Latest Titles
2026
June
Picture Books
Books for 5+
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The World Within Me
- Author / Illustrator: Harriet Evans, illus Anna Wilson
- Publisher: Little Tiger
- Genre: Personal Growth
- ISBN: 9781838919603
- Published: 04-06-2026
Embark on a journey through the landscapes inside yourself with this beautifully illustrated paperback picture book.
Books for 7+
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Monsieur Mustard: The Disappearance of Fabio Fangtooth
- Author / Illustrator: Charley Rabbit
- Publisher: Andersen Press
- Genre: Mystery & Detective
- ISBN: 9781839134715
- Published: 04-06-2026
Enjoy the first case with the tiny detective, Monsieur Mustard!
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Pyramid Boy
- Author / Illustrator: Satoshi Kitamura
- Publisher: Walker Books
- Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
- ISBN: 9781529525403
- Published: 04-06-2026
Pyramid Boy is an ideal introduction to the history of the pyramids, for readers aged 7+
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University of Cambridge: Think Big: The Power of Volcanoes
- Author / Illustrator: Professor Tamsin Mather, Professor David Pyle, Daniel Long (illus)
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: Non Fiction
- ISBN: 9781805133285
- Published: 04-06-2026
Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about volcanoes.
Books for 9+
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Maisie vs the Pyramids
- Author / Illustrator: Jack Jackman
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: Adventure
- ISBN: 9781805131373
- Published: 04-06-2026
A kidnapping, a secret tomb and an accidental ride on a hot air balloon - Maisie's latest journey to Egypt has adventure at every turn!</
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Strike
- Author / Illustrator: Mitch Johnson
- Publisher: Usborne
- Genre: Representation & Inclusion
- ISBN: 9781836045670
- Published: 04-06-2026
Owen's dream is to become a professional footballer - until a hidden note inside his football boot reveals a cry for help . . .
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The Children of Wolf Rock
- Author / Illustrator: Natasha Farrant
- Publisher: Faber & Faber
- Genre: Adventure
- ISBN: 9780571382521
- Published: 04-06-2026
Stormy Loch Academy is about to change the lives of three children forever - a companion novel to the bestselling The Children of Castle
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The Thing About Giants
- Author / Illustrator: Christopher Galvin
- Publisher: Walker Books
- Genre: Myths & Legends
- ISBN: 9781529530841
- Published: 04-06-2026
Folklore, fantasy and adventure combine in the BIGGEST debut of the year.
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TrooFriend
- Author / Illustrator: Kirsty Applebaum
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: Science Fiction
- ISBN: 9781807081287
- Published: 04-06-2026
How real is AI? A topical and sinister middle-grade novel about artificial intelligence from the widely acclaimed author of The Strange D
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Your Wild and Wonderful Brain: A creative guide to help make your ADHD brain work for you!
- Author / Illustrator: Alice Harman, Buse Kacar
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
- Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
- ISBN: 9781526694416
- Published: 04-06-2026
This authentic, inclusive and positive guide to how ADHD brains can behave uses playful animal metaphors to showcase the strengths and st
Books for 14+
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The Silver Kingdom
- Author / Illustrator: Radiya Hafiza
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster
- Genre: Fantasy
- ISBN: 9781398546257
- Published: 04-06-2026
From Radiya Hafiza, a sparkling new voice in YA, comes a story featuring slow burn forbidden romance.
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Young World: The explosive debut YA thriller from a bestselling author
- Author / Illustrator: Soman Chainani
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster YA
- Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
- ISBN: 9781398547162
- Published: 04-06-2026
With globe-spanning action, shocking twists and an electric new brand of storytelling, YOUNG WORLD is a heartstopping thriller that asks:
May
Picture Books
Books for 5+
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Jolly Monster Town: The Party Pickle
- Author / Illustrator: Rong Rong
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: Friends and family
- ISBN: 9781805133698
- Published: 07-05-2026
Join in the monster fun as everyone gets busy in Jolly Monster Town! You'll never want to leave!
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The Ice Cream Crocodile
- Author / Illustrator: Mariesa Dulak, Rebecca Cobb
- Publisher: Faber & Faber
- Genre: Funny Stories
- ISBN: 9780571368389
- Published: 07-05-2026
Sidney, the circus ringmaster, only lets fluffy and feathery animals perform on stage. Can Elvis the crocodile prove he has STAR potentia
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Who Will You Be When You Grow Up?: A Let's Talk picture book to help children talk about the future
- Author / Illustrator: Molly Potter, illus Sarah Jennings
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Education
- Genre: Personal Growth
- ISBN: 9781801993494
- Published: 21-05-2026
This book is all about growing up and the lifestyle choices we make. Perfect for starting conversations about hopes, values and aspiratio
Books for 7+
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National Trust: Rewild This Book: A nature activity book that can be planted!
- Author / Illustrator: Lizzie Lomax
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: Environment & Nature
- ISBN: 9781805134213
- Published: 07-05-2026
A wild and interactive activity book designed to get children out in nature.
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The World's Last Mammoth and Other Missing Marvels
- Author / Illustrator: Mike Barfield, illus Franziska Hoellbacher
- Publisher: Weldon Owen
- Genre: Non Fiction
- ISBN: 9781783425259
- Published: 30-04-2026
Get ready for a MAMMOTH mystery tour through the world's most infamous missing marvels!
