PICTURE BOOKS
9780140552607 Dinosaurs have taken over the Earth. Young readers will love finding out why in this classic environmental tale from best-selling author/illustrator.
On the Origin of Species Sabina Radeva 3rd February, pb, eb, £8.99, 9780141388519 The revolutionary scientific book that explained evolution to millions of people for the first time retold in stylish and accessible picture-book form.
My Daddies! Gareth Peter,
Garry Parsons (illus) 12th May, board, eb, £6.99, 9780241405789 Board-book edition of this game-changing #OwnVoices celebration of two gay dads, their adopted daughter and the shared adventure of reading.
Weirdo Zadie Smith, Nick Laird, Magenta Fox (illus) 14th April, pb, eb, £6.99, 9780241449585 Bestselling authors make their picture book début with endearing story cele- brating the quiet power of being different.
Lia and Lion Al Rodin 7th July, hb, eb, £12.99, 9780241450826 A talented new author- illustrator creates an immersive world in which girl and lion come to understand themselves and other better.
Little Echo Al Rodin 7th July, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241450888 From a brilliant new author-illustrator comes a début picture book celebrating friendship, courage and finding your own voice.
The Drama Llama Rachel Morrisroe, Ella Okstad (illus) 14th April, pb, eb, £6.99, 9780241453001 Rib-tickling tale offers practical advice about dealing with worry while following the riotous adventures of Alex and his mischievous llama.
Little Seahorse and the Big Question Freddy McConnell, Rosalind Beardshaw (illus) 7th July, pb, eb, £6.99, 9780241453384 Warm tale about what truly makes a family.
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Welcome to the World Julia Donaldson, Helen Oxenbury (illus) 28th April, hb, eb, £12.99, 9780241456545 Tender and lyrical picture book and a joyful poem that explores new senses, people, places and experiences.
Wild Symphony Dan Brown, Susan Batori (illus) 14th July, pb, £7.99, 9780241467923 Internationally bestselling author makes his picture book début with this mindful, humorous and musical offering.
The Wind in the Willows Rashmi Sirdeshpande 14th April, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241469811 The classic story reimag- ined as a beautiful picture book to share with a new generation.
Grandude’s Green Submarine Paul McCartney 12th May, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241472958 Action-packed, rip-roaring adventure full of strange surprises and heartwarming family fun.
One Hundred Steps Captain Tom Moore, Adam Larkum (illus) 28th April, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241486788 Bestselling story of the man who captured the heart of a nation in its darkest days, Captain Sir Tom Moore.
My Magic Family Lotte Jeffs, Sharon Davey (illus) 28th April, pb, eb, £6.99, 9780241540138 Celebratory and reassur- ing rhyming picture book featuring a nursery full of children from magical, diverse families.
Listen
Shannon Stocker, Devon Holzwarth (illus) 14th April, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241547687 An inspiring picture book biography about the world-famous deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie.
Roald Dahl: Easter Eggstravaganza Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (illus) 3rd March, board, £7.99, 9780241554340 IThe delumptious world of Roald Dahl, this is the perfect Easter gift.
Rocket Rules: A World Book Day 2022 Mini Book Nathan Bryon,
The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide Children’s
Hello Star Stephanie V W Lucianovic, Vashti Harrison (illus) 3rd Feb, pb, £7.99, 9780241488942 A stunningly illustrated picture book celebration of stars, science and empathy.
Pushkin Children’s Books
Shoo!
Susie Bower, Francesca Gambatesa (illus) 2nd June, hb, £7.99, 9781782693161 Raucous début picture book about an inva- sion of pesky animals by the author of School for Nobodies and The Three Impossibles now in paperback.
A Perfect Spot Isabelle Simler, Vineet Lal (tr) 5th May, hb, £12.99, 9781782693574 Playful picturebook follows a ladybird on her journey across a beautiful natural landscape filled with incredible creatures.
QED
It Starts With a Bee Jennie Webber 5th April, hb, £12.99, 9780711270336 Fun rhyming story that shows children how important bees are in bringing life to the garden.
Quill Tree Books
Not So Small Pat Zietlow Miller 9th June, hb, £12.99, 9780062847447 Miller and celebrated artist Paola Escobar team up for a picture book with an empowering message: no matter your size, you can do big things.
Raintree My Sister, Daisy
Rebel Girls Climate Warriors 22nd March, pb, eb, £6.52, 9781953424211 With stories about Greta Thunberg, Autumn Peltier and Rachel Carson, Rebel Girls: Climate Warriors spotlights the world- changing work of women on the frontlines of the fight for climate justice.
