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I Am A Poetato

John Hegley

3/8/2022

Paperback

Back by popular demand, a new edition of the much-loved poetry collection from ‘Comedy’s Poet Laureate’

Water

1/4/2022

Hardcover

A ground-breaking global introduction to water that includes sharing and protecting freshwater worldwide

I Love You, Blue

Barroux

2/3/2022

Hardcover

Light-house-keeper Jonas is rescued from drowning by a whale, Blue. They become friends. But he in turn must help Blue, before she is killed by the plastic bags inside her.

Only a Tree Knows How to be a Tree

Mary Murphy

8/9/2021

Paperback

With a sure touch, this beautiful book shows every young child its special place in the world, and how everyone and everything is both itself and part of the whole

A Kid in My Class

Rachel Rooney, Chris Riddell

1/9/2018

Hardcover

This stimulating, perceptive and highly entertaining set of poems takes a whole classful of children, plus the class hamster, and draws deft portraits of them all.

Dark Sky Park

Philip Gross, Jesse Hodgson

1/8/2018

Paperback

This is an exciting and thought-provoking celebration of all that is extraordinary in the natural world, that includes fascinating information about the creatures depicted.

Can You See a Little Bear?

James Mayhew, Jackie Morris

1/8/2018

Hardcover

In this charming look-and-find book, highlighted by Jackie Morris’s gorgeous animal fantasies, very young children explore theatrical and circus settings as they attempt to find the missing cub.

Overheard in a Tower Block

Joseph Coelho, Kate Milner

1/10/2017

Paperback

A disappearing father and a Mermaid-Queen mother; statues that sing for flesh and blood; bullies who kick you under the table; perfect red trainers – and the things that lurk in the library…

How To Be A Tiger

George Szirtes

1/5/2017

Paperback

A wonderfully inventive poetry collection for younger readers, covering a range of topics from the ordinary to the outrageous!

Where Zebras Go

Sue Hardy Dawson

1/5/2017

Paperback

An exciting debut collection from an up and coming poet, covering wide-ranging themes with humour and fun.

Books, Books, Books!

Mick Manning, Brita Granström

1/4/2017

Hardcover

A fascinating journey through literature from the first hand-made books to Shakespeare, the Bronte sisters and the Brothers Grimm – and including cookery, science and music.

One Cheetah, One Cherry

Jackie Morris

1/9/2016

Hardcover

A playful, lyrical text and striking images make this a spectacular counting book by an internationally renowned author and illustrator.

Eco Girl

Ken Wilson-Max

5/10/2022

Hardcover

One little girl’s bond with the Baobab trees in her local forest shows how even young children can help to look after trees.

The Star Whale

Nicola Davies, Petr Horácek

4/10/2023

Hardcover

Two superlative talents combine in a feast of verbal and visual imagery: forty brilliant poems celebrating the living world with love and laughter.

Dinosaur at the Bus Stop

Eilidh Muldoon, Kate Wakeling

1/9/2023

Paperback

Funny, gentle, thoughtful, magical – this is an outstanding debut collection for younger readers, from an award-winning poet whose beautifully crafted, musical poetry will be loved by younger children.

The Final Year

Matt Goodfellow, Joe Todd-Stanton

1/2/2024

Paperback

The first novel, told in verse, for middle grade readers by acclaimed poet Matt Goodfellow, illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton. A powerful and lyrical story about finding your place in the world and the people that matter within it.

Sea Change

Various

4/10/2023

Hardcover

Original images and messages from fifty international illustrators capture the beauty of oceanic life and the urgency of the dangers it faces.

Rubbish?

Linda Newbery, Katie Rewse

3/5/2023

Hardcover

What can we do with all this stuff that nobody wants? This lively picture book shows very young children that recycling can be fun!

Big Red Dragon

Jane Newberry

1/8/2024

Hardcover

Find hamsters and dogs, robins and unicorns, little cars and big diggers. Stomp like a dinosaur or fly like a big red dragon in this brilliant collection of 16 action rhymes for young children and babies

Wildlife Crossings

Catherine Barr, Christiane Engel

6/3/2024

Hardcover

An important and unique information book based on the latest scientific research, showing how people across the world are creating ‘wildlife corridors’ to help animals move safely between wildlife areas.

A Symphony of Stories

James Mayhew

2/10/2024

Hardcover

A follow-up to Once Upon a Tune, this beautiful gift book introduces children to six more musical classics through story and illustration

Aqua Boy

Ken Wilson-Max

17/4/2024

Hardcover

Following the international bestseller, Astro Girl and Eco Girl, an empowering story for young children about looking after the ocean and its wildlife.

Hey, Girl!

Rachel Rooney, Milo Hartnoll

6/10/2021

Paperback

Always truthful, deeply perceptive and understanding, this new collection from Rachel Rooney explores what it means to be a girl in the 21st Century

Beep Beep!

Max Low

6/10/2021

Hardcover

Bold, bright colours, a witty text and lots of noises to shout out make this a first transport book with a difference

Once Upon a Tune

James Mayhew

8/9/2021

Hardcover

Once Upon a Tune brings you six wonderful stories from many lands, all of which inspired great music.

The Corinthian Girl

Christina Balit

7/7/2021

Hardcover

The brilliantly illustrated tale of one girl’s epic achievement, from slavehood to champion athlete in the great Herean Games of Ancient Greece, held in the Olympic Stadium

Dear Ugly Sisters

Laura Mucha, Tania Rex

5/11/2020

Paperback

A varied, effervescent and thought-provoking debut collection from a poet already well-known through anthologies, websites, literary events and poetry workshops.

Belonging Street

Mandy Coe

5/11/2020

Paperback

A stunningly wide-ranging collection from a popular poet, encompassing the natural world, city life, family and belonging –suffused with magic, warmth and empathy.

Pirate Baby

Mary Hoffman, Ros Asquith

1/11/2019

Paperback

Here is a pirate story with a difference – featuring female pirates and a baby, this hilarious tale is full of unexpected twists and turns.

Here Comes Lolo

Niki Daly

1/10/2019

Paperback

These stories follow Lolo as she skips through life in a South African community. Lolo’s everyday adventures will make her a favourite character for young readers everywhere.

Hooray for Lolo

Niki Daly

1/10/2019

Paperback

These stories follow Lolo as she skips through life in a South African community. Lolo’s everyday adventures will make her a favourite character for young readers everywhere.

Moonstruck!

Roger Stevens, Ed Boxall

1/9/2019

Paperback

An anthology of poems about the moon, published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing in 1969

Astro Girl

Ken Wilson-Max

1/8/2019

Hardcover

A charming story about a little girl who longs to go into space, and be just like her mum!

Me and Mrs Moon

Helen Bate

1/7/2019

Hardcover

A powerful graphic novel illustrating the strength of relationships across the generations and gently introducing the

Peter In Peril

Helen Bate

1/3/2019

Paperback

A moving graphic novel telling the true story of a young boy caught up in the terror of World War II.