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blended families and adapting to change.
Becoming Brave Jennie Cashman-Wilson, Tomekah George (illus) 4th July, pb, £7.99, 9781838916466 Poignant and inspirational story about love, loss and how to be brave.
Little Island Books
Prestel
When I Feel Brave Britta Teckentrup 2nd April, hb, £12.99, 9783791375724 From the author of When I See Red and dozens of other books for young readers comes a powerful and gorgeously illustrated exploration of bravery and its constant companion, fear.
Puffin
Every Body Molly Forbes 20th June, pb, eb, £12.99, 9780241639368 Gender-inclusive guide to body image encouraging young people to advocate for all bodies including their own. From campaigner, writer and founder of the Body Happy Organisation.
Trigger C G Moore 6th March, pb, £8.99, 9781915071538 Unflinching verse novel by award-winning author. Seventeen-year old Jay wakes up in a park, battered and confused and unable to remember the night before. Explores male-on-male sexual assault.
Macmillan Children’s Books
This is Our World: Welcome Home Tracey Turner 18th July, hb, £12.99, 9781035019120 Visit a diverse range of homes around the world in the latest title in the series.
Neon Squid
We Need to Talk About Death Sarah Chavez, Annika Le Large (illus), Neon Squid 7th March, pb, £9.99, 9781838993375 Helps grieving children understand what happens when we die and celebrates the traditions people around the world use to honour the dead.
Norton Young Readers
Road Home Rex Ogle 25th June, hb, eb, £14.99, 9781324019923 Final, essential chapter in Ogle’s memoir trilogy recounts being forced from his home and living on the streets after his conservative father discovered he was gay.
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Curious Questions From Adam’s Farm Adam Henson 14th March, hb, £12.99, 9780241662342 Second children’s book from popular farmer answers some of the most fascinating and funny questions that kids ask him about life on a farm.
Red Shed
Queerbook Malcolm Mackenzie, Emily A Foster (illus) 1st February, pb, £8.99, 9780008637149 Whistlestop tour of discovery and queer c elebration. Find forgotten LGBTQ+ stories and open the portals of queer film, books, music art and much more. An unmissable YA non-fiction launch.
Sage
Mathematics Explained for Primary Teachers Derek Haylock 13th April, pb, eb, £31.99, 9781529626292 Bestselling primary maths subject knowledge textbook for anyone training to teach in primary schools.
Scholastic Media
Rainbow! Vol 1 Sunny, Gloomy , (illus) 14th March, pb, £12.99, 9781339011233 From Tapas Media, the webtoon platform that produced Magical Boy, comes Rainbow!, a new LGBTQ+ YA graphic novel series.
The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide Children’s
Scholastic Non-Fiction
The Magic is You, the Magic is Me Christine McGuinness 14th March, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780702323584 Tribute to first friendship notes that even the best of friends can have a bad day. When they do, it might be time to hunt for that missing magic spark.
Dogs Don’t Dance Gemma Atkinson 1st February, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780702329487 Hilarious début picture book from actor and presenter is a confidence- builder that encourages trying new things, embracing difference, supporting friends and defying stereotypes.
Moving Up Christian Foley 14th March, pb, £7.99, 9780702333743 The title to have for kids moving from primary to secondary school. Topics include leaving the safety of primary school, home- work, exams, friendships, relationships, bullying, social media and more.
Scribble
I Have the Right Reza Dalvand 13th June, pb, eb, £8.99, 9781915590367 Now in paperback, a dramatically illustrated and essential volume on children’s universal rights. With a preface by renowned paediatrician Dr Catherine Gueguen.
SelfMadeHero
The Anxiety Club Frederic Fanget, Catherine Meyer, Pauline Aubry (illus) 25th April, pb, £16.99, 9781914224218 Graphic guide to help identify, understand and manage anxiety.
Union Square Kids
Rare Birds Jeff Miller 21st March, pb, £7.99, 9781454945055 Will resonate with fans of Carl Hiassen’s Hoot and Melissa Savage’s Lemon. For young readers looking for classic themes of family, friendship and the meaning of life.
Usborne
The Usborne Teen Survival Guide Caroline Young, The Boy
Fitz Hammond (illus), Laura Wood (illus) 9th May, pb, £6.99, 9781805071167 Helping adolescents be their best happy, healthy selves, both physically and mentally. With expert advice from clinical psychologist Dr Angharad Rudkin.
First Reading: Tortoise and the Tug-of-war Clifford Samuel, Giusi Capizzi (illus), Rosaria Scolla (illus) 14th March, hb, £5.99, 9781805312109 Attractive West African folktale, specially written for beginner readers.
their child’s mental health journey. Grow Your Confidence 16
Shrink Your Worries 23
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Little Monster’s Guides
Emily Snape 11th July, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781837992 Beautifully illustrated personal development picture books for kids aged 4+.
A Little Monster’s Guide to Confidence 096
A Little Monster’s Guide to Feeling Calm 102
Walker Books
Me and My Hair Kimberley Kinloch, Jessica Gibson (illus), Sandra Becker Borrée (illus) 6th June, hb, £9.99, 9781805312703 Uplifting book that celebrates hair in all its forms. With expert advice from the Halo Collective, an organisation of young people fighting against hair discrimination.
Vie
My Amazing ADHD Brain Emily Snape 11th April, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781837991266 Illustrated book with a light, relatable voice explores ADHD for kids 4+. Packed with reassuring words, practical advice and skill-building activity ideas.
My Good Night Journal 13th June, pb, eb, £8.99, 9781837991617 How a good night’s sleep can make you feel like a superhero. Say goodbye to worries and hello to a night full of sweet dreams.
SERIES
Poppy O’Neill Child’s Guides Poppy O’Neill 14th March, pb, eb, £10.99, 97818379917 Combines cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness methods with practical information for parents supporting
Let’s Talk About Where Babies Come From Robie H Harris, Michael Emberley (illus) 4th April, pb, £11.99, 9781406387094 Updated 25th-anniversary edition of the classic guide for young children on babies, bodies, love, sex, reproduction and families.
Share Better and Stress Less Whitney Phillips, Ryan Milner 4th April, pb, £8.99, 9781529512151 Two media experts offer a warm, witty and relatable exploration of how infor- mation pollution affects our online worlds. Empow- ers young readers to weave safe and inclusive digital networks.
What We Wear When We Take Care Sarah Finan 4th July, pb, £7.99, 9781529520392 Picture book for little ones highlights many types of safety gear, from head to toe.
Wide Eyed Editions
Up Close and Incredible: Human Body Isabel Thomas, Damien Weighill (illus) 6th June, novelty book, £16.99, 9780711286504 Explore what goes on inside. Comes with a 3x magnifying glass to spot hundreds of hidden details in organs, bones and muscles.
Workman Children’s
Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health Cara Bean
18th April, pb, eb, £12.99, 9781523508051 Full-colour, graphic novel- style adventure through the brain demystifies and destigmatises emotional and mental health. For children ages 12 and up. The ABCs of Queer History Seema Yasmin, Lucy Kirk (illus) 16th May, hb, eb, £12.99, 9781523518548 Through-the-alphabet celebration of queer history in the US from the publisher of the New York Times bestseller The ABCs of Black History.
Workman Publishing
How to Turn $100 into $1,000,000 James McKenna, Jeannine Glista 23rd April, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781523523436 Newly minted ultimate kids’ guide to money— earning it, saving it and investing it.
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