Latest Titles
2026
January
Picture Books
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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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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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
