AUTUMN CATALOGUE 2026
Picture Books ..........................................................P.3 Middle Grade ...........................................................P.12 HarperCollins Children’s classics..........................P.25
hARPER fIRE ..............................................................P.27
contacts ...................................................................P.45
CONTENTS
BRANDS ......................................................................P.37
Picture Books
13 AUGUST 2026
WE ARE FAIRIES By John Condon, illustrated by Patrick Corrigan 9780008762919 | Paperback | £7.99 | 3+ Return for more laughter with We Are Fairies, the second book from picture book duo John Condon and Patrick Corrigan! All these four fairies wantto do is leavetheir attic home and help aroundthe house. But whenhooveringgoes awry and bubbly baths get a little out of control, it seems they'vecausedmore chaos than clean- up!
Author Info JOHN CONDON is a multi- award- nominated author, whose picture books have received critical acclaim in the UK and abroad. His titles include The Wondrous Dinosaurium, (Maverick Arts, 2018), The Best Bear Tracker, (Templar, 2022 ), and The Pirates Are Coming! (Nosy Crow, 2020 ). His writing won The Children’s Jury Award, and he has been translatedinto thirteen languages.
Illustrator Info PATRICK CORRIGAN grew up in a cloudy town in Cheshire where he brightened up his life with various creative endeavours and activities(his favourite was cross- stitch!). He studied ceramics at university before training as an art teacher. He then went on to become the art director of a busy design studio in London. In 2018 he made the decision to try his hand as a freelance illustrator and has never looked back.
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This rhyming tale is bursting with humourand vibrantillustrationsthat will delight young readers. Discover the mayhem and laughter that await.
27 AUGUST 2026
Little Acorn By Adam Stower 9780008561345 | Paperback | £7.99 | 3+ Meet adorable Little Acorn in this gorgeous new picture book from award-winning author-illustrator and creator of the Murray and Bun series, Adam Stower. Way up high in the treetops,sleepsa happy little acorn. Until one day, he falls to the forest floor with a THUMP! Dormouse, Bird and Squirrel invite Little Acorn to dance, sing and play. But there’s only one place he wants to be – back in the treetops. The way back is not easy though – especiallywith a hungry piglet on the loose!
Author Info ADAM STOWER is an award- winning illustrator and author who has been drawing pictures and making up stories for as long as he can remember. Adam was born in England but grew up in Switzerland and Germany. After nine years at an ancient boarding school in Norfolk Adam trained at the Norwich School of Art earning a first- class Honours Degree in Illustration. He moved south to continue his studies at Brighton University and achieveda Masters degree in Narrative Illustration and Editorial Design. Adam fell in love with the city and lives there still with his wife. Adam has been working as an illustrator for over 25 years and began writing his own books in 2004 . His books have achieved acclaim and awardsat home and abroad.
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Can Little Acorn's new friends help him find the courage to step out of his comfort zone and enjoy living in the moment?And will he ever make it back to the top of the tree?
27 AUGUST 2026
LITTLE GHOST GOES BOO! By Sunita Nahar, illustrated by NancyLeschnikoff 9780008776435 | Board Book | £7.99 | 3+ A sweet and hilarious Halloween picture book which teaches children everywhere that with a little kindness everyone can find their voice! Little Ghost is excited for Spook Night, but there’sone thing to remember– “Don’t forget to say boo!”But whenthe big day finally arrives,Little Ghost faces a puzzlingdilemma: whatwasthe right wordto say? Losing confidence and feeling very downhearted, he receives help from a young girl who shows him that, with a little encouragement,everyonecan find the courageto speak out!
Author Info SUNITA NAHAR is a former BBC Kolkata correspondentand has presentednews and current affairs programmeson the BBC World Service. She loves writing stories that help children to understandthe world in which they live in and occasionallymake them laugh.
illustrator Info NANCY LESCHNIKOFF is a talented illustrator based in Kent. These days, mostly specialising in children'sbook illustration, she combines a colourful hand- drawn style and a quirky sense of humour in her work. Having designed in- house and freelance as a senior children’s publishing designer for a number of years, her long- standing industry insight has led to a variety of work in children’s publishing and she really enjoys being commissionedon projects that bring a sense of fun, and loves nothing more than the idea of making little readersgiggle.
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This hilarious tale to read aloud is the first in a charming series by author Sunita Nahar and beautifully illustrated by Nancy Leschnikoff.
