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Chicken House
Children of the Quicksands Author Efua Traoré
£7.99 Paperback 9781913322366 Fiction
In her remote Nigerian village, twelve-year-old Simi is swept up into a magical adventure tied into a family secret. Winner of the 2019 Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition. 9 -12 years; Race
How to Save the World with a
Chicken and an Egg Author Emma Shevah
£6.99 Paperback 9781910655474 Close Your Eyes Author Robyn Wilson-Owen
£11.99 273 x 250 mm 9781912757480 Every baby loves a bedtime story! Snuggle up with this lyrical picture book text and journey into dreamland with a whole host of multicultural babies. “It’s time for bed. It’s time to close your eyes.” 3-5 years; Race
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Fiction The first in a series of hilarious, poignant and highly original stories on environmental matters from acclaimed author Emma Shevah, author of Dream On Amber.
9-12 years; One of the two narrators is neurodivergent, the other is in foster care
The Queen’s Fool Author Ally Sherrick
£6.99 Paperback 9781912626151 Fiction
An unforgettable middle-grade Tudor adventure by Young Quill Award-winning author Ally Sherrick. Per- fect for fans of Emma Carroll and Frances Hardinge. 9-12 years; Disability
Tamarind & the Star of Ishta Author Jasbinder Bilan
£6.99 Paperback 9781913322175 Fiction
A stunning, magical new novel from the author of the Costa Book Award-winning Asha & the Spirit Bird, Tamarind uncovers a secret in the overgrown gardens of her ancestral Himalayan home. 9-12 years; Race
Vi Spy: Licence to Chill Author Maz Evans
How About a Night Out? Author Sam Williams Illustrator Matt Hunt
£7.99 273 x 250 mm 9781912757831 Join this city ktty on an adventurous night out in the big city with his friends. A great text to read aloud. Shortlisted for the Oxfordshire Children’s Picture Book Award. “… a vibrant nocturnal adventure.” Kirkus. 3-5 years; Race
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£6.99 Paperback 9781912626892 Fiction
Mum’s ex-spy, dad’s a supervillain. They’re divorcing. What could go wrong? The first in a brand-new middle-grade comedy adventure series by the bestselling author of the Who Let the Gods Out series!
9-12 years; Race
Fiction
Two children watch all the different kinds of cars around them. Big, small, noisy, quiet - an endless stream of them pass through the street every day. There are many issues with cars, but are there any alternatives?
3-6 years; Race; Health and wellbeing
The Can Caravan Author Richard O’Neill
£6.99 Paperback 9781786286147 Fiction
A girl helps to renovate an elderly neighbour’s car- avan with recycled aluminium from a local factory. A celebration of ingenuity, empathy and resilience. 4-9 years; Race; Class; Gender
Choices Author Roozeboos
£6.99 Paperback 9781786285645 Fiction
A girl thinks about the many choices that people make, from quick, easy ones with few consequences to decisions that take time to consider and have more significant effects. As the pages turn, the girl is thoughtfully making her own decision, which she carries through with courage and joy. 3-6 years; Race; Body image
Covered in Adventures Author Gillian Hibbs
£6.99 Paperback 9781786283474 Fiction
Sasha’s dads see the stains and scuffs on her old jumper as reasons to buy a new one, but Sasha sees them as a record of her adventures! 3-6 years; Race; Sexuality (main character has two dads)
Five Little Ducks Author Child’s Play
Illustrators Annie Kubler and Sarah Dellow £4.99 Board 9781786285829 Fiction
A great introduction to books through well-known nursery rhymes and interactive text. 0-3 years; Race; Disability
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes Author Child’s Play
Illustrators Annie Kubler and Sarah Dellow £4.99 Board 9781786285799 Fiction
A re-release of a Child’s Play classic with updated art! 0-3 years; Race; Disability
If you’re Happy and you Know It Author Child’s Play
Child’s Play Books
Bea By the Sea Author Jo Byatt
£6.99 Paperback 9781786284693
Fiction In this picture book, Bea hates sand, but her mother persuades her to visit the seaside, where they see a sand artist at work. A sculpture of a lion comes to life, and together they learn to overcome their anxieties. But when Bea returns to the beach the following day…
2-5 years; Race; Disability
Best Friends, Busy Friends Author Susan Rollings Illustrator Nichola Cowdery £6.99 Paperback 9781786284655 Fiction
This Poison Heart Author Kalynn Bayron £7.99 Paperback 9781526632791 Fiction
Poison runs through her veins … A young Black woman embraces her extraordinary powers and discovers a deadly family legacy in this contempo- rary, diverse feminist fantasy by Cinderella Is Dead author Kalynn Bayron. 12+; Race; LGBTQ+
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Let’s celebrate all types of friendship! Friends who share in the fun of everyday life, and who are there when we need them. With rhyming text, lively illustrations, and an inclusive collection of diverse characters, this book reminds us to appreciate those who support us. 3-6 years; Race; Disability.
