PICTURE BOOKS
remarkable journey is in Bolivia, where she encounters amazing landscapes and unex- pected challenges.
Balzer and Bray
If You Plant a Seed Kadir Nelson 2nd April, board, £5.99, 9780062932037 Bestselling book about the power of one kind act is now an adorable board book. “Timeless and delectable”—School Library Journal.
Barefoot Books
The Blue Bird’s Palace Orianne Lallemand, Carole Henaff 1st February, pb, £7.99, 9781782859116 When Natasha makes a selfish choice she finds herself trapped in a lavish but lonely palace. Will she find a way to escape and see her father again?
The More We Get Together Celeste Cortright, Betania Zacarias 1st March, pb, £7.99, 9781782859338 Set to the familiar tune of The More We Get Together, this version features children who work together to make their urban neighbourhood cleaner, friendlier and safer for everyone.
From My Window Otavio Junior, Vanina Starkoff 15th March, pb, £7.99, 9781782859789 This #OwnVoices picture book from Brazil offers a view of what children growing up in favelas of Rio de Janiero see everyday. A vibrant and diverse celebration of urban living.
My Panda Sweater Gilles Baum, Barroux 15th March, pb, £6.99, 9781782859802 Quirky kid donates her beloved panda sweater and gains a new friend. This story offers an opportunity to talk about bullying, sharing and self-confidence.
The Right Place Beatrice Masini, Simona Mulazzani 15th March, pb, £6.99, 9781782859826 A lonely squirrel goes searching for a new home only to discover that the best place is one where the whole community can live together.
Ready, Set, Go!: Sports of All Sorts
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Celeste Cortright, Christiane Engel 15th March, pb, £5.99, 9781782859918 Come along on a lively and lyrical exploration of the world’s best-loved sports. Rhyming text and energetic artwork featur- ing a diverse group of children practicing eight sports around the world.
A Rainbow of Rocks Sunny Scribens 15th May, pb, £5.99, 9781782859925 Eye-popping close-up photos of real rocks and minerals in a rainbow of colours are brought to life by rhyming text about the many facets of geology.
The Book Tree Paul Czajak, Rashin Kheiriyeh 1st February, pb, £6.99, 9781782859963 Thanks to Arlo’s imagina- tion and perseverance the mayor who destroyed all the books in town finds that suppressing stories cannot stop them from blossoming more beautifully than ever.
BC Books
My Scottish Activity Book Sasha Morton, Charlotte Pepper (illus) 9th April, pb, £8.99, 9781780276526 Activity book features a huge range of activi- ties involving different skills and covers all kinds of topics and activities for children ages 7+.
Beercott Books
Felix the Fox and His Awesome Odd Socks Katie Maylea 3rd February, pb, £6.99, 9781999742997 Felix believes he isn’t how foxes should be. It is not until he meets a little bird that he realises how being different doesn’t make him any less awesome.
Big Picture Press
collection of animal similes and poetic prose imagined with sublime illustrations that embody each emotion.
Herbert’s Garden Lara Hawthorne 16th April, hb, £12.99, 9781787414730 Each creature in the garden has something special to offer but what about a slug? Herb struggles to find his place until night time comes and his slime pattern shines.
Bloomsbury Children’s Books
ones will have a blast in this striking, read- aloud picture book.
2nd April, vol 4, 9781912757664
Everyone Can Draw Fifi Kuo 2nd April, pb, £6.99, 9781912757589 Encourages the artist in each and every one of us. Just find out which way works for you, then draw, draw, draw.
We’re Going on a Treasure Hunt Laura Hughes (illus), Martha Mumford 11th June, pb, £6.99, 9781408893395 hb, £11.99, 9781408893401 Lift-the-flap pirate adventure. Can you help the bunnies watch out for dolphins, crabs and sharks and find the hidden treasure chest?
You Can’t Call an Elephant in an Emergency Patricia Cleveland-Peck, David Tazzyman (illus) 14th May, hb, £11.99, 9781408880616 pb, eb, £6.99, 9781408880630 Jam-packed with emer- gency vehicles, unlikely rescues and crazy creatures, this brilliant new book is riotous, laugh-out-loud fun.
Bears Love Squares Caryl Hart, Edward Underwood (illus) 9th July, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781408891216 hb, £11.99, 9781408891223 Triangles are tremendous, circles are sensational, but Bear likes squares. Can Raccoon convince his friend that other shapes can be fun too?
