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  • Protecting the Planet: The Season of Giraffes

    Protecting the Planet: The Season of Giraffes

    • Nicola Davies, Emily Sutton
    • Walker Books Ltd
    • ISBN13: 9781406397093
    • Published: 01-09-2022

    An ultimately inspiring story of how giraffes have dealt with modern climate change, beautifully told and illustrated - and marking the launch of an exciting new series. Once, this season of rains was the season of giraffes... In this powerful picture-book, bestselling children's author...

  • The Circles in the Sky

    The Circles in the Sky

    • Karl James Mountford, Karl James Mountford
    • Walker Books Ltd
    • ISBN13: 9781529502572
    • Published: 01-09-2022

    A beautiful and sensitive exploration of grief, loss and hope from Karl James Mountford, in his much-awaited author-illustrator debut.One day, Fox is drawn to something in the forest - it's something small, something silent, perhaps forgotten. It's a bird, as still as can be. Fox i...

  • The Mooncatcher's Rescue

    The Mooncatcher's Rescue

    • Karen Lamb, Lia Visirin
    • Walker Books Ltd
    • ISBN13: 9781406385243
    • Published: 01-09-2022

    A funny and imaginative adventure about searching for lost treasure and finding friendship along the way, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Lia Visirin.Treasure isn't always where you expect to find it...  River likes to go mooncatching, sweeping his net across the re...

  • The First Thing About You

    The First Thing About You

    • Chaz Hayden
    • Walker Books Ltd
    • ISBN13: 9781529510942
    • Published: 01-09-2022

    Fans of John Green, Sara Barnard and Adam Silvera will love this contemporary YA that is packed with humour and heart.A high school student with spinal muscular atrophy is determined to reinvent himself.  When new-boy Harris meets cute-girl-in-his-class Nory, he is determined to pr...

  • It's Only Stanley

    It's Only Stanley

    • Jon Agee
    • Scallywag Press
    • ISBN13: 9781912650477
    • Published: 01-09-2022

    'The Wimbledons were sleeping. It was very, very late, When Wilma heard a spooky sound, Which made her sit up straight. \"That's very odd,\" said Walter. \"I don't recognize the tune...\" \"It's only Stanley,\" Walter said. \"He's howling at the moon.\"' Whoever heard of a dog who can sing, co...

  • Transported: 50 Vehicles That Changed the World

    Transported: 50 Vehicles That Changed the World

    • Matt Ralphs, Rui Ricardo
    • Nosy Crow Ltd
    • ISBN13: 9781839942174
    • Published: 01-09-2022

    A fascinating book about the vehicles that have shaped our world, written by narrowboat captain and children's author Matt Ralphs, with stunning colour illustrations on every page by Rui Ricardo. From ancient chariots and Viking longships to racing cars, rockets and solar-powered aeropl...

  • The Elemental Detectives

    The Elemental Detectives

    • Patrice Lawrence
    • Scholastic
    • ISBN13: 9780702315626
    • Published: 01-09-2022

    A stunningly imagined, action-packed fantasy adventure for fans of Nevermoor, Neverwhere and Mortal Engines, from bestselling and award-winning author Patrice Lawrence.  Step into a London lit up by the Elemental spirits: the fiery Dragons, the airy Fumis, the watery Chads and the earth...

  • Cosmic Creatures: The Helpful Hootpuff

    Cosmic Creatures: The Helpful Hootpuff

    • Tom Huddleston, illus Sophy Williams
    • Nosy Crow Ltd
    • ISBN13: 9781839941313
    • Published: 01-09-2022

    On a faraway planet, cute alien animals need help! Luckily, Charlie and her robot friend, Random, are ready for any rescue adventure...  Charlie and Random discover an amazing underground cave filled with incredible animals. But the captain wants to start drilling for a new energy source. Char...