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Ultimate Football Heroes Generations: England's Heroes
- Author / Illustrator: Tom Palmer, Ultimate Football Heroes
- Publisher: Dino Books
- Genre: Non Fiction
- ISBN: 9781789469370
- Published: 07-05-2026
Discover one hundred of the most memorable moments in England's football history in this fascinating Ultimate Football Heroes collection!
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Wild Magic: Escape of the Sea Turtles: Volume 3
- Author / Illustrator: Abiola Bello, illus Emma McCann
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster
- Genre: Environment & Nature
- ISBN: 9781398520547
- Published: 07-05-2026
Join twins Misha and Ziggy on another magical wildlife adventure.
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World Cup Greatest Moments (Ultimate Football Heroes)
- Author / Illustrator: Matt & Tom Oldfield, Ultimate Football Heroes
- Publisher: Dino Books
- Genre: Non Fiction
- ISBN: 9781789469417
- Published: 07-05-2026
From the No.1 bestselling football series, discover the greatest moments in World Cup history!
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World of Sport
- Author / Illustrator: Lawrence Alexander, Violeta Noy
- Publisher: Templar Books
- Genre: Non Fiction
- ISBN: 9781835878651
- Published: 21-05-2026
From the very first Olympic Games to the modern version we play today, explore all kinds of sports from around the world, including ball
Books for 9+
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Crow: Thief of Magic
- Author / Illustrator: Fiona Dixon
- Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
- Genre: Fantasy
- ISBN: 9780008717360
- Published: 07-05-2026
New for 2026, an epic fantasy adventure
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If the Invader Comes (Allies 1)
- Author / Illustrator: Tom Palmer, Paul Blow
- Publisher: Barrington Stoke
- Genre: Historical Fiction
- ISBN: 9780008802226
- Published: 07-05-2026
Discover the gripping new wartime series from multi-award-winning author Tom Palmer
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Max and Ella, Stuck Together
- Author / Illustrator: Kristina Rahim
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: LBGTQ+
- ISBN: 9781805133674
- Published: 07-05-2026
Perfect for fans of Sarah Hagger-Holt and Benjamin Dean, this is a fresh take on family and what it means to be true to yourself. Hugely
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Prince Kal vs the Salivator Alligator
- Author / Illustrator: Ross Welford
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre: Funny Stories
- ISBN: 9780008755164
- Published: 07-05-2026
A Hilarious Illustrated Fantasy of Magic and Mayhem
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Tadpole Summer
- Author / Illustrator: Catherine Bruton
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: Bereavement
- ISBN: 9781839946523
- Published: 07-05-2026
A story of sibling love and loss, as a grieving girl seeks solace by camping out in her garden one fateful summer, ultimately finding her
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The Time Engine
- Author / Illustrator: Lindsay Galvin, Kristina Kister, Kristina Kister
- Publisher: Barrington Stoke
- Genre: Science Fiction
- ISBN: 9780008727451
- Published: 21-05-2026
Step back in time in this exciting time-slip adventure featuring a young Ada Lovelace! (Dyslexia-friendly)
Books for 11+
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Red Tide
- Author / Illustrator: Curtis Jobling
- Publisher: Fox & Ink Books
- Genre: Historical Fiction
- ISBN: 9781917894050
- Published: 07-05-2026
In 900 AD Shetland, a fearless Norse girl and a blacksmith's son must fight for survival when a supernatural Viking warband descends on t
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Where the Tide Lines Lead
- Author / Illustrator: Sophie Cameron
- Publisher: Little Tiger
- Genre: Environment & Nature
- ISBN: 9781788958080
- Published: 07-05-2026
When Elio claims to see a girl from school being pulled into the sea by an unknown force, no one believes him.
Books for 14+
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Runaway Road
- Author / Illustrator: Sue Divin
- Publisher: First Ink
- Genre: Personal Growth
- ISBN: 9781035087174
- Published: 07-05-2026
Family ties, social justice, teen romance and the reality of growing up in care are given a moving and unforgettable appraisal under the
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The Summer After the Night Before - from Waterstones Prize-winning author, Lisa Williamson
- Author / Illustrator: Lisa Williamson
- Publisher: David Fickling Books
- Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
- ISBN: 9781788451871
- Published: 07-05-2026
A complex, compelling exploration of friendship, first love, consent and the truth, from bestselling, award-winning talent Lisa Williamso
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The Victors: He saved the world - now he has to live in it
- Author / Illustrator: Wren James, Beth Fuller, Beth Fuller
- Publisher: Walker Books
- Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
- ISBN: 9781529515978
- Published: 07-05-2026
A funny, moving enemies-to-friends graphic novel about The Chosen One finding purpose after the final battle
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This Boy I Hardly Know
- Author / Illustrator: Lisa Heathfield
- Publisher: Andersen Press
- Genre: Family & Home
- ISBN: 9781839137839
- Published: 07-05-2026
Everything seems stacked against Dusty until she meets beautiful, fearless Cooper at her children’s home, and together they decide to run
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Tom Burne Has Left the Chat
- Author / Illustrator: Sean Farrelly
- Publisher: Faber & Faber
- Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
- ISBN: 9780571388219
- Published: 07-05-2026
A stunning new voice in YA, exploring grief and loneliness. Perfect for fans of Kathleen Glasgow and John Green.
April
Picture Books
Books for 5+
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Diary of a Dreadful Dragon: Volume 4
- Author / Illustrator: Ben Miller
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster
- Genre: Fairy Tales & Folk Tales
- ISBN: 9781398541757
- Published: 26-03-2026
Banished from yet another kingdom, Malgundrax the dragon has arrived in the Fairytale Woods, eager to build up a new hoard of treasures..
