PICTURE BOOKS
they can tell us about our planet.
Pikku Press
Old Oak and the Wild Flowers Erin Brown (illus), Elena Manion 28th April, hb, £12.99, 9781838365196 In this third book in the series, good friends Old Oak and Mr Shield worry about the weather.
Puffin
The Elephant and the Sea Ed Vere 2nd May, pb, £7.99, 9780141376400 From the award-winning author-illustrator comes a lyrical tale celebrating bravery and quiet determination.
Penguin’s Egg Anna Kemp 2nd May, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241526309 A rhyming delight full of energy, vehicles, peril and fatherly love. Will Daddy Penguin get home to his hatching egg on time?
The Dog Who Danced on the Moon John Boyne 4th July, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241529515 Cosy space adventure from bestselling author.
How to Grow a Mermaid Rachel Morrisroe 18th July, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241529850 Join Sarah, Mr Pottifer and their new friend Jasper as they grow some misbehaving mermaids in this underwater rhyming adventure.
The Dinosaur That Pooped a Superhero Tom Fletcher, Dougie Poynter 18th July, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241531662 Danny and Dinosaur are exploring the city until they meet an evil supervillain called Destructo.
One Last Thing Natalia O’Hara, Lizzy Stewart (illus) 1st February, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241536506 Bedtime has never been such an adventure as Mattie takes her dad on one last adventure before going to sleep.
The Dog and the Sailor Pete Jordi Wood 2nd May, hb, eb, £14.99, 9780241545393 Once upon a time, there was a lonely sailor and a
magical dog who needed his help.
Don’t Disturb the Pirate Rhiannon Findlay, Siân Roberts (illus) 6th June, pb, £7.99, 9780241562338 Rhyming, readaloud, interactive adventure series from the bestselling author of Ten Minutes to Bed, Little Unicorn.
Welcome to Hinch Farm Mrs Hinch 7th March, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241569610 First picture book from Instagram sensation.
Strong Like Me Kelechi Okafor, Michaela Dias-Hayes (illus) 1st February, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241584774 Story about finding your own ways to be strong, from popular influencer.
Simon Gets Sneezed Adam Kay 6th June, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241585948 Follow-up to Amy Gets Eaten by bestselling author/illustrator duo.
Flower Block Lanisha Butterfield, Hoang Giang (illus) 6th June, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241611371 Smart début praises the power of nature to bring a community together.
Greg the Sausage Roll: Egg-cellent Easter Adventure Mark Hoyle, Roxanne Hoyle 1st February, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241631126 Greg the Sausage Roll is back.
One More Sleep Before Pride Gareth Peter,
Max Rambaldi (illus) 2nd May, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241632406 Magical celebration of Pride for the youngest readers.
Night Flight Katie Cottle, Katie Cottle (illus) 28th March, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241634257 Author-illustrator presents a breathtaking journey about light pollution and saving the birds.
The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Sugar Plum Fairy Abie Longstaff 7th March, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241636589 Bestseller has had a gorgeous makeover to celebrate 10 years!
Storm-Cat
Magenta Fox 7th March, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241640357 We can’t choose our weather but we can choose what we make of it in this comforting début picture book.
Spot’s First 100 Words Eric Hill 2nd May, board, £8.99, 9780241646946 Explore with Spot and learn 100 first words along the way in this chunky, lift-the-flap board book.
My Grandad Anthony Browne 2nd May, hb, eb, £12.99, 9780241649596 From the globally bestselling picture book legend comes something for each and every grandad.
You and the Universe Xin Li (illus), Lucy Hawking, Stephen Hawking 26th March, hb, eb, £12.99, 9780241657508 Non-fiction picture book for curious minds aged 4-7.
Barbara Throws a Wobbler Nadia Shireen 2nd May, board, eb, £7.99, 9780241667729 Lasugh-out-loud board book edition.
Pushkin Children’s Books
Our Wild Garden Daniel Seton, Pieter Fannes (illus) 2nd May, hb, £12.99, 9781782694502 Lovely book to get kids excited about wild gardening.
Dim Sum Palace X Fang 1st February, pb, £12.99, 9781782694564 A little girl’s love of dim sum spills over into her dreams, taking her on a fantastical food-filled adventure. A picturebook love letter to Sendak’s In the Night Kitchen.
Hot Dog Doug Salati 4th July, hb, £12.99, 9781782694571 Pretty, calming book about a sausage dog who takes a trip to the beach to escape a sweltering summer in the city.
