Greta’s Story: The Schoolgirl Who Went On Strike To Save The Planet
Author Valentina Camerini (translated by Moreno Giovannoni) Illustrator Veronica Carratell Simon & Schuster Children’s UK £6.99 Paperback 9781471190650
The story of Greta Thunberg, the schoolgirl who inspired a worldwide climate change movement. Greta’s protest began School Strike 4 Climate, which millions have now joined around the world. This is her story, but also that of many other girls and boys around the world fi ghting for a better future. Greta has been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), and selective mutism. However, these diagnoses haven’t held her back in becoming one of the most infl uential and inspiring voices in the climate change dilemma. (Disability/Environment)
Story Makers Press
The Nightmare Catcher Author Lisa Stephenson Illustrator Anisha Cosgrove Story Makers Press
£16.99 Paperback 9781916437517 Jay Khan just wants to be left ALONE. His best friend’s clueless, dad’s always working and mum is... well, not doing great. His life is a bit of a mess, but after school he becomes the mighty Drift, a powerful warrior of Lyf tasked with a quest to save it. (Mental health, Race)
The Nightmare Catcher: An Explorer’s Guide Author The Storymakers Illustrator Anisha Cosgrove Story Makers Press
£9.99 Paperback 9781916437500 This explorer’s guide has been designed as a companion to our fi ction book, The Nightmare Catcher.
Aimed at primary school teachers, the guide identifi es key parts of the story to explore safely through drama and creative writing activities and provides a step by step explanation of how to do this. (Mental health, Race)
Tate
Double Trouble Author Sarah Dyer Tate Publishing
£11.99 Hardback 9781849766593
Ellis and Erin are twins who love looking for trouble. Will they fi nd trouble in the kitchen or the bathroom? Maybe in their bedroom, or outside in their garden? Who knows! The search leads them on a delightful and fun journey. SPOILER: Trouble is the name of a furry friend! (Racial diversity)
How The Stars Came To Be Author/Illustrator Poonam Mistry Tate Publishing
£12.99 Hardback 9781849766630
When the Moon disappears for a few nights each month, the Fisherman’s Daughter worries how her father will fi nd his way home from sea in the dark. After the Sun fi nds her sobbing one morning, he off ers her a way to ensure there will always be light in the darkness. (Racial,ethnic, cultural diversity)
Meet The Artist: Frank Bowling Author Zoé Whitley Illustrator Hélène Baum Tate Publishing
£6.99 Paperback 9781849766302
Meet the Artist activity books introduce renowned artists in a fun and engaging way. Frank Bowling – one of Britain’s most important abstract painters – transforms the world around him into art. Join Frank in his paint spattered apron and splash, pour, drip and splatter through exciting art activities! (Racial diversity)
Autumn-Winter 2019
The Extraordinary Garderner Author/ Illustrator Sam Boughton Tate Publishing
£6.99 Paperback 9781849766890
Joe is a boy like any other. He lives in a rather ordinary tower block; his world is rather grey. But Joe loves to imagine. One day he plants a seed on his balcony. When later it turns into a beautiful tree, everyone in the neighbourhood starts getting involved! (Racial diversity)
The Five Of Us
Author/Illustrator Quentin Blake Tate Publishing
£6.99 Paperback 9781849765077
Angie, Ollie, Simona, Mario and Eric are fi ve fantastic friends, each of whom has an unusual ability. In this tale of adventure and teamwork, Quentin Blake off ers a powerful reminder that the world is a better place when we can focus on what we can do, not what we can’t. (Racial diversity)
The House Full Of Stuff Author Emily Rand Tate Publishing
£11.99 Hardback 9781849766623
Mr McDuff lives in a house full of stuff . He loves collecting things, but his neighbours call it junk! Everyone except Mo, that is. Can Mo and Mr McDuff convince the neighbourhood that his stuff is useful? Together, they shine a light on the importance of upcycling and having fun. (Age, social isolation/loneliness/environment)
There’s Room For Everyone Author/Illustrator Anahita Teymorian Tiny Owl
£7.99 Paperback 9781910328392
A timeless yet topical allegory for war and the refugee crisis, with quirky illustrations that send a message of peace and tolerance. (Race)
Troika
That Asian Kid Author Savita Kalhan Troika
£7.99 Paperback 9781909991972
A gripping thought provoking story that tackles issues of prejudice, moral dilemnas and the role of social media in our contemporary society. (Race and prejudice)
Wacky Bee Books PREMIUM LISTING Tiny Owl
