the courage to dig deep and discover sporting success on your terms.
9-12 years; Health and Wellbeing; Body Image, Disability; Gender
The Big Day
Author Rachel Plummer Illustrator Forrest Burdett £7.99 Paperback 9781838917005 Fiction
With beautiful poetry by Rachel Plummer and stunning illustrations by Forrest Burdett, this charming picture book sends one tiny human back from a giants’ wedding with a message to all: that love is just love, whether giant or small. 3-6 years; Sexuality
The Boys Book of Feelings Author Lauren Ace Illustrator Jenny Lovlie
£7.99 Boardbook 9781838918620 Fiction
Learn all about your different feelings and expressing yourself in this moving and beautifully illustrated board book.
2-5 years; Health and Wellbeing, Gender
The Elementals: Wanzu Sets Sail
Author Love Ssega Illustrator Erika Meza
£TBC Paperback 9781788958165 Fiction
When storms and floods threaten to flood Seal- and, Wanzu leads his friends on a rescue mission to stop the water from taking over their homes. 5-8 years; Race
Time Travel is NOT My Superpower
Author Nathaniel Lessore Illustrator Simran Diamond Singh £7.99 Paperback 9781788956659 Fiction
When Sara accidentally transports her two best friends and nemesis back in time, they’re warned that anything they do might change the future. Then they’re dragged into a birtHardbackay party and cause some minor chaos... What’s the worst that could happen? 7-9 years; Race
Let’s Meet Zendaya Author Claire Baker Illustrator Sawyer Cloud £9.99 Hardback 9781035074938 Non Fiction
This awesome picture book follows Zendaya’s journey to superstardom, from performing in her first play at six years old, to becoming a movie megastar. With wonderful text written by Claire Baker and beautiful pictures on every page illus- trated by Sawyer Cloud, this unofficial biography is perfect for young fans.
3-5 years; Mixed race (actress) The Breakfast Club Adventures:
The Goblin’s Revenge Authors Marcus Rashford and Isaac Hamilton-McKenzie Illustrator Marta Kissi
£7.99 Paperback 9781035062294 Fiction
The Breakfast Club Investigators are back and better than ever, just in time for a brand-new investigation! A mischievous goblin has been giving bullies a taste of their own medicine at Rutherford School. Join Marcus and his friends as he uncovers clues, questions suspects and cracks the case of the latest spooky school mystery. 9-11 years; Class (adventures within a free school breakfast club) with a diverse group of characters
Vanya and the Wild Hunt Author Sangu Mandanna Illustrator Kristina Kister £12.99 Hardback 9781035044757 Fiction
Amari and the Night Brothers meets Nevermoor in this enchanting middle grade, inspired by Indian mythology and British folklore, about a neurodivergent heroine, a mysterious school, and a world of magical creatures.
9-14 years; Neurodiverse lead character
Macmillan Children’s Books (Two Hoots)
Best of All
Author Smriti Halls Illustrator Chaaya Prabhat £7.99 Paperback 9781529080742 Fiction Picture Book
Inspired by the author’s own experience of raising her children to celebrate their British and Indian heritage, Best of All is a gorgeous and heart- warming book exploring what makes us who we are. This treasure of a book is perfect to share with multi-heritage children, and to celebrate any child’s unique family history. 3-6 years; Multi-heritage identity
I Love You Every Colour Author Caryl Lewis Illustrator Jill Calder
£12.99 Hardback 9781035010240 Fiction Picture Book
I Love You Every Colour celebrates love through the seasons and in every mood. From bright, blood-red sunrises to jewel-studded purples and lush, rich greens, this book encourages readers to expand their imaginations. Each stunning painting packs an emotional punch and is filled with details to pore over.