The Cat At Night Dahlov Ipcar 4th April, hb, eb, £12.99, 9781782694618 Gorgeous American classic. A cat goes on a
Superquesters: The Case of the Angry Sea Amy Willcox (illus), Lisa Moss, Thomas Bernard 14th March, pb, £7.99, 9789083294391 Interactive adventure story in which the Super- Questers must save Questland’s sea and marine life from being polluted by Lord Grumble and Captain Blackwaters. Supports KS1 curriculum and includes 100+ stickers.
Quill Tree Books
Bartali’s Bicycle Megan Hoyt, Iacopo Bruno (illus) 11th April, pb, £7.99, 9780062908124 True story of a popular Italian cyclist and secret champion in the fight for Jewish lives during the Second World War.
A Crown of Stories Carole Boston Weatherford,
Khalif Thompson (illus) 23rd May, hb, £12.99, 9780062911032 Stimulating true story of Toni Morrison, an African American woman who came from humble roots in Ohio to become one of the greatest writers in modern history.
Who Are Your People? Bakari Sellers, Reggie Brown (illus) 29th February, pb, £6.99, 9780063082861 This powerful picture book with beautiful illustrations is a joyful recognition of the people and places that help define young readers and adults alike.
When I Wrap My Hair Shauntay Grant, Jenin Mohammed (illus) 29th February, hb, £12.99, 9780063093911 In the vein of I Am Enough and Hold Them Close, this beautiful book celebrates how hair wrapping ties together past and present.
Lighthouse and the Little Boat Katie Frawley,
nighttime journey through the countryside.
QuestFriendz
Ben Mantle (illus) 4th July, hb, £12.99, 9780063114234 Sweet story about a wise lighthouse guiding a young boat through the often turbulent waters of life. A winsome allegory of parenting and growing up.
Take Me to Laolao Kelly Zhang, Evie Zhu (illus) 29th February, hb, £12.99, 9780063217652 Explores the special bond between children and their grandmothers against the backdrop of Chinese mythology and holiday celebration.
Rily
Broga Sychedig, y / The Thirsty Frog Kathryn Jewitt, Mahum Umer (tr), Maja Anderson (illus) 1st February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781804163436 Discover the Aboriginal Australian myth about a very thirsty frog named Tiddalik. Teaches the importance of sharing.
Mi Wnei Di Lwyddo, Tyrone! / You Can Do Anything, Tyrone! Lenny Henry, Anwen Pierce (tr), Salomey Doku (illus) 15th April, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781804163719 Mae Tyrone am adeiladu roced wych a mynd i’r Lleuad! Mae un broblem fach … mae’n anoddach na’r disgwyl. Diolch byth, mae Taid yno i ddweud wrtho y gall Lwyddo.
Octopws Sioctopws! / Octopus Shocktopus! Peter Bently, Aneirin Karadog (tr), Steven Lenton (illus) 5th April, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781804163726 Brilliantly bonkers story about an octopus who lives on the roof. Un dydd daeth octopws i eistedd yn braf ar ben to y ty, ond pam mae’n Diflannu un noson?
Enfawr / Gigantic Rob Biddulph 5th April, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781804163740 Standout sea-life story featuring one very small and determined blue whale. / Sbort mawr i ffrindiau bach. Stori bwerus am Enfawr y morfilbach glas penderfynol,.
Catrin Yn y Caca Adam Kay, Eiry Miles (tr) 5th April, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781804163788 Dyma stori ddoniol (a braidd yn fochynnaidd)
Grandad’s Star Rhian Stone (illus), Frances Tosdevin 4th July, hb, £12.99, 9781915395108 Grandad is a world- famous astronomer and tells the best star stories— until he starts to forget.
Sam Francisco King of the Disco Sarah Tagholm, Binny Talib (illus) 6th June, pb, £7.99, 9781915395139 Superstar DJ Sam Francisco and his feline friends are throwing the best party in town. Buzzkill Bill wants it shut down but Sam knows music can win over anyone. Almost.
Invisible Dogs Ruby Wright 2nd May, hb, £12.99, 9781915395061 Ida is feeling anxious at her new school so Grandpa cheers her up with an invisible pet or two. Canine chaos helps Ida share her inner life and make new friends.
Slug Life Moesha Kellaway 7th March, hb, £12.99, 9781915395092 Sent to slug self-esteem class, Stevie, the world’s grumpiest slug, discovers why slugs are amazing.
Animal Crackers Ruby Wright 4th April, pb, £7.99, 9781915395122 Maisie desperately wants a pet but Mum says their flat is too small. Then a magical packet of animal crackers grants her wish, turning home into a menagerie of mayhem.
Can I Come Too? Owen Davey 7th March, pb, £7.99, 9781915395115 Teddy’s off fishing and Cub wants to go. But
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Rocket Bird Books
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