PICTURE BOOKS
Wombats Are Pretty Weird Abi Cushman 3rd August, hb, £12.99, 9780063234437 Wombats might be pretty weird but they’re pretty awesome, too. Funny, kid-friendly and informative, this book features sidebars, comic panels, extensive back- matter and a map.
Happy Yak
Croc-a-doodle-doo! Huw Lewis Jones, Sebastien Braun (illus) 7th September, pb, £7.99, 9780711282803
Hilarious singalong book starring a cheeky crocodile, based on the song “Old MacDonald Had a Farm”.
Hardie Grant Children’s
A Most Mysterious Manor: Young Queens 1 Megan Hess 3rd August, hb, £14.99, 9781761212659 From a collection of fairy tales about young girls discovering their power. Each enchanting story is set in a faraway land, with uplifting themes that will resonate with young girls.
Hardie Grant Explore
Wondrous, Deadly Skies Desirai Saunders (illus), Krystal De Napoli 4th January, hb, £16.99, 9781741178180 Discover the world of First Nations astronomy knowledge with Gomeroi astrophysicist Krystal De Napoli in this cool, illustrated science book for kids aged 7-12.
Tamarra Gregory Crocetti, Briony Barr, Felicity Meakins, Cassandra Algy, Cecelia Edwards et al 21st September, hb, £20, 9781741178302 Written in traditional Gurindji, Gurindj Kriol and English, Tamarra is a truly original story with beautiful artworks that takes readers on an educational, cultural and entertaining journey through Gurindji country in Australia.
Ask Aunty: Seasons Charmaine Ledden-Lewis (illus), Munya Andrews 25th January, hb, £16.99, 9781741178852 Encourages all readers to develop a greater awareness of the land, water and sky.
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Cosy up with this irresistible Christmas story about friendship, self- acceptance and the power of believing.
Little Monsters David Walliams, Adam Stower (illus) 31st August, pb, £7.99, 9780008581428 Howl with laughter and squeal with delight at this monstrously exciting new picture book from number one bestselling author.
A Book About You and All the World Too Jean Reidy 3rd August, hb, £12.99, 9780063041523 All about the joy of stepping out into the world and discovering all the wonder, excitement and magic that comes from collaboration and being part of something bigger.
Greenlight Breanna Carzoo 14th September, hb, £12.99, 9780063054066 Cars stop for Redlight and slow down for Yellowlight but when it comes time for Greenlight to shine, they can’t drive away fast enough.
How the Grinch Lost Christmas! Dr Seuss, Alastair Heim, Aristides Ruiz (illus) 5th September, hb, £16.99, 9780008626013 The Grinch’s newfound Christmas spirit is in jeop- ardy with the arrival of the Whoville’s Christmas tree competition but can one special Who remind him of what’s really important?
God is Here Lisa Tawn Bergren 28th September, hb, £12.99, 9780061131783 Fresh, heartwarming tale about a young child who asks, “Where is God?”
Tiny Barbarian Conquers the Kraken! Ame Dyckman 12th October, hb, £12.99, 9780062881663 Join Tiny Barbarian and his big imagination on his second adventure: conquering swimming lessons.
Pete the Cat’s 12 Groovy Days of Christmas James Dean 9th November, hb, £10.99, 9780063036147 Christmas gift edition of bestselling picture book includes foil cover, sticker sheet and 12 holiday cards.
The Christmassy Cactus Beth Ferry, AN Kang (illus) 9th November, hb, £12.99, 9780063039643
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Alphabuddies: G is First! Beth Bacon 31st August, hb, £12.99, 9780063055971 G is determined to go first in the alphabet, but does that mean reading will be destroyed? This witty picture book about the order of the alphabet is laugh-out-loud funny.
Trusty Town Hall Lindsay Ward 12th October, hb, £12.99, 9780063081406
Find out what happens at a busy town hall. Full of interactive seek-and-find elements, this engaging paper-over-board picture book is the book to introduce kids to how a city works.
I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots Lid’ya C Rivera, Nina Mata (illus) 3rd August, hb, £12.99, 9780063119970 A young girl with vitiligo celebrates her skin in joyful picture book by début author.
