A high school student with spinal muscular atrophy is determined to reinvent himself in a hilarious and poignant YA debut from an exciting new voice. 14 years+; Disability
The Gifts That Bind Us Author Caroline O’Donoghue £7.99 Paperback 9781406393101 Fiction
A spellbinding supernatural teen drama – and sequel to All Our Hidden Gifts.
14-18 years; Body image; Gender Sexuality
The Girl Who Could Fix Anything: Beatrice Shilling, World War II Engineer
Author Mara Rockliff Illustrator Daniel Duncan £12.99 Hardback 9781406399004
Non-Fiction This true story of a woman whose brilliance and mechanical expertise helped Britain win World War II is sure to inspire STEM readers and fans of amazing women in history. 7-12 years; Gender
The Great Fox Illusion Author Justyn Edwards £7.99 Paperback 9781529501940
Fiction Secrets and illusions abound as a group of young magicians competes for the prize of a lifetime in this gripping adventure, the first in an enthralling new series from debut author Justyn Edwards. 9-12 years; Disability
The Treasure Under the Jam Factory
Author Sains, Chrissie Illustrator Jenny Taylor £6.99 Paperback 9781406396140
Fiction The second hilarious adventure starring Scooter and his top secret alien sidekick. Scooter’s hy- per-creative brain is a constant fizz of brilliant ideas, and when he pairs up with Fizzbee the alien, his inventions are out of this world! 6-8 years; Disability
The View from the Very Best
House in Town Author Meera Trehan Illustrator Jesús Verona £7.99 Paperback 9781406399813
Fiction A witty, suspenseful and inventive debut that asks what makes a person a friend and a house a home. 9-12 years; Disability
Too Small Tola Gets Tough Author Atinuke
Illustrator Onyinye Iwu £6.99 Paperback 9781406398793 Fiction
Tola may be small, but she’s very determined! 7-9 years; Class; Race (representation)
Twas the Night Before Pride Author Joanna McClintick Illustrator Juana Medina £12.99 Hardback 9781529506372
Picture Books A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride gently in perspective – honouring those in the LBGTQ+ community who fought against injustice and inequality. 3-7 years; Sexuality
Wishes Come in Threes Author Andy Jones
£6.99 Paperback 9781529500882 Fiction A heartwarming, tenderly witty debut about Phyll, a girl filled with hope, whose summer is trans- formed when she makes an unusual friend. 9-12 years; Health and wellbeing
Spring-Summer 2022 Be-YOU-tiful
Author Shelina Janmohamed Illustrator Chanté Timothy £14.99 Hardback 9781789562958 Non-Fiction
This is NOT a book about what to wear, how to put on make-up or pose for a photo. This is a book about what it means to be beautiful. Funny, inspirational and from the heart, BeYOUtiful is full of practical tips on how to feel positive about the way you look. 8+; Health and wellbeing
Walker Books Candlewick
Martin Luther King Author Ed Clayton
Illustrator Donald Bermudez £9.99 Paperback 9781536222906
Non-Fiction As necessary now as ever, this is a moving and informative biography of Martin Luther King Jr. by an author and an illustrator with close ties to Dr King’s family. 8-12 years
The Genius Under the Table Author and Illustrator Eugene Yelchin £14.99 Hardback 9781536215526 Non-Fiction
With a masterful mix of comic timing and disarming poignancy, award-winning author- illustrator Eugene Yelchin offers a memoir of growing up in Cold War Russia. 9 -12 years; Race Class
You Can’t Say That! Author Marcus, Leonard S. £16.99 Hardback 9780763690366 Non-Fiction
What happens when freedom of expression comes under threat? In frank and wide-rang- ing interviews, historian and critic Leonard S. Marcus probes the experience of thirteen leading authors of books for young people. 12+; Race; Sexuality
Bodies, Brains and Bogies Author Dr Paul Ian Cross Illustrator Steve Brown £5.99 Paperback 9781783128723
Non-Fiction A funny and accessible way to discover everything that is disgusting, unusal and amazing about the human body. 6+; Health and wellbeing
Cool Cuts
Author and Illustrator Mechal Renee Roe
£6.99 Hardback 9781783128235 Non-Fiction
The perfect way to celebrate the diversity and imagination of boys’ natural Black hairstyles. Including every style from afros to cornrows, with positive, easy-to-read text. 4+; Body image; Race
