, Laura Joffe

£3.84 01 Jul 2008 Board Book Laura Geringer Book

In this original board book, Mouse ("If You Give a Mouse a Cookie!") runs himself ragged looking for his missing homework. It's time for school and he can't find his homework anywhere. This title is ideal for children who are starting school for the first time. Full color.

Ms. Krup Cracks Me Up!

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

My Weird School Daze #21

By Jim Paillot, Dan Gutman

£2.99 01 Jul 2008 Paperback HarperCollins Publishers Inc

A.J. thinks that nothing can possibly be as boring as a sleepover in the natural history museum. However, anything can happen when Ms. Krup is in charge. She says the dinosaur skeletons come to life in the middle of the night. Is she right? Illustrations.

No More Monsters for Me! Book and CD with CD (Audio)

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Parish, Peggy

£5.49 01 Jul 2008 Paperback HarperFestival

Since her mother doesn't want pets in the house, Minn hides her new pet monster in the basement, where she watches it grow and grow.

In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories Book and CD with CD (Audio)

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Schwartz, Alvin

£5.49 01 Jul 2008 Paperback HarperFestival

Feeling scared is fun with these seven spine-tingling tales of skeletons, pirate ghosts, and haunted graveyards.

El Capitan Cheech / Captain Cheech

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Marin, Cheech

£9.34 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Rayo

Captain Cheech

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Marin, Cheech

£9.83 01 Jul 2008 Hardback HarperCollins

What kind of crazy kids would enter a boat race with a school bus?

The Cheecharrones, of course!

When the kids on Cheech's bus are challenged to a boat race, they know just what to do: transform the school bus into a SAILbus! But even if they manage to fend off sharks, octopi, and flying fish, it's going to be tough to beat a real boat. If only this school bus had something that the boat didn't. . . .

In the second laugh-out-loud adventure from beloved comic Cheech Marin, the Cheecharrones are in for the race of a lifetime. Hold on to your life preserver!

Captain Cheech

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Marin, Cheech

£9.34 01 Jul 2008 Hardback HarperCollins

What kind of crazy kids would enter a boat race with a school bus?

The Cheecharrones, of course!

In the second laugh-out-loud adventure from beloved comic Cheech Marin, the Cheecharrones are in for the race of a lifetime. Hold on to your life preserver!

Pants on Fire

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Cabot, Meg

£4.94 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Harperteen

From the creator of the Princess Diaries comes a new novel. Katie already knows how to be popular--she just doesn't know how to be happy. After her junior-high fling Tommy Sullivan comes back in town, Katie thinks her world is ruined--so why is she having so much fun?

Love Is a Many Trousered Thing

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Rennison, Louise

£4.94 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Harperteen

Georgia thought life was hard when her only worry was whether Masimo would choose her over Wet Lindsay. But then Dave the Laugh starts acting strange--and Robbie the Sex God returns. Includes a glossary to decipher Georgia's mad British slang.

Splat the Cat

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Scotton, Rob

£9.83 01 Jul 2008 Hardback HarperCollins

It's Splat's first day of school and he's worried. What if he doesn't make any new friends? Just in case, Splat decides to bring along his pet mouse, Seymour, and hides him in his lunchbox. The teacher, Mrs. Wimpydimple, introduces Splat to the class and he soon starts learning all his important cat lessons. But when Seymour escapes and the cats do what cats do (they chase mice!), Splat's worried again. Maybe now he'll lose all his friends, old and new! Just in time, wise Mrs. Wimpydimple takes charge and teaches everyone an important new lesson. Maybe Cat School is going to be okay after all!

Splat the Cat

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Scotton, Rob

£9.34 01 Jul 2008 Hardback HarperCollins

From the bestselling author of "Russell the Sheep" comes a brand-new, lovable character. It's Splat the cat's first day of school and he's worried. What if he doesn't make any new friends? As the day progresses, Splat learns an important lesson. Full color.

13

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Brown, Jason Robert Elish, Dan

£9.28 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Laura Geringer Book

13 Things to Know About "13"

1. This book is about a guy named Evan.

2. Three months before his 13th birthday, he has to move from New York City 3. to Appleton, Indiana,

4. where nobody knows him.

5. He's not very happy about it.

6. His mom is kind of nuts.

7. His dad is kind of nuts too.

8. Evan's not nuts, but he keeps ending up in nutty situations.

9. One of them involves a movie called The Bloodmaster.

10. Another involves a girl named Patrice.

11. But the nuttiest situation of all is his bar mitzvah--

12. which it's possible no one will come to.

