PICTURE BOOKS
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spring-themed title explores all the magic of the spring season.
You Can’t Let an Elephant Pull Santa’s Sleigh David Tazzyman (illus), Patricia Cleveland-Peck 12th October, pb, £7.99, 9781526635433 Chaos at Christmas! Join a whole host of animals in silly situations as they try to celebrate the festive season.
Wolfboy is Scared Andy Harkness 14th September, pb, £7.99, 9781526651396 Wolfboy is back in another hilarious and relatable picture book. It’s about not being afraid to be afraid.
No Matter What Debi Gliori 4th January, pb, £7.99, 9781526665157 Gorgeous anniversary edition of the bestselling classic, a loving story that cannot be resisted about setting big worries to rest.
Boxer Books
Cheeky Chick Julia Jarman, Tom Knight (illus) 4th January, hb, £12.99, 9781914912290 Curious and single- minded baby chick takes off to explore the farm.
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Love and Hugs Tracey Colliston hb, £9.99, 97819149123 Celebrates the seasons with a host of delightful new characters rendered in soft watercolours. Spring 18th January, 13 Winter 28th October, 37
We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt
Cherie Zamazing (illus), Martha Mumford 31st August, pb, £7.99, 9781526660404 Time to hop into Halloween with the Bunny Adventures. Four bunnies set off on an exciting lift- the-flap adventure.
The Overeager Egg Milja Praagman 4th January, hb, £13.99, 9781914912696 An egg hatches, feet first, and goes in search of a parent. The chick and surprise parent are revealed at the end.
Monsters Never Get Haircuts
Marie-Helene Versini, Vincent Boudgourd (illus) 28th September, hb, £12.99, 9781914912726 Monsters don’t know they are monsters. They don’t do this and they don’t do that and here’s the reason why.
Pablo and Splash Sheena Dempsey 18th January, pb, £8.99, 9781526662606
Join Pablo and Splash on an unexpected adventure to the time of the
dinosaurs in this brilliantly funny, full-colour graphic novel. Perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey.
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The Magical Snowflake Bernette Ford, Erin Robinson (illus) 28th October, hb, £12.99, 9781914912801 Hardcover holiday picture book.
Chirp! Chirp! I’m a Chick! Jo Lodge 4th January, board, £7.99, 9781914912856 Great new addition to a highly successful novelty series—the perfect spring surprise present. This
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The Night Before Christmas Ben Kirchner 28th October, hb, £12.99, 9781914912870 Santa is a polar bear who is visiting some penguins in their ice house. A wonderful reimagining of the famous Christmas poem by new author-illustrator.
Can You Catch Me? Piotr Karski 28th October, hb, £12.99, 9781914912962 Humorous preschool picture book about a cat chasing his tail. Simple concept that explores all forms of transportation.
The Squirrel’s Birthday and Other Parties Toon Tellegen, Jessica Ahlberg (illus), Martin Cleaver (tr) 28th November, hb, £16.99, 9781915801081 New gift edition of classic title with illustrations reminiscent of Winnie-the-Pooh.
Bright Light Books
Craft Roach Daniel Gray-Barnett (illus), Rachel Burke 10th August, hb, £12.99, 9781761211959 Exuberant story about an artsy bug who lives life a little differently. Fun picture book in rhyme about standing out, fitting in and being yourself.
Stay for Dinner Sandhya Parappukkaran 14th September, hb, £12.99, 9781761211966 Powerful story celebrating family, friendship, culture and connection through food from the creators of The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name.
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Jack the Wolf Sean Scully, Oisin Scully 5th September, hb, £19.95, 9781737205159 Sean Scully, a world- renowned abstract painter, teams up with his son to create a children’s fairytale.
Little Miss Spider Sunny Patch School David Kirk 17th October, hb, £19.95, 9798987412404 In this engaging prequel to Kirk’s bestselling books, the spider starlet attends school for the first time.
Cameron Kids
Let Kei Miller 31st August, hb, £11.99, 9781951836450 Powerful poetry from the celebrated contemporary poet and illustrator about the wonder and possibility contained in a single word: “let”.
Soren’s Seventh Song Dave Eggers 14th September, hb, £13.99, 9781951836733 From a bestselling author comes a deadpan take on creativity and persistence as told through the eyes of a humpback whale looking for a new song.
