This is the first book in a powerful series of one boy’s journey to unlock the superhero within written by Alex Falase-Koya and illustrated by Paula Bowles. It published by Oxford University Press. Marvin is an ordinary boy who loves spending time with Grandpa, reading [...]
February 24, 2022
This happy story celebrates the joy of unexpected friendships. It is a short chapter book but has glossy coloured illustrations on both pages making it a perfect stepping stone for developing readers who are moving on from picture books and emerging as independent readers. [...]
January 23, 2022
This lovely story describing how a refugee family arrives and is welcomed by a rural community is suitable for readers aged 4+ years. In common with the other books in the popular Molly series it is written by master storyteller Malachy Doyle, beautifully illustrated [...]
November 17, 2021
10-year-old Eddie Albert is a younger, funnier Dr Doolittle in that he can speak to animals, including his pet dog Butch, his hamster and his two goldfish (who claim they were once pirates). But when Eddie is sent to stay with his eccentric aunt [...]
November 14, 2021
All About Diwali: Things to Make and Do is the perfect book to introduce Diwali, one of India’s most significant holidays and to give you ideas as to how to celebrate the Festival of Light. For schools, Scouts and Guides and youth clubs this [...]
November 9, 2021
Rita is a little girl with very big ideas. When she wants wild unstoppable spooky fun, day and night, she dreams up a witch. But what will happen if the witch scares all her friends? Or gives her stinky food to eat? Perhaps a [...]
October 31, 2021
This is the second title in the Fairy Tales Gone Bad series by award-winning poet Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Freya Hartas. In this book Frankenstein meets Rumpelstiltkin in this expertly-stitched story about a powerful king, a girl unafraid to stand up for her beliefs, and [...]
October 19, 2021
From the creative duo behind Mouse & Mole, Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew, this book contains the latest trilogy of charming stories about these endearing animal characters as they get ready to celebrate Christmas. This lovely collection of stories has a theme of friendship that [...]
October 11, 2021
This is a great choice for children who enjoy interactive stories because on every page there are flaps to list and imaginative cut-outs making windows and interestingly-shaped pages. We have photographed some of the pages which we hope will give you a sense of [...]
October 9, 2021
This glossy picture book is a story, told in rhyming verse, about a little witch who is learning with her Mummy all the skills she will need to be a grown-up witch. It is written by Michelle Robinson and has atmospheric double-page full-colour illustrations [...]
Vashti Hardy has written another mystery adventure for readers aged 7-11 years with a steampunk vibe. It is illustrated by Natalie Smillie and published by Barrington Stoke. Grace’s family are wardens of the incredible Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. She [...]
October 4, 2021
For readers who are fans of classic mysteries set in boarding schools such as the Malory Towers series by Enid Blyton, here is a modern story that has great characters and and lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing. It is written [...]
September 24, 2021
This is an adventure story about friendship and over-coming obstacles with determination by Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home. Both titles are published by Bloomsbury. Born with a serious heart condition, Dara has been waiting for his Big Operation forever, and this summer [...]
September 22, 2021
This glossy vibrant counting book about teachers getting eaten by monsters one-by-one is especially perfect for toddlers to enjoy during this back to school season. The story is written in a catchy rhyming verse by Ross Montgomery and the zany illustrations by Sarah Warburton [...]
September 14, 2021
This inclusive picture book is about families, showing how every member is different and has a unique contribution to make. Its message about valuing each other’s differences applies to communities and friendship groups too. It also shows that tensions and misunderstandings can sometimes arise, [...]
This is the eighth book in the Kitty series suitable for young independent readers aged 5 years and above. If you don’t already know Kitty is a girl by day and a cat by night! These attractive little books are the perfect transition for [...]
September 8, 2021
This highly illustrated and amusing story by Jo Simmons (author of I Swapped My Brother on the Internet) will appeal to readers who like funny books that make them laugh out loud. The comic style illustrations by Nathan Reed compliment the slightly bonkers plot about [...]
August 31, 2021
For readers aged 6 – 9 years this book continues the adventures of the six young characters, created by Astrid Lindgren, who live in Noisy Village. The book includes lots of fun illustrations in black and white by Mini Grey, making it a really [...]
August 23, 2021
This feel-good and fun story encourages us to embracing our differences and celebrating them. It is about a princess who could not sing, but she found her voice through rap instead! Author Hannah Lee has written the story in verse so it can be [...]
For readers aged 7 – 9 years this book contains three charming short stories by Astrid Lindgren with lots of fun illustrations in black and white by Mini Grey, making it a really accessible book for young independent readers. The Karlsson series (and also [...]
August 11, 2021
