FICTION 5–7
Ruth Redford 14th May, pb, £6.99, 9781405292429 Dads come in all shapes and sizes but what is your dad like?This engaging and inclusive picture book encourages children to identify their dads in a fun and interactive way.
Narwhal’s Otter Friend Ben Clanton 6th February, vol 4, pb, £6.99, 9781405295338 Narwhal and Jelly — and Otty? In the fourth book of this blockbuster early graphic novel series, exuberant Narwhal and sceptical Jelly meet Otty, one super- adventurous otter!
SERIES
Te Naughtiest Unicorn Pip Bird, David O’Connell (illus) pb, eb, £5.99, 97814052971 Join the naughtiest unicorn for friendship, magic and mayhem in this hilarious series for 5, 6 and 7-year-olds and fans of all things unicorn. The Naughtiest Unicorn on a School Trip 5th March, vol 4 65 The Naughtiest Unicorn on the Beach 9th July, vol 5 89
My Little Pony Rarity and the Curious Case June, pb, £4.99, 9781405296434 With illustrations throughout and bonus puzzle pages at the end, this My Little Pony chapter book is perfect for fans that are developing readers.
My Little Pony Fluttershy and the Friends Fair June, pb, £4.99, 9781405296441 Fluttershy can’t believe it when her pet bunny, Angel, wants to enter the Furry Friends Fair herding contest! A bunny can’t herd sheep—can it?
My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie and the Party March, pb, £4.99, 9781405296366 When the family farm runs into trouble, Pinkie Pie tries to help in the best way she knows how—by planning a rockin’ party in Ponyville!
My Little Pony: Applejack and the Secret Diary March, pb, £4.99, 9781405296380 Join Applejack and all her pony friends in an exciting My Little Pony adventure that’s perfect for girls aged five and up.
40 EK Books
Tabitha and the Raincloud Devon Sillett, Melissa Johns 1st March, hb, £10.99, 9781925820133 When you wake up under a raincloud you have a choice: feel soggy and miserable or dance in the rain. An empowering story of resilience and the importance of optimism.
Bedtime Daddy! Sharon Giltrow, Katrin Dreiling 12th May, hb, £10.99, 9781925820386 Have you ever tried to put Daddy to bed? It can be hard work. Bedtime has never been more fun in this hilarious story with a role-reversal twist.
Grandpa’s Noises Gareth St John Thomas, Colin Rowe 1st February, pb, £9.99, 9781925820461 Grandpa’s Noises reveals with funny text and gorgeous illustrations just what all those strange sounds coming from all parts of Grandpa— not just his excitable bottom—actually mean.
Faber & Faber
On With the Show Ella Okstad (illus), Pip Jones 2nd July, hb, eb, £6.99, 9780571350360 Squishy McFluff and Ava head to the circus. What mischief will they get up to?
The Story of a Man Who Wanted to Do Housework Wanda Gag 7th May, hb, eb, £6, 9780571361274 Was there ever such a husband? A classic find from the Faber archive and a sure hit on Father’s Day.
Five Quills
Bug Belly: Babysitter Trouble Paul Morton 1st April, pb, £6.99, 9781912923045 It’s Uncle Bug Belly’s turn to babysit the taddies in Top Pond. But will his penchant for snacks lead them straight into the mouths of Old Pike and Sneaky Snake?
Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
Once Upon a Dragon’s Fire
The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide Children’s
Beatrice Blue 3rd March, hb, £11.99, 9781786035530 This heartwarming story of how dragons got their fire is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Once Upon a Unicorn Horn.
Gecko Press Guppy Books
Where can you find the best spot to hear a story when you’re the smallest and slowest one in a big family? Sebastian knows.
All the Fun of the Fair Sophy Henn 30th April, pb, £5.99, 9780008268107 Second instalment in the hilarious series from the superstar author and illustrator.
A Bear Named Bjorn Delphine Perret 1st April, hb, £9.99, 9781776572694 Contemplative and comical stories from Bjorn’s forest for early readers.
Ghoul Scouts: Welcome to Camp Croak! Taylor Dolan 6th February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781913101060 Funny two-colour illus- trated book and the first in a series about a girl dropped at a summer camp with a very dramatic difference. For readers graduat- ing from picture books.
HarperCollins
Danny and the Dinosaur Ride a Bike Syd Hoff 23rd March, pb, £3.99, 9780062410559 Hoff’s beloved Danny and the Dinosaur are together again in an all-new Level 1 I Can Read.