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The Butterfly House
- Author / Illustrator: Harry Woodgate
- Publisher: Andersen Press
- Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
- ISBN: 9781839132902
- Published: 09-04-2026
Miss Brown's wild and overgrown house at the end of the road seems scary to others, but to Holly it's like something out of a fairy tale.
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Wands Away: Spell Class (book 2)
- Author / Illustrator: Emma Farrarons
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster
- Genre: Fairy Tales & Folk Tales
- ISBN: 9781398543751
- Published: 23-04-2026
In Spell Class, the second book in the Wands Away series, young witch Ramona is discovering magic for the very first time . . .
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Wigglesbottom Primary: The Guinea Pig Rescue
- Author / Illustrator: Pamela Butchart, illus Becka Moor
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: Funny Stories
- ISBN: 9781805133346
- Published: 09-04-2026
Three perfectly pitched school stories hilariously told by Pamela Butchart and beautifully illustrated by Becka Moor for children just be
Books for 7+
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Glam and Beardy (book 1)
- Author / Illustrator: Ruby Clyde and Rachel WD, illus Vincent Batignole
- Publisher: Little Tiger
- Genre: Fantasy
- ISBN: 9781788958127
- Published: 02-04-2026
Welcome to Kin Isle - where the five Kindoms have stood since the dawn of time. Everyone belongs to one of the Kindoms, and each holds it
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How to Build a Chocolate Bridge: Extraordinary Builds Using Everyday Things
- Author / Illustrator: Roma Agrawal, Robert Sae-Heng
- Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
- Genre: STEM
- ISBN: 9781510231580
- Published: 09-04-2026
An interactive, hands-on exploration of science and the world around us, in a fantastically fun book for children aged 7+.
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Invented by Animals: Meet the creatures who inspired our everyday technology
- Author / Illustrator: Christiane Dorion, Gosia Herba
- Publisher: Wide-Eyed
- Genre: Animals
- ISBN: 9781805702283
- Published: 09-04-2026
Discover incredible animal-inspired inventions in Invented by Animals, a fascinating, fact-packed children's book exploring nature's geni
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Mighty Mega Pets: Freaky Food Fiasco!
- Author / Illustrator: Gary Northfield
- Publisher: Walker Books
- Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
- ISBN: 9781529526486
- Published: 09-04-2026
Dogs, cats, bunnies and fish all have freaky superpowers - whether they want them or not!
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National Trust: Wonder World: Water: The Natural Science of Rain, Rivers and Oceans
- Author / Illustrator: Xuan Le, Ben Lerwill
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: Environment & Nature
- ISBN: 9781805137412
- Published: 09-04-2026
Discover the life-giving, world-shaping magic of WATER - the second book in a new natural science series for children.
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The Island Vet (5) - Storm Bird Magic
- Author / Illustrator: Gill Lewis, Irina Avgustinovich
- Publisher: Barrington Stoke
- Genre: Environment & Nature
- ISBN: 9780008770013
- Published: 09-04-2026
An uplifting conservation tale (Dyslexia-friendly)
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What It Was Like to be ... (6) - What it was like in Ancient Benin
- Author / Illustrator: David Long, illus Stefano Tambellini
- Publisher: Barrington Stoke
- Genre: Historical Fiction
- ISBN: 9780008745998
- Published: 09-04-2026
Discover our ancient civilisations with Blue Peter Book Award winner David Long (Dyslexia-friendly)
Books for 9+
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Entangled
- Author / Illustrator: Emma Rea
- Publisher: Firefly Press
- Genre: Adventure
- ISBN: 9781917718189
- Published: 02-04-2026
When Thomas' sister, Tia, gets kidnapped during an art trip to Venice, no one will believe he has a vital clue, especially when he's so c
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Football Spy: Red Card (book 1)
- Author / Illustrator: Matt Oldfield
- Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
- Genre: Spy stories
- ISBN: 9781444981605
- Published: 09-04-2026
A thrilling adventure set in the world of elite football by the multimillion bestseller and author of 2026 World Book Day title Unbelieva
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Greek Boy
- Author / Illustrator: Tony Bradman
- Publisher: Walker Books
- Genre: Historical Fiction
- ISBN: 9781529522136
- Published: 09-04-2026
During the legendary Battle of Salamis, a boy becomes a deadly warrior to protect his family in an epic adventure for readers aged 9-12 y
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SPYGLASS: Mastermind of Mayhem
- Author / Illustrator: David Solomons, illus Miguel Diaz Rivas
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: Adventure
- ISBN: 9781805132363
- Published: 09-04-2026
Hilarious, action-packed spy adventure - with pictures! If you like James Bond with a dash of Johnny English, this is for you...
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The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away
- Author / Illustrator: Sophie Anderson
- Publisher: Usborne
- Genre: Fairy Tales & Folk Tales
- ISBN: 9781803704364
- Published: 09-04-2026
Brimming with fairy-tale magic, friendship and extraordinary adventure, The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away is an epic, spellbi
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Two is a Crowd
- Author / Illustrator: Cath Howe
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: Family & Home
- ISBN: 9781839942853
- Published: 09-04-2026
Another stunning contemporary real-life story from the author of Ella on the Outside, beautifully illustrated by Miguel Bustos.