13. Unless Evan can make some new friends really fast.

13

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Brown, Jason Robert Elish, Dan

£8.79 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Laura Geringer Book

Timed to release with the Broadway show of the same name by the same authors, this novel tells the story of a group of tweens who are expected to be responsible but not ready to be grown up, desperate to be independent but not given freedom, and looking for guidance but refusing to listen to it.

The Great Smelling Bee

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Stine, R. L.

£2.74 01 Jul 2008 Paperback HarperTrophy

Bernie brings his pet bulldog--aptly named Gassy--to his dorm, despite the school's strict No Pets rule. To hide Gassy, Bernie enrolls the dog as a transfer student. But how can the new student succeed when he won't let go of the teacher's leg? Illustrations.

Kitty Kitty

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Jaffe, Michele

£9.83 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Harperteen

Kitty Kitty

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Jaffe, Michele

£9.34 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Harperteen

The sequel to the acclaimed novel "Bad Kitty" has big hair, big trouble, and a fast-paced, hilarious story that finds Jasmine Callihan's fabulous life taking a turn for the worse.

Posey Prefers Pink

27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Yukiko Kido

£7.99 27 Jun 2008 Hardback Blue Apple Books

Meet Posey. She wears pink clothes, has a pink room, rides a pink bike, and prefers pink desserts. Everything in her pink world is just the way she likes it . . . but what if another color catches her eye? With adorable anime-like illustrations from Yukiko Kido, this book is sure to strike a chord with opinionated little girls and their parents.

Love Among the Walnuts

27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Jean Ferris

£3.99 27 Jun 2008 Paperback Harcourt Children's Books

Sandy Huntington-Ackerman's life becomes complicated when his bungling, money grabbing uncles try to shanghai the family fortune by poisoning a birthday cake. Luckily, those conniving uncles can't do anything right. Instead of bumping off the whole family, they put Sandy's parents - and their pet chicken - into mysterious comas.

Potato Joe

09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Keith Baker

£10.99 09 Jun 2008 Hardback Harcourt Children's Books

Spunky leader Potato Joe and his nine spuds pals count up to ten and back down again, all while playing games and meeting up with other garden friends. This title is a suitable companion to the author's previous nursery rhyme interpretations, "Big Fat Hen" and "Hickory Dickory Dock".

El Libro Inclinado

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Newell, Peter

£9.31 01 Jun 2008 Hardback Thule Ediciones

Each page spread in this beautifully illustrated book of verse shows a baby carriage that has escaped from the nanny's grasp and keeps rolling downhill. This classic children's book was a pioneer of special format books for its unusual shape, and is now available for a whole new generation of children. Escrito en verso y bellamente ilustrado, cada doble pagina muestra un cochecito de bebe que se ha escapado de las manos de la ninera y va corriendo calle abajo. Este clasico libro para ninos fue pionero en los formatos de libros especiales y esta nuevamente disponible para una nueva generacion de ninos.

Granny McFanny

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Kimberly, Lewis

£9.31 01 Jun 2008 Hardback Stephens Press

Join Granny McFanny on an adventurous romp from the circus to the sea. Laugh along the way asGranny dances the salsa, pulls rabbits from herhat and lands in the splits. Kids delight in Granny's antics and the whimsical illustrations of artist Jorge 'Polanco' Betancourt and her presidential ending will leave readers of all ageswith a smile.

Escapade Johnson and the Coffee Shop of the Living Dead

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Sullivan, Michael

£2.17 01 Jun 2008 Paperback Big Guy Books

Things become considerably more treacherous for Escapade Johnson--the most boring kid in the most boring town in the most boring state in the country--in this latest installment. He soon learns that one mistake--just one teeny, tiny mistake in a lifetime of being good and following the rules--can result in some pretty frightening consequences. Alright, there was a car crash, broken glass, and blaring alarms. "But is that enough to doom him to become a slave to two walking corpses in the Coffee Shop of the Living Dead?"

Just Five More Minutes!

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Brown, Marcy Haley, Dennis

£2.19 01 Jun 2008 Paperback Treasure Bay

It's Mark's bedtime, but he begs his mom for "just five more minutes"! When his five minutes are up, he keeps coming up with something new to do that will take him "just five more minutes." Each new thing is more outlandish than the last, including teaching a dinosaur how to tie his shoes and brushing George Washingston's teeth on Mount Rushmore! He finally goes to sleep, but when his mother comes in to get him out of bed in the morning, he naturally asks for "just five more minutes"!

Just Five More Minutes!