10 September 2026
SOUTH By Rob Biddulph 9780008627751 | Hardback | £12.99 | 3+ Prepare to soar to faraway lands in this heartwarming tale of adventure and the power of family and finding our flock, from award-winning author-illustrator Rob Biddulph. Swoop,soar and see the worldin this epic migratingstory all about one flock of geese and one very big journey. When Pip’s family fly south for the winter,they forget one thing: Pip. At first he’s delightedat the freedom to do as he pleases,but soon realisesthat being aloneisn’t quite the adventurehe imagined…
Author Info ROB BIDDULPH is an award- winning author and illustrator. His first picture book, Blown Away, published in 2014, was only the second picture book to win the WaterstonesChildren’s Book Prize. Since then, Rob has illustratedsixteen of his own picture books and created a range of bestselling activity books. Rob’s series of #DrawWithRob videos became a viral hit when launched in March 2020 and have been watched almost six million times on YouTubealone. Rob was also an official World Book Day author in 2024 , with his book Charlie McGrew and the Horse That He Drew.
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Filled with loveablecharacters, emotive storytelling and truly glorious artwork, Rob returns with another unforgettabletale about the bignessof the world,the adventuresin store, and the love that guidesus home.
10 September 2026
THE THIEVES BENEATH THE FLOORBOARDS By Mikey Please 9780008808402 | Hardback | £14.99 | 3+ The funny new rhyming picture book from the world of The Café at the Edge of the Woods, winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book of the Year 2025 Join Rene and Glumfoot at the Café at the Edge of the Woods– this time with some unexpectedvisitorsbeneaththe floorboards… When Rene hears gnawing,clawingand scratching soundsfrom underneaththe café, she just can't ignore them. Using every skill she can muster,she lays an elaboratetrap – but whatshe finds will put all of her hopesand dreamsin jeopardy…
Author Info MIKEY PLEASE is a BAFTA award- winning and OSCAR - nominated animation director and writer based in Bristol. He is an alumnus of Wimbledon School of Art, the Royal College of Art and a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In 2020 , Mikey joined Aardman Animations to co- create the Netflix Christmas musical Robin Robin, starring Richard E . Grant, Adeel Akhtar and Gillian Anderson. He made his debut into picture books in 2024 with The Café at the Edge of the Woods which won the WaterstonesChildren’s Book Prize and the prestigious Waterstones Children’s Book of the Year in 2025 . It was a selection for the BRAW Amazing Bookshelf and shortlistedfor the Klaus Flugge Prize and The Week Junior Picture Book of the Year. He has also written and illustratedThe Cave Downwind of the Café and the Times Bestselling adult novel, The Expanded Earth, publishedin April 2025 .
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Full of Mikey's unparalleledworld- building and imaginativestorytelling, rejoin Rene and Glumfoot once again for more folklore figures, culinary escapadesand entirely unexpectedguests.
8 oCTOBER 2026
WHY I LOVE CHRISTMAS Illustrated by Daniel Howarth 9780008768508 | Board Book | £9.99 | 0-36 months From the illustrator of Why I Love My Mummy and Why I Love My Daddy comes this joyful celebration of Christmas – in children’s very own words! This fun, festive board book combines the things children say about Christmas with pictures of cute baby animals. From writing letters to Santa Claus, hanging up stockings and being with loved ones, there are so many wonderfulthings to do at this special time of year… No wondereveryoneloves Christmas!
Author Info DANIEL HOWARTH is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator. He lives near Exeter, with his wife and family, and works from his garden studio. http://www.danielhowarth.com
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A gorgeousnew additionto the two- million- copy- selling Why I Love series,cherishedall over the world.
8 oCTOBER 2026
bear’s first christmas By Roxana de Rond and Shelby de Rond, Illustrated by Roxana de Rond 9780008785383 | Paperback | £7.99 | 3+ A stunningly illustrated debut children’s book about sharing Christmas with the people you love the most. Bear can’t wait to celebrateChristmas with his forest friends this year! There’sjust one problem: he hibernatesthrough the winter… The leavesare changing colour, and, this year, Bear has a plan. He is going to stay awakefor Christmas Day. Togetherwith Fox, Squirrel, Rabbit and Owl, they start to get ready for the big day. But… Bear is tired! His friends try all sorts of activitiesto keep him awake,but he is just too sleepy. How will they give Bear the Christmas he is dreamingof?