The Stone Giant Anna Hoglund 1st May, hb, £11.99, 9781776572731 Readaloud storybook about cunning, courage and survival in which a girl sets out to save her father from the giant who turns everyone she meets to stone.
Bibbit Jumps Bei Lynn 1st July, hb, £11.99, 9781776572779 Charming illustrated chapter book for emerging readers about an enthusiastic frog who sometimes misses the mark.
Greenwillow Books
Amelia Bedelia 5-minute Stories Herman Parish, Lynne Avril 19th March, hb, £9.99, 9780062961952 Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia and this collection of 12 favourite stories.
Pinkalicious and the Merminnies Victoria Kann 20th February, pb, £3.99, 9780062840448 Pinkalicious and her friends have a mer-mazing time in this Level One I Can Read adventure that celebrates the power of friendship.
Agent Lion David Soman, Jacky Davis 19th March, hb, £12.99, 9780062869173 Introducing a new picture book character, Agent Lion. When a beloved cat goes missing, Agent Lion is certain he’ll find her in no time. Until... he doesn’t.
Pete the Cat 5-minute Bedtime Stories James Dean, Kimberly Dean 14th April, hb, £9.99, 9780062953346 Join Pete the Cat for 12 groovy, cozy stories perfect for bedtime. Each of these tales is the perfect length to read aloud and includes full-colour illustrations on every page.
Sebastian and the Special Stack of Stories Kelly Hibbert 5th March, pb, £6.99, 9781460753477
The Curse of the School Rabbit Judith Kerr 25th June, pb, eb, £6.99, 9780008352622 Brand new, laugh-out- loud story of a boy, a rabbit and a lot of bad luck, from the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea.
Harper Festival
Fancy Nancy Storybook Favorites Robin Preiss Glasser (illus), Jane O’Connor 20th February, hb, £9.99, 9780062915481 Read six favourite Fancy Nancy stories in this new edition of a classic collection, now with a new cover and exclusive sticker sheet.
Hodder Children’s Books
Rabbit and Bear: A Bite in the Night Julian Gough, Jim Field (illus) 20th February, pb, eb, £5.99, 9781444921748 Fourth book in the bestselling series, this is a funny story of a rabbit and a bear who discover that things are always better when they’re shared.
Nature Stories Enid Blyton 5th March, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781444954234 Collection of 30 wonderful stories about nature and the countryside from one of the world’s best- loved children’s authors.
Stories of Rotten Rascals Enid Blyton 11th June, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781444954272 A collection of 30 stories about some very cheeky children.
Malory Towers Collection 1 Enid Blyton 6th February, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781444955330 Fantastic bumper collection contains Malory Towers books 1-3 in a new cover illustrated by Pippa Curnick.
Kelpies
Thorfinn and the Putrid Potion David MacPhail, Richard Morgan (illus) 19th March, pb, eb, £5.99, 9781782506379 The latest prank-playing, turnip-mashing, bunny- kidnapping adventure from Thorfinn the Nicest Viking. When Chief Harald is poisoned by a putrid sleeping potion, can Thorfinn find the cure and save the village?
Kids Can Press
Why Do We Cry? Fran Pintadera, Ana Sender 9th April, hb, £14.99, 9781525304774 This sensitive, poetic picture book explains the reasons for our tears, making it clear that everyone is allowed to cry and that everyone does.
Ladybird
Ladybird Stories for Five Year Olds 6th February, hb, eb, £9.99, 9780241413241 Anthology containing six classic Ladybird stories and fairytales, perfect for sharing with five-year-olds.
Little Island
All Shining in the Spring: The Story of a Baby Who Died Siobhán Parkinson, Donald Teskey (illus) 4th June, pb, eb, £5.99, 9781912417575 A book to help children and families cope with the loss of a baby. Based on the author’s personal experience.
Macmillan Children’s Books
The Case of the Jitters Tom Percival 9th July, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781529029178 Second book in Percival’s funny and heartwarm- ing Dream Team series, which explores anxiety in children and is full of gorgeous and engag- ing one-colour illustra- tions by the author.
Magination Press
Baby Belly
Patricia Martin, Rocio Bonilla 28th February, hb, £9.50, 9781433831799 Story about the pregnancy experience for a sibling features a big brother who
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