PICTURE BOOKS
three young elves, and a magic pot that won’t stop cooking porridge. With guidance notes for parents.
The Golden Goose Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Val Biro (illus) 9781782705697 Two brothers soon learn the error of their greedy ways when their younger brother’s generosity is rewarded handsomely. With guidance notes for parents. Little Red Riding Hood Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Val Biro (illus) 9781782705703 Will Little Red Riding Hood heed her mother’s warning as she journeys through the forest? With guidance notes for parents. Puss in Boots Charles Perrault, Val Biro (illus) 9781782705710 A poor boy’s fortunes change when his cunning cat takes charge and alters both their lives forever. With guidance notes for parents. Sinbad the Sailor Val Biro
9781782705727 No one knows how Sinbad the sailor became so rich, but one day he decides to share his adventures—and his riches—with an unsuspecting beggar. With guidance notes for parents.
The Ugly Duckling Hans Christian Andersen, Val Biro (illus) 9781782705734 Cast out for being different, a little duckling tries to find his place in the world. A classic tale filled with sorrow, wonder and delight. With guidance notes for parents.
Bala Kids
Weather Any Storm Vanessa Zuisei Goddard 7th November, hb, £16.99, 9781611809916 Playful rhyming medita- tion story to help kids ages 4-8 be the captain of their own ship and navi- gate emotional highs and lows.
How Do You Know What You Know? Noa Jones, Daniel Rieley 26th September, hb, £16.99, 9781645471097 Charming story celebrates tracing the origin of ideas, language, and everyday objects. For children 4–8.
Share Your Love Susan B Katz, Jennie Poh 17th October, hb, £16.99, 9781645471110
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Rhyming storybook for ages 3-7 on how to send loving, kind thoughts to yourself and others to make the world a better place.
Balzer + Bray
Chubby Bunny Julie Murphy 26th October, hb, £12.99, 9780063011182 Début picture book from the bestselling author of Dumplin’. Told with Murphy’s trademark humour and heart, this is a clever, funny, body- positive story about loving yourself.
I’m From Gary R Gray Jr 9th November, hb, £12.99, 9780063089969 Heartwarming and poetic début on the small, defining moments of a boy’s life by a Caldecott honoree. For fans of Last Stop on Market Street.
Just One Little Light Kat Yeh 3rd August, hb, £12.99, 9780063094963 Inspiring, timely picture book about how the simple act of sharing light can be the beginning of real change that drives out the darkness.
Only for a Little While Gabriela Orozco Belt 14th September, hb, £12.99, 9780063206632 Picture book woven with Spanish words about a father helping his daughter adjust to being uprooted after moving in with extended family.
Apart, Together Linda Booth Sweeney 7th December, hb, £12.99, 9780063264618 Surprising picture book demonstrates the abstract concepts of emergence, causality and transformation through bright, graphic art and everyday objects.
Fox Has a Problem Corey R Tabor 28th September, pb, £4.99, 9780063277922 The next I Can Read from Caldecott Honor winner and two-time Geisel Award-winning author.
Barefoot Books
Follow the Flyway Sarah Nelson, Maya Hanisch (illus) 8th August, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781646866335 In this lyrical Stem gem, follow 12 bird species as
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their babies begin their first migration down the flyway.
their mama’s missing babka in their Jewish neighbourhood, they discover generosity and community.
Stranded! Ævar Þór Benediktsson, Anne Wilson (illus) 8th August, hb, eb, £12.99, 9781646869916 Graphic novel-like layouts and humorous text tell the thrilling tale of two friends who become stranded on a volcanic island in Iceland.
Stranded: A Mostly True Story from Iceland Ævar Þór Benediktsson, Anne Wilson (illus) 8th August, hb, pb, £12.99, £7.99, 9781646869916/23 Graphic novel-like layouts and humorous text tell the thrilling tale of two friends who become stranded on a volcanic island in Iceland.
author Yolen and her karate-practising grand- child, this engaging story empowers kids to be self- confident, strong and resilient despite all obstacles.
A Dive into the Blue Ellie Huynh, Bao Luu (illus) 15th August, hb, eb, £9.99, 9781506486345 Determined to learn to dive, a small girl musters up her courage by imagining what she might find under the surface such as mermaid mazes and lantern fish.
Remembering Sundays With Grandpa Lauren H Kerstein, Nanette Regan (illus) 2nd January, hb, eb, £9.99, 9781506487410
Benita and the Night Creatures Mariana Llanos, Cocoretto (illus) 5th Septemeber, pb, £7.99, 9798888590034 Creatures from Peruvian lore try to scare a child who’s so absorbed in her bedtime reading that she comically rebuffs their attempts.