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University of Cambridge: Earth Heroes: 22 Inspiring Stories of People Saving Our World
- Author / Illustrator: Lily Dyu, illus Jackie Lay
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: Environment & Nature
- ISBN: 9781788008594
- Published: 09-04-2026
An inspirational collection of stories about how individual people are saving the planet - the ultimate gift for any aspiring young clima
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We Are Dragon
- Author / Illustrator: Alastair Chisholm
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: Science Fiction
- ISBN: 9781805131274
- Published: 09-04-2026
The final novel in a bold, thought-provoking adventure trilogy.
Books for 11+
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The Emptying
- Author / Illustrator: Mimi Thebo, Rachel Delahaye
- Publisher: Troika Books
- Genre: Dystopian
- ISBN: 9781912745487
- Published: 01-04-2026
All they have is each other...and the future of humankind in their hands.
Books for 14+
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A Million Tiny Missiles All At Once
- Author / Illustrator: Lucas Maxwell
- Publisher: Chicken House
- Genre: Family & Home
- ISBN: 9781917171397
- Published: 09-04-2026
Elias's brain is a swamp of fears and bad things. When his brotherBo falls in with dangerous people, Elias decides to bring his familybac
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Piper at the Gates of Dusk
- Author / Illustrator: Patrick Ness
- Publisher: Walker Books
- Genre: Science Fiction
- ISBN: 9781529528992
- Published: 07-04-2026
A sci-fi, dystopian, heart-pounding adventure from the author of the Chaos Walking series.
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The Thorn Queen (The Rose Bargain, Book 2)
- Author / Illustrator: Sasha Peyton Smith
- Publisher: Electric Monkey
- Genre: Fantasy
- ISBN: 9780008657512
- Published: 23-04-2026
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A sweepingly romantic fae fantasy novel for young adults from a bestselling author, new for 2026</p
March
Picture Books
Books for 5+
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Make Every Week Wild: 52 Creative Activities for Outdoor Adventures
- Author / Illustrator: Fiona Danks, Jo Schofield, Anna Ivanir
- Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
- Genre: Environment & Nature
- ISBN: 9781836000273
- Published: 19-02-2026
Make Every Week Wild is a fun, interactive scrapbook, packed with creative, screen-free activities to help children connect with nature a
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My Friend, Billy Whiskers
- Author / Illustrator: David Litchfield
- Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
- Genre: Friends and family
- ISBN: 9780711296022
- Published: 05-02-2026
My Friend Billy Whiskers is a playful, heart-warming tale about the magic of imaginary friends, brimming with energy and adventure. Celeb
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Princess Minna: The Dragon Egg Hunt
- Author / Illustrator: Kirsty Applebaum, Sahar Haghgoo
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: Fairy Tales & Folk Tales
- ISBN: 9781805138075
- Published: 12-03-2026
A cheerful, colourful story about a chocolate egg hunt with a difference!
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The Gumdrops: Quest for Bravery
- Author / Illustrator: Elissa Elwick
- Publisher: Little Tiger Press
- Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
- ISBN: 9781788957908
- Published: 05-03-2026
When the Gumdrops get a letter from a child in need of an imaginary friend, they have their work cut out! Can YOU help them search for th
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Where Are You, Eddie?
- Author / Illustrator: Michael Rosen, illus Gill Smith
- Publisher: Walker Books
- Genre: Bereavement
- ISBN: 9781529522877
- Published: 12-03-2026
After Michael Rosen's son Eddie died of meningitis aged just 18, Michael makes sure Eddie lives on in their memories. Visiting the places
Books for 7+
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Cruise Ship Kid: Kidnap at Sea!
- Author / Illustrator: Emma Swan
- Publisher: Usborne
- Genre: Mystery & Detective
- ISBN: 9781835409961
- Published: 12-03-2026
Enjoy this second mystery at sea with the Cruise Ship Kid!
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Death by Chocolate
- Author / Illustrator: Anna Brooke
- Publisher: Chicken House
- Genre: Mystery & Detective
- ISBN: 9781917171304
- Published: 12-03-2026
The Great Chocoplot meets Chocolat, with a dash of Murder Most Unladylike.
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Marty Moose: The Great Stamp-ede
- Author / Illustrator: Claire Powell
- Publisher: Walker Books
- Genre: Adventure
- ISBN: 9781529524321
- Published: 12-03-2026
It's the day of the annual Fastest Feathers race in Little Ditch, but Marty Moose can't stop to join in the fun - he's got a very importa
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The Adventures of Portly the Otter: Untold Tales from the Wind in the Willows
- Author / Illustrator: M.G. Leonard, illus Polly Dunbar
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre: Animals
- ISBN: 9780008667771
- Published: 26-03-2026
The official and beautifully colour-illustrated The Wind in the Willows spin-off novel.
