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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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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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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...
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My Name is Zayn
Name: Jo Clarke
11 September 2026;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
Following the incredible My Name is Samim, author Fidan Meikle returns with My Name is Zayn - a deeply moving, unforgettable story that will open your heart and expand your view of the world. After a harrowing journey from Afghani...
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Cosmic Cruise: A Solar System Adventure
Name: Sue Wilsher
10 September 2026;Genre: Non Fiction
In Cosmic Cruise: A Solar System Adventure, readers are taken on a wonderful adventure around our solar system, exploring all the planets, moons and wonders it holds! Opening with a communication from the Captain, the contents are presented as a travel plan for the reader, lay...
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Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Robber Ghost
Name: Lizi Backhouse
10 September 2026;Genre: Mystery & Detective
It's Halloween and Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam have a job to bake for a Halloween Party at a posh hotel but when they arrive, they find out that all of the guests are being robbed by a ghost! Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Robber Ghost is a fun picture book; the story...
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A Year of Fairy Tales
Name: Sue Wilsher
09 September 2026;Genre: Fairy Tales & Folk Tales
The enduring appeal of traditional stories is not just their power to captivate and enchant readers, transporting them to magical lands, but because they explore shared human experiences, reflecting the similarities between people across cultures, time and place, offering hope and comfort as w...
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Tony Rex's Seven Stomps to Success
Name: Stephanie Gladdish
07 September 2026;Genre: Funny Stories
Tony Rex's Seven Stomps to Success by Alex Latimer is a colourful and imaginative story with plenty of personality. I'm not sure the 'life coach' angle is the easiest idea for young children to grasp. But the fact the dinosaur is giving out advice, in a way which he (hopes) wi...
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Rusthead
Name: Sue Wilsher
01 September 2026;Genre: Science Fiction
Whilst out searching for scrap, rustheads Kol and Sully find a dormant spaceship, hidden deep beneath the layers of junk. When the sentient ship comes to life, they find that they are not alone. Solene, a mysterious silver-haired girl, is on board and she is on a mission. Finding themselves ca...