Author Info ROXANA DE ROND is a freelance illustrator with a passionfor drawingpeople and dogs. After years of moving betweenthe States and the UK, she settled in Cambridge. Cambridge proves to be an inspirationalplace to live with its buildings, green spaces, history and interesting inhabitants. While doing her MA, Roxana turned idle people- watching into stories told with just a few strokes of pen and ink and gouache. These stories are often everyday events infused with humour, reflecting a sense of contentment.
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This gorgeouslyillustratedpicture book from mother and daughterRoxana and Shelby de Rond is bursting with humour, charm and the magic of friendshipat Christmastime.
22 oCTOBER 2026
frank the pizza: ’twaS the slice before christmas By Eoin McLaughlin, Illustrated by Mike Byrne 9780008744571 | Paperback | £7.99 | 3+ Hold onto your toppings this Christmas… Frank the Pizza is back for a brand-new adventure! Frank is SO excited for Christmas. All the family are coming over, from Uncle Romano to Grandma Texas BBQ, the house will be fully loadedthis Christmas eve! And what’smore, Christmas is the only time of year whena friendly little pizza like Frank won’tbe sliced, diced or pulledapart. Or so he thought…
Author Info EOIN MCLAUGHLIN is a bestselling Irish children's author. His debut picture book The Hug, with Polly Dunbar, was named a Book of the Year by the Guardian and has been translatedinto over 20 languages. The follow- up While We Can't Hug was shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards and nominated for the CILIP Kate GreenawayMedal.
illustrator Info MIKE BYRNE is an award- winning illustrator living in Surrey with his wife, cat and two sons. He began his career as a designer for a greetings card company and then became a studio manager for a licensed stationery designer before leaving to fulfil his dream of illustrating children's books. His books have been published by Scholastic, Macmillan, Little Tiger and many others.
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Will Frank ever be truly, deeply,deep- pan safe?
MIDDLE GRADE
13 august 2026
HARI KUMAR: THE RACE DAY DISASTER By Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Illustrated by Mamta Singh 9780008738273 | Paperback | £7.99 | -8 12 Hari Kumar is BACK. 10 years old, 75% Indian, 25% French and 100% going to be a SUPERSTAR. It’s Sports Day, AKA the literal WORST day of the wholeentire year (according to Hari)! Leonardo House have NEVER won Sports Day, and this year Hari is determined to win the SHINY new trophy and beat his NEMESIS, Martin. Nani’s next- level fitness bootcamphas him doing some SERIOUS training,even burpees!
Can Hari help lead his houseto victory, and showLily that he’d do ANYTHING for his friends? Packed full of friendship,doodlesand draaaaama,this series is perfect for fans of TOM GATES and LOKI!
RASHMI SIRDESHPANDE is a neurodivergentchildren’s author and an advocate for underrepresentedvoices in children’s publishing. A former World Book Day author and BookTrust Writer- in-Residence, Rashmi has won a number of awards,including the Diverse Book Awards and the Society of Authors Queen’s Knickers Award. Hari Kumar: The Race Day Disaster is the second in a laugh- out- loud new series. @rashmiwriting
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24 Sept 2026
WHAT TO DO, PERNICKETY BOO? By Sally Gardner, Illustrated by ChrisMould 9780008602710 | Paperback | £7.99 | 7+ Beautifully written by Carnegie and Costa Award-winning author Sally Gardner, illustrated throughout with stunning illustrations from Greenaway-shortlisted artist Chris Mould. Pernickety Boo, the well- educatedumbrellawith unexploredmagical powers,is very happy in his new life at 3 Rose Terracewith his belovedowner,Sylvie Moonshine,and best friend, Jimjam the cat – even if the occasionalmishapdoes sometimesoccur. And when a diamondtiara stolen from a princess suddenlycomes into Pernickety'spossession,he embarkson an exciting new timetravellingadventurein order to clear his name and reunite the tiara with its properowner.
Perfect for fans of A Bear Called Paddington, Winnie- the-Pooh, and Mary Poppins, What to do, Pernickety Boo? is the extraordinarysequelto the instant modernclassic, Pernickety Boo – a magical book for the wholefamily to share.
SALLY GARDNER is an award- winning children’s novelist who has sold more than 2.5 million books worldwideand been translated into 22 languages. She lives in Hastings.
