Adoption and fostering Books

Some cats really do have nine lives: after a stay at the legendary Savoy hotel, Kaspar the cat sets sail – on none other than the Titanic . . . ‘A cracking narrative’ ObserverThey say cats have nine lives, and that’s certainly true of Kaspar. From the...

Four children are swept away from their foster home to a whole new world in this charming modern-day take on the Arabian Night stories. Mia, Juno, Kyle and Billy all long for a different life. They're stuck in a foster home and feel like they're in the...

The third book in this magical series from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson! Rainbow Grey may be only ten years old but the future of the whole world depends on her! It’s up to Ray to defeat Tornadia Twist – the greatest villain...

This beautiful HarperCollins Children’s Classics edition of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden is the perfect addition to any bookshelf. After Mary Lennox’s parents pass away, she is sent to a large, isolated house in Yorkshire to live with an...

'ADVENTUROUS AND OUTLANDISH, WHIMSY AND WOE WILL HOOK KIDS IN FROM THE FIRST PAGE.' -- Books+Publishing, four stars After being abandoned by their thespian parents, Whimsy and Woe Mordaunt are left in the care of their austere Aunt Apoline.Forced to...

The third instalment in the award-winning KINGDOM OF SILK series. It has taken Perry Angel almost seven years to find the place where he belongs. He arrives at the Kingdom of Silk one day on the ten-thirty express, carrying only a small and shabby...

A heart-warming celebration of love in all its forms by the multi-award winning illustrator of Julian is a Mermaid and Julian at the Wedding I love you because you tell the best stories. Because I love you, my best story is you.This powerful picture...

WINNER ABIA BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR YOUNGER READERS'Fans of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events will eat up Withering-by-Sea' -- Shelf Awareness High on a cliff above the gloomy coastal town of Withering-by-Sea stands the Hotel Majestic...

"Ho now creates a beautiful book about family: what makes individuals and what connects us to one another. This book is a perfect addition to any children’s shelf, whether aimed at families, adoption, multicultural stories, or topics of love and...

Horton the elephant babysits an egg in this classic tale of kindness from Dr. Seuss. Everyone laughs when Horton the Elephant offers to sit on Mayzie bird’s egg while she goes on holiday. Horton’s kindness and faithfulness are sorely tested when he, and...

Glorious new rejacket of a Diana Wynne Jones classic award-winning favourite, featuring Chrestomanci – now a book with extra bits! Everybody says that Gwendolyn Chant is a gifted witch with astonishing powers, so it suits her enormously when she is...

This irresistible little library contains four fun books about everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington – now a major movie star! Learn all about the nation’s favourite bear, Paddington – now a major movie star – in these four mini board books packaged...

BabyLit Storybooks are a great way to introduce young readers to the classics, with easy to read storylines and bright illustrations. They are part of the bestselling BabyLit series, which provides a literary education for your brilliant children. In...

Sometimes I live with Mommy; Sometimes I stay with Dad. But we are all a family Whatever house I’m at.No two families look exactly alike, but every family is tied together by love. With soft, charming illustrations, each child in My House, My...

From the first time a family is brought together to the beautiful memories they will create, this book showcases the special bond between adopted children and their families. Lyrical, emotive text and soft illustrations take readers on a poignant journey...

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD, NOW IN GORGEOUS HARDBACK WITH UNIQUE FOILED JACKET, REVERSE FAN ART JACKET, EXCLUSIVE MAP ENDPAPERS AND STUNNING RED FOILED BOARD.Praise for Powerless: ‘Nothing short of...

From New York Times bestselling author Hannah Shaw—also known as Kitten Lady—comes the fifth book in an exciting and heartwarming chapter book series! Three little ducklings arrive in Fosterland, but one is not like the others! Though Billie looks like...

'A magical, fairy-filled read with a twisty plot and main character you'll adore' A.F. Steadman, author of the internationally bestselling Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefFairies are real, but their power is waning . . . Embark on the adventure of...

