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Escape from the Child Snatchers
Author Sufiya Ahmed
£7.99 Paperback 9781839136511 Fiction
From Sufiya Ahmed, winner of the Best Children’s Crime Novel for Children, comes a fast-paced historical fiction adventure following two Indian boys on a rescue mission in Victorian London. 8-12 years; Race; Class
Freedom March Author Gillian Rowe Illustrator Sophie Bass
£12.99 Hardback 9781839135828 Fiction
Come To The Park
Author Margaret Bateson-Hill Illustrator Suhayla Ibrahim £12.99 Hardback 9781907825637 Fiction
Playful, rhyming text shows how a trip to the park is the perfect for everyone, whether you want to meet friends, try something new, or just get out and play.
3-6 years; Race; Disability; Class
Celebrate walking to school in this colourful celebration of education and friendship! An inspirational story set against the vibrant land- scapes of Barbados with an added non-fiction section at the end to teach children all about their empowering right to education. 4-7 years; Class; Race
Grandad’s Camper Author and Illustrator Harry Woodgate
£8.99 Board Book 9781839138027 Fiction
A beautifully illustrated camper van shaped board book from award-winning Harry Woodgate. Grandad and his granddaughter remember beloved Gramps and celebrate a life well lived. 3-5 years; Sexuality – Harry Woodgate (they/them) is non-binary.
Andersen Press
Anya and the Light Above the Ocean
Author Amelia Giudici
£7.99 Paperback 9781839136474 Fiction
A thrilling, heartfelt debut by Amelia Giudici. When her mum disappears, Anya sets out to find her in the middle of a storm. Taking a boat out to sea, she encounters a strange window of light hovering above the waves. Transfixed, she reaches out to touch it.
10-12 years; Themes of identity and how one sees onself, inspired by her experience with chronic fatigue.
Black Star
Author Kwame Alexander £8.99 Paperback 9781839136351 Fiction
In the second epic novel of bestselling The Door of No Return trilogy, we meet Charley, Kofi’s granddaughter, who is growing up in the Jim Crow-era American South. Kwame Alexander weaves a spellbinding story of struggle, determi- nation and the unflappable faith of an American family.
12+; Race Different
Author and Illustrator Eva Eland £12.99 Hardback 9781783449996 Fiction
Celebrate difference in a world of conformity, from the Waterstones Prize shortlisted and multi-award-winning author and illustrator of When Sadness Comes to Call.
4-8 years; Body Image
Grandad’s Christmas Author and Illustrator Harry Woodgate
£12.99 Hardback 9781839136405
Fiction The third book from the Waterstones Prize-win- ning and British Book Awards Children’s Illustrated Book of the Year Grandad’s Camper celebrates the power of community and the importance of giving at Christmas, especially to those who need it most.
3-5 years; Sexuality – Harry Woodgate (they/them) is non-binary.
Great Aunt Margot and Me Author Bryher Mackenzie Illustrator Rhiannon Archard £7.99 Paperback 9781839132780 Fiction
A riotous celebration of family that gently deals with the forgetfulness many children will expe- rience in their loved ones, and the power that music and objects from their past can have. 3-5 Sexuality
Kitty and Mary Authors Julia Gray and Imogen Russell Williams £16.99 Hardback 9781839138645 Fiction
Following on from Pride and Prejudice, we meet the third and fourth Bennet sisters again, dutifully writing to each other and also putting their real thoughts into their private journals. 12+; Gender; Class; Health and well being; and Sexuality.
Luna Loves Sport Author Joseph Coelho Illustrator Fiona Lumbers £12.99 Hardback 9781839136535 Fiction
By award-winning Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho, the sixth book in the Luna Loves... series celebrates the wonderful world of sport. With her lucky trainers, headband, and water bottle, Luna is ready for her school sports day. Luna doesn’t think she’s very good at sports, but she decides to give everything a go. From football and basketball to swimming and hurdles, Luna and her friend Abiola discover that you don’t need to be the best to enjoy trying new sports... can they overcome their doubts together, and even have fun along the way?
2-5 years; Race 36 PEN&INC.
Sid and Sam
Author and Illustrator Zehra Hicks £7.99 Paperback 9781839134975 Fiction
Written following the death of her father, Zehra Hicks brings us this heartfelt, heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting story about life after bereavement.
