Richard Scarry is one of the most loved children’s illustrators of all time. This is one of four internationally bestselling titles that was unavailable in the UK until this year. Now Faber is proud to be introducing these popular educational books to a new generation of [...]
January 14, 2021
This story, set in Jamaica, is rich with descriptions about the Caribbean island, but it is the characters in the village community and the writer’s understanding of childhood friendships and their dynamics that will make this book so appealing to readers aged 10-14 years. For [...]
January 10, 2021
David Walliams’ latest story for readers aged 7-11 years takes them back to 1940 which is of course right in the middle of the Second World War. Notwithstanding that it is set at a time when Britain was at war with Nazi Germany this story [...]
This historical fiction story for YA readers is as rich in its descriptions of place (Brazil and the Gold Coast of West Africa) as it is moving in its descriptions of a family bond (twin sisters separated in traumatic circumstances). It is beautifully crafted [...]
January 8, 2021
Uki and the Swamp Spirit is the fifth title set in the world of Podkin One-Ear from bestselling author Kieran Larwood who won the Blue Peter Best Story Book Award. The story is illustrated by David Wyatt and in common with the Five Realms [...]
January 7, 2021
This is an awesome book for teen / YA readers. It it the graphic novel adaptation of Jason Reynold’s award-winning blank verse novel with stunning illustrations by Danica Novgorodoff. After Will’s brother is shot in a gang crime, he knows the next steps. Don’t cry. [...]
From the creator of Charlie and Lola is a gorgeous stand-alone picture book about a brother and sister who are neither entirely good nor entirely bad. Beautifully illustrated throughtout in Lauren’s iconic style it is a charming and amusing story about a family with a [...]
January 5, 2021
For children who enjoy reading funny stories this is a new series to look out for from bestselling author Francesca Simon. It is illustrated by Steve May with lots of drawings which our young reviewer found very amusing. Two Terrible Vikings is published by [...]
January 4, 2021
This is the second book in the thrilling Shadow Skye fantasy adventure trilogy by Joseph Elliott for readers aged 12 years+ With humour and skilful writing the author creates a page-turning adventure set in an alternative world whilst embracing central characters who have mental illness, [...]
December 29, 2020
YESSS! The S.U.M.O. Secrets to being a Positive, Confident Teenager is a book by Paul McGee that has been written to help us understand how the things we do and how the things we think can have an impact on how we feel and [...]
This is latest book in the Mouse and Mole series of charming stories about a friendship between the two animals by acclaimed author and illustrator team Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew. This collection, published by Graffeg , containing three humorous and gentle stories for children [...]
December 24, 2020
A perfect story to save for Christmas Eve from actor and comedian Ben Miller with beautiful illustrations throughout from Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini, reminding everyone of the true spirit of Christmas and prove once and for all that Father Christmas really does exist! Jackson knows all [...]
This is the first in a funny, deliciously dark, three-part series of twisted classics, written in verse by award-winning poet Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Freya Hartas and published by Walker Books. Based on our young reviewer’s reaction we recommend this series to readers 10-14 years [...]
December 22, 2020
For Alex Rider fans or readers who enjoy short action adventure stories this book contains a collection of seven explosives stories about teen action hero Alex Rider. It is written, of course, by Rider’s creator Anthony Horowitz and published by Walker Books Ever since MI6 recognized [...]
Rocky is the sixth book in the series of illustrated middle grade fiction titles starring Roy of the Rovers, the classic British children’s football hero rebooted for the 21st century. And in this book the star character is Rocky, Roy’s football-mad younger sister. It [...]
December 21, 2020
This picture book for young children contains a fun festive story, set rather usually in an ocean. The story is told in verse with bright full-page colour illustrations by Sophie Corrigan. Our young reviewer thinks it is GREAT! It is published by Bloomsbury. Deep beneath the [...]
This monstrously exciting new picture book from bestselling author David Walliams, brilliantly illustrated by Adam Stower is a bright, fun, laugh-out-loud book with a cool message about celebrating individuality. Young children will be requesting this one at story-time today, and tomorrow and the day [...]
December 19, 2020
The Little Museum is a slim, illustrated travel adventure mystery for boys and girls aged 8-11 with a fun introduction to France and learning the French language. This makes the book a little bit different as it is a story with an added dimension [...]
Horrible Histories writer and actor Simon Farnaby is the author of a brand new series of stories which all have a historical theme. Readers aged 7-11 years will enjoy this amusing tale set in the Middle Ages and the black and white illustrations by [...]
December 13, 2020
This is lovely wintery picture book for young children to enjoy listening to the magic of the Tony Mitten’s story accompanied by Diana Mayo’s dreamy pictures. Flying through the swirling, snow-filled skies, Snow Ghost searches for a place to call home, swooping gracefully over the [...]
December 12, 2020
