PICTURE BOOKS
Hello Friend! Rebecca Cobb 30th April, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781447250524 Irresistibly charming, relatable and light- hearted story about first friendships.
Monkey Puzzle 20th Anniversary Edition Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler (illus) 11th June, pb, £6.99, 9781529027785 Celebrate 20 years of this charmingly funny tale by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Donaldson and Scheffler.
I Am Perfectly Designed Karamo Brown, Jason Brown, Anoosha Syed (illus) 14th May, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781529036145 Joyful celebration of loving who you are exactly as you are. Written by the culture expert on Queer Eye, and his son.
Five More Minutes Marta Altés 28th May, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781509866038 Perfect book for busy children and tired dads everywhere.
The Go-away Bird Julia Donaldson, Catherine Rayner (illus) 6th February, pb, £6.99, 9781509843572 The Go-Away bird just wants to be left alone but when she finds herself in trouble she soon realises that sometimes everyone needs a friend.
Macmillan Digital Audio
The Go-away Bird Julia Donaldson, Catherine Rayner (illus) 6th February, downloadable audio file, £3.99, 9781529037579
Matador
Harry in a Hurry Gary Mitchell, Jerry Jones 28th February, pb, £8.99, 9781838592127 Harry Snail dreamed of a different life where he might be able to enjoy a faster, more thrilling, existence. With help from friends, he tries different ways to move faster.
Gail the Sheepdog Pup K M Waddington, J H Shepherd 28th February, pb, £6.99, 9781838592134 Gail is no ordinary pup— she’s destined to be a sheepdog. Will she rise to the challenge and become the best she can be?
Fat Cat and the Chocolate Sandwich Nicki Maginn, Sarah Rogers 28th March, pb, £6.99, 9781838592639 Fat Cat is a lazy cat who loves nothing more than sitting on his mat inside the farmhouse eating his favourite food.
Miles Kelly Publishing
Unicorn Stories: The Unicorn and the Brave Princess Claire Philip 18th June, pb, £5.99, 9781786179128 A brave princess who likes climbing trees and explor- ing instead embarks on an exciting journey with a unicorn. Beautifully illus- trated by Megan Higgins.
Unicorn Stories: The Unicorn and the Lost Cat Claire Philip 18th June, pb, £5.99, 9781786179135 Elsie realises, just before bed, that she has lost her cat. With the help of a magical unicorn she travels to rescue her pet. Engaging artwork from Jessica Rose.
Unicorn Stories: The Unicorn and the Wild Horses Claire Philip 18th June, pb, £5.99, 9781786179142 A lonely unicorn lives in a herd of wild horses on the American plains. Teased for being different, he soon discovers he has magical powers. Beautiful artwork from Sandra Aguilar.
Unicorn Stories: The Unicorn and the Magical Adventure Claire Philip 18th June, pb, £5.99, 9781786179159 Carousel animals come to life after a fairy sprinkles magic dust on them. With charming artwork from Jordan Wray, this story reminds us that sometimes there’s no place like home.
Unicorn Stories 4-book Bag Claire Philip 18th June, pb, £24, 9781786179180 Colourful fabric bag contains four charm- ing unicorn stories. Clear, engaging text and bright illustrations.
New Frontier Publishing
Round Fish Square Bowl Tom Skinner,
Mini Goss (illus) 28th February, pb, £6.99, 9781912076093 Quirky and charming book takes a positive spin on being different. Cliches about the bull in a china shop or being as mad as a hatter are neatly turned around.
Under the Same Sky Robert Vescio, Nicky Johnston 28th April, pb, £6.99, 9781912858187 Two children on opposite sides of the world crave friendship. Is it possible to be friends across the miles?
Extraordinary! Penny Harrison, Katie Wilson (illus) 28th February, hb, £11.99, 9781912858309 Gentle tale about reach- ing for the stars and being extraordinary but remem- bering the ordinary too.
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Bear Was There Sally Anne Garland 28th February, hb, £11.99, 9781912858347 Mouse first felt love when he lay in the warmth of his mother’s fur. One day, Mouse meets Bear. Mouse is frightened but is Bear as scary as he seems?
Ron the Royal Guard Deano Yipadee, Paul Beavis 28th March, pb, £6.99, 9781912858408 Ron finds himself in a spot of bother when he needs to leave his post. Can the corgis help Ron and fool the Queen? A gleeful tale to delight everyone.
Sarah’s Heavy Heart Peter Carnavas 28th February, hb, £11.99, 9781912858460 Sarah knew the heart would always be hers to carry. She just wished it wasn’t so heavy. A magical story about
In My Dreams Stef Gemmill, Tanja Stephani 28th April, hb, £11.99, 9781912858316 A child’s imagination takes him on a wild journey as he sleeps soundly. He meets lions, swims alongside sea creatures and soars on the back of a silvery dragon.
a little girl’s search for friendship and love.
Jessica’s Box Peter Carnavas 5th March, pb, £6.99, 9781912858477 Award-winning picture book first published in 2008 about the trepida- tion that a young girl faces when starting school and trying to make friends.
The Sloth and the Dinglewot Nicole Prust,
Amanda Enright (illus) 4th June, hb, £11.99, 9781912858507 Samuel the sloth yearns to explore but is anxious about leaving the safety of his home. Is a new friend all he needs to help face his fears?
A Home for Luna Stef Gemmill, Mel Armstrong (illus) 28th April, pb, £6.99, 9781912858514 When Luna washes up on a strange shore she is scared and lonely. But she soon discovers there is beauty in her new land, and along the way makes unexpected friends.
Leaping Lola Tracey Hawkins, Anil Tortop (illus) 7th May, pb, £6.99, 9781912858521 Lola loves to dance and has been practising hard for the Black-and-White Ball. But she is a brown Jersey cow, not a black- and-white cow. Can a clever disguise help?
Boo Loves Books Kaye Baillie, Tracie Grimwood (illus) 7th May, hb, £11.99, 9781912858538 Some dogs are shy and anxious and so are some children. Can Boo and Phoebe turn their fears into a positive experience? A charming celebration of reading.
Can You Find Me? Gordon Winch, Patrick Shirvington (illus) 2nd July, pb, £6.99, 9781912858644 Search for an echidna, an owl, a frog and many more animals hidden on every page.
New York Review Children’s Collection
Meet Monster Ellen Blance, Ann Cook 12th May, hb, £15.99, 9781681374284 Monster is curious about making friends, finding a home and exploring his
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