A very special picture book debut celebrating the imagination, with an emotional and reassuring message. The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons, by award-winning Welsh writing talent, Caryl Lewis and illustrator Carmen Saldana, is perfect for any child who has felt different, whose imagina- tion is big, and whose inner life is rich. 3-7 years; Mental heath and wellbeing
The Detention Detectives Author Lis Jardine
£7.99 Paperback 9780241523384 Fiction
Misfits and murder meet in this brilliantly fun new mystery series by debut author Lis Jardine. Jonno doesn’t want to move school, so he’s determined to get into as much trouble as pos- sible at Hanbridge High. Getting involved in a murder investigation? That sounds like a whole heap of mischief!
9-11 years; Health and wellbeing
The Family Tree Author Kate Ferdinand Illustrator Emma Randall £7.99 Paperback 9780241569689 Fiction
In a magical forest full of busy birds and buzzy bugs, there stands a giant oak tree. This is where the fairy families live! An enchanting story about fairies, baking, and the magic of blended fami- lies from TV star and influencer Kate Ferdinand. 3-5 years; LGBTQ+
The First Shadowdragon Author Lee Newbery Illustrator Laura Catalán £7.99 Paperback 9780241628560 Fiction
The magical sequel to The Last Firefox, join Charlie and Cadno on a new adventure to the realm of Fargone to face the dreaded monster Draig...
8-12 years; LGBTQ+
The Stickleback Catchers Author Lisette Auton
Illustrator Valentina Toro, Gillian Gamble
£7.99 Paperback 9780241522059 Fiction
Calling all puzzle solvers and adventure seekers! Join The Stickleback Catchers for a magical ad- venture to another world, the second enchanting tale from disability activist and author of The Secret of Haven Point, Lisette Auton. 9-12 years; Disability
Scallywag Press
Don’t Be Silly! Author and Illustrator Padmacandra
£12.99 Hardback 9781915252111 Fiction
Bouncy Bo and Little Smudge are full of laughter and mischief, but have the adults forgotten how to smile? One day an eye-opening visit to their grandparents proves otherwise! 3+; Race; Wellbeing
Granny Pip Grows Fruit Author Deborah Chancellor Illustrator Julia Groves
£11.99 Hardback 9781912650965 Non-Fiction
We all love eating fruit, but what if we had to grow it ourselves? Wach how it’s done by Granny Pip! Complete with info section and easy quiz.
4+; Health and wellbeing I heard a Bird
Author and Illustrator Rob Ramsden £12.99 Hardback 9781915252005 Fiction
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Mindfulness and meditation help a little girl experience the sights and sounds of a garden. The glowing and joyous illustrations are full of animals and other mini-beasts to discover. 3+; Wellbeing; Race
My Dad is a Tree Author illustrator Jon Agee £12.99 hardback 9781915252173 Fiction
Do you want to be a tree? It’s easy. If you stand mindfully in one place all day and pretend, you might get more acquainted with nature than you expected! 4+; Wellbeing
Shelly Hen
Author Deborah Chancellor Illustrator Julia Groves
£7.99 Paperback 9781915252142 Non-Fiction
A boy follows a day in the life of Shelly Hen as she pecks at juicy grubs, scratches in the dirt to clean herself, has a nap and… lays a tasty egg. Complete with info section and easy quiz. 4+; Health; Race; Wellbeing
The After Christmas Tree Author and illustrator Bethan Welby
£7.99 Paperback 9781912650989 Fiction
Brian finds a discarded christmas tree by the side of the road. Will he be able to look after it until next year? 4+; Wellbeing
The Bear Who Had Nothing to Wear
Author Jeanne Willis Illustrator Brian Fitzgerald £12.99 Hardback 9781915252036 Fiction
Hilarious story in verse about the joys of dressing up, and one bear’s search for his own identity. Great to read aloud and with a nod at sustainability and up-cycling. 3+; Wellbeing; Body image; Gender
We Planted a Pumpkin Author and illustrator Rob Ramsden
£7.99 Paperback 9781912650866 Fiction
Two friends follow the story of a seed from seedling, plant,flower to pumpkin. Will it be ripe in time for Halloween? 3+; Race; Wellbeing
Scholastic A Different Kind of Freedom: A
Romani Story Author Richard O’Neill
£6.99 Paperback 9781407199580 Non-Fiction
In this heart-stopping adventure based on real historical events, Richard O’Neill introduces readers to Rab Howell, England’s first ever professional Romani football player. 8-12 years; Race
All About Hanukkah: Things to Make and Do
Author Shoshana Boyd Gelfand Illustrator Kathryn Selbert £7.99 Paperback 9780702315848 Non-Fiction
