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M is for Mango
Name: Sue Wilsher
15 June 2026;Genre: Early Skills
Mo wakes up in the morning and has breakfast with his Mama, but he really wants the mangoes which he can see in the tree - but the monkeys have the mangoes! In the mischief and mayhem they cause, the adults can't find Mo, who is happy eating mango with a new friend! Playing on t...
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The Children of Wolf Rock
Name: Jo Clarke
15 June 2026;Genre: Adventure
The Children of Wolf Rock is a gripping and heartfelt adventure set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Natasha Farrant creates a world that feels both wild and liberating, drawing readers into the unique setting of Stormy Loch Academy - a school led b...
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That Bird Can Draw!
Name: Lauren Maidman
12 June 2026;Genre: Friends and family
That Bird Can Draw is a lovely new picture book from Ged Adamson. The story starts with a granddaughter painting her grandad's new bird, Vera. Grandad always says that his granddaughter is the best artist, until one day Vera, his bird, shows her talents of . . . ART! That bird...
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The Blue Tomato
Name: Sue Wilsher
12 June 2026;Genre: Personal Growth
When Blu moves to a new store, he finds that he is the only tomato in blue. The other tomatoes are friendly and they don't mind the fact that he is different, but Blu really wants to fit in. So he sets off on a mission to change the way he looks. Nothing works and Blu is just ready to give up...
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Strike
Name: Sue Wilsher
12 June 2026;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
Owen is a talented young footballer, with a chance of achieving his dream of becoming a professional player. When he and his best friend, Teddy, are taken on by an academy, Owen is focused on on one thing - football. But when he finds a note asking for help hidden inside his new boots, he disc...
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Our Pebbles
Name: Sue Wilsher
12 June 2026;Genre: Family & Home
This poignant story, written through the eyes of a young boy, recalls the visits he and his grandfather took to the beach. From the journey through the Wonky Woods, over the stile where Grandad warned him to be careful not to hit his head on the sky to painting pebbles whilst...
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Tales of the Cobb Street Commandos
Name: Jacqueline Harris
12 June 2026;Genre: Historical Fiction
Set in WW2, in London, Jimmy and his friends want to be part of the action and so they form their own commandos group. The only thing missing is a mission. Then several missions arrive at once and the gang are sent on a series of adventures, raising money for Spitfires and supporting the local...
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Your Wild and Wonderful Brain: A creative guide to help make your ADHD brain work for you!
Name: Jane Rew
10 June 2026;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
Many will value the novel and appealing ADHD-friendly presentation of the material in Your Wild and Wonderful Brain; representing a series of ADHD traits as different animals, for example, and interspersing main topic information with interesting asides, including creative ide...
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University of Cambridge: Think Big: The Power of Volcanoes
Name: Jane Rew
10 June 2026;Genre: Non Fiction
What child, seeing Think Big: The Power of Volcanoes on the library display, would not want to pick it up and explore beyond the front cover peep-hole to the fiery depths of this hot topic? Certainly, they'll be attracted by the eye-catching cover, which immediately conveys th...
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Young World
Name: Clare Wilkins
10 June 2026;Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
Benton Young isn't particularly interested in world politics and current affairs. Vaguely aware that some not great stuff is happening, he's far too preoccupied with a certain female and his unsuccessful attempts to get her attention. Realising the way to her heart is to present himself as pol...