Red Fox
The Dinosaur That Pooped a Planet! Garry Parsons (illus), Dougie Poynter, Tom Fletcher 26th May, board, eb, £5.99, 9781782957522 Board book edition of the classic bestseller is the perfect present for Pooping Dinosaur fans.
Dapo Adeola (illus) 17th February, pb, £1, 9780241558881 Inspirational volume starring Rocket from the Look Up! series, created especially for World Book Day 2022.
Adria Karlsson 26th May, hb, £9.99, 9781398223417 Sensitive treatment of gender transition within a family.
So You Want to Build a Library Lindsay Leslie 3rd February, hb, £9.99, 9781398235908 There is no better place than a library, especially one that kids create. Everything is possible here—just like in books.
Brian the Dancing Lion Tom Tinn-Disbury 1st July, pb, £9.99, 9781398237377 Brian the Lion loves dancing but lions are meant to be fierce. When Brian finds out about a big dancing competition, he decides it’s time to prove everyone wrong.
Rebecca Bielawski
The Clean Green Dragon Rebecca Bielawski 1st February, pb, eb, £8.99, 9788494853029 A fun tale that tells us to look over our shoulder once in a while to check if we are leaving this planet better or worse than when we found it.
Rebel Girls
The Dinosaur That Pooped a Rainbow! Garry Parsons (illus), Dougie Poynter, Tom Fletcher 9th June, board, eb, £5.99, 9781782956402 Join Danny and Dinosaur as they learn about colours in this little board book story starring the world’s favourite Pooping Dinosaur.
Air Miles
John Burningham, Bill Salaman, Helen Oxenbury (illus) 12th May, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781782959984 Poignant book about new horizons and saying goodbye from husband- and-wife team.
Rily
Archarwyr Go Iawn / Real Superheroes DK and Julia Seal, Mari George 1st April, pb, £6.99, 9781849676304 Dyma gyfrol sy’n dweud diolch wrth y gweithwyr allweddol sy’n ein helpu yn ddyddiol. Charming picture book celebrating the everyday heroes who keep our world turning through difficult times.
Bachgen a Blodau Yn Ei Wallt, y / The Boy With Flowers in His Hair Jarvis, Awen Schiavone 20th February, hb, £7.99, 9781849676526 Deio yw’r bachgen â blodau yn ei wallt ac ef yw fy ffrind gorau. A moving tale of friendship, kindness and acceptance, softly touching on subjects of illness or hardship.
Scallywag Press
When Creature Met Creature John Agard, Satoshi Kitamura (illus) 3rd March, hb, £12.99, 9781912650507 Powerful picture book about communicating emotions and relating to fellow creatures. A univer- sal message with touch- ing illustrations from an award-winning duo.
Bethan Welby (illus) 7th April, hb, £12.99, 9781912650514 Grace is a little girl, Phyllis is the old lady next door in the early stages of dementia. Despite the gap in their ages, an enduring friendship is born.
Ready! Said Rabbit Marjoke Henrichs 3rd February, hb, £12.99, 9781912650798 Rabbit and his dad are going to the park but will they ever be ready to leave the house? A tender and humorous family comedy about patience and tolerance.
No! Said Rabbit Marjoke Henrichs 5th May, pb, £7.99, 9781912650828 Rabbit is happy doing his own thing and resists being told to get up, get dressed, have breakfast. But in this everyday battle of wills everyone ends up a winner.
Loud! Rose Robbins 3rd March, pb, £7.99, 9781912650873 Abigail has ADHD and can’t concentrate but one teacher knows just how to get her engaged and Abigail ends up finding a special voice of her own.
Shelly Hen Lays Eggs Deborah Chancellor, Julia Groves (illus) 7th April, vol 3, hb, £12.99, 9781912650897 Follow Shelly Hen as she searches for food, hangs out with her flock and lays a tasty fresh egg. With a simple quiz and extra info for exploring minds.
Eye Spy Ruth Brown 5th May, hb, £12.99, 9781912650903 A twist on this favourite childhood game where the reader must solve a riddle to guess which animal is hiding and then search for it in the beautifully detailed illustrations.
The Tale of the Whale Karen Swann, Padmacandra (illus) 3rd February, pb, £7.99, 9781912650910 Poetic and fantastical tale of friendship which high- lights the distress caused to sea creatures by plas- tic. A début by both a talented new author and superb new illustrator.
Phyllis and Grace Nigel Gray,
A Seed Grows Antoinette Portis 2nd June, hb, £12.99, 9781912650934 Minimal text coupled with
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