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4th January, pb, £7.99, 9781838914370 Explore a mysterious and tranquil world, away from the beeping and buzzing of technology. Life-affirming picture book explores the adventures we can have when we put down our phones.
your body and your life from author, life coach, broadcaster, activist and influencer and TedX speaker.
Roundfire Books
Talking With Angel About Illness, Death and Survival Evelyn Elsaesser 25th August, pb, eb, £12.99, 9781803413303 A young girl battling leukaemia is comforted by the spiritual wisdom of her favourite doll Angel.
Scholastic Non-Fiction
Becoming Brave Tomekah George (illus), Jennie Cashman-Wilson 3rd August, hb, £12.99, 9781838914646 When Jennie meets Abram, she falls in love with his fearlessness. But when Abram is no longer by her side, can she find her own courage?
Macmillan Children’s Books
We Are All Different Tracey Turner, Asa Gilland (illus) 14th September, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781529097429 Inspiring and colourful celebration of diversity that challenges stereotypes and aims to break down barriers.
Magic Cat
A Year of Black Joy Jade Orlando (illus), Jamia Wilson 28th September, hb, £14.99, 9781915569028 Uplifting anthology of joyful contributions from 52 contemporary Black voices including chef Andi Oliver, author Patrice Lawrence, space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock and climate activist Vanessa Nakate.
The Little Book of Words That Matter Annelies Draws (illus), Joanne Ruelos Diaz 3rd August, hb, £12.99, 9781915569073 Pocket-sized book features 100 words to teach children about the world we live in and how to navigate their way through it.
Puffin
How to Say No Michelle Elman 17th August, pb, eb, £12.99, 9780241634097 Guide to setting boundar- ies for your friendships,
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Growing Up Black in Britain Stuart Lawrence, Simone Douglas (illus), Ashley Hickson-Lovence 14th September, pb, eb, £12.99, 9780702315855 The brother of Stephen Lawrence talks to seven inspirational figures about their childhood experiences and shares insight into his own.
Growing Up
Emily MacDonagh 4th January, pb, £8.99, 9780702323195 Reassuring, fact-packed book for girls and boys is all about how to maintain good mental health while growing up.
Fantastic Families Omari McQueen, Sophia Green (illus) 14th September, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780702323966 Celebration of family from the youngest award- winning vegan chef in the UK.
Shine Sarah Asuquo, Nadia Fisher (illus) 3rd August, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780702324871 With the help of his parents, can Kai learn that the things that make him different are the things that also make him special?
Let’s Talk Jessie Yendle 4th January, pb, £12.99, 9780702329234 Confidence-boosting book for young people on how to live the best life and get over hurdles that slow you down.
Union Square Kids
Ally-sauria y El Primer Dia De Escuela Richard Torrey 21st September, pb, £7.99, 9781454950745
Spanish-language edition The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide Children’s
follows Ally on her first day at school.
Versify
Call and Response: The Story of Black Lives Matter Veronica Chambers 3rd August, pb, £8.99, 9780063284937 Broad and powerful exploration of the history of Black Lives Matter told through photographs, quotes and informative text.
Vie
My Emotions and Me Art-mella 14th September, pb, eb, £12.99, 9781800079946 Join Art-mella and Foxy as they learn all about emotions: why we have them, how we process them and techniques on how to cope with them.
Pride Power! Tizzie Frankish 12th October, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781837990115 Celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community helps young readers navi- gate pronouns and key terms and discover the history of Pride and queer culture.
Self-care for Students Frankie Young 12th October, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781837991433 Packed with bite-sized tips and encouraging advice to help improve overall wellbeing for thriv- ing and surviving at university.
Walker Books
Stand Up and Speak Out Against Racism Yassmin Abdel-Magied, Aleesha Nandhra (illus) 3rd August, pb, £9.99, 9781406393712 Using questions canvassed from children around the UK, writer, engineer and broadcaster Abdel-Magied provides a clear guide to recognising, resisting and disrupting racist conversations and attitudes.
2nd November, hb, £12.99, 9781406397345
Brilliantly witty and wise illustrated guide to relationships for teenagers, inclusive of all genders and sexualities, by the hugely popular webcomic artist and creator of Oh No!
No Worriesy Nicola Morgan 3rd August, pb, £7.99, 9781529512564 From teenage brain expert comes this practi- cal guide to help young people understand their anxiety and cope with the challenges of modern life.
Wayland SERIES
Project Logic pb, £9.99, 978152632 Encourage children to boost creativity and think rationally, accurately, criti- cally and scientifically with interactive logic puzzles, challenges and activitites. Prove It! Katie Dicker 14th December, vol 4 1749 Be Creative! Izzi Howell 26th October, vol 2 1992 Test It! Katie Dicker 26th October, vol 1 2012 Get it Right! Katie Dicker 14th December, vol 3 2036
Wide Eyed Editions
Home
Isabelle Simler 7th September, hb, £16.99, 9780711287099 Beautiful and poetic reflection on all sorts on homes made and found in nature.
Wren & Rook Lads
Alan Bissett 3rd August, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781526365026 Timely and accessible non-fiction guide for teen- age boys exploring consent, respect and navi- gating the tricky terrain of interacting with girls. Written in a conversa- tional, witty style.
How to Love Alex Norris
Live Like a Goddess Jean Menzies 28th September, hb, eb, £9.99, 9781526365798 Gorgeous gift book encourages teenagers to live a life of courage and confidence, inspired by goddess myths from around the world. Featuring modern life lessons from legendary ladies.
Wednesday is for Witch Lyra Penrose 12th October, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781526366337 Readers aged 12+ will feel empowered with these fun rituals and simple spells for everyday self-care and good vibes. Perfect for fans of the 37 billion-view- WitchTok mega-trend.
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Arcturus SERIES
Arcturus Illustrated Reference Library Claudia Martin, Marc Pattenden (illus) hb, £12.99, 9781398816 Brings together vibrant, fact-packed encyclope- dias for children, beauti- fully rendered with spec- tacular illustrations. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Animals 1st August, vol 1 367 The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs 1st October, vol 2 466
The New Dinosaur Encyclopedia Claudia Martin, Clare Hibbert, Liz Miles, Ben Hubbard 5th September, hb, £18.99, 9781398823167 Young readers can explore the prehistoric world with this fact- packed, hardback ency- clopedia of dinosaurs, brought to life by photo- realistic, full-colour illustrations.
Children’s Encyclopedia of the Solar System Claudia Martin 1st September, hb, £12.99, 9781398823303 Young readers can explore the wonders of the solar system with this awe-inspiring reference book, which combines the latest astronomical research with breathtaking, full-colour photography.
Children’s First Encyclopedia Claudia Martin 30th November, hb, £16.99, 9781398829718 Intrigue and inspiration for younger readres.
Balzer + Bray
Makeda Makes a Birthday Treat Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich 26th October, pb, £5.99, 9780063217249 A seven-year-old “maker” and problem- solver who loves to create, Makeda bakes a favourite family recipe with her class. Will they like it as much as she does?
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