PICTURE BOOKS
Lucia Gaggiotti (illus), Simon Philip 9th July, hb, £12.99, 9781787416963 Laugh-out-loud sequel to I Really Want to Win and I Really Want the Cake.
My First Book of Nature Jane Newland (illus), Camilla De La Bedoyere 25th June, pb, £9.99, 9781787417144 Bright, engaging and fun, this is the perfect package of inspiration to spark a little one’s interest in the great outdoors.
Gigantosaurus: The Lost Egg Jonny Duddle (illus), Mandy Archer 11th June, pb, £6.99, 9781787413139 Mazu, Tiny, Rocky and Bill discover a lost dinosaur egg and try to get it back to its herd. The only problem is, they can’t find which herd it belongs to.
The Story of Gigantosaurus Jonny Duddle (illus), Phoebe Jascourt (ed) 11th June, pb, £6.99, 9781787415690 Perfect introduction to the world of Gigantosau- rus. Meet the characters, explore the Cretaceous world and, most impor- tantly of all, run when you see Giganto.
Mr Peek and the Misunderstanding At the Zoo Kevin Waldron 6th February, pb, £6.99, 9781787416406 It may all just be a misunderstanding but there’s trouble aplenty when Mr Peek visits the zoo in this hilarious picture book.
Nervous Nigel Bethany Christou 14th May, pb, £6.99, 9781787416611 In this whimsical story, a small, anxious crocodile comes to terms with who he really is.
Animal Scramble Lucy Volpin 1st March, pb, £6.99, 9781787414914 From spotting the snowman in the crowd of penguins to finding the flamingo that’s in a fluster, young children will love poring over the detail of busy animal scenes.
Number 7 Evergreen Street Julia Patton 19th March, pb, £6.99, 9781787416284 When a little girl’s home is threatened by developers, she comes up with a
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green-fingered solution to save it. A special book that explores the value of communities and nature.
A girl talks to a flower and it blooms. But when the owner bans her from his garden, the flower won’t open. How can he make the flower bloom?
Felix After the Rain Dunja Jogan, Olivia Hellewell 24th February, pb, £7.99, 9781910328453 Beautiful book about feelings of sadness and the power of friendship from Slovenian picture book creator Jogan.
The Bad Day Frann Preston-Gannon 2nd April, pb, £6.99, 9781787416604 Hilarious story about the mishaps of a group of woodland friends that shows readers that they can help themselves and each other by working together.
Thames & Hudson
If I Had a Sleepy Sloth Gabby Dawnay, Alex Barrow 27th February, hb, £10.95, 9780500651940 This follow-up to If I Had a Dinosaur is a humorous and entertaining tale about a little girl and her pet sloth that imagines life at a much slower pace.
Out of a Dark Winter’s Night Flora McDonnell 6th February, hb, £11.95, 9780500651957 In this beautifully illustrated book, a young child’s journey mirrors the emotional challenges that many face and offers hope to anyone who has experienced doubt, anxiety or depression.
Why Do Dogs Sniff Bottoms? Lily Snowden-Fine (illus), Nick Crumpton (illus) 5th March, hb, £12.95, 9780500652022 Light-hearted book that poses and answers 20 questions about man’s best friend and what makes dogs so unique.
Garden Jungle Hélène Druvert 20th February, hb, £16.95, 9780500652244 Tom follows a butterfly deep into uncharted territory to make some wonderful discoveries.
Tiny Owl Publishing
Bloom
Anne Booth, Robyn Owen Wilson 17th April, pb, £7.99, 9781910328446
The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide Children’s Paris Cat
Dianne Hofmeyr, Piet Grobler 18th May, pb, £7.99, 9781910328590 Sassy cat from the back alleys leaves her family behind to explore the high life in Paris. But is this the life she really wants?
Tiny Tree Children’s Books
The Bum That Barked Rowena Aitken (illus), Elisa Peacock 2nd April, pb, £6.99, 9781910265833 When Bean’s bottom starts barking, he doesn’t dream it will make him a star. But Bongo Bum wants fame and fortune. Can this ridiculous duo hit the big time?
Molly and the Bog Sprogs Raluca Farcas (illus), Lee Thomas 21st May, pb, £6.99, 9781910265864 Even in a school of monsters, Molly, a Gorgon, doesn’t fit in. Annoyed at her sisters and their attempts to stop her winning a talent contest, she devises a plan.
Gordon the Gremlin Tom Exton (illus), Lizzie Exton 16th July, pb, £6.99, 9781910265871 Being naughty is just so much fun especially for Gordon the Gremlin. But what happens when there is nobody around?
A Tiger Named Lee Shannon Cresham (illus), Sinead Murphy 30th April, pb, £6.99, 9781910265895 Lee is a timid little tiger who refuses to leave his perch. But when Lee and his mum are caught in a storm, the little tiger must overcome his fears.