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27 august 2026
MONSTER DIARIES: THE MINOTAUR AND THE GREATEST ESCAPE EVER By Anne Miller, Illustrated by Sam Caldwell 9780008733049 | Paperback | £7.99 | 7+ Monsters from mythology finally get to tell their side of the story, in this hilarious illustrated series for fans of Loki, Horrible Histories and Pamela Butchart. Everyone thinks they know Tor – the mean old minotaurfrom the Greek myth, part human, part bull, trappedin a labyrinth to stop him attacking people. Actually, whilehe does have big horns and hoovesfor hands,he never wantedto hurt anyone. He just wantedto be LEFT ALONE in his peacefulmaze with his bat friends!
Then a tiny, cross princess called Ariadne convinced him that he might like to see the outside world. So they came up with THE GREATEST ESCAPE PLAN EVER ...
ANNE MILLER grew up in a tiny village in Scotland wherethe blacksmith drove the school bus; she studied Classics at school whereshe fell in love with Greek myths. Since 2011 she has worked for Quite Interesting Ltd as an Elf of many skills: assistant producing and scriptwriting for BBC 2’s QI, producing R 4’s The Museum of Curiosity and co- writing QI’s bestsellingfact book series. Anne once reached the semi- finals of Only Connect, and is the ownerof two Blue Peter badges.
Praise for MONSTER DIARIES: THE CYCLOPS AND THE WORST PARTY EVER
‘Anarchic … propelled by short, cliff-hanger chapters and immersive illustrations.’ Telegraph
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27 august 2026
THE WEIRDEST THING OF ALL By Michael Rosen, Illustrated by Ed Vere 9780008517182 | Hardback | £12.99 | 7+ A brand-new collection of poetry by former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, with illustrations by acclaimed artist Ed Vere. In this beautiful, funny and moving collection of poems, beloved writer Michael Rosen shares an unforgettableseries of stories, experiencesand memoriesof his own childhood. Beautifully illustratedthroughoutby acclaimedartist Ed Vere, this is a book to treasureand share – a perfect introductionto poetry for readersof all ages.
MCIHAEL ROSEN is one of the nation's best- loved writers and creator of such contemporary classics such as We’re Going on a Bear Hunt , Little Rabbit Foo Foo and Michael Rosen's Sad Book. His numerous poetry collections including Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots and On the Move have delighted children for generations. Michael was the Children's Laureate from 2007 to 2009 and founded the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2008 to honour books that make children laugh.
illustrator Info ED VERE is an awardwinningand New York Times bestsellingwriter & illustrator of picture books. He is a patron at CLPE and is the artist in residenceat the Born Free Foundation.
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27 august 2026
Murray and Bun: MURRAY THE EXPLORER By Adam Stower 9780008740832 | Paperback | £6.99 | 5-10 Your favourite duo are back… MURRAY AND BUN! SOMETIMES Murray’senchantedcat flap leadsto the garden… but mostly it leadsto ADVENTURE! And whenMurray and Bun travel through the cat flap and find that they'vebeen turned into a pair of EXPLORERS, throwninto their most daring adventureyet!
they'requickly
Perfect for newly independentreadersand fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dog Man, this funny, exciting, and hugely loveablestory – brilliantlyillustratedthroughout– will delight adventureloversyoung and old. After all, heroescome in all shapesand sizes!
ADAM STOWER is an award- winning illustrator and author who has been drawing pictures and making up stories for as long as he can remember. Adam was born in England but grew up in Switzerland and Germany. After nine years at an ancient boarding school in Norfolk Adam trained at the Norwich School of Art earning a first- class Honours Degree in Illustration. He moved south to continue his studies at Brighton University and achieveda Masters degree in Narrative Illustration and Editorial Design. Adam fell in love with the city and lives there still with his wife. Adam has been working as an illustrator for over 25 years and began writing his own books in 2004 . His books have achieved acclaim and awardsat home and abroad.
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24 SEPTEMBER 2026
MYTHS By Manon Bucciarelli 9780008702670 | Hardback | £16.99 | 7+ An incredible illustrated journey through mythology from around the world From Roman gods and Greek legends to Norse kingdoms and Japanese folklore, this book will take readers on a magical journey discoveringthe mythologicalcreatures,deities,spirits and heroesthat are celebratedthroughoutthe world. With strikingly beautiful illustrations,explore myths of goddesses,legends, protectors, monsters and more from fourteen cultures aroundthe world!
Spot the charactersin the artworkand learn more about the stories that have been handeddownfor centuriesin this captivatingand educationalexperiencefor all.
MANON BUCCIARELLI is a French book cover designer specialisedin typography and hand lettering. Graduated at ENSAA Duperré, she works as a freelance Artistic Director for severalliterary collections and also creates special editionsfor bestsellingauthors or great classics.