2-6 years; Celebrates love in all its forms in an explosion of colour and beauty
Macmillan Children’s Books (Campbell Books)
Busy Hanukah Illustrator Edita Hajdu
Macmillan
Children of Anguish and Anarchy
Author Tomi Adeyemi Hardback 9781035039074 Fiction
The earth-shattering and magical epic finale to the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy: Children of Anguish and Anarchy by the New York Times-bestselling author Tomi Adeyemi.
12+; West African mythology
He, She, They, Us Author Charlie Castelletti £18.99 Paperback 9781035034277 Poetry Non Fiction
He, She, They, Us pulls together poems from queer poets both old and new. This anthology celebrates queerness in all its forms and takes us through the experiences that make us who we are today.
16+; Gender; Sexuality
Land of the Last Wildcat Author Lui Sit
Illustrator David Dean
£7.99 Paperback 9781035040315 Fiction
Adventure and magic collide in Land of the Last Wildcat, Lui Sit’s fast-paced debut children’s novel about family, friendship and the beauty of our natural world. Illustrated throughout in black and white by David Dean.
9 to 11 years; Mixed-race identity Autumn-Winter 2025
£7.99 Board Book 9781035055319 Novelty Board Book
Young children can push, pull and slide the tabs to celebrate the festival of Hanukkah in Busy Hanukkah! Join in to learn about the celebration, make yummy potato latkes, play a game of dreidl and light the menorah. 2-3 years; Religious festival
Busy Pride
Illustrator Tommy Doyle £7.99 Board Book 9781035055357 Novelty Board Book
A bright and colourful novelty book for toddlers, celebrating Pride, with push, pull and slide mechanisms.
1-4 years; Sexuality and gender identity
A Steeping of Blood Author Hafsah Faizal
£16.99 Hardback 9781529097115 Fiction
The epic conclusion to the #1 bestselling A Tem- pest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal; the gritty fantasy duology about an orphan girl and her crew who get tangled in a heist with vampires. 14+; Muslim author explores themes such as colonialism and prejudice
Wish You Were Her Author Elle McNicoll
£8.99 Paperback 9781035027873 Fiction
Book Lovers meets You’ve Got Mail in this enemies-to-lovers romance from bestselling, award-winning author Elle McNicoll. 12+; Neurodiversity (two autistic lead characters)
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We Are Your Children: A History of LGBTQ+ Activism
Author and Illustrator David Roberts £25 Hardback 9781529015362 Non Fiction
A gorgeously illustrated, accessible celebra- tion of queer activism, by the creator of the award-winning Suffragette, David Roberts. With an afterword by Juno Dawson.
16+; Gender and sexuality; LGBTQ+ activism Wiggling Words
Author and Illustrator Kate Rolfe £12.99 Hardback 9781035019717 Fiction Picture Book
From the creator of the Waterstones Prize-short- listed Wolf and Bear, an inspiring story about a child lost in a forest of letters. The perfect book to share with children with dyslexia and other neurodivergence to encourage problem-solving and build confidence.
3-6 years; Dyslexia and other neurodivergence
A Year Of Pride And Joy Author Simon James Green Illustrator Ruth Burrows £14.99 Hardback 9781915569394 Non-fiction
An uplifting and empowering anthology of joyful contributions from 52 contemporary LGBTQIA+ voices, including BAFTA-winning actress Miriam Margolyes, Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley and NHS paediatrician and TV presenter Dr Ranj Singh. 7+; Sexuality
A Year Of Black Joy Author Jamia Wilson Illustrator Jade Orlando £9.99 Paperback 9781917366007 Non-fiction
An uplifting and empowering anthology of joyful contributions from 52 contemporary Black voices including chef Andi Oliver, author Patrice Law- rence, space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and climate activist Vanessa Nakate. 7+; Race
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You’ve Found Oliver Author Dustin Thao
£9.99 Paperback 9781035052431 Fiction
Oliver has been texting Sam’s number to cope with his death, not realizing the number now be- longs to someone else. Slowly, the two boys start to develop a connection, but when they decide to meet up, they discover there is an impossible barrier between them. 12+; LGBTQ+
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