It’s not always easy being Death: a witty and gloriously gothic tale of friendship and discovery from bestselling Jenni Spangler.Twelve-year-old Valentine Crow has lived his entire life at the Foundling Hospital. Now, he and his best friend Philomena are...

From New York Times bestselling author Hannah Shaw—also known as Kitten Lady—comes the second book in an exciting and heartwarming new chapter book series following a sickly kitten who wants to be a superhero for her fellow fosters! Spinach hates having...

An adventure to treasure from two multi award-winning creators, discover a classic story of family, friendship and believing in your own magic. When Summer and her foster family are having lunch one day, a hole appears in the middle of the living...

WINNER OF THE YA BOOK PRIZE AND THE JHALAK CHILDREN'S AND YA PRIZE 2023.A powerful coming-of-age story about chance encounters, injustice and how the choices that we make can completely change our future. The second YA novel from multi-award-winning...

Book 8.5 in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series delivers what fans have been begging for! Told in an exciting new way, the saga continues with plenty of huge reveals and shocking new twists – plus a complete series guide with...

What if everything you thought you knew about your life was a lie? Girl, Missing is the blockbuster bestselling title from million-copy selling writer Sophie McKenzie.Lauren is adopted and eager to know more about her mysterious past...

Age range 4 to 7The Garden Witch is lonely, no one shops at her stall, no one visits her magical garden, and there is no one to talk to - except for the three evil rats she lives with. The rats will eat her if she upsets them, so she lives day in and day...

Becoming a Foster Family is a look into the eyes of a young boy whose family becomes a foster family.Finally a book to help prepare children for the amazing role they play in sharing the love of Jesus with kids in the foster care system. The outcome is...

Daniel loves birds, and he wants to learn how to whistle asa gift for his new adoptive baby sister Angela. On the day of her adoption,Daniel still can't whistle. It is through meeting Jessie, Angela's birthmother,that Daniel learns the trick to whistle...

Tuyet remembers little about life before the Saigon orphanage, before polio left her limping and in constant pain, before the war made it too dangerous to stand under the bomb-filled Vietnam sky. Unable to play with the other children and knowing that at...

Age range 3 to 6Based on a true story, this sweet and playful picture book about a little lost narwhal introduces kids to the marine world and the surprising friendships under the sea.When little narwhal sets off on an adventure to see new sights, he...

This unsparing tale of a young Victorian orphan is now available in an unabridged hardcover edition that's a perfect gift for today's young readers. Oliver Twist, a poor orphan, escapes the miserable workhouse, only to fall into the clutches of a band...

When the newly orphaned Mary Lennox leaves her native India and arrives at her uncle's mansion in Yorkshire, everything seems strange to her. Then Mary hears of a mysterious, neglected garden. With the help of some new friends, she plans to uncover its...

Age range 6 to 8Aven Green, the remarkable heroine of Dusti Bowling's Life of a Cactus series, marches to her own beat in this hilarious, upbeat, and unforgettable chapter book.Third-grader Aven Green is an expert soccer player. She even has her own top...

Age range 6 to 8Aven Green, the remarkable heroine of Dusti Bowling's Life of a Cactus series, marches to her own beat in this hilarious, upbeat, and unforgettable chapter book.Third-grader Aven Green is a real professional musician! She just needs to...

Age range 6 to 9Third-grader Aven Green has been baking for a really long time . . . since last week! Now Aven is ready to shake things up by entering the exciting world of competitive baking with her friends Kayla, Sujata, and Emily. Aven knows she's...

*Winner of the 2020 Judy Goddard Award*Age range 9 to 12The sequel to the critically acclaimed Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus follows Aven Green as she confronts yet another challenge: high school.High School. Two words that struck fear...

Winner at the 2012 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards It's true that most little chicks have mothers who are hens, puppies have fathers who are dogs, elephants have elephant families, and ants have little baby ants, but then there are families whoare...