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8 OCTOBER 2026
THE RAMBLER’S CURSE By Mikey Please 9780008830205 | Hardback | £14.99 | 8-12 The brand-new children’s novel from the award-winning author of The Café at the Edge of the Woods. Everything is going wonderfullyfor Rene and Glumfoot at the Café at the Edge of the Woods until one day disaster strikes – a creaturemost foul and dangerousstumblesacross the café during a storm: a human!
Humans, in Rene’s opinion,are monsters. And after Glumfoot discoversthat humans have also been venturing into the enchanted worldof WandthornWoods,threateningto disturb the lives of all of the creatures who live within it, he and Rene must set out on a mission to uncover who the intruders are, what they want, and how to stop them from destroying everything they hold dear. It is a missionthat will set in motion a series of events that may very well change the worldforever… Award- winningauthor- illustratorMikey Please expandsthe worldof his bestsellingpicture book The Café at the Edge of the Woods in this incrediblestory, the first in a brand- new trilogy for 8+ readersfeaturingRene and Glumfoot.
MIKEY PLEASE is a BAFTA award- winning and OSCAR - nominated animation director and writer based in Bristol. He is an alumnus of Wimbledon School of Art, the Royal College of Art and a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In 2020 , Mikey joined Aardman Animations to co- create the Netflix Christmas musical Robin Robin, starring Richard E . Grant, Adeel Akhtar and Gillian Anderson. He made his debut into picture books in 2024 with The Café at the Edge of the Woods which won the WaterstonesChildren’s Book Prize and the prestigious Waterstones Children’s Book of the Year in 2025 . It was a selection for the BRAW Amazing Bookshelf and shortlistedfor the Klaus Flugge Prize and The Week Junior Picture Book of the Year. He has also written and illustratedThe Cave Downwind of the Café and the Times Bestselling adult novel, The Expanded Earth, publishedin April 2025 .
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8 OCTOBER 2026
The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science: THE JUNGLE OF CARABANANA By Kate McKinnon 9780008710828 | Paperback | £7.99 | 9+ From Saturday Night Live legend Kate McKinnon comes the highly anticipated third book in her #1 New York Times bestselling series about mad science, three peculiar sisters, and the mysterious Millicent Quibb! The Porch sisters are going on a trip – this time, to the beautifulalmost-French city of ParisToo. Between baguettes,berets, and one very big bug – whatcould go wrong? Everything, of course. You see, there’s just one problem with ParisToo: it’s where the evil KRA is planning to execute their most dastardly plan yet! It’s up to Gertrude, Eugenia, Dee-Dee, and their dear mentor Millicent Quibb, to stop those nefarious mad scientists from taking over the world. Though coming up with a plan is easier said than done when danger – like a tree that throws coconuts, a suspiciouspile of sausage,or a glaring aunt – lurks aroundevery corner. If Millicent Quibb and the sisters Porch are going to defeat the KRA once and for all, they’ll need to uncover long- buried secrets (including some that might just change everything…) and tap into the worldof mad science like they never have before.
KATE MCKINNON is an award- winning performer and writer, best known for her tenure as an Emmy Award- winning cast member on Saturday Night Live and as ‘Weird Barbie’ in Greta Gerwig’s Oscar- nominatedworldwideblockbuster Barbie. The Jungle of Carabananais the third book in the New York Times bestsellingMillicent Quibb series.
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8 OCTOBER 2026
BUILDING 903 By Lois Lowry 9780008836733 | Paperback | £8.99 | 11+ From the bestselling author of THE GIVER, an unputdownable story about comfort, complicity and the power of the imagination TwinsTessaand Theo live in a worldruled by the tyrannical Koziris, wherethere are no dangersor rebels… or so they'vebeen told. In this world, citizens live long lives, and while many hate Koziris, they are comfortableand safe. So, when Tessa'sbrother disappears, nobodywantsto discuss it. But then Miriam, their 135- year- old neighbor,slips Tessaa key – not only to her brother'sdisappearance, but to the source of all real magic… books.
As Tessaand her parentsbegin their search for Theo, Tessalearns that books not only tell us stories – they open portals and unlock our humanity through our most powerfultool: the imagination. Once that truth has been revealed,Tessawon'tbe able to rest until she has retrievedher twin and society itself has been transformed. Two- time Newbery- winnerLois Lowry has crafted a narrativethat feels at once prescient and eternal: in this world,the imagination is the revolution.