Two Hoots
Animalphabet Julia Donaldson, Sharon King-Chai (illus) 19th March, pb, £9.99,
9781509801640 Brilliant alphabet of animals from the UK’s favourite children’s author and award- winning illustrator.
I Can Catch a Monster Bethan Woollvin 16th April, hb, £11.99, 9781509889808 Magical tale full of bravery and kindness, about a little girl on the hunt for a fearsome monster who finds out monsters aren’t always what they seem.
Brenda is a Sheep Morag Hood 23rd July, pb, £6.99, 9781509842971 Mischievous and heart- warming story about being accepted from the creator of The Steves, I Am Bat, Aalfred and Aalbert, and author of Sophie Johnson: Unicorn Expert.
Spaghetti Hunters Morag Hood 23rd July, hb, £11.99, 9781509889846 Silly picture book featur- ing a duck, a tiny horse and quest for spaghetti.
My Name is Not Albert Ben Manley, Aurélie Guillerey (illus) 11th June, hb, £12.99, 9781509882243 Story celebrates play and the freedom to be whoever you want, from the author of The Misadventures of Frederick and the illustrator of Daddy Long Legs.
One Fox: A Counting Book Thriller Kate Read 14th May, pb, £6.99, 9781529010893 Counting book and thrilling farmyard adventure in one from the a talented début author and illustrator.
I’m Actually Really Grown-up Now Maisie Paradise Shearring 9th July, pb, £6.99, 9781509834563 Heartwarming picture book about independence, self-esteem and knowing when to stop being grown-up.
The Truth About Old People Elina Ellis 20th February, pb, £7.99, 9781509882274 A funny, lovable tribute to grandparents and older people with hugely expressive artwork from the winner of the Macmillan Prize 2017.
Hamish Takes the Train Daisy Hirst
5th March, pb, £6.99, 9781509858828 A country bear takes the train to the city in this warm and funny story that’s perfect for first readers.
One Day in Wonderland Kathleen Krull, Júlia Sardà (illus) 25th June, pb, £7.99, 9781509878611 Joyful celebration of Lewis Carroll’s love of language combined with an introduction to his life and the origin of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, exquisitely illustrated.
Where is Your Sister? Puck Koper 16th April, pb, £7.99, 9781509867233 A cheeky sister leads a zany caper through a department store in this striking début picture book.
Upside Down
ABC of Feelings Bonnie Lui 26th March, pb, £6.99, 9781789561180 Featuring charming char- acters, colourful artwork and clear descriptions for an alphabet of feelings, this book gives young readers the vocabu- lary they need to start discussing how they feel.
Puppy in My Head Elise Gravel 26th March, pb, £6.99, 9781789561197 Colourful picture book by an award-winning author- illustrator helps children identify and deal with anxiety in an age-appro- priate comic-style format.
SERIES
Little Senses 14th May, pb, £6.99, 97817895613 Series helps children who feel extra sensitive to their environments cope with everyday situations. Nope. Never. Not For Me! Samantha Cotterill vol 2 57
This Beach is Loud! Samantha Cotterill vol 1 64
Grandpa’s Stopwatch Loretta Garbutt, Carmen Mok (illus) 23rd April, pb, £6.99, 9781789561708 Touching picture book explores themes of love, loss and the heal- ing power of time through a story about a grandpa, his grandson and their stopwatch.
Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave
Jessica Hische 23rd April, pb, £6.99, 9781789561739 A New York Times best- seller features beautifully hand-lettered messages for children and adults on wisdom, inspira- tion and motivation.
Usborne Publishing
Big Book of Nursery Rhymes Felicity Brooks, Sophia Touliatou 6th February, board, £9.99, 9781474968324 Stylishly illustrated introduction to 20 well- loved nursery rhymes, with audio links and an introduction on the benefits of sharing rhymes with little children.
SERIES
Phonics Readers pb, £5.99, 97814749 Specially designed for beginner readers, these brilliantly funny rhym- ing stories feature phonic repetition, amusing illustrations, and parents’ notes. Mouse Moves House Stephen Cartwright (illus), Russell Punter 28th May, 70143 Shark in the Park Lesley Sims, Stephen Cartwright (illus) 6th February, 70112 Frog on a Log Stephen Cartwright (illus), Lesley Sims 30th April, 70167 Goose on the Loose Russell Punter, Stephen Cartwright 9th July, 70181 Ted’s Shed Lesley Sims, Stephen Cartwright 5th March, 70204 Skunks in Trunks Russell Punter, David Semple 2nd April, 71485 Iguana’s Bananas Lesley Sims, David Semple 6th February, 59490
Hullabaloo At the Zoo Zanna Davidson, Alison Friend 30th April, pb, £5.99, 9781474958721 Lively picture book packed full of animal chaos with humorous rhyming text and entertaining illustrations.
Viction-Viction Moving
Eugenia Mello 27th February, hb, £12.95, 9789887903383 Mello was inspired by her own nomadic childhood to tell the story of a young girl who finds a
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