PICTURE BOOKS
gorgeous, blocky illustra- tions show the life cycle of a plant from seed to shoot, flower and seed again. With info section, quiz and activities.
Queen of the Classroom Derrick Barnes, Vanessa Brantley-Newton (illus) 7th July, pb, £7.99, 9781912650941 It’s the first day of school and one little girl is preparing to make it a success. MJ will be kind and caring but above all have lots of fun.
Scholastic Picture Books
I Would Rather Hug a Tiger Lorna Scobie 7th April, pb, eb, £6.99, 9780702303487
Join Small Panda as they discover that the exciting things in life aren’t always as important as the little things.
Who Did a Wee? Wait and See! Mike Byrne (illus), Lucy Rowland 7th July, pb, eb, £6.99, 9780702310232 Amusing follow-up picture book to Who Pooed in My Loo? and Who Made that Smell? Featuring chil- dren’s favourite animals and magical creatures, from mermaids to croco- diles and the Tooth Fairy.
My Mum is a Superhero Angela McAllister, Alex T Smith (illus) 3rd February, pb, £6.99, 9780702311697 Milo’s mum looks like any ordinary mum. She makes lovely cakes, she has a nice smile and she wears sensible shoes. But no one knows she actually has X-ray vision.
The Most Exciting Eid Zeba Talkhani, Abeeha Tariq (illus) 7th April, pb, eb, £6.99, 9780702313240 Safa is so excited for Eid-al-Fitr and learns an important lesson: what makes Eid exciting is sharing special moments with the people we love.
Party Parade Leanne Miller, Sara Miller (illus) 3rd March, pb, eb, £6.99, 9780702313639 Counting from one to 10 has never been so fun with this enchanting hide- and-seek, animal-packed picture book.
Our Table Peter H Reynolds 5th May, pb, eb, £6.99, 9780702313738
The world needs your voice. If you have a bril- liant idea, say something. If you see an injustice, say something. An empower- ing picture book.
My Mums Love Me Anna Membrino, Joy Hwang Ruiz (illus) 3rd March, pb, eb, £6.99, 9780702314322 Beautifully told story about a same-sex family of two mums and their baby. A love letter to close-knit families in a calming picture book to cuddle up with.
Happy Father’s Day David Creighton-Pester 5th May, pb, £6.99, 9780702314711 This gorgeous picture book is a celebration of fathers everywhere. The perfect present for any dad all year round.
My Bindi Gita Varadarajan, Archana Sreenivasan 3rd February, hb, £12.99, 9781338598810 A young girl finds the magic, power and history of wearing a bindi for the first time, in this lyrical picture book début.
Twenty Dinosaurs At Bedtime Tim Budgen (illus), Mark Sperring 2nd June, board, £6.99, 9780702317422 What’s the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Count dinosaurs! A fun story with stomping, laughing and mischiefon every page as children count to 20 dinosaurs.
Scribble
Tomorrow is a Brand-new Day Davina Bell, Allison Colpoys (illus) 12th May, hb, £12.99, 9781913348281 New from the creators of All the Ways To Be Smart which teaches kids that hard days come and go but love is with us always.
The Spectacular Suit Kat Patrick, Hayley Wells (illus) 10th March, hb, £12.99, 9781913348793 A buoyant celebration of individuality, identity and dressing to suit yourself from Doodle Cat author Kat Patrick and illustrator Hayley Wells, creators whose life experience is reflected in the story.
Katerina Cruickshanks Daniel Gray-Barnett 14th July, hb, £12.99, 9781914484339
Supertato: The Great Eggscape! Paul Linnet, Sue Hendra 3rd March, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781398511613 It’s night-time in the supermarket and some- one has snaffled all the chocolate. Never fear! Supertato and the veggies have a plan to get it all back.
The River Tom Percival 3rd March, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781471191329 An exquisite,
From the award-winning creator of Grandma Z this is a strikingly illustrated, joy-filled cheer of appre- ciation for loud, trouble- making, outrageous kids.
Who’s Your Real Mum? Bernadette Green, Anna Zobel (illus) 9th June, pb, £6.99, 9781913348137 Chosen as a Big Issue book of the year, this is a tender and funny #OwnVoices picture book about the love, joy,and comfort of same-sex fami- lies. Now in paperback.
