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other children the marvels of Chinese painting. Contains a great double- gatefold spread.
Babies, Babies, Everywhere Mary Hoffman, Ros Asquith (illus) 8th July, hb, £12.99, 9781913074708 Happy and entertaining celebration of babies the world over is a great first book for the youngest and full of fun for older children.
The Lost Child of Chernobyl Helen Bate 8th April, hb, £12.99, 9781913074715 Haunting and thought- provoking, Bate’s graphic novel starts with the Cher- nobyl nuclear disaster of April 1986 and a child left abandoned in the forbid- den zone.
The Corinthian Girl Christina Balit 3rd June, Book, £12.99, 9781913074722 From nameless slave girl to champion athlete in the Herean Games of Ancient Greece, this is an inspiring story of achievement. Historically accurate and with superbly detailed illustrations.
Tiger Walk Dianne Hofmeyr, Jesse Hodgson (illus) 3rd June, pb, £7.99, 9781913074753 Now in paperback, a classic tale of overcoming night-time fears, inspired by Henri Rousseau’s painting.
Storm Dragon Dianne Hofmeyr, Carol Thompson (illus) 4th March, hb, £12.99, 9781913074968 One windy day, granddad and grandchild go for an adventurous walk along the beach. What will happen when they meet the Storm Dragon?
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When a man cuts down little bird Rosa’s tree, she makes herself a new nest at the top of his house and refuses to budge.
busy lives. They have a beautiful day of counting cars, naming pigeons and catching the blossom in the wind.
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With the humour reminis- cent of Dr Seuss and vivid and detailed illustrations, this a laugh-out-loud story of chaos with a subtle message about the importance of friendship.
Wild
Annette Demitriou, Dawn White, Ryan Sonderegger 21st Apr, pb,£7.99 9781913339050 Sensitive twins Wilfie and Wolfie face peer pressure to be part of the pack. But what if a wolf doesn’t want to be wild?
The Perfect Fit Naomi Jones, James Jones (illus) 4th February, pb, £6.99, 9780192774613 Triangle doesn’t look like the other shapes so she finds shapes that look just like her. But she misses her old friends.
Nen and the Lonely Fisherman Ian Eagleton, James Mayhew June, pb, £7.99, 9781913339098 As Nen and a young fisherman meet, their special connection is met with dismay by Nen’s father, who creates a wild storm to protect his son and his oceans. Can Nen save Ernest?
Fabulous Fifi the Flamenco Flamingo Alice Corrie, Ipek Konak 25th May, pb, £7.99, 9781913339036 For fans of Wonky Donkey comes a tongue twisting read-aloud story about a small flamingo, a big dream, a decent dose of determination and a dolloping of fabulousness.
Oxford University Press
Everybody Worries Jon Burgerman 4th February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9780192766052 With colourful artwork and fun text, this reassur- ing and practical picture book helps children open up about their feelings.
Omar, the Bees and Me Helen Mortimer 2nd March, pb, £7.99, 9781913339067 Inclusive, bee-friendly story about making little wins for our big planet and finding the things that connect us all.
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Turbo Bunnies Matty Long 1st July, pb, £6.99, 9780192772626 Nothing can beat the thrill of Whizz Kart Racing and Team Turbo is the best team around. But when their drivers become rivals, things quickly spin out of control.
One Little Bird Sheryl Webster, Helen Shoesmith (illus) 4th February, pb, £6.99,
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Stella and the Seagull Georgina Stevens, Izzy Burton (illus) 6th May, pb, £6.99, 9780192774682 When Stella’s seagull friend gets poorly from plastic stuck in its tummy, Stella wants to help. Her environmental ideas spread around the community and make a huge impact.
Noah’s Seal Layn Marlow 6th May, hb, £11.99, 9780192775115 Noah waits all day to go seal spotting. He waits until he loses all hope that he’ll ever spot a seal— until something magical happens.
Howard the Average Gecko Wendy Meddour, Carmen Saldana (illus) 1st April, pb, £6.99, 9780192777348 When Howard the Gecko discovers that he’s not the only camouflaged creature in the forest, he wonders who will like him if he’s just an average gecko.
