Join Ommie in an adventure through a magical garden full of animals, in this introduction to yoga for younger children. Yoga is an ancient practice that develops and maintains health and well-being. It promotes flexibility, coordination and strength as well as teaching relaxation and mental [...]
May 14, 2023
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the fiercest of them all? Freya’s quiet life is turned upside down by Bella, the glamorous former supermodel who’s about to marry Freya’s dad. But how does Bella look so impossibly perfect, and could she be using Freya’s family [...]
Away With Words is an uplifting and inspiring story about an eleven-year-old girl called Gala who moves from Spain to Scotland because her dad’s partner lives in Fortrose. Gala starts a new school, lives in a new house and must learn a new and [...]
May 12, 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
A dark, twisty YA thriller by Gina Blaxhill about obsession, stalking and toxic love that will keep you guessing to the very end . . . Someone is obsessed with Mia Hawkins. She’s felt their gaze on the back of her neck. She’s heard their [...]
Can you spot the dragon on each page? When a little boy is told there’s no such thing as dragons, he doesn’t believe it for a second. Dragons MUST exist – after all, they’re always in books and films! But if he has any chance of [...]
May 10, 2023
‘Sometimes in the mornings when I’m looking down at you, I stop and watch and ponder all the things that you will do.’ With an inspiring and empowering message that speaks to all children from author Lucy Rowland, this lovely book has bright illustrations by [...]
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 [...]
Growing up, Astrid’s big sister Cecilie was her whole world but when Cecilie’s anxiety threatens to swallow her whole, their dynamic shifts. Now Astrid must be the big sister and put her own life on hold to be by Cecilie’s side. With Astrid’s days becoming increasingly [...]
May 5, 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.
Every Word A Lie, by Sue Wallman, is a gripping murder mystery in which two friends, Amy and Stan, are pranked by their friend Hollie. Together, they plot the perfect revenge; catfishing Hollie pretending to be her crush. But their prank has unexpected consequences [...]
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
Join Richard Scarry’s beloved Postman Pig for a day of discovery and adventure! With deliveries to the police station, the doctor’s office, the library and many more, young readers will see how those in their communities go about the day and learn lots of new [...]
May 2, 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 [...]
Dinosaur fans will love this non-fiction picture book illustrated by Zoe Ingram in a bright, contemporary style. It is a guide to some of the most popular and interesting dinosaurs from the terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex to the vicious Velociraptor, taking in such favourites as Stegosaurus, [...]
This lovely picture book by Steve Small celebrates the father/child relationship. Wellington is desperate to be bigger, taller and older but in this story he learns that he’s growing up exactly as quickly as he should be – just as his dad did.
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 [...]
