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fascinating inside story on the ever-relevant topic of news. With accessible information and practical tips written by a journalist.
Superhero Animals Chris Packham, Anders Frang (illus) 1st February, vol 6, 9780755504657
Along Came A . . . Burp Saskia Qwinn, Paula Bowles (illus) 4th July, hb, £9.99, 9781800785175 Snot, wees, farts, feelings—they all come from somewhere. But young, curious minds probably want to know what starts a wee? Where do burps go? And why is a sneeze so loud?
The Culture of Clothes Giovanna Alessio, Chaaya Prabhat (illus) 11th April, pb, £10.99, 9781800789265 Explore the world’s cultural dress.
Usborne
Deborah Meaden Talks Money Deborah Meaden 23rd May, pb, £8.99, 9780008651527 Finance made fun? Yes, really! Dragons’ Den inves- tor and entrepreneur makes the subject exciting and personal with this brilliant podcast-like, Q&A-style book to under- standing the world of money.
Shambhala
Feelings Deck for Kids Seth Shugar, Julie Kavanagh 26th March, cards, £22, 9781645471431 Playful card deck that teaches kids 5–9 to name and feel emotions. Thirty activities to regulate emotions and teach body and self-awareness.
Studio Press
Just Like Me Louise Gooding, Melissa Iwai (illus) 4th July, pb, £9.99, 9781800784321 Anthology of 40 inspirational figures who are neurologically or physically diverse.
Templar Publishing
Inside Story: How the News Works Jane Marlow, Terri Po (illus) 1st February, pb, £9.99, 9781800782594 No-nonsense guide for 8-12-year-olds gives the
All the English You Need to Know by Age 7 Lara Bryan, Stefano Tognetti (illus) 11th April, hb, £9.99, 9781474998529 Ideal introduction to English spelling, punctuation and grammar. Supports the new KS1 curriculum.
100 Things to Know About Sport Jerome Martin, Alice James, Tom Mumbray, Micaela Tapsell, Federico Mariani (illus) et al 4th July, hb, £9.99, 9781803701332 New addition to the award-winning series filled with key sports facts, every one a surprise.
First Questions & Answers: Why Do We Need Worms? Katie Daynes, Moesha Kellaway (illus) 9th May, board, £9.99, 9781803703220 Meet the recyclers, the miners, the movers and shakers who make our soil just right for everything to grow. Written in consultation with ecological scientist and author Prof Jeff Ollerton.
Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers About Jobs Lara Bryan,
Héloïse Mab (illus) 6th June, board, £10.99, 9781803705088 Inspire the next generation with the limitless possibilities of all kinds of jobs. Featuring top tips from real people with interesting jobs.
All You Need to Know Before Starting School Marina Aizen (illus), Felicity Brooks 6th June, hb, £7.99, 9781805077060 Reassuring introduction that familiarises children with everything they need to know when they start school.
Spotter’s Cards: Flags of the World Phillip Clarke, Various (illus) 9th May, cards, £7.99, 9781805077275 Box of 56 double-sided cards showing the flag of every independent country in the world, with facts about each one.
Extreme Planet: Journey Through the Amazon Rob Lloyd Jones, Wazza Pink (illus) 6th June, board, £10.99, 9781805312185 Flap book takes readers on a journey along the Amazon River and deep into the world’s largest rainforest.
24 Hours
Under the Ocean Lan Cook, Laurent Kling (illus) 4th July, hb, £7.99, 9781805315988 Bright and entertaining exploration of what scientists study in the deepest oceans, told in comic book style.
Walker Books
Bold and Brave Women From Shakespeare Becca Stadtlander (illus) 4th April, pb, £8.99, 9781406394344 Twelve fascinating stories of strong women charac- ters in Shakespeare’s plays.
Walker Studio
Remember Also Me: Words and Pictures From the Ukraine Conflict George Butler 6th June, hb, £14.99, 9781529514087 Collection of vivid and powerful testimonies from the conflict in Ukraine, collated and illustrated by award- winning artist.
