The Last Garden Author Rachel Ip Illustrator Anneli Bray
£6.99 Paperback 9781444946352 Picture Books
Inspired by true events in Syria and war gardens around the world and throughout history, The Last Garden is a thoughtful, tender story of hope, touching on issues of conflict and migration, from a talented debut picture book pairing. 0-5 years; Health and wellbeing; Race
A Superhero Like You Author Dr Ranj
Illustrator Liam Darcy
£6.99 Paperback 9781444959000 Fiction
A celebration of incredible key-workers by Dr Ranj, presenter of CBeebies series Get Well Soon, resident doctor on ITV’s This Morning and front line NHS paediatrician.
0 to 5 yers; Class, Disability, Health and wellbeing
The Paper & Hearts Society:
Bookishly Ever After Author Lucy Powrie
£7.99 Paperback 9781444949278 Fiction
In the final Paper & Hearts Society adventure, join Ed and The Paper & Hearts Society gang in this joyful comfort read and celebration of books from BookTuber, Lucy Powrie. This book contains an inclusive cast of characters: BAME, LGBTQ+ and disability are all represented. 11+ years; Disability; Gender; Health and wellbeing; Sexuality
Perfect On Paper Author Sophie Gonzales £7.99 Paperback 9781444959277 Fiction
A bisexual girl who gives anonymous love advice to her school friends is hired by the hot new kid to help him get his ex back. Leah on the Offbeat meets To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before – the new queer YA rom-com from Sophie Gonzales. 12+; Sexuality
Planet Omar: Operation Kind Author Zanib Mian
Illustrator Nasaya Mafaridik £1.00 Paperback 9781444959932 Fiction
Operation Kind is underway as Omar and his best friend Charlie are on a mission to cheer up Charlie’s younger sister. A World Book Day 2021 story from Zanib Mian with hilarious cartoon-style illustrations. Laugh out loud with Omar and his amazing imagination! 8+; Health and wellbeing; Race
Planet Omar: Epic Hero Flop Author Zanib Mian
Illustrator Nasaya Mafaridik £6.99 Paperback 9781444960983 Fiction
When Omar’s best friend Daniel messes up at school, Omar takes the blame to save him from getting in trouble. With this taste of heroism, Omar continues to take the blame for other kids in class. However when something more serious happens the teachers are certain the culprit must be Omar. Can his friends prove his innocence and show that he wasn’t responsible for the chaos? 9+; Race
Splinters of Sunshine Author Patrice Lawrence £7.99 Paperback 9781444954777
Fiction From the multi-award-winning author of Orange- boy, comes a YA road-trip mystery. Spey’s friend Dee has disappeared off-grid. He has an idea of where she might be, but is he willing to accept help from his estranged father to track her down? On a roadtrip like no other, can Spey and his dad find Dee, and will they be ready to confront a criminal gang together? 12+; Race
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Today I’m Strong Author Nadiya Hussain Illustrator Ella Bailey
£6.99 Paperback 9781444946475 Picture Books
A touching story about building the courage to overcome bullying, with a powerful reminder to al- ways be kind from the winner of The Great British Bake Off and national treasure, Nadiya Hussain, beautifully illustrated by Ella Bailey. 0-5 years; Health and wellbeing; Race
Uncle Bobby’s Wedding Author Sarah Brannen Illustrator Lucia Soto
£12.99 Hardback 9781444960938 Picture Books
Chloe is not happy that her favourite uncle Bobby is going to get married! But she soon realises she’s not losing an uncle, but gaining a whole new one! An uplifting celebration of love in all its forms, this book is perfect for any child who has a special grown-up in their life. 0-5; Sexuality
PREMIUM LISTING
book is packed with animals and minibeasts galore, this imaginative rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud.
0-5 years; Health and wellbeing; Race
Marie Curious, Girl Genius: Rescues a Rock Star Author Chris Edison
£6.99 Paperback 9781408360071 Fiction
Marie Curious is back and this time she’s got a rock star to rescue! Marie will need to use all her science smarts and brainy girl squad, to solve the mystery of who kidnapped superstar Callie Sunny – and get her back in time for the biggest gig of the year! 7+; Race
Rainbow Magic: Bea the Bud- dha Day Fairy
Author Daisy Meadows £4.99 Paperback 9781408362365 Fiction
Join Rachel and Kirsty as they help to make special celebrations everywhere run smoothly with the help of fairy magic. Bea the Buddha Day Fairy looks after the Buddhist festival, but when naughty Jack Frost steals her precious candle, celebrations of Buddha’s birthday run into difficulties. Can the girls help Bea save the day? 5+; Rrace
Rainbow Magic: Elisha the Eid Fairy Author Daisy Meadows £4.99 Paperback 9781408362402 Fiction
Join Rachel and Kirsty a s they help to make special celebrations everywhere run smoothly with the help of fairy magic. Elisha the Eid Fairy looks after the Muslim festival of Eid, but when naughty Jack Frost steals her magical Eid lantern, everyone’s celebrations go wrong. Can the girls help Elisha save the day? 5+; Race
Tiger Warrior: Attack of the
When the Sun Goes Home Author and Illustrator Momoko Abe
£12.99 Hardback 9781408358320 Picture Books
Have you ever wondered what happens when the sun goes home? Find out in this delightful bedtime story about how friendship and kindness can help us soothe feelings of anxiety and feel sunny again. A problem shared is a problem halved in this warm and original story about friendship, emotions and kindness. 0-5 years; Health and wellbeing; Race
Dragon King Author
M.Chan
£5.99 Paperback 9781408363089
Fiction Heart of a tiger, strength of a dragon, body of a ... schoolboy? A thrilling new action-adventure series with the magical power of the Chinese Zodiac. When Jack’s grandpa leaves him a magical twelve-sided jade coin, Jack finds himself caught in an ancient battle between good and evil. For he is the new Tiger Warrior, and it’s up to him to save the world! 5+; Race
Kissing Emma
Author Shappi Khorsandi £7.99 Paperback 9781510106994 Fiction
Kissing Emma is inspired by the real life and untold story of Emma Hamilton, Lord Nelson’s mistress. But Shappi Khorsandi’s modern Emma is going to get the happy ending her namesake never did – and stick two fingers up at the men who dare to take advantage of young women while she’s doing it.