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The Elementals: Wanzu Sets Sail
- Author / Illustrator: Love Ssega, illus Erika Meza
- Publisher: Little Tiger
- Genre: Environment & Nature
- ISBN: 9781788958165
- Published: 05-03-2026
When storms and floods threaten to flood Sealand, Wanzu leads his friends on a rescue mission to stop the water from taking over their ho
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University of Cambridge: This Book Will Make You a Scientist
- Author / Illustrator: Dr Sheila Kanani, illus Ellen Surrey
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: STEM
- ISBN: 9781805132547
- Published: 12-03-2026
This book will make YOU a scientist as you explore 25 different scientific concepts inspired by ground-breaking scientists through histor
Books for 9+
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A Clock Strikes Murder
- Author / Illustrator: Michelle Harrison
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Books
- Genre: Mystery & Detective
- ISBN: 9781471197697
- Published: 12-03-2026
Spike and Merry are back on the case - and this time they're in Greece. The cursed Medusa painting is up for auction, but anyone who look
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Bridge of Storms
- Author / Illustrator: Philip Reeve, Ian McQue
- Publisher: Scholastic
- Genre: Fantasy
- ISBN: 9780702335488
- Published: 12-02-2026
Tamzin Pook and an oddball gang of mercenaries find themselves beingchased at high speed through the Hunting Grounds by a gang ofbloodthi
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Café Chaos: The Way the Cookie Crumbles
- Author / Illustrator: Catherine Wilkins, illus Katie Abey
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: Funny Stories
- ISBN: 9781805134558
- Published: 12-03-2026
Hope Crumble and her family serve up cakes, coffee and a large helping of calamity in the second book of this hilarious new series from m
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Monsters
- Author / Illustrator: Stephane Servant, Nicolas Zouliamis, Sarah Ardizzone
- Publisher: Pushkin Press
- Genre: Representation & Inclusion
- ISBN: 9781782695547
- Published: 12-03-2026
The circus is coming to the village at the end of the world.
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Relic Hamilton, Genie Hunter: The Door of the Dead
- Author / Illustrator: Joseph Coelho, Hyun Song We, Hyun Song We
- Publisher: Walker Books
- Genre: Fantasy
- ISBN: 9781529509601
- Published: 12-03-2026
Genies grant wishes! That's all anyone ever cares about. They forget that genies were imprisoned in those lamps for a reason...</
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Scare B'n'B
- Author / Illustrator: Catherine Doyle, Rachael Dean
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
- Genre: Funny Stories
- ISBN: 9781526655141
- Published: 12-03-2026
Spooky silliness reigns in Catherine Doyle's brand new series!
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Will Shakespeare Mysteries: The Stinky Stolen Toenails
- Author / Illustrator: Kaz Penney, illus Sammy Elgie
- Publisher: Andersen Press
- Genre: Historical Fiction
- ISBN: 9781839137594
- Published: 26-03-2026
Meet a young Will Shakespeare and his family as he solves the mystery of the missing stinky toenails . . .
Books for 14+
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A Wish So Deadly
- Author / Illustrator: Marilize Loxton
- Publisher: Scholastic
- Genre: Romance & Relationships
- ISBN: 9780702341182
- Published: 12-03-2026
A heart-pounding YA romantasy about a girl who is willing to sacrifice everything to bring her sister back from the dead
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All the Cursed Creatures
- Author / Illustrator: Amie Jordan
- Publisher: Chicken House
- Genre: Fantasy
- ISBN: 9781915947499
- Published: 12-03-2026
The third book in the gripping ALL THE HIDDEN MONSTERS series - think Legends and Lattes but with added murder!
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Burn the Water
- Author / Illustrator: Billy Ray
- Publisher: Scholastic
- Genre: Dystopian
- ISBN: 9780702344862
- Published: 12-03-2026
A thrilling, war-torn, enemies-to-lovers romance set in future London. This is YA dystopian Romeo & Juliet as two rival soldiers risk
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Day of Now: A powerful post-apocalyptic story about facing impossible choices
- Author / Illustrator: Miranda Reason
- Publisher: Bloomsbury YA
- Genre: Dystopian
- ISBN: 9781526684332
- Published: 12-03-2026
To survive, trust no one . . . An explosive dystopian YA novel perfect for fans of The Last of Us and All That's Left in the World.
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Dead Straight Line
- Author / Illustrator: Malcolm Duffy
- Publisher: Bloomsbury YA
- Genre: Personal Growth
- ISBN: 9781035919277
- Published: 09-04-2026
Two unlikely worlds collide as prize-winning Malcolm Duffy explores the life-changing repercussions of a single action in a game gone wro
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Gone for Good: The addictive missing girl thriller where everyone has something to hide
- Author / Illustrator: Sarah Crossan
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster YA
- Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
- ISBN: 9781398549029
- Published: 26-02-2026
A sensational, immersive and hugely propulsive 'missing girl' thriller!
February
Picture Books
Books for 5+
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Adventuremice: Of Mice and Mummies
- Author / Illustrator: Philip Reeve, Sarah McIntyre
- Publisher: David Fickling Books
- Genre: Adventure
- ISBN: 9781788453547
- Published: 26-02-2026
An Ancient Egyptian adventure for little Pedro and the brave Adventuremice!
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Fairy Door Diaries: Eliza and the Flower Fairies
- Author / Illustrator: Megan McDonald, illus Lenny Wen
- Publisher: Walker Books
- Genre: Fairy Tales & Folk Tales
- ISBN: 9781529526226
- Published: 12-02-2026
Stepping through a teeny-tiny door under the stairs, Eliza is transported to a magical world of beauty - and danger!
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When Tad Kicked Vlad
- Author / Illustrator: Julian Gough, illus Ross Collins
- Publisher: Faber & Faber
- Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
- ISBN: 9780571380244
- Published: 12-02-2026
In a moment of fury, induced by a piece of stolen cake, Tad kicks his best friend Vlad and runs away to hide.
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Wiggling Words
- Author / Illustrator: Kate Rolfe
- Publisher: Two Hoots
- Genre: Representation & Inclusion
- ISBN: 9781035019601
- Published: 19-02-2026
The engaging story of a child who finds it difficult to read.
