https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?QRY=SVL(SRCNLC)&QRYTEXT=Summer%20Reading%20Challenge&SETLVL=SET&CF=BIB&SORTS=DTE.DATE1.DESC&NRECS=20 Spydus Search Results en © 2022 Civica Pty Limited. All rights reserved. https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3219759&CF=BIB Bert is CERTAIN he can ride his bike as well as Frank, but he is very wobbly! And even when they BOTH try riding Frank's bike it still goes very wrong! Will the best friends make it all the way down from the big hill? Bert is CERTAIN he can ride his bike as well as Frank, but he is very wobbly! And even when they BOTH try riding Frank's bike it still goes very wrong! Will the best friends make it all the way down from the big hill?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Naylor-Ballesteros, Chris<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Nosy Crow, 2023.<br />30 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 27 cm.<br />Frank and Bert<br /><br />Wishaw Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Available - 778080345<br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3238514&CF=BIB In this story, Marvin and his friends are ice skating at the Blizzard Zone when supervillain Master Blaster takes control of the rink, determined that everyone stops their fun to watch him skate. Soon, skaters are being frozen solid by the supervillain's powerful ice blasts. It's time for Marvin to swap his skates for his superhero suit and become MARV-unstoppable, invincible, and totally MARVellous! Only then can Marv put an end to Master Blaster's showing off. In this story, Marvin and his friends are ice skating at the Blizzard Zone when supervillain Master Blaster takes control of the rink, determined that everyone stops their fun to watch him skate. Soon, skaters are being frozen solid by the supervillain's powerful ice blasts. It's time for Marvin to swap his skates for his superhero suit and become MARV-unstoppable, invincible, and totally MARVellous! Only then can Marv put an end to Master Blaster's showing off.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Falase-Koya, Alex<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2023.<br />112 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 19 cm<br /><br />Airdrie Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFYF - Junior Fiction Young Fiction - Available - 778081235<br />Chapelhall Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFYF - Junior Fiction Young Fiction - Available - 778081273<br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3305152&CF=BIB Molly the hare loves hide-and-seek. 'You two hide,' she tells Olive the owl and Dexter the fox, and then she begins to count: '5, 4, 3, 2, 1 - ready or not here I come.' But when she opens her eyes, Molly finds the pair straight away! Soon Molly announces Olive and Dexter have to hide properly. Now she has the opposite problem: her friends have hidden too well. Wherever can they be? Molly the hare loves hide-and-seek. 'You two hide,' she tells Olive the owl and Dexter the fox, and then she begins to count: '5, 4, 3, 2, 1 - ready or not here I come.' But when she opens her eyes, Molly finds the pair straight away! Soon Molly announces Olive and Dexter have to hide properly. Now she has the opposite problem: her friends have hidden too well. Wherever can they be?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Rayner, Catherine<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Walker Books and Subsidiaries, 2023.<br />25 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm<br /><br />Coatbridge Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Available - 778089159<br />Cumbernauld Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Available - 778089381<br />Kilsyth Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Available - 778089232<br />Newmains Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Available - 778089600<br />Wishaw Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Available - 778089564<br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3367555&CF=BIB Kids today are presented with new challenges all the time. They face an uncertain future and are under constant pressure to thrive in an overwhelming and fast-paced world. 'You vs the World' retells Bear Grylls' most extreme adventures in a kid-friendly way. He shares the life lessons he's learned along the way, and how the skills needed to survive in the wild can be used in everyday life. From finding confidence to bouncing back from failure, Bear gives children the tools they need to survive and thrive in their own lives. Kids today are presented with new challenges all the time. They face an uncertain future and are under constant pressure to thrive in an overwhelming and fast-paced world. 'You vs the World' retells Bear Grylls' most extreme adventures in a kid-friendly way. He shares the life lessons he's learned along the way, and how the skills needed to survive in the wild can be used in everyday life. From finding confidence to bouncing back from failure, Bear gives children the tools they need to survive and thrive in their own lives.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Grylls, Bear<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />159 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm<br /><br />Coatbridge Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - J158.1 - Junior Non-Fiction / Hardback - Onloan - Due: 28 May 2024 - 778112782<br />Cumbernauld Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - J158.1 - Junior Non-Fiction - Available - 778089411<br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3380432&CF=BIB One-legged Joe is 'amazing'. He knows this because wherever he goes people always tell him he's amazing. Amazing for sliding down the slide, for kicking a ball - even walking to get an ice cream, or even just eating an ice cream. Of course, being Amazing Joe is better than being Poor Joe. One-legged Joe is 'amazing'. He knows this because wherever he goes people always tell him he's amazing. Amazing for sliding down the slide, for kicking a ball - even walking to get an ice cream, or even just eating an ice cream. Of course, being Amazing Joe is better than being Poor Joe.