Over the Shop Author JonArno Lawson Illustrator Qin Leng £12.99 9781406396676 Fiction
In a beautifully detailed wordless picture book, a tumbledown building becomes home sweet home for a found family.
3-7 years; Gender; Race; Sexuality
Gustavo, the Shy Ghost Author and Illustrator Flavia Z. Drago
£12.99 9781406386462
Fiction A story of friendship and courage – perfect for the spooky season or all year round! With exquisite detail and visual humour, Flavia Z. Drago’s vivid illustrations tell a sweet and offbeat story of be- longing, bravery and friendship that is sure to be a treat for little ghouls and goblins everywhere. 3-6 years; Health and Wellbeing
Rain Before Rainbows Author Smriti Halls Illustrator David Litchfield £12.99 9781406382358
Fiction Rain before rainbows. Clouds before sun. Night before daybreak. A new day’s begun. A book with immense hope at its heart, this is a positive message for anyone who’s ever gone through a tough time. 3-7 years; Health and Wellbeing
Where Snow Angels Go Author Maggie O’Farrell
Illustrator Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini £14.99 9781406391992 Fiction
Have you ever woken up suddenly, in the middle of the night, without knowing why? Best-selling and award-winning storyteller Maggie O’Farrell weaves an extraordinary and compelling modern fairy tale about the bravery of a little girl and the miracle of a snowy day.
5-8 years; Health and wellbeing Jabari Tries
Author and Illustrator Gaia Cornwall
£7.99 9781406399844 Fiction
With the endearing father-child dynamic of Jabari Jumps and engaging mixed-media illustrations, Gaia Cornwall’s tale shows that through perse- verance and flexibility, an inventive thought can become a brilliant reality. 3-7 years; Race
Not That Pet! Author Smriti Halls
Illustrator Rosalind Beardshaw £12.99 9781406387896 Fiction
Hooray! Mabel and her family are getting a pet! There’s no time to lose! But which kind of animal should they choose? A laugh-out-loud rhyming story about finding the perfect pet – with plenty of hilarious twists along the way. 2.6-7 years; Race
My Day with the Panye Author Tami Charles Illustrator Sara Palacios £7.99 9781406399929 Fiction
The panye means we are graceful when the load is heavy. We are strong, even when the earth is not. We are family, fed from love. 3-7 years; Race
Phoebe Dupree Is Coming to Tea!
Author Linda Ashman Illustrator Alea Marley £7.99 9781406399912 Fiction
Linda Ashman’s vivacious rhyme and Alea Mar- Spring-Summer 2021
ley’s inviting illustrations serve up a classic tale of enduring friendship at a tea party that will leave readers wanting to pull up a chair. 3-7 years; Race
Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away Author Meg Medina Illustrator Sonia Sánchez £12.99 9781406396010 Fiction
Evelyn Del Rey is Daniela’s best friend. They do everything together and even live in twin apartment’s right across the street from each other: But not after today – not after Evelyn moves away. The tenderness of Meg Medina’s beautifully written story about friendship and change is balanced by Sonia Sánchez’s colourful and vibrant depictions of the girls’ urban neighbourhood. 5-7 years; Race
Full, Full, Full of Love Author Trish Cooke Illustrator Paul Howard £6.99 9781406399691 Fiction
A celebration of family time, sharing food together, and a Grandma’s hug full, full, full of love. 2-7 years; Race
Hugo
Author Atinuke Illustrator Birgitta Sif £7.99 9781406394306 Fiction
A Parisian pigeon passionate about people makes a new friend. A charming story about community and the value of friendship, beautifully brought to life by Birgitta Sif’s energetic illustrations. 3-7 years; Race
Catch That Chicken! Author Atinuke
Illustrator Angela Brooksbank £7.99 9781406394504 Fiction
Told with great humour by Nigerian storyteller, Atinuke, this story of the headstrong, impetuous Lami will strike a chord with all children. The gentle message – to use quick thinking not just quick running – gives an incredibly satisfying ending, while Angela Brooksbank’s beautiful artwork captures the energy and the beauty of the West African setting perfectly. 3-5 years; Race
Poojo’s Got Wheels Author and Illustrator Charrow £7.99 9781406399875 Fiction
What a good dog Poojo is! Inspired by a dog in her neighbourhood, debut author-illustrator Charrow spins a sweet and empowering story of a lovable, determined pup who entered the world with two legs – but with the help of some wheels accomplishes whatever he sets his mind to. 3-7 years; Disability
Game Changer Author Neal Shusterman £7.99 9781406398632 Fiction
Ash is used to taking hits on the field for his high school football team – until he takes one that doesn’t just impact his body, but his whole reality. A searing exploration of race, gender, sexuality and the nature of privilege. 14+; Class; Gender; Race; Sexuality
An Alien in the Jam Factory Author Chrissie Sains Illustrator Jenny Taylor £6.99 9781406396126 Fiction
Scooter McLay’s cerebral palsy affects how quick- ly he can move his body, but his hyper-creative brain is a constant fizz of brilliant ideas. He spends every day inventing top secret recipes and machines for his family’s jam factory. There’s just one thing missing ... When a tiny alien named Fizzbee crashes through the factory window, she might just be the answer. 6-8 years; Disability
Concrete Rose Author Angie Thomas £7.99 9781406384444 Fiction
From the international phenomenon Angie Thomas comes a hard-hitting return to Garden Heights with the story of Maverick Carter, Starr’s father, set seventeen years before the events of the award-winning The Hate U Give. 14+; Race; Class; Sexuality; Health and wellbeing; Gender
The Broken Raven (Shadow
Skye, Book Two) Author Joseph Elliott £7.99 9781406385878 Fiction
Shadows are gathering over Scotia, in the second book in the thrilling Shadow Skye trilogy. 12 years; Disability; Health and wellbeing; Sexuality
The Midnight Guardians Author Ross Montgomery £7.99 9781406391183 Fiction
Sometimes at the darkest hour, hope shines the brightest… A middle-grade fantasy full of myth and legend, set in England’s darkest hour during the Blitz in WW2, from Costa-shortlisted author, Ross Montgomery.