A Walk Through the Rainforest Martin Jenkins, Vicky White (illus) 6th June, pb, £7.99, 9781529518542 Spectacular tour of the Taman Negara rainforest, with a convincing, affect- ing case to make under- scored by extraordinary illustrations.
Wayland
Real-life Sea Monsters and Their Stories of Survival Anita Ganeri, Jianan Liu (illus) 27th June, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781526322968 The fascinating stories of 10 real-life sea monsters, the myths and legends surrounding them, how they were discovered and how they survive today. Beautiful, high-interest book on evolution and biodiversity.
Weldon Owen Children’s Books
The Magnificent Book of Trees Simon Treadwell (illus), Val Walerczuk (illus), Tony Russell 4th July, hb, £14.99, 9781915588364 Journeys through steamy rainforests, scorching deserts and vast plains reveal 36 spectacular trees, from the swamp cypress to the sweet chestnut.
The Magnificent Book of Fantasy Creatures Val Walerczuk (illus), Tom Jackson 4th July, hb, £14.99, 9781915588388 Fire-breathing dragons, magical fairies, ancient monsters and
shapeshifting spirits in a fantastic trip through the realm of legend, myth and folklore.
The Magnificent Book of Ocean Creatures Val Walerczuk (illus), Tom Jackson 7th March, hb, £14.99, 9781915588401 Dive into the world’s oceans to explore sunlit coral reefs, wide -pen seas and the murky depths.
What on Earth Books
Solstice: Around the World on the Longest, Shortest Day Jen Breach, Asako Masunouchi (illus), Cristina Merchán (illus), Daniel Gray-Barnett (illus) et al 2nd May, hb, £15.99, 9781913750770 The daily lives of children around the world on the June solstice. Young explorers can learn words in their languages along with information on how they celebrate and what they like to eat.
Wide Eyed Editions
Encyclopedia of Animals Jules Howard, Jarom Vogel (illus) 4th April, pb, £9.99, 9780711291591 Gives young readers a full breakdown of creatures big and small, separated by species and class. In vibrant colour.
words & pictures
disappear with incredible magic tricks from psychol- ogist and member of the Magic Circle.
History Stinks! Suzie Edge, Luke Newell (illus) 11th April, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781526366559 All about the loo, poo and the funniest and foulest facts from the smelliest corners of history from TikTok historian.
What You Need to Know About AI Brian David Johnson 28th March, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781526366788 Definitive beginner’s guide to artificial intelligence covers its role in discovering facts about space, dinosaurs and the human body and looks forward to what the future holds.
Pet Selector! Russell Kane, Erica Salcedo (illus) 25th April, hb, £14.99, 9780711290181 From dogs and cats to hamsters, fish and stick insects, Kane explores more than 50 domestic pets and highlights their personality quirks, needs, wants and origin stories.
Wren & Rook
Animal All-stars Clare Balding, The Boy Fitz Hammond (illus) 14th March, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781526363459 Witty guide to the animal kingdom from bestselling children’s author, presenter and commentator. Packed with fascinating facts as animals go head-to-head in the Animal All-stars Competition.
Moving on Up Rosie Jones 6th June, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781526365354 Ultimate school survival guide from the hilarious mind that created Edie Eckhart.
Impossible Things Dan Schreiber 6th June, pb, eb, £12.99, 9781526366382 Answers to the big and bonkers questions that kids have from professional researcher of unbelievable-but-true facts. Hilarious comic strips and out-of-this- world nonsense.
Magic Your Mind Happy Richard Wiseman 23rd May, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781526366504 Helps kids conjure confi- dence or make worries
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The Explorer’s Guide to Going Wild Preet Chandi 23rd May, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781526366849 Ultimate guide to going wild for children from world record-breaking explorer, Polar Preet. Encourages children to go on adventures just beyond their doorstep.
Happy Being Me Olivia Kirkby 18th July, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781526366894 TikTok presence and positive body image advocate invites readers to join the self-care club and shares her life lessons on being body-happy.
How to Shine At Primary School Kit Brown 23rd May, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781526366917 From teacher and TikTokker comes an inspirational guide on getting the best out of primary school. Includes help on dealing with subject anxiety and friendship trouble.
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