Rock Stars Don’t Nap Jason Perkins 4th January, hb, £12.99, 9780063158429 Inspired by classic rock songs and ’80s hair bands, this is a début picture book for anyone who’s “got moves like Jagger” and refuses to get some shuteye.
Say My Name Joanna Ho 12th October, hb, £12.99, 9780063205338 Bestselling author produces a new picture book about the beauty, meaning and history
behind the names of six different characters, and the importance of saying names correctly.
My Weirdtastic School 2: Uncle Fred is a Knucklehead! Dan Gutman 17th August, pb, £4.99, 9780063206960
Join AJ and friends as part of the studio audience for a TV show whose host can’t seem to grow up.
Ally Baby Can Be Antiracist Nyasha Williams 26th October, hb, £6.99, 9780063214538 Ally Baby Can! is a rhyming paper-over- board picture book series. Here, young readers will learn how to be an effective antiracist ally.
Boop! Bea Birdsong 17th August, hb, £12.99, 9780063214804 Charming, playful, interactive picture book invites kids to “boop” all the “snoots” they see. Perfect for fans of Press Here and Tap the Magic Tree.
HarperCollins Children’s Books
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Blue Kangaroo Emma Chichester Clark pb, £7.99, 9780007 Merry Christmas, Blue Kangaroo! 28th September, 197149 Glowing festive story featuring Lily and her much-loved toy, Blue Kangaroo, from a renowned illustrator. Happy Birthday, Blue Kangaroo! Emma Chichester Clark 31st August, 232314 It’s a double birthday celebration in this heartwarming story.
Rapunzel Sarah Gibb (illus) 3rd August, pb, £7.99, 9780007364800 Based on the original story by the Brothers Grimm, this exquisitely illustrated retelling will delight a new generation of readers.
Dr Seuss’s ABC Dr Seuss 17th August, pb, £7.99, 9780007487752 From Aunt Annie’s alligator to the colourful Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, Dr Seuss’s delightful book gets a brand new look, introducing early learners to the alphabet through an amazing array of crazy creatures.
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Tree Little Monkeys Quentin Blake, Emma Chichester Clark (illus) Remarkable collaboration brings together giants of the picture book world to create funny, anarchic and utterly wonderful books. Classics of the future. Three Little Monkeys and the Grand Hotel 12th October, hb, eb, £12.99, 9780008357931 Three Little Monkeys At Christmas 26th October, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780008413323
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Joelle Avelino (illus) 5th September, hb, eb, £12.99, 9780008550073 Celebratory exploration of family life written by one of our most outstanding contemporary authors and brought into glorious technicolour life through vibrant illustrations.
Gigantic Rob Biddulph 14th September, hb, eb, £12.99, 9780008413439 Standout sea-life story featuring one very small and determined blue whale.
The Winter Wish Helen Mortimer, Rachael Dean (illus) 26th October, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780008497606 William lives in Words of Wonder, a bookshop full of delights. When times are hard, he makes sure it’s a Christmas to remember.
Whirly Twirly Me Manjeet Mann 3rd August, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780008501136 Sensitive and reassuring picture book on under- standing and handling big feelings.
Not So Little Red Riding Hood Michael Rosen, David Melling (illus) 14th September, hb, eb, £12.99, 9780008509934 Fabulously funny take on the classic fairy tale from two titans of children’s books.
The Burpee Bears: A Christmas Adventure Joe Wicks, Paul Howard (illus) 12th October, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780008552954 The Burpee Bears are back in this glorious new picture book from bestselling author.
Two Dogs Ian Falconer 17th August, pb, £8.99, 9780008561512 The brilliant story of two dachshunds and their escapades by the creator of the Olivia series.
Begin Again Oliver Jeffers 10th October, hb, eb, £20, 9780008579593 Thoughtful and bold comment on humanity and its future from one of today’s most thought- provoking artists.
Mog Activity Book Judith Kerr 9th November, pb, £7.99, 9780008587758 Based on Kerr’s much- loved Mog stories, a fun-filled activity book with more than 100 stickers.
Mama’s Sleeping Scarf
The Tiger Who Came to Tea Jigsaw Book Judith Kerr 31st August, hb, £14.99, 9780008605551 Brilliant interactive gift book whose jigsaw format enables children to get closer than ever to this timeless tale.
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