9-12 years; Race; Health and wellbeing Twitch
Author M. G. Leonard £7.99 9781406389371 Fiction
The internationally bestselling author of Beetle Boy writes a thrilling, mystery adventure about friendship, bravery and the wonderful world of birds, starring a birdwatching detective called Twitch. 9-13 years; Race; Health and wellbeing
The Reckless Afterlife of
Harriet Stoker Author Lauren James £7.99 9781406391121 Fiction
When Harriet Stoker dies falling from a balcony in a long-abandoned building, she discovers a world of ghosts with magical powers – shape-shifting, hypnosis, or even the ability to possess the living. As she learns more about their community, Harriet is willing to do anything to unleash her own power, even if it means destroy- ing everyone around her. 14 years; Gender; Sexuality
Too Small Tola and the Three
Fine Girls Author Atinuke
Illustrator Onyinye Iwu £6.99 9781406388923 Fiction
Tola may be small, but she’s very determined! A book full of heart and humour by multi-award-winning writer and storyteller Atinuke. 7-9 years; Race; Class
Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister
Author Chitra Soundar Illustrator Jen Khatun £5.99 9781406391756 Fiction
Being a big sister to a new baby brings big responsibilities. A perfect introduction to Indian family life with universal themes of welcoming a new baby into the family. 6-9 years; Race
Sona Sharma, Looking After Planet Earth
Author Chitra Soundar Illustrator Jen Khatun £6.99 9781406398120
Fiction When Sona Sharma learns about the climate crisis at school and is very worried that no one is doing enough to combat it, she takes up the challenge herself. 4-9 years; Race
A Sliver of Moon and a
Shard of Truth Author Chitra Soundar Illustrator Uma Krishnaswamy £6.99 9781406398137 Fiction
Four stories packed with clever and amusing tricks and puzzles which will delight children from 6 to 8 – and well beyond. 6-9 years; Race
All Our Hidden Gifts Author Caroline O’Donoghue £7.99 9781406393095 Fiction
A dark and supernatural contemporary teen debut by multi-talented author and journalist Caroline O’Donoghue. 14+; Sexuality; Gender
The Awesome Power of Sleep Author Nicola Morgan £7.99 9781406395402 Non-Fiction
Internationally renowned expert on the teenage brain, Nicola Morgan, tackles this essential sub- ject – asking why teenagers so desperately need a good night’s sleep, exploring what a lack of sleep does to their developing brains, and explaining how to have the best sleep possible. 11-19 years; Health and wellbeing
The Fantastic Book of Feelings: A Guide to Being Happy, Sad
and Everything In-Between! Author and Illustrator Marcia Williams £12.99 9781406397949 Non-Fiction
Get to know all your feelings and how to look af- ter them in this positive and practical guide from beloved author-illustrator Marcia Williams. 7-10 years; Health and wellbeing
Drawn Across Borders: True
Stories of Migration Author and Illustrator George Butler
£15.00 9781406392166 Non-Fiction
A collection of vivid and powerful stories drawn on the front lines of migration by award-winning artist George Butler. A stunning, illuminating and sensitive look at stories that deserve to be told. 10-18 years; Race
Dance with Oti: The Bird Jive Author Oti Mabuse Illustrator Samara Hardy £12.99 9781406399967 Picture Books
It’s time for Oti’s dance class! Join Oti in her dance studio and learn “The Bird Jive” in ten easy steps. Written by Strictly Come Dancing superstar Oti Mabuse, this debut picture book will dance into the hands of families who have loved watching Oti on-screen.
3-5 years; Disability; Body Image; Health and wellbeing
Everything I Thought I Knew Author Shannon Takaoka £7.99 9781406395365 Fiction
A teenage girl wonders if she’s inherited more than just a heart from her donor in this compul- sively readable debut.
14+; Body image; Health and wellbeing
The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person Author Frederick Joseph £8.99 9781529500615 Non-Fiction
Speaking directly to the reader, Frederick Joseph offers powerful reflections on his own experiences with racism. As a former “token Black kid”, he now presents himself as the friend many readers
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