Shambhala
Monster Parade Wendy O’Leary, Noemi Gionet Landry 22nd February, hb, £13.99, 9781611809220 Playful story that helps children work with diffi- cult emotions by imagin- ing them marching by as funny monsters in a parade. Ages 3-7.
Simon & Schuster Children’s Books
Not a Cat in Sight Frances Stickley, Eamonn O’Neill 28th April, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781398508934 A fast, funny “It’s behind you!” tale with a rollicking, rhyming text and bold, bright illustrations.
Daddy Do My Hair Tola Okogwu, Chante Timothy 26th May, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781398511460 Rhyming celebration of Afro hair and father- daughter relationships, from hair care coach.
One Camel Called Doug Lu Fraser, Sarah Warburton 17th February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781471191985 Warmly reassuring rhym- ing story with a fun count- ing element about how it’s okay to need a little alone time. From the author of the award-winning The Littlest Yak.
thought-provoking book to help children understand the idea of ever-changing emotions.
Solo Adam Beer 9th June, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781471191640 A terrific book to encour- age sharing and making new friends and the perfect present for dog lovers.
Tiny Crab is a Tidy Crab Paula Bowles 7th July, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781471191794 With an environmental message and brilliantly bold illustrations, this book is perfect for little people looking to take care of their planet and their friends.
bestselling creators of Supertato.
The Knight With the Blazing Bottom Beach 23rd June, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781471197253 Sir Wayne and his dragon are back in this epic second adventure in the Blazing Bottom series. Great for fans of The Dino- saur Who Pooped...
Come on tour with country singer Rooster Flatts as he travels the world to find the endangered, vulnerable and threatened animals.
Home is Where the Hive is Claire Winslow, Vivian Mineker (illus) 24th February, hb, £12.99, 9781503762008 Beatrice the bee and her family need to hive-hunt for a new home. This lushly illustrated story is a sweet reflection on home, habitat, and being a good neighbour.
Wellington’s Big Day Out Steve Small 14th April, hb, eb, £12.99, 9781471192371 Meet Wellington, the little elephant with big ideas, in this irresistible story about growing up.
Who Will You Meet on Dinosaur Street Gareth Peter, Tim Budgen 31st March, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781471199424 Second book in a fantastically commercial series, perfect for fans of the Ten Little books.
The Music in Me Sophy Henn 12th May, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781471194252 Friendly picture book from the brilliant Sophy Henn is the perfect way to get to know all kinds of emotions.
Simon & Schuster UK Audio
The Duck Who Didn’t Like Water Steve Small 3rd February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781471192357 Wise, funny fable about how we don’t need to like the same things to find our perfect pal from the illustrator of I’m Sticking With You.
I Spy Island 2
Paul Linnet, Sue Hendra 7th July, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781471196300 Investigate what’s washed up on Island’s chin in the second sunny adventure in the I Spy Island series from the
The Music in Me Sophy Henn 12th May, downloadable audiofile, eb, £3.99, 9781398514416 See above.
Studio Press
We’re Moving Charlotte Guillain, Adam Guillain 17th March, pb, £6.99, 9781787419421 Follow nine families around the world as they pack up and move home.
Sunbird Books
Save the Animals Chip Poakeart, Catalin Ardeleanu (illus) 5th May, hb, £12.99, 9781503759930
Mula and the Snooty Monkey Lauren Hoffmeier, Ela Smietanka (illus) 8th March, hb, £12.99, 9781782267607
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Who Jumped into Bed Last Night? Joe Rhatigan, Julia Seal (illus) 26th May, hb, £9.99, 9781503762541 Who jumped, slithered, and stretched into the bed last night? Children will love seeing who jumps into the bed next.
Bork Rhys Kitson, Rhys Kitson (illus) 26th May, hb, £12.99, 9781503763678 There’s more than one way to say “bark!” Comedy ensues in this not-quite-wordless picture book as different dogs, with different barks, learn to communicate with other—and a cat.
Bloom
Julia Seal, Julia Seal (illus) 3rd March, hb, £7.99, 9781503764958 Jellyfish Luna notices things are changing in the ocean, including the disappearance of her friends. Lavishly illustrated and topical tale.
Sweet Cherry
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