The Pirate Mums Lydia Corry (illus), Jodie Lancet-Green 3rd June, pb, £6.99, 9780192777799 Billy’s family isn’t ordinary. His two mums love to sing sea shanties and they have a parrot. Billy wishes his family could be normal but he soon appreciates their uniqueness.
Big
Sav Akyuz 3rd June, pb, £6.99, 9780192779557 A young boy wishes that he were big. When his wish comes true, he goes on a joyful adventure but soon realizes that sometimes it’s good to be small.
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The Greatest Showpenguin Lucy Freegard 4th February, pb, £6.99, 9781843654681 Poppy the Penguin comes from a long line of circus performers but she has goals of her own. Charming tale of overcoming shyness and following one’s heart.
Chicken Come Home! Polly Faber, Briony May Smith (illus) 4th March, pb, £6.99, 9781843654872 Lyrical yarn about a very plucky chicken that is also a perfectly paced story about kindness. Full of page-turning suspense and visual delights.
Georgie Grows a Dragon! Emma Lazell 10th June, pb, £6.99, 9781843654889 Georgie is a keen gardener who can grow anything—even a dragon. Prepare yourselves for a heartwarming and laugh-out-loud story of friendship.
Phaidon
How Do You Feel? Patrick George February, hb, £9.99, 9781908473165 A thoughtful book of emotions to facilitate self-expression. Features colour-coded balloons corresponding to the four zones of regulation used in primary schools and a diverse range of children.
Pavilion Children’s
How Old Am I? Julie Pugeat 15th April, hb, £16.95, 9781838661588 First children’s visual reference book on age and a unique celebration of the diversity of humankind.
My Art Book of Friendship Shana Gozansky 15th May, board, £14.95, 9781838662592 Friends are an important part of every toddler’s social life and now part of their first art collection.
Bansky Graffitied Walls and Wasn’t Sorry Fausto Gilberti 15th March, hb, £12.95, 9781838662608 Clever, quirky biography for children of a leading contemporary artist.
Pikku
Tisha and the Blossom Wendy Meddour, Daniel Egneus (illus) 1st April, pb, £6.99, 9780192777355 Tisha and her mum decide to slow down their
Alone! Barry Falls 4th March, pb, £6.99,
A Smile Raoul Follereau 28th April, hb, £10.99, 9781999639877 Famous poem by Follereau brought to life by two children who share their joy freely. Gloriously illustrated by
multi-award-winning Hoda Hadadi.
Finn’s Garden Friends Rache lLawston 28th April, hb, £9.99, 9781999639884 The story of Finn, a boy who misses nature and feels sad after moving from the countryside to the city. Luckily grandfather can help.
Prestel
Mona Lisa in New York Yevgenia Nayberg 4th March, hb, £11.99, 9783791374451 In this love letter to New York City, Mona Lisa is a tourist who experiences the city for the first time and finds art, love and inspiration in unexpected places.
Sleep, Cat, Sleep! Antje Damm 4th March, board, £6.99, 9783791374482 Make going to bed fun for everyone with this charming and surprising interactive book.
Many Shapes of Clay Kanesha Sneed 6th May, hb, £11.99, 9783791374680 In this modern-day fable about grief, diversity and family connections, a young girl discovers the joys and pain of the creative process.
Princeton Architectural Press
Chickenology Barbara Sandri, Francesco Giubbilini, Camilla Pintonato 4th February, hb, £14.99, 9781616899080 Welcome to the wonder- ful world of chickens. Chickenology takes young readers and grown-ups on a fascinating and informa- tive tour of the bird.
Armor and Animals Elizabeth Yohlin Baill 4th March, hb, £12.99, 9781616899554 What do knights in shining armour have to do with snails and porcupines? Armor & Animals brings together two things kids love to provide an entry into art.
Full Moon Camilla Pintonato 29th April, hb, £13.99, 9781616899998 Children eagerly follow along as the rabbits prepare for a big event.
True Colors Goncalo Viana
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