Bye Car
Author Naomi Danis Illustrator Daniel Rieley £6.99 Paperback 9781786285669
Illustrators Annie Kubler and Sarah Dellow £4.99 Board 9781786285805 Fiction
Singing songs and rhymes is the perfect way to bond with your baby and share quality time! 0-3 years; Race; Disability
New Shoes, Red Shoes Author Susan Rollings Illustrator Becky Baur
£6.99 Paperback 9781786284679 Fiction
It’s time to buy a new pair of shoes. There’s footwear for every occasion, but which ones should we buy? Driven by a powerful, rhythmic and rhyming text, this book celebrates the excitement of a shopping trip, and encourages discussion of the many choices available.
3-6 years; Race; disability; Sexuality (main character has two mothers)
Pop a Little Pancake Author Child’s Play
Illustrators Annie Kubler and Sarah Dellow
£4.99 Board 9781786285812 Fiction
Diverse and inclusive illustrations accompany this popular rhyme!
0-3 years; Race; Disability
Roller-coaster Ride Author David Broadbent
£6.99 Paperback 9781786285607
Fiction Vincent and Grandma are on their way to the beach. As they get nearer to their destination, his excitement grows as he imagines riding on the roller coaster and other attractions! Will the day out meet his expectations? 3-6 years; Race; Disability
Sand Between My Toes Author Caroline Cross Illustrator Jenny Duke
£6.99 Paperback 9781786283498
Fiction A family spends a day at the seaside, enjoying the smells and sensations that are unique to the coast. This picture book’s evocative rhyming text immerses the reader in the experience of visiting a beach. Detailed illustrations, featuring plentiful images of diversity and inclusion, encourage observational and conversational skills. 3-6 years; Race
Valentine’s Guest House Author Sam Sharland
£6.99 Paperback 9781786285621
Fiction When a tiger comes to stay at Ms Valentine’s guest house, the visitors leave. Word spreads and animals begin to check-in. Each creature brings a set of new, different and diverse needs that have to be catered for, resulting in a happy and inclusive community. 3-6 years; Race
Cicada Books
The Pocket Chaotic Author Ziggy Hanaor
Illustrator Daniel Gray-Barnett £11.95 Hardback 9781908714800 Fiction
Alexander loves his mum – she‘s loads of fun – but there‘s there‘s one thing that drives him nuts; she‘s always putting stuff in her pocket. And her pocket is where Alexander spends most of his time. Health and wellbeing; Independence
The Problem with Pierre Author C K Smouha
Illustrator Suzanna Hubbard £11.95 Hardback 9781908714855 Fiction
A fussy cat ruffles the feathers of two neighbours who couldn’t be more different… Gender; Sexuality; Race
Tell Tail
Author C K Smouha Illustrator Katie Brosnan £11.95 Hardback 9781908714862 Fiction
A timely tale of an unruly tail... and a family that just doesn’t understand.
Body Image; Health and wellbeing
Egmont Books
The Battle for Roar Author Jenny McLachlan Illustrator Ben Mantle
£6.99 Paperback 9781405298148 Fiction
“The epic, thrilling finale to the bestselling mid- dle-grade fantasy series that will make you believe in magic… Rose and Arthur are back in Roar, on a voyage that takes them further than they’ve ever been before: beyond The End.” 9-11 years; Race
The Caravan at the Edge of Doom
Author Jim Beckett Spring-Summer 2021
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