This beautiful activity book is bursting with crafts and recipes, fun activities and facts about the Hanukkah celebrations observed by over fifteen million Jewish people around the world. 8-12 years; Race
Boy Like Me
Author Simon James Green £8.99 Paperback 9780702313653 Fiction
It’s 1994 and thanks to Section 28, there can be no mention of gay relationships in schools. When a school librarian leads Jamie to a disguised novel that reflects his own confused feelings towards boys, he sees he’s not the only one who has checked the book out. 14+ years; Sexuality
Courage to Dream Author Neal Shusterman Illustrator Andrés Vera Martínez £16.99 Hardback 9780545313483
All About Lunar New Year:
Things to Make and Do Author Kevin Tsang Illustrator Linh Nguyen £7.99 Paperback 9780702315237 Non-Fiction
Lunar New Year is one of the most significant holidays celebrated across Asia. This beautiful book is filled with crafts and recipes, fun activi- ties and facts about the Lunar New Year celebra- tions observed by over ONE BILLION people. 8-12 years; Race
All The Things You Will Do Author Lucy Rowland Illustrator Neely Daggett £7.99 Paperback 9780702315565 Fiction
Sometimes in the mornings when I’m looking down at you, I stop and watch and ponder all the things that you will do. This beautifully written and gorgeously illustrated picture book is full of all the hope and joy that comes with new beginnings. Race
Bedtime Stories: Amazing
Asian Tales from the Past Author Various Illustrator Various
£14.99 Hardback 9780702316012 Non-Fiction
Written and illustrated by creators from across the Asian continent, Bedtime Stories showcases a curated collection of favourite tales from Asian history, based on important figures and events from around the world.“ 6-10 years; Race
Binny’s Diwali Author Thrity Umrigar Illustrator Nidhi Chanani £7.99 Paperback 9780702310607 Fiction
A heart-warming story of facing fear and sharing our culture and experience with our peers. Race
PREMIUM LISTING
Fiction
COURAGE TO DREAM plunges readers into the darkest time of human history – the Holocaust. This graphic novel explores one of the greatest atrocities in modern memory, delving into the core of what it means to face the extinction of everything and everyone you hold dear. 12-18 years; Race
Ellie Engle Saves Herself Author Leah Johnson
£7.99 Paperback 9780702313462 Fiction
12-year-old Ellie and her best friend Abby, live in the small-town of Plainsboro where nothing ever happens. Ellie is an unassuming and unspec- tacular comic book geek. But when a freak earth- quake strikes the small town, Ellie learns that she has acquired an unimaginable power... 9-12 years; Race; Sexuality; Gender
Everyone’s Thinking It Author Aleema Omotoni £8.99 Paperback 9780702314735 Fiction
Two Nigerian girls find themselves at the heart of a mysterious conspiracy at an elite British boarding school in this sharply observed, highly entertaining contemporary YA novel brimming with drama, gossip and romance. Race; Sexuality; Gender
Finding My Voice
Author and illustrator Aoife Dooley £8.99 Paperback 9780702307386 Fiction
A graphic novel like no other, told with humour, heart and a unique perspective on autism. 9-14 years; Disability; Gender
Future Hero: Journey to the City of Clay
Author Remi Blackwood £6.99 Paperback 9780702311819 Fiction
The third book in this major series: Future Hero - featuring high-octane adventure, perfect for fans of Black Panther! 7-10 years; Race
Glitter Boy Author Ian Eagleton
£7.99 Paperback 9780702317828 Fiction
Eleven-year-old James loves dancing, poetry, and Mariah Carey. But he’s being bullied by a boy at school, and as the secrets build up, James begins to lose his spark. Can he find the strength to let the truths out?
8-12 years; Sexuality
Growing up Black in Britain: Stories of courage, success and hope
Author Edited by Stuart Lawrence Illustrator Simone Douglas £12.99 Paperback 9780702315855 Non-Fiction
Stuart Lawrence, brother of Stephen Lawrence, talks to seven inspirational figures about their childhood experiences, as well as sharing insight into his own.
10-16 years; Race
Harley Hitch and the Fossil Mystery
Author Vashti Hardy Illustrator George Ermos £7.99 Paperback 9780702323430 Fiction
Harley is back with another inventive adventure! Eager to best her class nemesis in the contest for best invention, Harley dreams big with her time travel machine. It doesn’t seem to work – but what about the strange happenings around Inventia - and that huge dinosaur? 7-9 years; Gender
Spring-Summer 2023
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