Cinderella Of The Nile Author Beverley Naidoo Illustrator Marjan Vafaeian Tiny Owl
£7.99 Paperback 9781910328569
A retelling of one of the earliest versions of the Cinderella story with vibrant and intricate illustrations. (Race)
Dare
Author Lorna Gutierrez Illustrator Polly Noakes Tiny Owl
£6.99 Paperback 9781910328422
An empowering poem that encourages children to dare to be diff erent and celebrate who they are. (Race, disability)
Felix After The Rain Author/Illustrator Dunja Jogan Tiny Owl
£6.99 Paperback 9781910328453
An accessible and hopeful story about over- coming sadness, that reminds children of the importance of sharing their feelings, and that it’s alright to cry. (Mental health)
Quill Soup
Author Alan Durant Illustrator Dale Blankenaar Tiny Owl
£12.99 Hardback 9781910328408
A witty tale about the benefi ts of sharing our resources, and opening our arms to strangers. (Cultural diversity)
The Phoenix Of Persia Author Sally Pomme Clayton Illustrator
Amin Hassanzadeh Sharif Tiny Owl
£12.99 Hardback 9781910328439
A mythical tale from ancient Persia about family, forgiveness and what it means to be truly wise, with original music and narration. (Race)
The Secret Of The Tattered Shoes
Author Jackie Morris Illustrator Ehsan Abdollahi Tiny Owl
Books and cakes – the perfect combination. £12.99 Hardback 9781910328378 Pink! Author Lynne Rickards Illustrator Margaret Chamberlain
Wacky Bee Books £6.99 Paperback 9781999903329
When Patrick turns pink overnight he is as shocked as his friends. Boys can’t be pink! Feeling lonely and left-out he runs away to fi nd new friends who are pink, even the boys. (Race, being diff erent, bullying)
Mustafa’s Jumper Author Coral Rumble Illustrator Charlotte Cooke Wacky Bee Books £6.99 Paperback 9781999903350
Nobody except Milo wants to be friends with the new boy who doesn’t speak any English. A touching early reader about what it means to be friends with a refugee. (Race, refugees)
PREMIUM LISTING The Missing
Author Michael Rosen Walker Books
£10.99 Hardback 9781406386752 A personal, powerful and resonant account of the Holocaust by one of this country’s best-loved children’s authors; from the very beginning, Michael puts this personal Holocaust story in a powerful context: that of the ongoing refugee crisis. (Race, holocaust, religious persecution and refugees)
Too Small Tola Author Atinuke
Illustrator Onyinye Iwu Walker Books
£5.99 Paperback 9781406388916 The fi rst book in a new series by Atinuke, set in Lagos, Nigeria, with all this award-winning author’s trademark charm, wit and irresistible storytelling. (Race)
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Children Who Changed The World
Author/Illustrator Marcia Williams Walker Books
£8.99 Paperback 9781406390292 Important rights, such as the right to a safe place to live, the right to education and the right to protection from harm, are explained and explored through the stories of child activists who have stood up for them. (Race, sexism, LGBTQ)
Clementine and Rudy Author Siobhan Curham Walker Books
£7.99 Paperback 9781406390230 An inspirational, feel-good novel that celebrates friendship and creativity, following one’s dreams and being true to oneself. (Race, sexism, racism, sexuality)
Dragonfl y Eyes Author Cao Wenxuan Walker Books
£7.99 Paperback 9781406378252 A family saga spanning fi fty years and three generations, which takes the reader from the France of the Golden Age to poverty-stricken post-war Shanghai via the re-imagined rural China of the Cultural Revolution. (Race, set in China)
Little Baby’s Playtime Author Sally Symes Illustrator Nick Sharratt Walker Books
£6.99 Board 9781406390681 A simple and amusing interactive book for babies and toddlers of six months and older. (Race)
Small Mercies Author Bridget Krone Walker Books
£6.99 Paperback 9781406391800 Mercy is a strong female character from a multi- racial background, a brilliant and heart-warming story that portrays life in South Africa today. (Race, persecution, foster child)
The Good Hawk Author Joseph Elliott Walker Books
£7.99 Paperback 9781406385854 Protagonist Agatha has Down’s syndrome in a world where her condition is unnamed, making her an unusual and much-needed fantasy protagonist; set in a pseudo-Britain of warring clans, this book draws on the enthralling world of Norse myths and the magic of ancient legends. (Disability)
A fresh retelling of the fairytale The Twelve Dancing Princesses with puppet-like illustrations perfectly encapsulate thebeauty and melancholy of the story in rich and delicate detail. (Race)
Walker Books
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