A thwarted thespian must use his talents to save his flock from a woolly situation in this hilarious gem from bestselling children’s author Ross Montgomery. William the lamb just can’t stand still. His feet are always tapping, ready to dance, and he loves nothing more [...]
June 5, 2023
Marky Polo is a pangolin who comes from a famous line of travellers and explorers. His cousin Merry Polo is visiting Singapore for the first time. Merry wants a holiday packed with non-stop fun and merry-making. Can Merli and his friends help Marky to [...]
This slim, pocket-sized book is enticing to any young independent reader. With fun, full-colour illustrations and not too long, it is a fantastic example of a ‘bridge’ that will help children to progress from picture books to conventional middle grade fiction. We like the [...]
May 26, 2023
This book is the first in the Mr Wolf series of graphic novels set in a school. Mr Wolf is a brand new teacher at Hazelwood Elementary and this book is about the adventures of Mr Wolf and his new class on the first [...]
May 22, 2023
“The Castle Rock Mystery Crew is an exciting mystery story, set in Skegness over the summer holidays. It focuses on the importance of friendship, dementia within families, working-class voices and the great fun of playing detectives! I know reading can be a struggle for [...]
May 16, 2023
Jodie never wanted to come on the residential trip to the field centre. A loner at school, she’s forced into a dormitory with other girls from her class who don’t understand her and talk about her behind her back. Even though they’re not trying [...]
Kerry-Ann loves cricket – it’s in her DNA – her Jamaican grandpa taught her to play as soon as she could hold a bat! Whenever she can, Kerry-Ann heads to the local club with her friends – including her best friend, Amardeep. But now [...]
May 14, 2023
A new adventure in the Brightstorm Chronicles series by Vashti Hardy. Serpent of the Sands features Princess Gan, a favourite character from Firesong! When Princess Ganzorig’s uncle falls gravely ill, she sneaks out of the Citadel to find a powerful cure, said to be guarded [...]
May 11, 2023
From artist and author Jeannie Baker is an illustrated story about a boy and his Grandpa set in the desert where the Grandpa grew up. It teaches about the animal and plant life that is tough enough to thrive in that barren environment. Using [...]
May 10, 2023
Fans of Yesterday Crumb will enjoy the chance to return to Dwimmerly End, the magical, walking teashop, where more adventures are waiting to happen.
May 5, 2023
This story includes so many topics that are worthy talking points for discussions with today’s kids (such as friendship, peer pressure, racial prejudice, family dynamics and loyalty, educational settings) but at the end of it all it is a fun story with great characters [...]
May 4, 2023
This book is the sequel to the fantasy adventure story Fireborn by the new writer Aisling Fowler and we recommend you read the first book in the series before you start this one, as Twelve’s journey continues with another fast-paced adventure…
May 1, 2023
Jane Goodall is a scientific trailblazer who has been devoted to acquiring a greater understanding of chimpanzees and protecting their natural habitat. Using a unique mix of first-person narrative, hilarious comic panels, and essential facts, Dean Robbins introduces young readers to her work and Hatem [...]
From bestselling author and musician Tom Fletcher is a story about a band. George, Neila and Bash are the worst band on Earth. George wants them to be brilliant – but Neila has stage fright, and Bash is too distracted by his obsession with stars, [...]
April 22, 2023
Twitch and his friends are back with his third nature mystery to solve. Perfect Springtime reading. When the peregrine falcon nest is raided, Twitch realises a thief is at work. Horrified, he and the Twitchers set out to catch the dangerous criminal, only to be [...]
Parachute Kids is a graphic novel which digs deep into the hardships and psychological challenges of being left to fend for yourself in an unfamiliar place, while celebrating the comical moments and the incredible courage it takes to make a life on your own. It [...]
This bumper book by Lonely Planet Kids doubles up as an atlas of the world and an illustrated encyclopaedia of dogs. From small dogs to tall dogs to lovers-of-the-great-outdoors dogs, this book will take curious readers on a woof-tastic journey across the continents. Written by [...]
April 15, 2023
Be inspired by fascinating facts about 20 conservationists from around the world and the endangered animals and ecosystems they work so hard to protect. The book includes profiles of some of the world’s most endangered animals and their ecosystems, including the orangutan, monarch butterfly, Antarctic [...]
A young woman struggles to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkon’s most celebrated mapmaker, 12-year-old Sai plays the part of a well-bred young lady with a glittering future. In reality, her [...]
April 13, 2023
This graphic novel is written and illustrated by Aoife Dooley, who shares a unique and amusing perspective on autism through the character Frankie. It is about learning to find your voice, and to be proud of who you are when everyone else wants you [...]
April 6, 2023
