garden, Bea must keep it a secret until she can fi nd it a home. But it’s hard to hide an excited puppy when there’s a royal banquet underway. Bea’s going to need some help from her best friend! (Diverse characters; illustrator from a diverse background)
Princess of Pets: The Naughty Kitten
Author Paula Harrison Illustrator Olivia Chin Mueller Nosy Crow
£5.99 Paperback 9781788004657
When Bea rescues a lost kitten, she promises to keep it safe until she can fi nd its owner. But the adventurous kitten keeps getting into trouble! And when it goes exploring in the dark of night, Bea will need to be very brave… (Diverse characters; illustrator from a diverse background)
Princess of Pets: The Snowy Reindeer
Author Paula Harrison Illustrator Olivia Chin Mueller Nosy Crow
£5.99 Paperback 9781788004732
While visiting her cousins at the wintery Peruva castle, Bea fi nds a reindeer. When a precious ring goes missing, can Bea solve the mystery AND keep the reindeer a secret? (Diverse characters; illustrator from a diverse background)
So You Think You’ve Got it Bad? A Kid’s Life in Ancient Rome Author Chae Strathie Illustrator Marisa Morea Nosy Crow
£12.99 Hardback 9781788004756
Packed with facts and fantastic illustrations, this funny and accessible introduction to ancient Rome is a must-read for kids with a passion for horrible history. (Racially diverse characters)
Sticky Pines: The Bigwoof Conspiracy
Author Dashe Roberts Nosy Crow
£6.99 Paperback 9781788006866
When 12-year-old, UFO-obsessed, Lucy Sladan sneaks out in the middle of a thunderstorm to investigate the unexplained disappearances in her hometown of Sticky Pines, she fi nds more than she bargained for: a huge hairy creature, a 13-year-old stranger named Milo Fisher and a deep-rooted secret. (Racially diverse characters)
Superhero Gran Author Timothy Knapman Illustrator Joe Berger Nosy Crow
£11.99 Hardback 9781788005463; £6.99 Paperback 9781788005470
All grandmothers are wonderful and the gran in this story is no exception. She might not lift buildings or go whooshing through the sky, but she can plan super sleepovers, tell super-funny stories and even put together super disguises. This gran really does have super powers! (Racially diverse characters)
Suzy Orbit, Astronaut Author Ruth Quayle Illustrator Jez Tuya Nosy Crow
£11.99 Hardback 9781788004602; £6.99 Paperback 9781788004619
When Suzy Orbit and her boss, Captain Gizmo, hear that aliens have been spotted near their space station, they must act fast! Luckily, Suzy Orbit - astronaut and engineer extraordinaire – is on hand with her spanner and brilliant inventing skills. (Racially diverse characters; illustrator from a diverse background)
The Best Kind Of Bear Author Greg Gormley Illustrator David Barrow Nosy Crow
£11.99 Hardback 9781788002035; £6.99 Paperback 9781788002042
When Nelly asks Bear what kind of bear he is, Bear isn’t entirely sure how to answer. So off he goes to fi nd out… But none of the diff erent bears he meets on his travels are like him. A heart-warming story encouraging children
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to accept themselves and celebrate their uniqueness. (Racially diverse characters; themes of self acceptance and celebrating diff erence)
The Dragon in the Library Author Louie Stowell Illustrator Davide Ortu Nosy Crow
£6.99 Paperback 9781788000260
Kit can’t STAND reading. She’d MUCH rather be outside playing games, than stuck inside with a book. But when she’s dragged along to the library one day by her friends, she makes an incredible discovery – and soon it’s up to them to save the library ... and the world. (Racially diverse characters; positive social message about saving libraries)
The Girl Who Stole an Elephant Author Nizrana Farook Nosy Crow
£6.99 Paperback 9781788006347
Chaya, a no-nonsense, outspoken hero, leads her friends and a gorgeous elephant on a noisy, fraught, joyous adventure through the jungle where revolution is stirring and leeches lurk. Will stealing the queen’s jewels be the beginning or the end of everything for the intrepid gang? (Author from a diverse background; diverse characters and Sri Lankan setting)
The Monster in the Lake Author Louie Stowell Illustrator Davide Ortu Nosy Crow
£6.99 Paperback 9781788000451
Kit is a wizard. The youngest wizard in the world, in fact. But her magic keeps going wrong, and all kinds of weird stuff has started happening. Kit and her two best friends - along with their local librarian – set off to investigate, and to save the world... again. (Diverse characters; illustrator from a diverse background)
The Princess and the Shoe Author Caryl Hart
Illustrator Sarah Warburton Nosy Crow
£11.99 Hardback 9781788003353
Princess Jasmine is not like her stepsisters. She hates long dresses and sitting still and would much rather take part in the big cross-country race. So, when a fairy godmother appears with a new pair of speedy magic trainers, well, it looks like her dream has come true! That is, until she loses one of her trainers . . . how will she even fi nish the race? But when she goes on to WIN, was it the magic trainers or was it Jasmine’s determination and belief in herself? (Racially diverse characters)