Books for 7+
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A Year in Nature: A collection of stories for every season
- Author / Illustrator: Sean Taylor, Alex Morss, Cinyee Chiu
- Publisher: Happy Yak
- Genre: Environment & Nature
- ISBN: 9781805703181
- Published: 19-02-2026
Celebrate the changing seasons in A Year in Nature, a collection of four imaginative narratives with gentle scientific information about
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Finders of Silverthorn Forest: The Faraway Adventure
- Author / Illustrator: Rachel Chivers Khoo, illus Laura Catalan
- Publisher: Walker Books
- Genre: Environment & Nature
- ISBN: 9781529523812
- Published: 12-02-2026
A cosy illustrated story of magical creatures, friendship and courage - for boys and girls age 7-10 years.
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I Tell Myself I'm Awesome
- Author / Illustrator: Joshua Seigal, illus Chris Piascik
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
- Genre: Poetry
- ISBN: 9781801997904
- Published: 26-02-2026
A delightfully uplifting new collection of children's poetry from Joshua Seigal, winner of the 2020 and 2023 Laugh Out Loud Book Awards a
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Koalas in Capes: The Zombie Chickens
- Author / Illustrator: Terrie Chilvers, David O'Connell
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: Funny Stories
- ISBN: 9781805132202
- Published: 12-02-2026
Bob and Archie, two hapless but enthusiastic koalas who are just getting to grips with their new superpowers, must face their first villa
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Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest: World Book Day 2026
- Author / Illustrator: Sheena Dempsey
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
- Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
- ISBN: 9781037200038
- Published: 12-02-2026
Celebrate World Book Day 2026 with everyone's favourite time-travelling penguins! An exclusive full-colour graphic novel, perfect for rea
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Postman Planet: The hilarious, high-energy new young fiction series for kids!: Volume 1
- Author / Illustrator: Ben Davis, Yasmin Sheikh
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Books
- Genre: Funny Stories
- ISBN: 9781398545953
- Published: 15-01-2026
The first in a hilarious, high-energy new young fiction series for kids by award-winning author (and everyday postman) Ben Davis!
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The Cheat Book (vol.3): Can Kamal Take Down the Robots
- Author / Illustrator: Ramzee
- Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
- Genre: Funny Stories
- ISBN: 9781444973440
- Published: 26-02-2026
The third book in the hilarious Cheat Book series, from author-illustrator Ramzee! With black-and-white illustrations throughout, for 8+
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Time Travel Twins: The Victorian Revolution
- Author / Illustrator: Josh Lacey, Garry Parsons
- Publisher: Andersen Press
- Genre: Historical Fiction
- ISBN: 9781839137037
- Published: 26-02-2026
Step back in time with the Time Travel Twins to Victorian London and the Great Exhibition!
Books for 9+
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Advice from a 12-Year-Old Nobody
- Author / Illustrator: Helen Rutter, Julia Christians
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
- ISBN: 9780008759582
- Published: 12-02-2026
(Dyslexia-friendly)
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Always Angel
- Author / Illustrator: Kimberly Whittam
- Publisher: Usborne
- Genre: Personal Growth
- ISBN: 9781803708072
- Published: 12-02-2026
It's hard to be good when everyone expects the worst . . .
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Amari and the Metalwork Menace (Amari and the Night Brothers)
- Author / Illustrator: BB Alston
- Publisher: Farshore
- Genre: Fantasy
- ISBN: 9780008647704
- Published: 26-02-2026
The fourth magical adventure in the NYT bestselling AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS fantasy series, new in hardback for 2026!
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Anya and the Light Above the Ocean
- Author / Illustrator: Amelia Giudici
- Publisher: Andersen Press
- Genre: Science Fiction
- ISBN: 9781839136474
- Published: 26-02-2026
When her mum disappears out at sea, Anya sets out to find her in the middle of a storm and encounters a strange window of light hovering
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How to Speak and Be Heard: A Kids' Toolkit for Oracy and Confident Speaking
- Author / Illustrator: Sam Hutchinson, Vicky Barker
- Publisher: b small publishing limited
- Genre: Non Fiction
- ISBN: 9781916851917
- Published: 05-02-2026
Use your voice to make the world a better place! The oracy skills in this book will help you speak confidently, in a way that works for y
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Mixed: Explore and Celebrate Your Mixed Identity
- Author / Illustrator: Emma Slade Edmondson
- Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
- Genre: Representation & Inclusion
- ISBN: 9781035041619
- Published: 12-02-2026
The must-have book for mixed-raced children, by Emma Slade Edmondson, co-host of the award-winning Mixed Up pod
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Murder at the Ivy Hotel
- Author / Illustrator: Emily Hourican, illus Paola Escobar
- Publisher: Scholastic
- Genre: Mystery & Detective
- ISBN: 9780702344558
- Published: 12-02-2026
A welcoming and super-cosy hotel setting with a loveable cast of characters and a dash of danger, perfect for mystery fans
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Nova
- Author / Illustrator: Chris Bradford, Charlotte Grange
- Publisher: Barrington Stoke
- Genre: Science Fiction
- ISBN: 9780008700515
- Published: 12-02-2026
Flung to the outer reaches of the universe, Max must navigate a galaxy of dangers to find his way home before time runs out!
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The Impossible Gladiator (Time Keys, book 3)
- Author / Illustrator: MG Leonard, illus Manuel Sumberac
- Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
- Genre: Mystery & Detective
- ISBN: 9781035024377
- Published: 12-02-2026
Follow 12-year-old Sim's time travel adventure in Ancient Rome in The Impossible Gladiator, the third title in Time Keys, a bestselling s
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The Last Wolf (The Moonhaven Chronicles)
- Author / Illustrator: Rob Biddulph
- Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
- Genre: Adventure
- ISBN: 9781035037315
- Published: 05-02-2026
When a rare werewolf attack rocks the town, four friends become prime suspects.