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Catchpole, James, 1980-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Faber, 2023.<br />30 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm<br /><br />17 copies <br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3418650&CF=BIB Diplodocus Dinah is BRILLIANT at everything. There's nothing she can't do and no competition she can't win! But what happens when the Surfing Contest comes to Dino Town and Dinah discovers that surfing is something she just can't dino-do! For the first time ever Dinah doesn't come first. Will she be distraught? Or will she discover that there's more to having fun than winning? Diplodocus Dinah is BRILLIANT at everything. There's nothing she can't do and no competition she can't win! But what happens when the Surfing Contest comes to Dino Town and Dinah discovers that surfing is something she just can't dino-do! For the first time ever Dinah doesn't come first. Will she be distraught? Or will she discover that there's more to having fun than winning?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Halls, Smriti<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Little Tiger, 2023.<br />25 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 28 cm<br /><br />Wishaw Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - Junior Fiction Picture Book / Paperback - Onloan - Due: 31 May 2024 - 778095615<br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3581132&CF=BIB This collection of 50 poems will inspire confidence and courage, help children to overcome worries and spread kindness.Beautifully illustrated, it is filled with poems for children to read alone or enjoy with the whole family.With themes of friendship, self-belief, embracing change and celebrating people’s differences, it’s the perfect gift book for children to treasure.From poet, Daniel Thompson, author of Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers. This collection of 50 poems will inspire confidence and courage, help children to overcome worries and spread kindness.Beautifully illustrated, it is filled with poems for children to read alone or enjoy with the whole family.With themes of friendship, self-belief, embracing change and celebrating people’s differences, it’s the perfect gift book for children to treasure.From poet, Daniel Thompson, author of Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Thompson, Daniel<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Collins, 2023<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />eLibrary - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3211290&CF=BIB From the beginnings of the women's game, the sexist ban that lasted 50 years, to its glorious rise again and brilliant footballing heroes past and present, this is a celebration of all things women's football! Do you think you're a football-fan? Challenge your knowledge with this ultimate pocketbook of your Lioness footballing heroes. From the beginnings of the women's game, the sexist ban that lasted 50 years, to its glorious rise again and brilliant footballing heroes past and present, this is a celebration of all things women's football! Do you think you're a football-fan? Challenge your knowledge with this ultimate pocketbook of your Lioness footballing heroes.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Ainsworth, Eve<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Wren & Rook, 2022.<br />186 pages : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white) ; 20 cm<br /><br />Coatbridge Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - J796.334 - Junior Non-Fiction - Onloan - Due: 29 May 2024 - 778083622<br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3029812&CF=BIB 13-year-old Ivy North is an adventurer. She can pitch a tent in four minutes flat, knows the local landscape like the back of her hand, and she's an expert map reader. There's just one problem. She's afraid to go outside. But when her little brother is transformed into a kestrel by a powerful sorcerer, Ivy is the only one who can rescue him. Following him through a mysterious hole in the garden wall, she emerges in Underfell - an enchanted realm that seems like the Lake District she knows, but is dangerously different. Battling her dread of being out in the open, Ivy must gather all her courage to navigate a path across this extraordinary world, where haughty fairies with birds' wings fly through purple skies and a ghostly spectre haunts her every step. With the help of an unexpected new friend, can Ivy break the spell - before her brother becomes a bird forever? 13-year-old Ivy North is an adventurer. She can pitch a tent in four minutes flat, knows the local landscape like the back of her hand, and she's an expert map reader. There's just one problem. She's afraid to go outside. But when her little brother is transformed into a kestrel by a powerful sorcerer, Ivy is the only one who can rescue him. Following him through a mysterious hole in the garden wall, she emerges in Underfell - an enchanted realm that seems like the Lake District she knows, but is dangerously different. Battling her dread of being out in the open, Ivy must gather all her courage to navigate a path across this extraordinary world, where haughty fairies with birds' wings fly through purple skies and a ghostly spectre haunts her every step. With the help of an unexpected new friend, can Ivy break the spell - before her brother becomes a bird forever?