LOIS LOWRY, author of over thirty novels and twice winner of the Newbery Medal for The Giver and Number the Stars, was born on the 20 th of March 1937 in Hawaii. Her father was an Army dentist and the family lived all over the world. She went to Brown University, but left to get married and a raise a family of four children. She settled in Maine, and returned to college receiving a degree from the University of Southern Maine. She fulfilled a childhooddream when she started writing in the 1970s.
Praise for The Giver: 'The Giver, a powerful and provocative novel, is sure to keep older children reading and thinking.' New York Times
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5 NOVEMBER 2026
CHRONICLES OF WHETHERWHY: THE VIOLET REBELLION By Anna James, Illustrated by David Wyatt 9780008611637 | Hardback | £14.99 | 9+ From the best-loved author of Pages & Co comes the thrilling third book in the Chronicles of Whetherwhy series. Twelve- year- old Aurora Green, knownas Rory, enjoys a quiet life with her family on a small farm on the outskirts of Saltgate – until she discovers an ability to see through powerfulenchantments,and finds herself at the heart of a brewing rebellion,thrust into a worldof magic and danger.
Her discovery takes her to DownalongCottage, a safe haven for young enchanters,and the heart of the rebellion. There she meets Beckett Gray, nephewof the renownedenchanterJuniper Quinn – and as Rory begins to learn about her newfoundpowers,and the Queen's Inspectors tighten their grip on Whetherwhy, the two children navigatethe secrets of a hidden resistancewhich works to protect the island'sancient magic, and are forced to embarkon a daring adventureto protect a new ally…
ANNA JAMES is the New York Times bestsellingauthor of Pages & Co ., Chronicles of Whetherwhyand Alice With a Why. As a journalist,she writes for a variety of newspapersand magazines,and chairs events at bookshopsand literary festivals across the UK . She lives in London, in a flat full of books. The Age of Enchantment, the first in the Chronicles of Whetherwhy series, was an instant number one New York Times bestseller. The Violet Rebellion is the third book in the Chronicles of Whetherwhyseries. @acaseforbooks
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GIRLS WHO SLAY MONSTERS: Daring Tales of Ireland’s Forgotten Goddesses By Ellen Ryan, Illustrated by Shona Shirley Macdonald 9780008834166 | £14.99 | 9-12
GODS DON’T CRY: Unsung Stories of Ireland’s Forgotten Immortals
By Philippa Leathley 9780008660987 | £7.99 | 9+
CHRONICLES OF WHETHERWHY: THE SEASON OF FLAMES By Anna James, Illustrated by David Wyatt 9780008611620 | £8.99 | 9+
The LONE HUSKY By Ellen Ryan, Conor Merriman By Hannah Gold , 9780008834173 | £14.99 | Illustrated by Levi Pinfold 9-3 9780008582128 | £8.99 | 8+
THE VERY LAST CHRISTMAS PRESENT By Adam Baron, Illustrated by Benji Davies 9780008666286 | £7.99 | 7+
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INKBOUND: METICULOUS JONES AND THE SHADOW COMPASS
Re-issues 27 august 2026
The Saga of Darren Shan: THE VAMPIRE’S ASSISTANT
The Saga of Darren Shan: TUNNELS OF BLOOD By Darren Shan 9780008829407 | £7.99 | 9-11
By Darren Shan 9780008829391 | £7.99 | 9-11
22 OCTOBER 2026
THE GIVER By Lois Lowry 9780008839222 | HB | £16.99 | 10+
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27 august 2026
harpercollins children’s classics
Re-issues 10 SEPTEMBER 2026 THE ENCHANTED HORSE
THE TREE THAT SAT DOWN
By MagdelanNabb 9780008778781 | £8.99 | 7-10
By Beverley Nichols 9780008778798 | £8.99 | 8 -11
Winner of the Smarties Prize, now with a stunning new cover, Magdelan Nabb's magical tale of Irina and her enchanted horse is a timeless classic, perfect for young readers.
Captivating and deeply funny, The Tree That Sat Down is modern classic, perfect for young readers.
