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A Cat Called Cobweb (The Jasmine Green Series)
Name: Jane Rew
18 September 2026;Genre: Animals
First off: the cover for A Cat Called Cobweb is a winning design, with spot foiling and a very cute cat pictured sitting beside a pumpkin, making it irresistibly attractive to many newly independent readers, well suited to an Autumn-themed display, or even one devoted to Helen...
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Home is Where the Herd is
Name: Jane Rew
18 September 2026;Genre: Animals
This large format hardback presents young readers with a new way of looking at animal classification, not by class/genus/order, but by behavioural traits. So, dolphins, penguins and orangutans appear on the same double page spread because all exhibit superlative devotion in pa...
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Tony Rex's Seven Stomps to Success
Name: Elen Green
18 September 2026;Genre: Funny Stories
For dinosaur-loving children, Tony Rex's Seven Stomps to Success is a tongue-in-cheek guide to life and the steps that will help you succeed - or help a (hungry) dinosaur to dinner! From 'don't be afraid to make mistakes' to 'be sure to look after yourself', Tony Rex delivers...
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Tackling Racism Together: In partnership with Show Racism the Red Card
Name: Jane Rew
17 September 2026;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
Tackling Racism Together is an important book, jam-packed with material that will inform, challenge and maybe even correct those of its readers who are open to learning. It's a worthwhile read for any KS2 child - and adults for that matter - even (especially) if racism isn't t...
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Naughty: A hilarious picture book for children
Name: Linda Canning
15 September 2026;Genre: Funny Stories
Naughty is a joyful, funny picture book that's a hit with little ones. The illustrations are incredibly vibrant and packed with detail, giving plenty to spot, unpick and chat about on each page. I love that the core scene stays the same while small changes creep in - it makes...
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Murray the Explorer (Murray and Bun 5)
Name: Sue Wilsher
15 September 2026;Genre: Adventure
When Wizard Fumblethumb's magic creates a storm in the kitchen, Murray and Bun head out through the cat flap. Sometimes the cat flap leads into the garden, but often it takes them into an adventure and today, they find themselves turned into explorers and parachuting into a jungle. Here, they...
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Scientists Making a Difference: 47 Inspirational Scientists Changing the World and How You Can Join Them
Name: Jacqueline Harris
14 September 2026;Genre: STEM
This is a book all about scientists of every variety, from botanists, to chemists to neuroscientists, and what they do as their jobs, alongside the actual science. 47 scientists have been interviewed about their work and the results presented in packed pages of information.</p...
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Will Shakespeare Mysteries: The Pearly Pants
Name: Donna Burkert
14 September 2026;Genre: Historical Fiction
Will Shakespeare Mysteries: The Pearly Pants is another hilarious adventure from Kaz Penney. Once again, Will and his trusty sidekick Tybalt set out to prove that Will is "the greatest person-who-solves-crimes in the world". This time, the pair find themselves in Scotland, sup...
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The Pumpkin Seed
Name: Sue Wilsher
11 September 2026;Genre: LBGTQ+
A mother and her daughter plant a pumpkin seed and watch as it starts to grow. But then Sam, mum's new partner, moves in, and everything seems to change. Although Sam is good at gardening and making paper planes, the little girl is not completely happy with the new situation. However, as time...
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The Forest Is a Part of Me
Name: Sue Wilsher
11 September 2026;Genre: Environment & Nature
A poignant and powerful account of love and activism, The Forest is a Part of Me tells the story of Kenyan climate activist, Elizabeth Wathuti, and her life's work to protect the forests of Nyeri County from the devastating effects of deforestation. Her dedication to the natur...