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Mullarky, Alex<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Kelpies, 2022.<br />288 pages : illustrations (black and white), map (black and white) ; 20 cm<br /><br />Condorrat Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Available - 778060079<br />Cumbernauld Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Available - 778059941<br />Kilsyth Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Onloan - Due: 22 May 2024 - 778060043<br />Moodiesburn Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Available - 778059600<br />Motherwell Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Available - 778059514<br />Wishaw Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Available - 778058591<br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3037988&CF=BIB When a pony appears in her garden on Meg's tenth birthday, it feels like all of her wishes have been answered. But is it all too good to be true? Award-winning author Tanya Landman brings a fresh perspective to horse riding stories with a heart-warming new series of friendship and dreaming big. When a pony appears in her garden on Meg's tenth birthday, it feels like all of her wishes have been answered. But is it all too good to be true? Award-winning author Tanya Landman brings a fresh perspective to horse riding stories with a heart-warming new series of friendship and dreaming big.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Landman, Tanya<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Barrington Stoke, 2022.<br />48 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm.<br />Meg and Merlin<br /><br />Bellshill Cultural Centre - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Available - 778051121<br />Cleland Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Available - 778051136<br />Condorrat Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Available - 778051500<br />Cumbernauld Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Available - 778051555<br />Motherwell Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Available - 778051274<br />Wishaw Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Available - 778051047<br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3080832&CF=BIB Meet the Burpee Bears! For this modern-day bear family, every day is a new day: a day for adventure and discovery, and true to Joe Wick's ethos, each book in the series will be begin and end with an illustrated warm-up and wind-down exercise routine - perfect for energetic little bears everywhere! Meet the Burpee Bears! For this modern-day bear family, every day is a new day: a day for adventure and discovery, and true to Joe Wick's ethos, each book in the series will be begin and end with an illustrated warm-up and wind-down exercise routine - perfect for energetic little bears everywhere!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Wicks, Joe<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : HarperCollins Children's Books, 2022.<br />39 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 27 cm<br /><br />Bellshill Cultural Centre - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Available - 778065749<br />Coatbridge Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Onloan - Due: 10 Jun 2024 - 778065851<br />Motherwell Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Onloan - Due: 20 Apr 2024 - 778065886<br />Newmains Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Available - 778065981<br />Shotts Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Available - 778066167<br />Wishaw Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Onloan - Due: 28 May 2024 - 778065966<br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3083656&CF=BIB The boy builds himself a boat and sets off on the ocean adventure of a lifetime. He navigates by the light of the moon, battles sea currents and is kept company by dolphins and turtles. He makes new friends on a beautiful island but eventually, the echo of a voice he loves calls him home. Bolstered by his realised dreams, he returns to the embrace of his family - until his journeys start again. Filled with the wonder of the natural world and the joy of adventure, this is a story about dreaming big - and about the qualities you need to achieve your dreams: resilience, self-reliance, perseverance, preparation, curiosity, and joy. This picture book is inspired by the amazing true story of Julia's son's voyage around the world. The boy builds himself a boat and sets off on the ocean adventure of a lifetime. He navigates by the light of the moon, battles sea currents and is kept company by dolphins and turtles. He makes new friends on a beautiful island but eventually, the echo of a voice he loves calls him home. Bolstered by his realised dreams, he returns to the embrace of his family - until his journeys start again. Filled with the wonder of the natural world and the joy of adventure, this is a story about dreaming big - and about the qualities you need to achieve your dreams: resilience, self-reliance, perseverance, preparation, curiosity, and joy. This picture book is inspired by the amazing true story of Julia's son's voyage around the world.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Green, Julia<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Oxford : David Fickling Books, 2022.