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13 AUGUST 2026
A THIEF TO DIE FOR By Melissa Poett 9780008716646 | Hardback | £16.99 | 14+ A stunning reimagining of Robin Hood, set in the same dystopian world woven with magic as The Enemy’s Daughter. An incredibly addictive YA enemies-to-lovers dystopian fantasy. In a desolate, lawlessland, Marian carries a dangeroussecret. By day, she’s a high- ranking guard serving her father, the ruthless Commander who rules with an iron fist. By night, she becomes a whip- wieldingthief, robbing the cowardsshe works with, to help those they mistreat. That is, until Ryland catches her mid- raid. Revealing her identity could help him secure the deal he needs to save his homeland. Or, it could bloweverythingapart – if Marianhas her way. But Ryland holds his own secrets – untappedmagic runs through his veins. A magic the Commander wants, along with invading Ryland’s distant settlement. Marianhas her orders: win Ryland’s heart to betray him and his people. And so begins a deadly dance of deception,stealing from the rich to give to the poor… and magic – the kind Ryland’s been waiting his wholelife to wield.
MELISSA POETT studiedmusic composition,first telling stories with instrumentsbefore switchingher mediumto words. When not writing,she can probablybe found shiveringin a hockey arena whileshe cheers on her kids in their respectivesports. She lives in Canada and A Thief To Die For is her second novel for young adults. @MelissawritesYA
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10 SEPTEMBER 2026
RADIO SILENCE – 10th Anniversary Edition By Alice Oseman 9780008821074 | Hardback | £16.99 | 13+ A beautiful, deluxe 10th anniversary special edition of the second novel by the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, author of graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series. Frances has alwaysbeen a study machinewith one goal, elite university. Nothing will stand in her way; not friends, not a guilty secret – not even the personshe is on the inside. But when Frances meets Aled, the shy genius behind her favourite podcast, she discoversa new freedom. He unlocks the door to Real Frances and for the first time she experiencestrue friendship,unafraidto be herself. Then the podcastgoes viral and the fragile trust betweenthem is broken. Caught betweenwho she was and who she longs to be, Frances’ dreamscome crashing down. Suffocating with guilt, she knowsthat she has to confront her past… A YA coming of age read that tackles issues of identity, the pressureto succeed, diversity and freedomto choose, Radio Silence is a tour de force by the most exciting writerof her generation.
ALICE OSEMAN was born in 1994 in Kent, England. She completeda degree in English at Durham University in 2016 and is currently a fulltime writer and illustrator. Alice can usually be found staring aimlessly at computer screens, questioningthe meaninglessnessof existence, or doing anything and everythingto avoidgetting an office job. Alice's first book, Solitaire, waspublishedwhenshe wasnineteen.
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24 SEPTEMBER 2026
THEY CALLED US WITCH By Ellen Ryan 9780008743284 | Hardback | £20 | 14+ The incredible new illustrated YA non-fiction book for 2026. Discover the untold stories of powerful women who have been labelled as witches throughout history – not the kind that ride broomsticks, but real priestesses, wise women, and healers who defied oppression. From a Haitian Vodou priestess who fought for freedom to a Japanese shaman queen who brought peace to her land, these ten remarkablefigures shaped their cultures and inspired change with their magic and wisdom. Their stories have seldom been told before but this incredible illustrated collection invites readers to connect with their global histories and culture through powerful narratives.
The storiesof these womenare expertly broughtto life with illustrationsby Imogen Oh and AnatasiaStefurak.
ELLEN RYAN is a journalist and contributor to the Irish Times and Irish Independent. She has a passion for Irish myth and loves to visit archaeologicalsites (though she always brings a raincoat). Along with her husband and daughter, Ellen is lucky to live by the sea in County Wicklow. She is the authorof Girls Who Slay Monsters and Gods Don’t Cry .
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A SEASON FOR FALLING By Kate O’Shaughnessy 9780008840143 | Paperback | £8.99 | 14+ A gorgeous seasonal, small-town romance for YA readers, perfect for fans of Misty Wilson and Gilmore Girls. Five years ago, Claire was a child star, the goofy punchline of one of America’s favorite sitcoms. Until a series of devastating betrayalsby her manager- father left her broke, humiliated,and desperateto disappear. Now she’s just another high school senior in postcard- perfect Glenridge, Connecticut, determinedto leave her past behind. Not even her best friend knowswho she used to be – or that she’sscrapingtogether every sparedollarto hopefullyattend NYU . When a movie shoot lands in Glenridge – and with it, her former co- star and ex- best friend, Luke Cordova – it threatensto stir up not only Claire's past, but also the dizzying crush she once had on him. Luke offers Claire a deal she can’t refuse: let him shadowher to researchhis role, and he’ll pay enoughto make her college dreamspossible. As pumpkinsare carved and the woodsmoke-tinged October air grows colder, and she falls for Luke (again), Claire must confront what really drove her to hide – and whether she can step back into herself without being consumed by everything she’s tried to forget. A Season For Falling is an evocativestandaloneoriginalromance about first love, second chances, and finding yourself in the season of change.
