When a little boy paints his nails with his mum’s nail polish, he discovers the most important thing of all: the magic of being his true self. A colour-filled story about a young boy embracing his identity.
3-6; Gender; Race; Sexuality PREMIUM LISTING
Fiction (Picture Book)
Nobody notices the queen on the corner. Nobody, that is...except one young girl. Through her eyes, the woman who dwells in the abandoned plot is a warrior queen, with many battles fought and won. But one day, when danger comes to the street, who will stand up and save them?
3-7 years; Class; Race; Gender
The Wall and the Wild Author Christina Dendy Illustrator Katie Rewse
£11.99 Hardcover 9781913747435 Fiction (Picture Book)
In a plot of land at the edge of town, Ana grows only perfectly-sized plants and perfect-looking flowers, and throws all the irregular shoots and uneven seeds over the wall into the disorderly Wild. But as her garden gets tidier, neater and more constrained, the Wild begins to grow...
3-7 years; Disability; Race; Gender
Through The Forest Author and Illustrator Yijing-Li £11.99 Hardcover 9781913747770 Fiction (Picture Book)
Mwikali and the Forbidden Mask (Part 1 of the Intasimi
Warriors series) Author Shiko Nguru Illustrator Melissa McIndoe £7.99 Paperback 9781915244031 Fiction (Middle Grade)
12-year-old Mwikali’s life is changed forever when she discovers she is descended from Syokimau, Kenya’s greatest medicine woman and seer. With the help of three of her class- mates, Mwikali must delve deep into the past to learn to harness her extraordinary powers. A fast-paced fantasy adventure inspired by East African mythology that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. 9-12 years; Race; Gender
Starlet Rivals (Part 1 of The
Bollywood Academy series) Author Puneet Bhandal Illustrator Jen Khatun
£7.99 Paperback 9781915244000 Fiction (Middle Grade)
Can dance-obsessed Bela win the national Dance Starz competition to bag a place at the Bollywood Academy and move one step closer to her dreams of stardom? 9-12 years; Race; Class; Gender
SuperJoe Does NOT Do Cuddles
Author Michael Catchpool Illustrator Emma Proctor £11.99 Hardcover 9781913747657
Fiction (Picture Book) SuperJoe – superhero in the making – is convinced he doesn’t need cuddles from his mom…until one night, when he can’t sleep… 3-6 years; Race
SuperJoe Does NOT Say Sorry
Author Michael Catchpool Illustrator Emma Proctor £11.99 Hardcover 9781913747961 Fiction
SuperJoe – superhero in the making – is far too busy to say sorry. But one sound keeps interfer- ing with his rescue missions...and that’s the sound of his little sister crying. Can he swallow his pride and say the one little word that will make everything better? 3-6 years; Race
The Queen on Our Corner Author Lucy Christopher Illustrator Nia Tudor
£11.99 Hardcover 9781911373889 Spring-Summer 2022
Walking through a dark forest, a little boy finds a series of lost belongings that point him on his way. A gentle tale about the importance of memories in the winding journey of life. 3-6 years; Health and wellbeing; Race
Violet’s Tempest Author Ian Eagleton Illustrator Clara Anganuzzi £11.99 Hardcover 9781911373520 Fiction (Picture Book)
When Violet is cast as Ariel in Shakespeare’s The Tempest, she wonders how she can ever play the mischievous sprite, so airy and light, when she feels so…heavy. Will Violet be able to break free from her worries and find her voice? 3-7 years; Race; Health and wellbeing; Body image; Gender; Sexuality
Little Tiger Group Agent Zaiba Investigates: The
Smuggler’s Secret Author Annabelle Sami Illustrator Daniela Sosa £8.99 Paperback 9781788953375 Fiction
When Zaiba and her team visit a historical ship wreck, they can’t wait to see the mystery cargo found on board! But when the priceless artefact goes missing, it’s up to Zaiba to find it before it’s lost again forever.