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Brown, Marcy Haley, Dennis

£4.39 01 Jun 2008 Hardback Treasure Bay

Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Bolger, Kevin

£6.04 01 Jun 2008 Hardback Sleuth RazorBill

Things really stink in the Kingdom of Armpit, and it's up to Sir Fartsalot to solve the riddle of the Foul West Wind. Misbehavin' Harry convinces Sir Fartsalot that The Booger, a repulsive villain, is on the prowl. So begins a hilarious quest to rid the world of The Booger once and for all. Illustrations.

The Day We Danced in Underpants

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Wilson, Sarah

£8.99 01 Jun 2008 Hardback Tricycle Press

An invitation to picnic with the King of France sends a young boy, his papa, two big dogs, and three wild aunts dancing their way across the French countryside. When the time comes to dine with the royals, Papas energetic dance moves catch up with him and his worn pants burst at the seams. The stage is set for a wild party that finds even the stuffiest nobles getting down in their unmentionables. Sarah Wilsons uproarious text makes for a boisterous read-aloud, but its Catherine Stocks hilarious portrayals of cavorting courtiers and gallant guests that will have kids begging for more of this raucous summertime romp.

Fiona's Luck

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Theresa Bateman

£9.99 01 Jun 2008 Hardback Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.

The greedy leprechaun king has locked away all the luck in Ireland and the whole country has fallen into despair. Through clever charades, Fiona outwits the leprechaun king and restores luck to the land.

The Incredibly Ordinary Danny Chandelier

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Trunkey, Laura

£10.96 01 Jun 2008 Hardback Annick Press

A juvenile novel that tells a funny and action-packed coming of age story of how ordinary Danny is sent off to boarding school. The school isn't there, only a compound with ghosts and a path to a magical forest where Danny has to be anything but ordinary.

The Incredibly Ordinary Danny Chandelier

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Trunkey, Laura

£5.47 01 Jun 2008 Paperback Annick Press

The Retired Kid

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Agee, Jon

£9.34 01 Jun 2008 Hardback Hyperion

At the Happy Sunset Retirement Community, Brian escapes from school, homework, and daily chores. But retired living has its challenges--especially for a retiree who is 60 years younger than everyone else. Full color.

The Black Sheep

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Collins, Yvonne Rideout, Sandy

£4.94 01 Jun 2008 Paperback Hyperion

Party Games

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Lyles, Whitney

£3.84 01 Jun 2008 Paperback Simon Pulse

Sara Sullivan has to create a fabulous Sweet 16 bash for spoiled socialite Dakota Lane, who demands that Sara find her a date--with the very guy Sara has fallen for. Is the party over for Sara? Original.

Amelia's Guide to Babysitting

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Moss, Marissa

£5.49 01 Jun 2008 Hardback Simon & Schuster

Amelia's best friend Carly has a great idea for making money--starting a business called the Double Bee's Babysitters, which offers two sitters for the price of one. Full color.

Uncle Pirate

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Rees, Douglas

£8.79 01 Jun 2008 Hardback Margaret K. McElderry Books

This quirky tale full of seafaring fun follows the adventures of a boy who has what every kid wants--a pirate for an uncle. After Desperate Evil Wicked Bob and his talking penguin, Captain Jack, come to live with Wilson and his parents, life will never be the same. Illustrations.

Who's That Truck?

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Mason, Tom Danko, Dan Long, Loren

£4.39 01 Jun 2008 Board Book Little Simon

When this flatbed hits the ground, he works and zooms and plays around... Who's that truck? Readers will delight in trying to solve the riddles in order to guess which Trucktown character is which!

Meet Jack Truck!

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By McKown, Hunter

£3.29 01 Jun 2008 Board Book Little Simon

Come along another adventure in Jon Scieszka's Trucktown! Meet Jack Truck--a four-year-old flatbed, 10-wheeler truck who loves racing, joking, smashing, and crashing throughout Trucktown!

Fartiste

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Krull, Kathleen Brewer, Paul

£9.34 01 Jun 2008 Hardback Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing

Inspired by the true story of Joseph Pujol, a 19th-century fartiste who became the toast of the Moulin Rogue in Paris, this picture book introduces young readers to an unusual art form. Full color.

Phineas L. Macguire . . . Blasts Off!

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Dowell, Frances O'Roark

£9.34 01 Jun 2008 Hardback Atheneum Books

If Phineas L. MacGuire (aka Mac) is going to be the best scientist in the fourth grade, he needs to go to Space Camp. But first he has to earn the money. He can make money by walking Mrs. McClosky's yellow Lab, and he soon discovers that Lemon Drop is no ordinary dog. Illustrations.

