PICTURE BOOKS
entertaining sequel to Dig Dig Digger, fun for both adults and children.
Dig, Dig, Digger Morag Hood 25th January, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781509889877 One small digger has a very big adventure in this sweet and funny story for young children.
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The Tyrannosaur’s Feathers Stieven Van der Poorten (illus), Jonathan Emmett, Adam S Smith 3rd August, pb, £7.99, 9781915235596 Tyrannosaurus Rex may be the king of the dino- saurs but that doesn’t stop know-it-all Velocirap- tor from telling him he looks old-fashioned and needs a makeover.
Percy the Post Penguin Genevieve Aspinall 2nd November, pb, £7.99, 9781915235794 A little penguin named Percy lives next to the post office and sets off on a mission to make himself known.
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Hedgehog and the Log Pam Fong 1st September, Otherbookformat, £12.99, 9781454948537 With its tender, open- hearted text and beautifully rendered illustrations, Hedgehog and the Log is about acceptance, perseverance, and, most of all, hope.
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Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! Mo Willems 5th October, pb, £7.99, 9781454952787 From bestselling, award- winning author and illustrator comes a new holiday classic.
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Phonics Readers 9781805, £5.99 Specially designed for young children to listen to and for beginner readers to read aloud. Brilliantly funny rhyming stories feature phonic repetition, vibrant illustrations and parents’ notes. Vroom Vroom Baboon Russell Punter, David Semple (illus) 4th January, addressbook, vol 3 072171 T Rex Needs Specs
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David Semple (illus) 14th September, pb, vol 1 311911 Orangutan with a Van Russell Punter, David Semple (illus) 12th October, pb, vol 2 312055
Miss Molly’s School of Making Friends Laura Cowan, Rosie Reeve (illus) 3rd August, hb, £9.99, 9781803707457 Fourth title in the successful Miss Molly series navigates the tricky world of friendship for little children. With friendly animal illustrations.
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Picture Books pb, £5.99, 978180531 Perfect for reading aloud with plenty to spot and discuss in the charming illustrations. The Bug who Wanted a Hug Russell Punter, Sian Roberts (illus) 3rd August, vol 1 1928 The Dinosaur who Littered the Floor Russell Punter, Andy Elkerton (illus) 14th September, vol 2 2017 The Dinosaurs who met Santa Claus Russell Punter, Andy Elkerton (illus) 12th October, vol 3 2062 The Fleas who Wouldn’t Say Please Lesley Sims, Sian Roberts (illus) 4th January, vol 4 2116
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I’m Not (Very) 97818053120 Gently humorous stories for young children explore uncomfortable feelings and ways to cope. I’m Not (Very) Afraid of the Dark Anna Milbourne, Daniel Rieley (illus) 14th September, pb, £7.99, vol 1 24 I’m Feeling (a Little Bit) Shy Anna Milbourne, Asa Gilland (illus) 26th October, hb, £12.99, vol 2 31S
Walker Books
Madame Badobedah and the Old Bones Sophie Dahl, Lauren O’Hara (illus) 5th October, hb, £12.99, 9781406384420 Timeless story following on from the critically acclaimed Madame Bado- bedah. Celebrates friend- ship, imagination and the spirit of adventure and highlights historical
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female explorers such as Amelia Earhart and Mary Anning.
Drew, Moo and Bunny, Too Owen Sheers, Helen Stephens (illus) 7th September, hb, £15, 9781529500004 Lyrical story of a little boy and his two best friends, told in enchanting verse by a renowned poet.
Molly, Olive and Dexter: The Guessing Game Catherine Rayner 2nd November, hb, £12.99, 9781529501544 Second title in Rayner’s first picture book series explores managing frustration with gentle humour.
Ten-word Tiny Tales Joseph Coelho, Yoko Tanaka (illus), Yas Imamura (illus), Reggie Brown (illus), Thea Lu (illus) et al 3rd August, hb, £14.99, 9781529502688 From Waterstones Children’s Laureate comes a unique and magnificent compendium of 20 brilliantly illustrated tiny tales, each only 10 words long.
The Princess and the (Greedy) Pea Leigh Hodgkinson 3rd August, hb, £12.99, 9781529503005 Modern retelling of fairy- tale classic plus much- loved nursery rhyme “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly”. Stylish detail and incredibly funny artwork.
Bunnies in a Sleigh Philip Ardagh, Ben Mantle (illus) 5th October, hb, £12.99, 9781529507126 Forget reindeer, meet the Christmas bunnies. The Sunnytown bunnies are back for a third picture- book adventure, packed with their trademark zany humour, colourful illustrations and chaos at every turn.
Peace on Earth Smriti Halls, David Litchfield (illus) 7th September, hb, £12.99, 9781529507942 From the creators of Rain Before Rainbows comes a beautiful book that explores what it means to lose and find peace and the bravery it takes to be a peace-maker.
Betty and the Mysterious Visitor Anne Twist, Emily Sutton (illus)
7th September, hb, £12.99, 9781529508123 Betty loves playing in Grandma’s garden. But when a mysterious creature starts destroying it, Betty must make a plan. A touching celebration of nature by a début author.
Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire Flavia Z Drago 7th September, hb, £12.99, 9781529509175 Uplifting, charming cele- bration of our differences, set in the same monster universe as Gustavo, the Shy Ghost and Leila, the Perfect Witch.
pb, eb, £6.99, 9781801300667 Heartfelt and gently humorous picture book exploring the subject of dementia in an original way. Draws on themes of music therapy and the value of community and intergenerational friendship.
Wombat Said Come in Carmen Agra Deedy, Brian Lies (illus) 12th October, pb, eb, £8.99, 9781801301442 Warm, witty story about Wombat who welcomes five unruly, uniquely Australian animals into his peaceful burrow to escape a bushfire.
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How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen (illus) 5th October, hb, £12.99, 9781529512779 Barnett’s deadpan humour and Klassen’s irre- sistibly funny art honour the timeless question of how Santa gets down the chimney on Christmas Eve, with answers mount- ing in hilarity.
Caring Conservationists Who Are Changing Our Planet Kate Peridot, Sarah Long (illus) 2nd November, pb, £8.99, 9781529513226 Discover fascinating facts about 20 conservationists from around the world and the endangered animals and ecosystems they work so hard to protect.
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Letters to My Darling Daughter 26th October, hb, £14.99, 9780760385210 Filled with a parent’s advice, Letters to My Darling Daughter is a love letter from parent to daughter, showing girls how they can grow up to be independent.
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Mr Mornington’s Favourite Things Karen George 17th August, hb, £12.99, 9781801300650
Firefly Camila Perez 21st September, hb, £12.99, 9781915635433 Inspiring story about finding your courage and finding yourself. For any youngsters who have felt unsure about how to fit in.
Wide Eyed Editions
The Lucky Red Envelope Vikki Zhang 16th November, novelty book, £14.99, 9780711285910 Nostalgic yet ultra cool narrative non-fiction about a little girl and her family counting down to Lunar New Year.
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Bryson the Brave Bison Nate Davenport, Luke Freshwater, Richard Cowdrey (illus) 17th August, hb, eb, £12.99, 9780310153108 A story for kids 4-8 about a bison that shows his entire herd that you can get through anything with a little bravery and self-confidence.
Broken Crayons Still Color Toni Collier, Whitney Bak, Natalie Vasilica (illus) 26th October, hb, eb, £10.99, 9781400242900 Entertains children as it assures them that God is making a beautiful masterpiece out of things they thought were broken.
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