Chronicle Books
Is This Love Cedella Marley, Bob Marley, Alea Marley (illus) 23rd November, hb, £12.99, 9781452171739 Experience the magic of one of Marley’s most loved songs in this picture book adaptation.
Books Make Good Friends Jane Mount 7th December, hb, £13.99, 9781797209654 For enthusiastic and reluctant readers alike, this new picture book explores the process of book discovery for bibliophiles-in-training.
Cicada Books
The Grand Hotel of Feelings Lidia Brankovic 24th August, hb, £12.99, 9781800660410 All kinds of guests check in and out of the Grand Hotel of Feelings. Some are fun and some are tricky, but all are welcome.
The Egg Incident Ziggy Hanaor, Daisy Wynter (illus) 26th October, hb, £15.99, 9781800660434 Remember, Humphrey: never run, never jump, and never, ever, sit on a wall. This is a joyous reversal of the traditional tale of caution that will delight middle-grade readers.
Clarion Books
Kozo the Sparrow Allen Say 7th December, hb, £12.99, 9780063248465 Tale of a young boy who saves a baby bird from bullies transports readers to a stirring memory of his childhood in Japan.
Kevin Goes First Hala TaBBoub
4th January, hb, £12.99, 9780063254190 From début author-illus- trator comes a seriously silly story for fans of Oliver Jeffers, social-emotional adventures, and straw- berry donuts.
The Monster Above the Bed Kailei Pew 4th January, hb, £12.99, 9780063271326 Fun, commercial picture book that charmingly inverts the classic monster-under-the-bed story, while weaving a subtle tale of acceptance, perception and otherness.
How to Swallow a Pig Steve Jenkins, Robin Page 17th August, pb, £7.99, 9780063286689 Escape into the animal kingdom in this visually arresting non-fiction book about animal behaviour by Caldecott Honor- winning duo.
Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf Lois Ehlert 17th August, pb, £6.99, 9780063286702 Vibrantly illustrated work by another Caldecott Honor winner introduces young readers to the life cycle of a tree. Now available in paperback.
Leaf Man Board Book Lois Ehlert 12th October, hb, £6.99, 9780063286726 Ride the wind and drift east with an autumnal classic now available as a board book.
Turbo’s Special Delivery Jean Reagan 7th December, hb, £7.99, 9780063288935 Social-emotional book about the importance of slowing down from time to time. By New York Times bestselling author of the How to Babysit a Grandpa series.
The Vanderbeekers on the Road Karina Yan Glaser 9th November, pb, £7.99, 9780063290419 In this fresh adventure about the popular Vanderbeeker family, a surprise road trip turns rocky when the younger siblings try to keep their family from ever facing change.
Ho Ho Ho! Tow Truck Joe June Sobel 9th November, hb, £7.99, 9780063296152 Get into gear for some Christmas cheer. Tow Truck Joe and his pup Patch are on a roll to help
every car and truck in Motor City celebrate in this lift-the-flap board book.
Curiously Calm With Curious George HA Rey 23rd November, hb, £12.99, 9780063311497 Mindfulness meets monkey business. Everyone’s favourite monkey works hard to regulate big energy and emotions.
Becoming a Good Creature Sy Montgomery 26th October, pb, £8.99, 9780063312685 Beautiful picture book on the many surprising lessons animals have to teach us about friendship, compassion and how to be a better creature.
Five Little Monkeys Looking for Santa Eileen Christelow 9th November, hb, £6.99, 9780063314313 The Five Little Monkeys try to wait up for Santa Claus in this cosy holiday board book.
Unflappable Matthew Ward 7th December, hb, £14.99, 9780358400059 Witty story about perseverance and hope, perfect for fans of The Magical Yet, stars three flightless birds determined to get aloft. Stylishly rendered.
Snail and Worm, of Course Tina Kügler 31st August, hb, £12.99, 9780358521204 Snail and Worm are back and sweeter than ever as they contemplate their friendship and their place in the cosmos in three new stories by Geisel Honor winner.
Snail and Worm All Day Tina Kügler 31st August, pb, £5.99, 9780358561873 Snail and Worm go on three silly adventures in an early-reader chockfull of heartfelt humour and irresistible illustrations.
Cake Vs Pie Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen 14th September, hb, £12.99, 9780358555605 Funny, pun-filled picture book about a battle between Cake and Pie to be the most coveted dessert.
Down the Hole Scott Slater
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