On the Road

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Czerw, Nancy Carpenter

£9.31 01 Jun 2008 Hardback McWitty Press

In this third title in the "Itty & Bitty" series, the adorable mini-horses go on the road to find what they consider the wonders of the world. Their cross-country trip takes them to the Bronx Zoo in New York and culminates in a visit to the Devon Horse Show in Pennsylvania, the oldest horse show in the country. The plane ride to the East Coast from Texas and the cruise ship ride home provide many laughs along the way. The book is written in "mini" verses that are short enough for children to read, remember, and even memorize. Gorgeous, four-color illustrations captivate young readers' imaginations.

Chores Chores Chores!

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Yoon, Salina

£4.39 01 Jun 2008 Hardback Price Stern Sloan

aChores, chores, chores! What a bore, bore, bore!a exclaims a little girl as she dusts and vacuums her way through a laundry list of tasksaincluding the laundry. Salina Yoonas exuberant illustrations match her simple, catchy rhymes. Readers will groan sympathetically through each chore to find that hard work really does pay off in the end.

I'm the Best Artist in the Ocean!

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Sherry, Kevin

£9.34 01 Jun 2008 Hardback Dial Books

The giant squid that charmed readers in "I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean" is also the best artist in the ocean, and he sets out to prove it in this fun follow-up that features a gatefold spread of the squid's impressive artwork. Full color.

Tales from the Waterhole

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Graham, Bob

£8.79 01 Jun 2008 Hardback Candlewick Press (MA)

"A warm ode to the unplanned days of summer. Friends of George and Martha or Frog and Toad will read these stories over and over." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS (starred review)
Morris the crocodile and his best friend, Billy, a tortoise, like nothing better than messing around at the waterhole with their animal friends. In five amusing stories, Morris and company do just what kids do during a hot summer --- perform ill-timed stunts on the diving board, get beaten in soccer by a team of moms, and see their wildebeest friends off on vacation (aka their annual migration). By turns wry and laugh-out-loud funny, Bob Graham's whimsical waterhole gang pays tribute to the merriment and mishaps of young friendships everywhere.

The Twin Giants

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By King-Smith, Dick

£9.34 01 Jun 2008 Hardback Candlewick Press (MA)

When twin giants set out in search of happiness, the result is a comedy of errors that is doubly clever and enormously funny. Full color.

Tales from the Waterhole: Candlewick Sparks

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Graham, Bob

£2.74 01 Jun 2008 Paperback Candlewick Press (MA)

Morris the crocodile and his best friend, Billy, a tortoise, like nothing better than messing around at the waterhole with their animal friends. In five amusing stories, Morris and company do just what kids do during a hot summer. Full color.

Wall-E with Book(s)

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

£4.39 01 Jun 2008 Compact Disk Toybox Innovations

24 page storybook with colorful images from the movie. Audio CD featuring complete word-for-word narration and page turning prompts. Helps build vocabulary and encourage independent reading. Perfect for quiet times, car trips and gift giving. High impulse sales with a low consumer price point. Children can listen to the story, read the story, or Read-Along with the audio. Helps promote reading skills!

Farley Farts/Los Pedos de Farley

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Hachler Bruno, Birte Muller

£5.99 01 Jun 2008 Paperback North-South Books

Bilingual paperback edition of a FARLEY FARTS, story of a frog family who learns it's better to fart and bear the shame, than not to fart and bear the pain!

Peter Spit a Seed at Sue Peter Spit a Seed at Sue

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By French, Jackie

£8.79 01 Jun 2008 Hardback Viking Children's Books

Four friends turn a boring summer day into a watermelon-seed-spitting adventure that takes them all the way into the town square, where everyone joins in on the fun. Full color.

Tiny on the Farm

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Meister, Cari

£8.79 01 Jun 2008 Hardback Viking Children's Books

Tiny, the lovable giant dog from "Tiny Goes Camping," stars in his very first picture book. Tiny and Eliot visit Uncle John's farm and are soon caught up in a hunt for some missing kittens. Full color.

Pet of the Met

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Freeman, Lydia Freeman, Don

£9.34 01 Jun 2008 Hardback Viking Children's Books

In this classic tale by the creator of Corduroy, an opera-loving mouse gets carried away by Mozart's "The Magic Flute" and joins the performers onstage. Full color.

Froggy Goes to Camp

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By London, Jonathan

£8.79 01 Jun 2008 Hardback Viking Children's Books

Froggy is off to camp--and Camp Run-A-Muck will never be the same, in this latest adventure filled with Froggy's trademark antics. Full color.