Beware! Ralfy Rabbit and the Secret Book Biter Emily MacKenzie 11th June, hb, £11.99, 9781408892084 pb, eb, £6.99, 9781408892091 Celebration of the addic- tive pleasures of reading. This witty picture book approaches the subject of a new sibling join- ing the family in a fun and accessible way.
Sometimes I Feel. . . Sarah Maycock (illus) 6th February, hb, £14.99, 9781787413849 Maycock explores our feelings through a
The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide Children’s
Meet the Planets Caryl Hart, Bethan Woollvin (illus) 6th February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781408892985 hb, £11.99, 9781408892992 Join in with the rhymes and spot all the smiley- faced, friendly planets, from shimmering Saturn to mighty Mars. Little
In the City Hannah Tolson (illus), Holly James 14th May, hb, £11.99, 9781408899205 Follow Lucy and Oscar as they take their first big adventure in the lively city. What amazing things will they spot?
I Don’t Want to Be Quiet! Laura Ellen Anderson 5th March, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781526602442 hb, £11.99, 9781526602459 Funny picture book about what happens when you really listen.
Hop Little Bunnies Martha Mumford, Laura Hughes 6th February, board, eb, £6.99, 9781526606112 Based on the nursery rhyme Sleeping Bunnies, this lift-the-flap delight is full of the joys of spring.
The Furfins: Cherrytail and the Mermaid Wedding Alison Ritchie, Aless Baylis (illus) 16th April, pb, £6.99, 9781526606570 Deep beneath the silvery waves in the enchanting kingdom of Coralia, the mermaid princess is getting married. But when disaster strikes can the FurFins save the day?
Car, Car, Truck, Jeep Katrina Charman, Nick Sharratt 14th May, board, eb, £6.99, 9781526610157 Take one board book that’s jam-packed with things on wheels, add a musical accompaniment to the tune of Baa, Baa, Black Sheep and you have the perfect preschool combination.
The Little Penguin That Wanted to Swim vol 1 67
The Little Caterpillar That Wanted to Fly vol 2 74
The Little Monkey That Wanted to Climb vol 3 36
The Little Kangaroo That Wanted to Jump vol 4 12
The Little Beaver That Wanted to Build vol 5 05
The Little Lion That Wanted to Roar vol 6 29
Boxer Books SERIES
Wild Facts and Amazing Maths Alison Limentani Explores animals, numbers, weights, distances and compari- sons. A great non-fiction maths series for Founda- tion/Key Stage 1 pupils. How Tall Was a T. rex? 7th May, pb, vol 3, £6.99, 9781912757008 How Far Can a Kangaroo Jump?
Meesha Makes Friends Tom Percival 9th July, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781526612953 hb, £11.99, 9781526612960 Meesha loves making things but she finds it hard to make friends. Perfect for helping children navi- gate social situations and understand how to be accepting and inclusive.
BookLife Publishing
SERIES
Animal Tales William Anthony 28th February, hb, £12.99, 97817863794 Follow the animals on their journeys through life and learn about life cycles, animal identification and a number of moral lessons along the way.
I Can Fly Fifi Kuo 6th February, pb, £6.99, 9781912757619 Shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize. “A remarkable achievement for a first book.”—Anthony Browne. A story about perseverance and hope, and perhaps changing your perspective.
Who is in the Egg? Alexandra Milton 6th February, hb, £11.99, 9781912757626 Superbly illustrated by a Kate Greenaway- shortlisted artist, this picture book explores which babies are in which eggs and teaches us some unusual facts about them.
How About a Night Out? Sam Williams, Matt Hunt (illus) 7th May, pb, £6.99, 9781912757831 Join this adventurous kitty for a night out in the big city. A lovely lyrical bedtime read with contemporary and vibrant artwork.
Brolga Publishing
Another Day in Our World Sara Mithen, Natalie Stone (illus) 25th May, hb, £9.95, 9780648564676 See the world through the eyes of three children from India, China and Italy as they interact with their families and communities in their home countries.
Kingsley the Cross- eyed Kookaburra Diane Ellis,
Janet Davies (illus) 25th May, hb, £9.95, 9780648697008 Gorgeous storybook about how being unique is a wonderful thing, and that perseverance
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