RELIGION
Hit series The Bad Guys is now a major motion picture. Join Mr Wolf and the gang in this delightfully funny fill-in.
Friends: The Official Friends Quiz and Fill-in Book Sam Levitz 7th April, pb, £8.99, 9781338799996 Young Friends fans will love the quizzes and fill-ins. With over 100 prompts, images to draw, dot-to-dots, mazes and more.
Scholastic Non-Fiction
Dave and Greta Make the World Better! Matt Carr 2nd June, pb, £6.99, 9780702316067 Learn how to be an eco warrior with Dave and Greta as they find little ways to make the world better.
SERIES
A Life Story pb,eb, £5.99, 97807023165 Gripping series which throws the reader directly into the lives of modern society’s most influential figures. Dame Sarah Gilbert Paul Ian Cross, Sarah Papworth (illus) 5th May, 24 Tom Daley Guy Adams, Sarah Papworth 7th April, 31
Silence is Not an Option Stuart Lawrence 7th April, pb, £9.99, 9780702316913 In this book, interspersed with reflections on his brother Stephen’s life and murder, Stuart Lawrence discusses the tools that have kept him moving forwards when times have been tough.
Roblox 3rd February, pb, £7.99, 9781338726787 Guide to the game that has taken the world by storm.
Because of You, John Lewis Andrea Davis Pinkney, Keith Henry Brown (illus) 3rd March, hb, £14.99, 9781338759082 Inspirational story of a friendship between Congressman John Lewis and 10-year-old activist Tybre Faw.
I Color Myself Different Colin Kaepernick, Eric Wilkerson (illus) 7th April, hb, £12.99, 9781338789621
Tale of identity and self- esteem from celebrated athlete and activist.
Templar
There Are Birds Everywhere Britta Teckentrup (illus), Camilla De La Bedoyere (illus) 17th February, hb, £12.99, 9781787417175 Bestselling illustrator explores the world of birds in a sumptuously illus- trated non-fiction book.
SERIES
Little Explorers 9th June, board, £8.99, 97818007825 Fun and interactive intro- ductions that are perfect for children starting school. Maths 70
Science 87
Thames & Hudson
The Secret Life of Butterflies Rena Ortega (illus), Roger Vila (illus) 5th May, hb, £12.99, 9780500653012 Beautifully illustrated book on the often surpris- ing secret life of butter- flies. A companion to The Secret Life of Whales.
Usborne SERIES
Look Inside board, £9.99, 97814749 Look Inside a Coral Reef Minna Lacey, Samuel Brewster (illus) 26th May, 98918 Dive into a vivid underwater world of fascinating sea creatures. Find out what coral is, how reefs form, and why they are under threat.
Look Inside Animals in Danger Alice James, Jessica Bretherton (illus) 31st March, 99045 Discover why endangered animals are under threat, what scientists and governments are doing to save them, and ways you can help at home.
Look Inside What We Throw Away Rose Hall, Sandra de la Prada (illus) 28th April, 86458 A positive look at how producing less rubbish can help save the planet, with practical tips on creating less waste.
Psychology for Beginners Lara Bryan, Rose Hall,
Can We Really Help the Bees? Katie Daynes 23rd June, hb, £9.99, 9781474997621
Join some friendly bees as they explain why they’re in danger and ask a bunch of sparky kids for help. A creative and positive introduction to protecting pollinators and biodiversity.
Eddie Reynolds, Tim Bradford (illus) 31st March, hb, £9.99, 9781474979900
Plain-speaking, thought- provoking introduction to the world of psychology for youngsters.
Sloths
James Maclaine, Maribel Lechuga (illus) 31st March, hb, £5.99, 9781474971638 Discover the easy-going world of sloths in this entertaining addition to the Beginners series.
24 Hours in the Jungle Lan Cook, Stacey Thomas (illus) 3rd March, hb, £7.99, 9781474998796 Visit the Borneo rainforest and discover why it’s so special, what creatures live there and what’s being done to protect it. A lively, information-filled comic strip about jungle life.
Lots of Things to Know About Animals James Maclaine, Carolina Buzio (illus) 3rd February, hb, £9.99, 9781474990752 You’ll never guess how monkeys clean their teeth or how high bumblebees can fly. Fact-hungry kids will love this book about the wonders of the animal world.
Picture Dictionary Caroline Young, Sr Sanchez (illus), Felicity Brooks 28th April, hb, £9.99, 9781474986809 Ideal first dictionary for young children, with clear definitions, colourful illustrations and bonus content on spelling and grammar.