2-5 years; Health and Wellbeing
The Boldest White Author Ibtihaj Muhammad Illustrator Hatem Aly
£7.99 Paperback 9781839136849 Fiction
The highly-anticipated sequel to The Proudest Blue and The Kindest Red, a NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES which explores sisterhood and kindness, from trailblazer and Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad. 4-8 years; Race
The Butterfly House Author and Illustrator Harry Woodgate
£7.99 Paperback 9781839132902 Fiction
From Waterstones Prize-winning Harry Woodgate, this stunning picture book shines a light on mental health, and how kindness, community and gardening can help heal the body and mind.
3-5 years; Health and Wellbeing
The Flying Feminist Author Mary Boone Illustrator Andrea Turk £12.99 Hardback 9781839135101 Fiction
At a time when women were expected to conform, Lilian Bland didn’t fit in – she wore trousers, enjoyed fishing and worked as a sports journalist. In 1910 she defied convention and became the first woman to design, build and fly her own aeroplane, earning her an accolade: The Flying Feminist! 4-8 years; Gender
The Happy Prince Author Oscar Wilde Illustrator Harry Woodgate £9.99 Paperback 9781839135644 Fiction
Gloriously adapted and illustrated by the winner of the British Book Awards Nibbie for Children’s Illustrated Book of the Year and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. An astonishing reimagin- ing of Oscar Wilde’s classic children’s story. 6-9 years; Sexuality – Harry Woodgate (they/ them) is non-binary; Class.
The Party Author Ben Tomlinson
£8.99 Paperback 9781839137020 Fiction
Desperate to be popular, Noah lies to his parents so he can have a party, but it spirals disastrously out of control and ends up all over social media and the news. 12+; Disability and Sexuality
The Space Between Author Clare Helen Welsh Illustrator Fiona Lumbers £7.99 Paperback 9781839133817 Fiction
A touching story from award-winning Clare Helen Welsh, on how to cope with big changes in our life, with beautiful illustrations from Fiona Lumbers. 3-5 years; Health and Wellbeing
This Boy I Hardly Know Author Lisa Heathfield
£8.99 Paperback 9781839137839 Fiction
A beautiful coming-of-age love story and song to the bond of sisters and found families, combined with a tense drama set against our broken care system. 12+; Class
This is Who I Am
Author Rashmi Sirdeshpande Illustrator Ruchi Mhasane £7.99 Paperback 9781839135767 Fiction
Discover that we are so much more than where we are from in this beautiful, poetic celebration of children with shared heritage, from a Diverse Book Award-winning team. 4-5 years; Race
We Are All Made of Molecules Author Susin Nielsen
£8.99 Paperback 9781783443765 Fiction
Hysterically funny, heartwarming and offbeat, We Are All Made of Molecules follows one very mixed-up family.
12+; Sexuality; Health and wellbeing Barefoot Books America’s Founding Myths…
And What Really Happened! Author Christy Mihaly Illustrator Marta Sevilla £14.99 Hardback 9798888599082 Non-Fiction
Uncover the truth behind 15 American history myths in this hilariously bold, infographic deep dive. 8+; Race; Class; Gender
Every Body Move! Author Jenna Elyse Johnson Illustrator Ananya Rao-Middleton £7.99 Paperback 9798888596609 Fiction
An original singalong celebrating kids with disabili- ties and the tools that help them access our world. 3-5 years; Disability
Home Away from Home Author Nazneen Akbari Illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh £7.99 Paperback 9798888599457 Fiction
This summer, Nuha and Mama are traveling to Oman to visit her Jadda.
3-5 years; Race; Religion; Ethnicity; Nationality
Kindness Glows in the Dark Author Gama Valle
Illustrator Mrinali Álvarez Astacio £7.99 Paperback 9798888599488 Fiction
A story about how a little bit of kindness can go a long way.
6-8 years; Class
Mari and the Great Market Swap Author Janelle Springer-Willms Illustrator Juliana Eigner £7.99 Paperback 9798898591434 Fiction
When customers can’t reach the weekly market, Mari comes up with a creative solution to help her fellow vendors. 6-8 years; Race; Language
My Dinosaur Shoes
Author Eleni Tassopoulos Wehner Illustrator Danamarie Hosler £7.99 Board Books 9798888596692 Fiction
Come along with Roscoe & Ivy as Roscoe transi- tions to a new pair of shoes. 2-4 years; Neurodivergence
Our World: Canada Author Melanie Florence Illustrator Carey Sookocheff £7.99 Board Books 9798888596685 Fiction
Spend a day in Canada. Eat soft crepes with sticky maple syrup, play with atimwak in the snow and cache-cache in the park, and zip and zoom around the ice rink.
2-4 years; Race; Ethnicity; Nationality; Language Spring-Summer 2026
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