Ganesha Goes Green Lakshmi Thamizhmani, Debasmita Dasgupta (illus) 5th September, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781646869985 During the Ganesha Chaturthi festival Prema tries to preserve her town’s river by making statues out of natural clay instead of plaster.
Boogie in the Bronx! Jackie Azua Kramer, Jana Glatt (illus) 3rd October, pb, eb, £7.99, 9798888590010 With music by Sol y Canto, this animated singalong depicts residents of a Bronx high-rise building dancing to 10 types of Latin, Afro-Latin and African American music.
My Cousin’s Mermaid Anna Staniszewski, Ewa Poklewska- Koziełło (illus) 5th September, pb, eb, £7.99, 9798888590058 On a trip to visit her cousin in Poland a child struggles with not feeling “Polish enough” until they bond over their love of fairy tales.
Bring Back the Babka! Marilyn Wolpin, Madison Safer (illus) 3rd October, pb, eb, £7.99, 9798888590096 When brothers search for
Beaming Books
One Small Thing Laura Watkins (illus), Marsha Diane Arnold 1st August, hb, eb, £9.99, 9781506483771 When Raccoon loses his home his friends each find one small way to help and make a big difference.
Brown Girls Rule Ashok Banker, Brittney Bond (illus) 2nd January, hb, eb, £9.99, 9781506484150 Picture book from acclaimed author and screenwriter is a triumphant anthem for brown girls everywhere: heroes, changemakers and world-shakers.
Lullaby for the King Nikki Grimes, Michelle Carlos (illus) 10th October, hb, eb, £10.99, 9781506485621 New York Times bestselling author joins Carlos to bring a captivating tale of awe, wonder and imagination that is sure to become a holiday classic.
Kiki Kicks Jane Yolen, Ariel Stemple 5th December, hb, eb, £10.99, 9781506485638 From award-winning
Henry and his mum miss Grandpa but are reminded of his love in all his favourite places.
Duck, Duck, Tiger Brittany R Jacobs 8th August, hb, eb, £9.99, 9781506487434 Can a tiger feel welcome in a world full of ducks?
Halloween in the Orchard Phyllis Alsdurf, Lisa Hunt (illus) 5th December, 3, hb, eb, £9.99, 9781506487687 Heartfelt story about enjoying Halloween and autumn at the local apple orchard.
Antonino’s Impossible Dream Tim McGlen, Sophia Touliatou (illus) 8th August, pb, eb, £5.99, 9781506489179 Antonino is a young artist who dreams of painting a masterpiece, an impossible dream he calls Friend. When he gets stuck, inspiration comes from an unexpected place.
The Star in the Christmas Play Lynne Marie, Lorna Hussey (illus) 5th December, pb, eb, £5.99, 9781506493435 Raffi’s too tall to get a leading role in the Christmas play but he realises he’s just the right size to play the most important part.
Superheroes Don’t Babysit Amber Hendricks, Kyle Reed (illus) 3rd October, pb, eb, £5.99, 9781506493442 In an epic battle of sibling rivalry will this superhero finally meet her match?
Bloomsbury Children’s Books
The Big Dreaming Daniel Egnéus (illus), Michael Rosen 26th October, hb, £12.99, 9781408883297 From loved British author and poet in tandem with award-winning illustrator comes a modern classic about love, hope and the dreams that sustain us.
Once Upon a Silent Night Katie Hickey (illus), Dawn Casey 26th October, pb, £7.99, 9781408896914 Beautiful and timeless retelling of the Nativity story with a lyrical rhyming text and luminous illustrations.
Leaves Stephen Hogtun 3rd August, pb, £7.99, 9781526606884 Lovely début picture book about intergenerational relationships and the memories we hold dear.
Sonny Says No! Caryl Hart, Zacharia Ohora (illus) 17th August, board, £9.99, 9781526607683 Meet Sonny and his friends, Honey, Meemo and Boo, in an irresistible board book.
The Boy Who Brought the Snow Anna Wilson (illus), Hollie Hughes 12th October, pb, £7.99, 9781526609656 Warm winter story about kindness and community features one little boy and a very magical snow globe. From the author of The Girl and the Dinosaur.
Deep Stephen Hogtun 3rd August, hb, £12.99, 9781526610683 Breathtaking book about a mother whale and her calf and the deep love between parent and child.
Please! Nathan Reed (illus), Simon Philip 18th January, pb, £7.99, 9781526630865 Hilarious illustrated book about the importance of always saying “Please”
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