<br />30 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour), map (colour) ; 25 x 28 cm<br /><br />Cleland Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Available - 778064373<br />Motherwell Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Available - 778063761<br />Wishaw Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Onloan - Due: 01 Jun 2024 - 778063914<br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3090470&CF=BIB When Luna dances, she feels like the world's volume turns up, like all colours brighten, like sunlight sparkles behind every cloud. But when she takes her dance exam she ducks, dives, spins and - falls. Luna thinks she can't be a real dancer now. Can Luna's family convince her otherwise? When Luna dances, she feels like the world's volume turns up, like all colours brighten, like sunlight sparkles behind every cloud. But when she takes her dance exam she ducks, dives, spins and - falls. Luna thinks she can't be a real dancer now. Can Luna's family convince her otherwise?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Coelho, Joseph<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Andersen Press, 2022.<br />22 unnumbered pages (some folded) : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 28 cm<br /><br />13 copies <br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3102006&CF=BIB Sports Day has arrived at Wigley Primary and everyone is excited to take part in unusual events like book balancing, frisbee tossing and seeing who can race in the most layers of clothes! Of course Noodle the Doodle is desperate to join in all the fun, but when he gets a new partner-in-crime, Daniel the Spaniel, are the canine capers going to spiral out of control or can Noodle win the day? Sports Day has arrived at Wigley Primary and everyone is excited to take part in unusual events like book balancing, frisbee tossing and seeing who can race in the most layers of clothes! Of course Noodle the Doodle is desperate to join in all the fun, but when he gets a new partner-in-crime, Daniel the Spaniel, are the canine capers going to spiral out of control or can Noodle win the day?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Meres, Jonathan<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Barrington Stoke, 2022.<br />88 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm<br /><br />15 copies <br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3110258&CF=BIB Gavin's got a new neighbour and she's really annoying. Niki follows him everywhere, bosses him about, and doesn't care that her parents will obliterate Earth with their galactic warships if she doesn't stop running away from them. Can Niki and Gavin sort out the alien despots (aka Mum and Dad) and save the planet? Possibly. Will they become friends along the way? Gavin's got a new neighbour and she's really annoying. Niki follows him everywhere, bosses him about, and doesn't care that her parents will obliterate Earth with their galactic warships if she doesn't stop running away from them. Can Niki and Gavin sort out the alien despots (aka Mum and Dad) and save the planet? Possibly. Will they become friends along the way?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Solomons, David<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Nosy Crow, 2022.<br />325 pages ; 20 cm<br /><br />Cumbernauld Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Available - 778068916<br />Cumbernauld Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Available - 778068917<br />Kilsyth Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Available - 778068783<br />Moodiesburn Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Available - 778069203<br />Motherwell Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Available - 778069122<br />Wishaw Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Available - 778069260<br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3117049&CF=BIB The children are excited to return to dance class with Mrs Oti and waste no time preparing for their animal-themed dance show. Mrs Oti teaches them all about animal movements and how they can be used in their dance. From stomping like an elephant, stretching up high like a giraffe or even shaking your mane like a lion, there's so much fun to be had. But when disaster strikes on the day of the show, it seems like all of their hard work has been for nothing. Luckily for the children, Mrs Oti is on hand, and soon they realise that a little bit of courage can go a long way. The children are excited to return to dance class with Mrs Oti and waste no time preparing for their animal-themed dance show. Mrs Oti teaches them all about animal movements and how they can be used in their dance. From stomping like an elephant, stretching up high like a giraffe or even shaking your mane like a lion, there's so much fun to be had. But when disaster strikes on the day of the show, it seems like all of their hard work has been for nothing. Luckily for the children, Mrs Oti is on hand, and soon they realise that a little bit of courage can go a long way.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Mabuse, Oti<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Walker Books Ltd, 2022.<br />30 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 26 cm.<br />Dance with Oti<br /><br />Condorrat Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Available - 778069508<br />Wishaw Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Available - 778069723<br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3127434&CF=BIB Want to know why octopuses can't play football? And how to play the game across multiple dimensions? How about learning the real rules of how football is played, why Henry VIII banned it, plus where it came from and who the greatest players of all time are? Whether you love a game of table football, can't get enough of back-garden ball, only enjoy the game from your sofa or would sooner swim with sharks than play it, if you love to laugh - then this is the book for you! Want to know why octopuses can't play football? And how to play the game across multiple dimensions? How about learning the real rules of how football is played, why Henry VIII banned it, plus where it came from and who the greatest players of all time are? Whether you love a game of table football, can't get enough of back-garden ball, only enjoy the game from your sofa or would sooner swim with sharks than play it, if you love to laugh - then this is the book for you!