PICTURE BOOKS
shopping trip around Cork’s best-loved locations. follows.
A Home for Stone Corrinne Averiss, Rosalind Beardshaw (illus) 1st February, hb, eb, £12.99, 9781408355855 20th June, vol 2, pb, £7.99, 9781408355862 A touching story about kindness, imagination and finding friends in unexpected places, from the award-winning creators of My Pet Star.
Puffling and the Egg Gerry Daly, Erika McGann 4th March, pb, £8.99, 9781788493611 When Puffling finds a lost egg she sets off to return it to its nest. In her search for the owner she meets lots of friends along the way.
A Blooming Great Day Una Woods 6th May, hb, £13.99, 9781788493901 A very modern girl and her very quirky grandad on a blooming great adventure around Dublin on 16th June, 1904.
Irish Farm Animals Glyn Evans, Bex Sheridan 8th April, pb, £9.99, 9781788494809 Engaging, non-fiction book filled with informa- tion on farming in Ireland, presented in a light- hearted and child-friendly text. Illustrations and photographs featured throughout in an interac- tive layout.
Barney Goose Carol Ann Treacy 15th April, pb, £8.99, 9781788494823 Barney Goose takes the Wild Atlantic Way from West Cork all the way to Donegal. Young followers can see the sights and meet new friends in each new place.
The Golden Hare Paddy Donnelly 4th March, hb, £13.99, 9781788494939 Grandad tells Meara about the mythical Golden Hare that can jump to the moon. They set out to find this magical creature and along the way discover many wildlife wonders.
Orchard Books
Finderella Fabi Santiago 9th May, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781408353462 Laugh-out-loud picture book based on “Cinderella” and with an important message of inclusion.
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The Pandas Who Promised Rachel Bright, Jim Field (illus) 9th May, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781408356104 Action-packed tale about family, adventure and the power of keeping a promise. From the creators of the multi- award-winning The Lion Inside.
Somewhere for Little Bear Britta Teckentrup 11th April, hb, eb, £12.99, 9781408359716 Nice migration story about opening our homes and our hearts to those in need. Beautifully brought to life by prolific picture book author-illustrator.
Confetti Dean Atta, Alea Marley (illus) 23rd May, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781408362082 When Ari discovers confetti hiding throughout the world she discovers that life is full of little celebrations. Much- anticipated picture book from acclaimed poet.
Pearl and Her Bunch Momoko Abe 9th May, hb, eb, £12.99, 9781408362914 Warm and witty book about the true meaning of family featuring fruit, veg and families of all shapes and sizes. From the creator of Avocado Asks.
Priya Mistry and the Paw Prints Puzzle Babita Sharma, Ali Pye (illus) 14th March, hb, eb, £12.99, 9781408366301 4th July, pb, £7.99, 9781408366318 Introducing Priya Mistry, corner shop super sleuth. Little ones can help Priya uncover the truth behind some puzzling paw prints in this quirky and vibrant picture book.
Every Little Hippo Can Giles Andreae, Guy Parker-Rees (illus) 1st February, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781408367148 From the creators of the internationally bestselling Giraffes Can’t Dance
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comes an empowering story about a little hippo who learns about perseverance and the rewards that come with it.
Little Bugs Big Feelings: Be Yourself Buddy Hollie Hughes, Nila Aye (illus) 28th March, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781408367209 Empowering rhyming story about a lovable bee who finds the confidence to buzz to his own beat. Set in the exciting minibeast world of Little Bugs, Big Feelings.
Sharky McShark and the Shiny Shell Squabble Alison Murray 11th April, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781408369760 Lively undersea story about sharing, making new friends and overcom- ing feelings of jealousy. Filled with under-water puns and adorable char- acters and featuring styl- ish, colourful illustrations.
Otter-Barry Books
The Boy Who Loves to Lick the Wind Fiona Carswell, Yu Rong (illus) 7th March, hb, £12.99, 9781915659156 He does not always use words and loves to lick the wind. The boy next door finds that a bit odd, until a shared beach adventure brings understanding and friendship.
Aqua Boy Ken Wilson-Max 7th March, hb, £12.99, 9781915659224 Island boy Aaron fears going underwater. Then in a moment of magic with a stranded octopus, every- thing changes.