12+; Body image; Health and wellbeing; Race
The River Whale Author Sita Brahmachari £1.00 Paperback 9781510109148 Fiction
A beautiful new short story for World Book Day 2021, from the bestselling author of Where the River Runs Gold, told in a mixture of free verse and prose. Can Immy save the trapped river whale and use her skills to release it from the rubbish-filled nets it’s caught in and guide it home? 9+; Race
Hachette Pat-a-Cake
JoJo & Gran Gran: Visit the Farm £6.99 Paperback 9781526383358 Preschool
JoJo & Gran Gran is the first British-made animated show to feature a black family at its centre. Each picture book will retell the story of a well-loved TV episode, followed by a picture glossary and activity spread to encourage readers to take the themes from the book into their everyday. In this story, JoJo is excited to show Gran Gran around the city farm. 0-5 years; Race
JoJo & Gran Gran: Visit the Farm £6.99 Paperback 9781526383372 Preschool
JoJo & Gran Gran is the first British-made animated show to feature a black family at its centre. Each picture book will retell the story of a well-loved TV episode, followed by a picture glossary and activity spread to encourage readers to take the themes from the book into their everyday. In this story, JoJo & Gran Gran are heading to the seaside. 0-5 years; Race
Hachette Wren & Rook
Hachette Hachette Orchard Books
Books Make Good Pets Author John Agard Illustrator Momoko Abe £6.99 Paperback 9781408359884 Picture Books
This delightful original picture book poem is the perfect gift for anyone who delights in the magic of a good book. Agard’s evocative, lyrical style is per- fectly complemented with illustrations by Momoko Abe, whose colourful visuals add character, transporting the reader into an enchanting world of imagination. 0-5 years; Race
Nature Trail
Author Benjamin Zephaniah Illustrator Nila Aye
£12.99 Hardback 9781408361252 Picture Books
A joyful celebration of nature and the wonder of the world around us by legendary poet and performer Benjamin Zephaniah, one of The Times’ top 50 British post-war writers. This joyful picture
Orion Children’s Books
Black Brother, Black Brother Author Jewell Parker Rhodes £7.99 Paperback 9781510109865 Fiction
From NYT bestselling author Jewell Parker Rhodes comes another poignant and gripping novel about how children and families face the complexities of race and racism in today’s world. This coming-of-age story follows two brothers – one who presents as white, the other as Black – and the ways they are forced to navigate a world that doesn’t treat them equally. 9+; Race
The Night Bus Hero Author Onjali Q. Rauf
£6.99 Paperback 9781510106772 Fiction
From Onjali Q. Rauf, the award-winning and best-selling author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, comes another incredible story, told with humour and heart. Told from the perspective of a bully, this book explores themes of homelessness, while celebrating kindness, friendship and the potential everyone has to change for the good. 9+; Class; Race; Health and wellbeing
A Coder Like Me Author Dr Shini Somara Illustrator Nadja Sarell
£12.99 Hardback 9781526362056 Non Fiction
Discover how coding is used to instruct computers to do amazing things, from creating animations and video games to sending robots to Mars - writ- ten by scientist and TV presenter Dr Shini Somara. With pages encouraging kids to try out coding for themselves and opening their minds to the fun things that can be created using computer code 0-5 years; Race
An Engineer Like Me Author Dr Shini Somara Illustrator Nadja Sarell
£6.99 Paperback 9781526362018 Non Fiction
Inventive illustrations and an empowering story combine to introduce young readers to the world of engineering, creative thinking and prob- lem-solving. Discover how planes stay up in the air and roller coasters do loop-the-loops in this brilliant picture book written by engineer and TV presenter Dr Shini Somara. 6+; Health and wellbeing; Race
A Scientist Like Me Author Dr Shini Somara Illustrator Nadja Sarell
Spring-Summer 2021
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