Football Superstars: Zlatan Rules
Author Simon Mugford Illustrator Dan Green
£5.99 Paperback 9781783127870 Non-Fiction
Discover how Zlatan overcame his difficult childhood in the immigrant-populated district of Rosengård and developed into a tall, agile athlete to become one of Europe’s top strikers. 6+; Race; Class
Happy Hair
Author and Illustrator Mechal Renee Roe
£6.99 Hardback 9781783128228 Non-Fiction
Welbeck Children’s Books
Art For The Heart Author Xavier Leopold Illustrator Xavier Art
£9.99 Paperback 9781783127627 Non-Fiction
With this art journal young readers can use art to brighten their day, find calmness and confidence, and show how they really feel. Themed around key wellness topics each chapter contains lots of inspiration for art from the heart. 7+; Health and wellbeing
PREMIUM LISTING
Showcases all kinds of beautiful Black hairstyles – from braids to pom-pom puffs. With simple affirmational text and wonderfully cute illustration from acclaimed creator Mechal Renee Roe, this is a great first reading title to promote positivity for girls everywhere. 4+; Body image; Race
I Can Do Anything
Author and Illustrator Florence Quinn £6.99 Paperback 9781783128709 Non-Fiction
This bright, bold and colourful 24-page picture book introduces a variety of adorable and strong children, who demonstrate their aptitude to deal with whatever life throws their way. 3+; Health and wellbeing
I Love Being Me! Author and Illustrator Mechal Renee Roe
£6.99 Hardback 9781783128242 Non-Fiction
Young readers will love the beautiful illustrations of girls doing everything from reading to swimming to cuddling grandma, from bestselling writer and illustrator Mechal Renee Roe. 4+; Health and wellbeing; Race
I’m Growing Great Author and Illustrator Mechal Renee Roe
£6.99 Hardback 9781783128280 Non-Fiction
Full of Mechal Renee Roe’s signature enchanting illustrations and positive messages. The simple, inspirational text is paired with charming and uplifiting illustrations of girls just like the reader. 4+; Health and wellbeing; Race
My Vegan Year Author Niki Webster Illustrator Anna Stiles
£14.99 Hardback 9781783127320 Non-Fiction
The first ever young person’s guide to the whole vegan year. It’s filled with helpful advice and inspiration about how to cut down on (or cut out) meat and dairy, as well as the latest nutritional information to make sure young readers have the all-important facts at their fingertips. 12+; Health and wellbeing
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Luma and the Hiccuping Dragon
Author Leah Mohammed Illustrator Loretta Schauer £6.99 Paperback 9781801300124 Fiction
The second book featuring Luma and her cheeky pet dragon. Each book contains two gentle stories with a touch of magic. 5+; Race
Luma And The Pet Dragon Author Leah Mohammed Illustrator Loretta Schauer £6.99 Paperback 9781801300025 Fiction
When Luma Dewan wakes up on the morning of her seventh birthday, she knows that today will be special. Today is the day she will meet Timir – a real talking dragon. Or at least when Luma is around that’s what he is. 5+; Race
The Asparagus Bunch Author Jessica Scott-Whyte £6.99 Paperback 9781801300469 Fiction
For 13-year-old Leon , joining his seventh new school, simply raises the question of who or what will be the reason for his departure. How Leon comes to terms with this huge upheaval in his life and astonishingly ends up with not one, but two friends is nothing short of a miracle or maybe just simply down to being different. 10+; Disability
The Butterfly Club: The Ship of Doom
Author M. A. Bennett
£6.99 Paperback 9781801300049 Fiction
First in a gripping and rip-roaring time-travel adventure series. The character of Aidan is inspired by the real historical person Elizabeth Holman, who though assigned female at birth, lived their life as a man. 9+; Gender
Sports Superstars: Hamilton Rules
Author Simon Mugford Illustrator Dan Green
£5.99 Paperback 9781783127603 Non-Fiction
Packed with cool facts, fun illustrations and inspirational quotes, this easy-to-read fan guide follows Hamilton’s meteoric rise from a go-Kart racing champion at the age of 10 to his sensation- al maiden season in F1 in 2007 and subsequent Championship wins. 6+; Race
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