8-12 years; Race; Gender
Children of the World Author Nicola Edwards Illustrator Andrea Stegmaier £12.99 Hardback 9781838913267 Non Fiction
Discover what daily life is like for children across the world as we explore everything from food to family, and learn how to greet new friends in lots of different languages. 5-7 years; Race; Gender
Everything Changes Author Clare Helen Welsh Illustrator Asa Gi
£11.99 Hardback 9781801042956 Fiction
Playing together as a family on the beach, it seems the happy, warm days of summer will never end. But then Mum and Dad say they can’t live together anymore, and everything changes... A lyrical and tender story about the difficult emotions a child can feel when their parents break up.
3-6 years; Health and wellbeing
Our Town: New Baby Author Isabel Otter and Sarah Shaffi Illustrator Lucy Farfort £11.99 Hardback 9781838913922 Fiction
Sofia and Bilal are twins, and they love making mischief together! When their family of four becomes five, the twins realise that sharing is harder than they had ever imagined... This beautiful picture book is the perfect gift for children who are about to become older siblings for the first time. 0-5 years; Race
If You Still Recognise Me Author Cynthia So
£8.99 Paperback 9781788953443 Fiction
Elsie has a crush on Ada, the only person in the world who truly understands her. Unfortunately, Ada lives an ocean away. But Elsie has decided it’s now or never to tell Ada how she feels. That is, until her long-lost best friend Joan walks back into her life.
13-16 years; Gender; Race; Sexuality PREMIUM LISTING
Happy: A Children’s Book of Mindfulness
Author Nicola Edwards Illustrator Katie Hickey
£6.99 Board Book 9781838914110 Fiction
The perfect soothing read for quiet time, Happy gently encourages young readers to explore their emotions and the beautiful world around them, with stunning illustrations and thought-provoking rhymes on every page. 3-6 years; Health and wellbeing
How to say Hello Author Sophie Beer
£6.99 Board Book 9781838914158 Non Fiction
From a high five to a fist bump, from a wave to a kiss, there are so many wonderful ways to say hello. Vibrant and welcoming illustrations introduce the topic of communication in a positive and enjoyable way. 2-5 years; Health and wellbeing
PREMIUM LISTING Mike Falls Up
Author Candy Gourlay Illustrator Carles Ballesteros £5.99 Paperback 9781788951654 Fiction
Mike is enjoying a lazy afternoon in the Chocolate Hills when the ground beneath him cracks open and his dog Bowow jumps into the hole. There’s no time to waste - Mike jumps in after him, and falls into the most topsy-turvy of adventures! 5-7 years; Race
Strong
£11.99 Hardback 9781838913915 Fiction
Maurice is different to the other dragons. He isn’t very scary, and he doesn’t like to breathe fire or snarl or growl. In fact, what Maurice loves most in the world is flowers! But will the others ever accept him for who he really is? 0-5 years
The Boys
Author Lauren Ace Illustrator Jenny Lovlie
£6.99 Paperback 9781838914172 Fiction
From playing on the beach as babies to navigating the journey from childhood to adulthood, this beautifully illustrated picture book explores the importance of male friendships. Emotive storytelling by Lauren Ace presents themes of individuality, grief, togetherness and feelings, while Jennie Lovlie’s artwork presents the difficulties and triumphs of growing up.
0-5 years; Gender; Race; Sexuality
The Wind May Blow Author Sasha Quinton Illustrator Thomas Hedgbrook £7.99 Paperback 9781838914684 Fiction
This gorgeous picture book puts into words every parent’s wish for their child as they face life’s challenges. With peek-through pages and a gentle, lyrical text, this is a book to share and treasure.
3-6 years; Health and wellbeing
This Girl Can Do Anything Author Stephanie Stansbie Illustrator Hazel Quintanilla £11.99 Hardback 9781801041874 Fiction
Meet Ruby. Ruby can do ANYTHING. She knows what she wants, and NOTHING is going to stop her – not a rainy day, a hard-to-reach treehouse or a pesky skateboard. Just you wait and see... 0-5 years; Gender
Timberdark
Author Darren Charlton £8.99 Paperback 9781788953061 Fiction
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