I Really, Really Don’t Like Parties Angie Morgan 4th April, hb, £12.99, 9781915659231 Too loud! Too busy! But Dora discovers there are ways to enjoy a party and finds a friend who also dares to be different.
This is Happy! Anna Ross,
Debi Gliori (illus) 9th May, hb, £12.99, 9781915659255 Little pockets of happiness are around us all the time—we just need to slow down a little and find them. This delightful book shows how it’s done.
Mabel and the Big Wide World Paul Stewart,
Jane Porter (illus) 6th June, hb, £12.99, 9781915659279 Especially for children who are a little afraid of the Big Outside, this is the story of Mabel the very small mouse that will bring reassurance, warmth and laughter.
Love is All We Need Krina Patel-Sage 9th May, hb, £12.99, 9781915659293 Six families demonstrate that the ways to show love and care for one another are as diverse and fascinating as people themselves.
Mo’s Best Friend Bridget Marzo 8th February, hb, £12.99, 9781959659194 For the first time, a Stone Age family makes a friend out of a dog. Inspired by the child’s footprint and animal’s pawprint found in the Chauvet Cave in France.
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girl settle into her new home and community.
Bear Vs Dragon Mark Chambers (illus), Marcela Ferreira 2nd May, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780192784339 When Bear meets Dragon on an old, rickety bridge they don’t see eye to eye. Meanwhile, the bridge is getting creakier and creakier . . .
Who Rules the Rockpool? Matty Long 1st February, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780192784551 When a big wave sweeps Crab and Prawn into a much larger rockpool Crab has to re-evaluate his place in the hierarchy. If Crab doesn’t rule the rockpool, who does?
Martha Maps It Out in Time Leigh Hodgkinson 4th April, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780192787088
Join Martha on a journey through time.
Winnie and Wilbur: The Witches’ Sports Day Valerie Thomas, Korky Paul (illus) 7th March, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780192787798 Winnie and Wilbur are taking part in the local witches’ sports day. The main event is the exciting broomstick obstacle race. Can Winnie and Wilbur fly to victory?
Lasso-swinging adventure about a pair of cowgirl twins who are very different.
Wild Book Day Karl Newson, James Brown (illus) 8th February, pb, £7.99, 9781913339593 Get ready for an unforget- table adventure. Pages turn, dragons soar and pirates dig as books go wild and their pictures escape.
Oxford University Press
Wanna See a Llama? Simon Philip, Ian Smith (illus) 7th March, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780192783547 Hilarious llama caper all about animal recognition. Fun fact file at the end of the book.
The Boy Who Painted the World Tom McLaughlin 4th July, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780192785343 One day, a boy stumbled inside a blank book. This is the story of how he painted it, and the world.
The Dolls’ House Tanya Rosie, Claudia Ravalli (illus) 7th March, hb, eb, £12.99, 9780192783899
A dolls’ house helps a little
Cactus Joe Lily Murray, Clive McFarland (illus) 4th April, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780192785688 A staunch loner, lean ’n’ mean prickle machine Cactus Joe learns to value having others in his life. Heartwarming story about friendship.
How to Cuddle a Crocodile Sarah Horne (illus), Sam Wilde 1st February, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780192786579 Can this crocodile be made to feel at home?
What the Crow Saw Below Robert Tregoning, Greg Stobbs (illus) 6th June, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780192786708 Inspirational tale of courage and curiosity.
The Legend of the Wild West Twins Katie Cottle (illus), Jodie Lancet-Grant 2nd May, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780192786913
Godfrey is a Frog Alex Latimer 4th July, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780192789006 Godfrey is just a frog . . . is that all there is? Funny and affirming picture book has a wonderful message about learning to love onerself.
Gloria Goes for Gold Marina Firth, Annabel Tempest (illus) 6th June, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781382051590 When the Savannah Games come to town, an ambitious hippo wants to win. But maybe team work is more important that winning?
Phaidon Press
What a Rock Can Reveal Maya Wei-Haas, Sonia Pulido (illus) 15th March, hb, £16.95, 9781838667894 Ravishingly illustrated, informative introduction to the wonders of rocks and minerals and what
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