BRF
Comfort in Uncertain Time Rachel Turner 18th February, pb, eb, £8.99, 9780857466280 Series of stories and discussions for families lays a biblical foundation for who God is in uncer- tain times and how to stay connected to him through it all.
Candle Books
The Easter Story Karen Williamson, Marie Allen (illus) 21st February, hb, £6.99, 9781781284087 Delightful retelling of the Easter story for sharing with toddlers. Bright and charming illustrations.
Crossway
The Dragon and the Stone Kathryn Butler 30th June, pb, £10.99, 9781433579479 When 12-year-old Lily finds her deceased father’s stone pendant, she is transported to a new dimension where she must battle evil nightmares with the help of Cedric the dragon.
IVP
The Message of Esther David G Firth 19th May, pb, £9.99, 9781789744019 Firth explores Ruth’s story and its implications in a contemporary context, where the reality of God’s presence is experienced against a backdrop of his relative anonymity and seeming absence.
IVP Kids
Josey Johnson’s Hair and the Holy Spirit Esau McCaulley 10th July, hb, £14.99, 9781514003572 When Josey wonders why people are so different, Dad helps her understand that our differences aren’t a mistake.
Kar-Ben
Mrs Noah’s Doves Jane Yolen, Alida Massari (illus)
Religion
16th June, pb, £6.99, 9781728427935 When the flood comes, Mrs Noah brings her favourite doves on to the ark—for they will have a special mission.
Sammy Spider’s First ABC Sylvia A Rouss, Katherine Janus Kahn (illus) 19th May, vol 23, pb, £6.99, 9781728427959 Sammy Spider goes through the English alphabet using the Jewish holidays and traditions celebrated by the Shapiro family.
Raquela’s Seder Joel Edward Stein, Sara Ugolotti (illus) 17th March, pb, £6.99, 9781728427966 A Passover story of a girl who learns to appreciate her Jewish heritage in Inquisition-era Spain. In a fishing boat, far from prying eyes, Raquela’s family celebrate her first seder.
Ladybird SERIES
First Festivals 3rd March, board, £5.99, 9780241543 Bright, interactive lift-the- flap books. Easter Giovana Medeiros (illus) 283
Ramadan Junissa Bianda (illus) 313
Lion Children’s
101 Great Big Questions About Science and God Elizabeth Henderson 18th March, hb, eb, £9.99, 9780745978369 Exciting question-and- answer-based book for independent readers explores key questions asked by children about science-faith interactions.
Special Bible Stories Antonia Woodward 17th June, hb, £12.99, 9780745978857 Treasurable gift of 10 Bible stories charmingly illustrated and retold to share with children.
Share a Story Bible Deborah Lock, Jennifer Davison (illus) 18th February, hb, £10.99, 9780745978864 Interactive first introduc- tion to 15 Bible stories from the world’s begin- ning to Jesus sending his friends out to share the good news.
Blessings for Your Baptism Kenneth Steven,
Katie Rewse (illus) 18th March, hb, £8.99, 9780745978970 A lifetime of blessings inspired by God’s creation for the child you love. Ideal baptism gift to give to a young child.
Prayers for Wild Animals Deborah Lock, Tina Macnaughton (illus) 18th February, hb, £7.99, 9780745979373 Prayer book full of blessings for children to read and say to celebrate the lives of wild animals and God’s love for them.
Louisa Freya, Dragon Slayer Amy Scott Robinson 20th May, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780745979472 Twelve folk tales from all over the world have been specially selected as they feature strong, adventurous heroines.
A Good Friend Gemma Hunt, Charlotte Cooke (illus) 20th May, hb, £8.99, 9780745979519 Explore with young children what makes a good friend: to love, to share, to be kind and helpful, and to put others first.
The Ark That Noah Built Ruth Hearson 17th June, hb, £9.99, 9780745979526 Delightful picture book about the story of Noah and his ark with an appealing, repetitive text that gradually builds up in length.
Queen Esther, Nation Saver Amy Scott Robinson 20th May, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780745979533 Stories selected to show strong, inspiring girls.
The Very Worried Sparrow Meryl Doney, Gaby Hansen (illus) 22nd April, hb, £6.99, 9780745979854 The story of a sparrow who worries about everything. Then he hears about the Great Father who cares for all his creation.
God Isn’t Finished With You Yet Catherine Campbell 22nd April, pb, eb, £8.99, 9781800300262 Campbell retells the stories of five Bible characters with far from perfect lives and reflects on how God continued to include each of them in His purposes.
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