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University of Cambridge: Think Big: Artificial Intelligence
- Author / Illustrator: Dr Nomisha Kurian, Jack Tite
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: Non Fiction
- ISBN: 9781805136583
- Published: 12-02-2026
Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating first introduction to artificial intelligence.
Books for 11+
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Escape
- Author / Illustrator: Sophie McKenzie, illus Melania Badosa
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre: Friendship
- ISBN: 9780008758943
- Published: 12-02-2026
(Dyslexia-friendly)
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New You For Ever
- Author / Illustrator: Steve Cole, illus Chris King
- Publisher: Farshore
- Genre: Dystopian
- ISBN: 9780008735371
- Published: 15-01-2026
A Times Children's Book of the Week (Dyslexia-friendly)
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Shorelines
- Author / Illustrator: Ruth Ennis
- Publisher: Little Island
- Genre: Fairy Tales & Folk Tales
- ISBN: 9781915071989
- Published: 05-02-2026
A stunning verse novel that reimagines The Little Mermaid
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The Blitz Sisters: 'Destined to be a wartime classic.' Emma Carroll
- Author / Illustrator: Judith Eagle
- Publisher: Faber & Faber
- Genre: Historical Fiction
- ISBN: 9780571388707
- Published: 26-02-2026
War has been declared and the lives of three sisters, Lydia, Peggy and Teddy, are about to be turned upside down.
Books for 14+
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Control Alter Delete
- Author / Illustrator: K. L. Kettle
- Publisher: Little Tiger Press
- Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
- ISBN: 9781788951234
- Published: 05-02-2026
Hal lives in the "perfect" World 2.0 - where she can have almost everything she wants. But when cracks start to appear, she's forced to q
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Kill Me Now
- Author / Illustrator: Helen Price
- Publisher: Chicken House Ltd
- Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
- ISBN: 9781917171144
- Published: 12-02-2026
Riverdale meets One of Us is Lying, Kill Me Now is perfect for fans hunting for their next A Good Girl's Guide to Murder obsession.
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The Fox Hunt
- Author / Illustrator: Caitlin Breeze
- Publisher: Farshore YA
- Genre: Fantasy
- ISBN: 9780008760991
- Published: 12-02-2026
A magical dark academia YA revenge fantasy debut from a USA Today best-selling author, perfect for fans of VE Schwab and Leigh Bardugo, n
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They Call Her Regret
- Author / Illustrator: Channelle Desamours
- Publisher: Bloomsbury YA
- Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
- ISBN: 9781526675019
- Published: 12-02-2026
A page-turning thriller with a supernatural twist by the author of Needy Little Things, perfect for fans of Signed Sealed Dead and Harrow
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Books for 5+
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Poo! What? Where?: The number ONE book about all things number TWO
- Author / Illustrator: Mike Rampton, illus Gareth Conway
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
- Genre: Non Fiction
- ISBN: 9781526671240
- Published: 15-01-2026
Take a deep, stinky dive into the fascinating world of poo - a world full of rich history, artistic innovation, STEM-based facts and a wh
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The Map of Me
- Author / Illustrator: Olga Shtonda, Nicola Davies
- Publisher: Templar
- Genre: Family & Home
- ISBN: 9781835871782
- Published: 29-01-2026
A story that celebrates the power we all have to map out a better world.
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Welcoming the Lunar New Year: Celebrate & Make
- Author / Illustrator: Lara Lee, Natelle Quek
- Publisher: Walker Books
- Genre: Seasonal
- ISBN: 9781529524857
- Published: 01-01-2026
Get ready to celebrate Lunar New Year in this delightful story.
Books for 7+
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Animagicals: Mia's Tiger
- Author / Illustrator: Paula Harrison, illus Erwin Madrid
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: Adventure
- ISBN: 9781805130925
- Published: 15-01-2026
A thrilling, hugely commercial, new magical fantasy series from the author of the bestselling Kitty books. Join a school where children c
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Guardians of the New Moon: The Year of the Tiger
- Author / Illustrator: Eric Huang, illus Phung Nguyen Quang
- Publisher: Little Tiger
- Genre: Animals
- ISBN: 9781788957571
- Published: 08-01-2026
Can the Guardians help tiger Biao save her home before it's too late?
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Honey's Hive Bee a Leader
- Author / Illustrator: Mo O'Hara, illus Aya Kakeda
- Publisher: Andersen Press
- Genre: Environment & Nature
- ISBN: 9781839136306
- Published: 01-01-2026
An exciting series from New York Times bestseller Mo O'Hara, packed with bee facts and stunning illustrations by Aya Kakeda
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Jake in the Middle: Maple Street
- Author / Illustrator: Michael Catchpool, illus Shanarama
- Publisher: Otter-Barry Books
- Genre: Family & Home
- ISBN: 9781915659880
- Published: 08-01-2026
Fun and mischief abound in these four first-reader stories, set around a lively and warm-hearted Black British family, with middle-child
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Small Poems for Big Imaginations
- Author / Illustrator: Neal Zetter, Will Hughes
- Publisher: Otter-Barry Books
- Genre: Poetry
- ISBN: 9781915659873
- Published: 08-01-2026
A zingy, exuberant and varied collection of short poems, with lots of jokes, shapes and different styles.
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Star, Moon, Zoom!