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Campbell, James (Children's author)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2022.<br />239 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 19 cm<br /><br />Bellshill Cultural Centre - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - J821.92 - Junior Non-Fiction - Available - 778071496<br />Chryston Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - J821.92 - Junior Non-Fiction - Available - 778071518<br />Cumbernauld Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - J828.92 - Junior Non-Fiction - Available - 778086240<br />New Stevenston Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - J821.92 - Junior Non-Fiction - Available - 778074143<br />Wishaw Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - J821.92 - Junior Non-Fiction - Available - 778071519<br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3127439&CF=BIB A story of hope and resilience, this gentle, inspiring picture book tells the tale of Charlie, a little boy who was taken into care when he was very small. Charlie dreams of finding his forever home to share with his sisters. Sometimes he feels scared. Sometimes he wants to scream and cry (and he does, just a little). But he is strong. He is tough. A story of hope and resilience, this gentle, inspiring picture book tells the tale of Charlie, a little boy who was taken into care when he was very small. Charlie dreams of finding his forever home to share with his sisters. Sometimes he feels scared. Sometimes he wants to scream and cry (and he does, just a little). But he is strong. He is tough.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Hinson-King, Rico<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2022.<br />30 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm<br /><br />Abronhill Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Available - 778071384<br />Cumbernauld Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Available - 778071430<br />Kilsyth Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Available - 778071343<br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3143635&CF=BIB In this graphic novel adaptation of the acclaimed verse novel, football, family, love, and friendship take centre stage as Nick tries to figure out how to navigate his parents' break-up, stand up to bullies, and impress the girl of his dreams. These challenges - which seem even harder than scoring a tie-breaking, game-winning goal - change his life, as well as his best friend's. In this graphic novel adaptation of the acclaimed verse novel, football, family, love, and friendship take centre stage as Nick tries to figure out how to navigate his parents' break-up, stand up to bullies, and impress the girl of his dreams. These challenges - which seem even harder than scoring a tie-breaking, game-winning goal - change his life, as well as his best friend's.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alexander, Kwame<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Andersen Press, 2022.<br />314 pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 21 cm<br /><br />Coatbridge Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFYA - Young Adult Fiction - Available - 778072436<br />Cumbernauld Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFYA - Young Adult Fiction - Available - 778072770<br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3172486&CF=BIB The Women's World Cup is coming to California and with the U.S. playing China in the final, Mia Tang is feeling like her two identities are coming together. Less exciting is the fact that her P.E. teacher want her to go out and play football too. The Women's World Cup is coming to California and with the U.S. playing China in the final, Mia Tang is feeling like her two identities are coming together. Less exciting is the fact that her P.E. teacher want her to go out and play football too.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Yang, Kelly<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Knights Of, 2022.<br />343 pages ; 20 cm<br /><br />Cumbernauld Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Onloan - Due: 01 May 2024 - 778072779<br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2919843&CF=BIB The first in a series of chapter books all about sports, with cartoons, player tips, irreverent explanations, fascinating facts, and funny stories! The aim is to teach kids about sports, but with a light touch that highlights the spirit of the game as well as the rules. Launching alongside this title is the Stupendous Sports website (www.stupendoussports.com), which promotes the fun side of sports for kids, with giveaways, special offers, and guest appearances from sporting stars. The first in a series of chapter books all about sports, with cartoons, player tips, irreverent explanations, fascinating facts, and funny stories! The aim is to teach kids about sports, but with a light touch that highlights the spirit of the game as well as the rules. Launching alongside this title is the Stupendous Sports website (www.stupendoussports.com), which promotes the fun side of sports for kids, with giveaways, special offers, and guest appearances from sporting stars.