The Same But Diff erent Too Author Karl Newson Illustrator Kate Hindley Nosy Crow
£11.99 Hardback 9781788003995; £6.99 Paperback 9781788004008
These children and animals are all very diff erent to each other. One thing’s certain: they all love a good bedtime story! The perfect picture book for little ones who are just beginning to make sense of their place in the world. (Diverse characters; themes of inclusivity and equality)
The Suitcase Author/Illustrator Chris Naylor-Ballesteros Nosy Crow
£11.99 Hardback 9781788004473; £6.99 Paperback 9781788004480
When a strange-looking animal arrives pulling a big suitcase, the other animals are curious. What on earth could be inside that suitcase? A touch- ing, timely tale about the importance of kindness and understanding. (Themes of inclusivity and equality, a thought-provoking response to the refugee crisis)
Under Earth Author Ellen Renner Nosy Crow
Paperback 9781788003605
As the island’s new Weather witch, Storm must sail with the fl eet into dangerous waters. The
Drowned Ones are out for revenge and the sea itself is treacherous. But it’s Bellum Town that brings Storm her fi rst real test. (Racially diverse characters)
Unicorn Academy: Ariana and Whisper
Author Julie Sykes Illustrator Lucy Truman Nosy Crow
£5.99 Paperback 9781788004565
Ariana loves hanging out at the Unicorn Academy stables and looking after her beautiful unicorn, Whisper. She just hopes that their diff erences won’t stop them bonding! (Racially diverse characters)
Unicorn Academy: Freya and Honey
Author Julie Sykes Illustrator Lucy Truman Nosy Crow
£5.99 Paperback 9781788005050
Strange things are happening at Unicorn Academy. When Freya and Honey stumble upon a hidden tunnel and decide to investigate, they will need all their skills to make it back safely… (Racially diverse characters)
Unicorn Academy: Isla and Buttercup
Author Julie Sykes Illustrator Lucy Truman Nosy Crow
£5.99 Paperback 9781788007283
The villain who’s been stealing Unicorn Island’s magic has revealed herself, but now she’s on the run and has everything she needs to take over the island! Will the Diamond dorm girls be able to stop her and protect the unicorns from her evil plan? (Racially diverse characters)
Unicorn Academy: Violet and Twinkle Author Julie Sykes Illustrator Lucy Truman Nosy Crow
£5.99 Paperback 9781788005074
Violet and Twinkle adore Unicorn Academy. They are determined to look after the school and beautiful Unicorn Island – if only Twinkle could discover her power! (Racially diverse characters)
Wigglesbottom Primary: The Break-Time Bunnies Author Pamela Butchart Illustrator Becka Moor Nosy Crow
£5.99 Paperback 9781788001236
All is chaos in Year 2! An unexpected visitor, a bewitched violin and an invasion of bunnies! What can it all mean? (Racially diverse characters)
Wigglesbottom Primary: The Classroom Cat
Author Pamela Butchart Illustrator Becka Moor Nosy Crow
£5.99 Paperback 9781788001229
Anything can happen at Wigglesbottom Primary and it ALWAYS does! The fi fth title in the frequently chaotic, always hilarious two-colour series. (Racially diverse characters)
Otter-Barry Books
Binky’s Time to Fly! Author Sharmila Collins Illustrator Carolina Rabei Otter-Barry Books
£6.99 Paperback 9781910959688
An inspiring story of how co-operation counters despair, disability and isolation. (Disability, inclusivity)
Here Comes Lolo Author/Illustrator Niky Daly Otter-Barry Book
£6.99 Paperback 9781910959770
First titles in a new Early Reading series, following the daily adventures of a young South African schoolgirl. (Race, single parent)
Hooray for Lolo
Author/Illustrator Niky Daly Otter-Barry Books
£6.99 Paperback 9781910959695
First titles in a new Early Reading series, following the daily adventures of a young South African schoolgirl. (Race, single parent)
Only a Tree
Author Mary Murphy Otter-Barry Books
£11.99 Hardback 9781910959251
Only a tree knows how to be a tree. And only You know how to be you. For age 2+ (Identity, diversity)
Pirate Baby Author Mary Hoff man Illustrator Ros Asquith Otter-Barry Books
£6.99 Paperback 9781910959695
Joyous diversity at sea when a yo-ho-ho pirate crew fi nd a fl oating baby girl. (Gender, generations)
Riding a Donkey Backwards: Wise and Foolish Tales of the Mulla Nasruddin Authors Sean Taylor and Khayaal Theatre Illustrator Shirin Adl Otter-Barry Books
£7.99 Paperback 9781913074944
Hilarious exploits of one of the world’s great humorous characters. (Diversity, race) The Last Tiger
Author/Illustrator Petr Horácek Otter-Barry Books
£11.99 Hardback 9781910959718
A moving, brilliantly illustrated story for our time, on what it means to be free. (captivity, liberation)
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The Ice Bear Miracle Author Cerrie Burnell
Oxford University Press £6.99 Paperback 9780192767561
An enchanting tale of miraculous escapes, starlit carnivals, and magnifi cent ice bears, set in the magical frozen north. (Race)
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