- Author / Illustrator: Moira Butterfield, Ro Ledesma
- Publisher: Happy Yak
- Genre: Non Fiction
- ISBN: 9781836002130
- Published: 08-01-2026
A playful, entertaining non-fiction book about our big, beautiful and seriously strange universe!
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Tree Thing: A highly illustrated story by an award-winning author
- Author / Illustrator: Piers Torday, Matthew Taylor Wilson
- Publisher: Quercus Children's Group
- Genre: Environment & Nature
- ISBN: 9781786541482
- Published: 15-01-2026
Once, in a faraway land, a green thing squeezed out of the earth. The mysterious Tree Thing, which changes Marlo's life forever.
Books for 9+
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Clem Fatale Has Been Upstaged
- Author / Illustrator: Eve Wersocki Morris, illus Honie Beam
- Publisher: Little Tiger
- Genre: Mystery & Detective
- ISBN: 9781788957625
- Published: 08-01-2026
Clem Fatale and Gilbert are obsessed with Betty and Judy Wade, a musical double-act. When Betty goes missing, Clem and Gilbert are on the
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Finn's Epic Fails: The hilarious new series packed with school fails, friendship, pranks and chaos!
- Author / Illustrator: Phil Earle, illus Al Murphy
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster
- Genre: Funny Stories
- ISBN: 9781398546165
- Published: 29-01-2026
Finn just wants to survive Year 7, but his life is destined to be a series of epic fails . . .
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Inspire Me!
- Author / Illustrator: Nicolette Jones
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
- ISBN: 9781807081652
- Published: 15-01-2026
Celebrate the joy of reading with this inspiring collection of poetry, prose, letters, song lyrics, speeches, quotations and more!
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Magpie Girl
- Author / Illustrator: Rowan Foxwood, illus Crystal Kung
- Publisher: Usborne
- Genre: Adventure
- ISBN: 9781803707389
- Published: 01-01-2026
Lavender and Kit must rebuild their friendship to survive because the firebird is rising, and only they can save everyone from its flames
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Nadia Islam, on the Record: A heartwarming, must-read story that celebrates family, faith and community
- Author / Illustrator: Adiba Jaigirdar, illus Nikhaar Kishnani
- Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
- Genre: Environment & Nature
- ISBN: 9781444973471
- Published: 15-01-2026
Aspiring journalist Nadia Islam hates that she's missing out on spending Ramadan with her best friend to go to Bangladesh.
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The Domesday Cows: An Anglo-Saxon comedy perfect for 9+
- Author / Illustrator: Iszi Lawrence
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
- Genre: Historical Fiction
- ISBN: 9781801996068
- Published: 01-01-2026
A comical culture clash between Anglo-Saxons and Normans takes centre stage in this humorous tale from Iszi Lawrence, the rising star of
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The Golden Monkey Mystery (Secrets of the Snakestone)
- Author / Illustrator: Piu DasGupta
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: Adventure
- ISBN: 9781805137276
- Published: 15-01-2026
When Roma stumbles upon a rare golden monkey, she vows to return it to its hidden home in the Himalayas.
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The Not-So Great Escape
- Author / Illustrator: Emma Green
- Publisher: Usborne
- Genre: Funny Stories
- ISBN: 9781836045663
- Published: 01-01-2026
An accidental robbery. A night in a haunted wood. And becoming internet famous #AlpacaBandit.
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The Secrets of Wild Hill: Lottie's Dream
- Author / Illustrator: Olivia Tuffin
- Publisher: Nosy Crow
- Genre: Family & Home
- ISBN: 9781805137641
- Published: 15-01-2026
Two stables, two families and a feud that goes back generations. Can Lottie heal the wounds from the past and save Wild Hill?
Books for 11+
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The Experiment
- Author / Illustrator: Rebecca Stead
- Publisher: Andersen Press
- Genre: Science Fiction
- ISBN: 9781839137815
- Published: 01-01-2026
Nathan learned at an early age that his family is from another planet. Now, their time on Earth may be coming to an end.
Books for 14+
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Gaslit
- Author / Illustrator: Megan Davidhizar
- Publisher: Harper Fire
- Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
- ISBN: 9780008617035
- Published: 15-01-2026
With incredible twists, an unputdownable story, and a fantastic concept, Gaslit is an extraordinary YA thriller that will keep you guessi
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Iron Tongue of Midnight (Forge and Fracture)
- Author / Illustrator: Brittany N. Williams
- Publisher: Faber & Faber
- Genre: Fantasy
- ISBN: 9780571383894
- Published: 29-01-2026
The fragile peace pact between humans and Fae has been shattered . . .
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King of Beasts (Twin Crowns, Book 5)
- Author / Illustrator: Catherine Doyle
- Publisher: Farshore
- Genre: Fantasy
- ISBN: 9780008688554
- Published: 29-01-2026
New for 2026, an epic new romantasy for young adults from the bestselling world of the TWIN CROWNS series.
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The Golden Boy's Guide to Bipolar
- Author / Illustrator: Sonora Reyes
- Publisher: Faber & Faber
- Genre: LBGTQ+
- ISBN: 9780571390625
- Published: 15-01-2026
17-year-old Cesar Flores is finally ready to win back his ex-boyfriend. But The Thoughts won't let his Catholic guilt and internalised ho
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Tidespeaker
- Author / Illustrator: Sadie Turner
- Publisher: Rock the Boat
- Genre: Fantasy
- ISBN: 9781836431237
- Published: 08-01-2026
The first in a spellbinding new YA fantasy duology