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Bennett, Robin<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Cardiff : Firefly, 2021.<br />121 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm.<br />Stupdenous sports<br />Stupendous sports<br /><br />Coatbridge Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - J796.333 - Junior Non-Fiction - Available - 778082560<br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2651322&CF=BIB Amy loves cars, and dreams of being a driver. But there's a major catch: her slow old wheelchair with its broken wheel. When Amy finally gets a new electric one, it's exciting - at first. But standard engines only have so much power. And that's where Rahul comes in - Amy's best friend and genius inventor. Soon Rahul turns a wheelchair into a supercar! And so the Taylor Turbochaser is born. But when it all goes suddenly wrong, Amy is going to have to hit the road - and drive. Amy loves cars, and dreams of being a driver. But there's a major catch: her slow old wheelchair with its broken wheel. When Amy finally gets a new electric one, it's exciting - at first. But standard engines only have so much power. And that's where Rahul comes in - Amy's best friend and genius inventor. Soon Rahul turns a wheelchair into a supercar! And so the Taylor Turbochaser is born. But when it all goes suddenly wrong, Amy is going to have to hit the road - and drive.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Baddiel, David<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : HarperCollins Children's Books, 2020.<br />428 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm<br /><br />15 copies <br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2666293&CF=BIB Johnny Ball loves football. He loves reading about it, talking about it, watching it - and he loves playing it too. He's a good player, but not quite good enough to make the Tissbury Primary School team for the super-huge Under-11s County Cup. But never mind, because their clueless coach, Mr Mann, has a special role for Johnny: Assistant Manager! With only Grandpa George's old scarf, a 'pocket' notebook and his brilliant football brain, can Johnny lead the Tissbury Primary team all the way to County Cup glory? Johnny Ball loves football. He loves reading about it, talking about it, watching it - and he loves playing it too. He's a good player, but not quite good enough to make the Tissbury Primary School team for the super-huge Under-11s County Cup. But never mind, because their clueless coach, Mr Mann, has a special role for Johnny: Assistant Manager! With only Grandpa George's old scarf, a 'pocket' notebook and his brilliant football brain, can Johnny lead the Tissbury Primary team all the way to County Cup glory?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Oldfield, Matt<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Walker Books, 2020.<br />208 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm<br /><br />Cumbernauld Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Available - 778084597<br />Kilsyth Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JF - Junior Fiction - Available - 778084795<br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2713655&CF=BIB Spinderella the spider has a passion for football! She tries to play with her brother and sisters, but she doesn't know how many should be on each team and she can't count the goals! With the help of her Hairy Godmother, Spinderella finds she can divide her brother and sisters into two equal teams and keep score! Spinderella the spider has a passion for football! She tries to play with her brother and sisters, but she doesn't know how many should be on each team and she can't count the goals! With the help of her Hairy Godmother, Spinderella finds she can divide her brother and sisters into two equal teams and keep score!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Donaldson, Julia<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Egmont, 2020.<br />32 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 19 cm<br /><br />Bellshill Cultural Centre - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Onloan - Due: 08 Jun 2024 - 778068245<br />Coatbridge Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Available - 778031373<br /> https://librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3179573&CF=BIB "I'm BORED!" wails a little girl after her screen time is cut short. "That's great!" her dad says with a grin. "Being bored comes right before having a Really Good Idea." After an initial protest, the little girl dives into her imagination, and takes the reader with her on a whirlwind ride of pure fun. A cardboard box becomes a magical train, the washing machine inspires an imaginary trip into space, a scribbly doodle becomes a hungry spaghetti monster, and ants in the garden lead her into an escapade in the Funny Bug Circus. "I'm BORED!" wails a little girl after her screen time is cut short. "That's great!" her dad says with a grin. "Being bored comes right before having a Really Good Idea." After an initial protest, the little girl dives into her imagination, and takes the reader with her on a whirlwind ride of pure fun. A cardboard box becomes a magical train, the washing machine inspires an imaginary trip into space, a scribbly doodle becomes a hungry spaghetti monster, and ants in the garden lead her into an escapade in the Funny Bug Circus.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Milbourne, Anna<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Usborne , 2022.<br />23 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 30 cm<br /><br />Airdrie Library - (North Lanarkshire Libraries) - Book - JFPB - Junior Fiction Picture Book - Available - 778077219<br />