KATE O’SHAUGHNESSY is the award- winning author of middle grade novels The Wrong Way Home, LasagnaMeans I Love You, and The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane, and the forthcoming Brittle Magic (Knopf) . Her books have won numerousdistinctionsand awards,including a Newbery Honor, the Northern California Book Award, and the Vermont State Book Award. Her work has been nominatedfor over thirty state award reading lists and recognized on best- of lists by places and publications such as the New York Public Library, Bank Street College of Education, Booklist, and Kirkus Reviews. When she’s not writing, Kate can be found attempting to grow vegetablesin her container garden, hiking in the woodswith her dog, and chronically mispronouncingwords. She lives in California with her family.
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THE SIXTH FACTION By Veronica Roth 9780008790424 | Hardback | £18.99 | 14+
• The #1New York Timesbestselling series, with tens of millions of copies sold worldwide. • A global sensation translated into 40+ languages. • A breakout phenomenon that defined the YA dystopian genre. • A major motion picture hit and blockbuster film franchise. • 'The next big thing.'— Rolling Stone
The worldwide sensation as you’ve never seen it before. Step into a bold new Divergent series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth. One choice will change everything. Beatrice Prior standson the brink of a decisionevery personin her worldmust make: five factions, five futures, five lives. She has a plan: she'sgoing to make the bravestchoice, and leave Abnegation behindto join Dauntless, even though it means leaving her family behind. But when tragedy strikes at her Choosing Ceremony, everything changes – her world,her plans, even Beatrice herself. Her ensuing decisionthrusts her into the crosshairsof an undergroundrebellion,and into the path of a boy with secrets as dangerousas her own – a boy with only a numberfor a name.
VERONICA ROTH is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including When Among Crows, Seek the Traitor’s Son, Poster Girl, Chosen Ones, the Carve the Mark duology, as well as the global hit Divergent series, also a major motion picture film franchise. A leading voice in genre fiction, Roth has publishednumerousshort stories and articles and has served as a judge for the Ray Bradbury Prize for the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes, and also as an editor for the Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy anthology. Roth lives in Chicago.
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SHARPEST COURT By Kiera Azar 9780008721879 | Hardback | £16.99 | 13+ With an unputdownable plot, incredible twists, and an extraordinary high fantasy world filled with court intrigue, heart-racing action, a unique magic system, and sizzling chemistry, Sharpest Court is the thrilling sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller, Thorn Season. Alissa Paine has fled her home, the Kingdom of Daradon – forced to say goodbyeto her old old life in order to escape the clutches of both the cruel, tyrannicalKing Erik to whomshe wasonce betrothed,and the Hunters who persecuteWielderslike Alissa. But she has not left Daradon empty- handed,and Alissa has in her possessionan object that Erik greatly desires– a mysteriousand ancient spellmadecompasswhich has the potentialto reshapethe world,if Alissa – or Erik – can unlock its secrets. Seeking refuge in the Ansoran Empire, Alissa is able to demonstrateher Wielding powersopenly for the first time in her life. But Ansora is not a safe haven, and Alissa is quickly forced to navigatethe rules and customs of another dangerousruler. And even with her former ally, Keil Arcus, by her side, Alissa soon learnsthat, whileshe may have been raisedin the kingdomof thorns, she is yet to enter the sharpestcourt...
KIERA AZAR was born in Surrey, whereshe grew up acting, singing, and songwriting. She studied biomedicalscience before she wrote her first book and decided to pursue her love of storytelling. Kiera is forever excited by all the books she hasn’t yet read, the music she hasn’t yet discovered,and the story ideasshe hasn’tyet had. Her first novel,Thorn Season, wasa #1 New York Times bestseller.
Praise for THORN SEASON: 'Evocative writing laced with romance, rebellion and rose petals. Sexy, hilarious and completely addictive. I need more!' - S. F. Williamson, #1Sunday Times and New York Times- bestselling author ofA Language of Dragons
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THE CAT IN THE HAT THE CAT IN THE HAT THE STORY OF THE MOVIE
THEYour CAT INparagraph THE HAT COLLECTOR’S EDITION text By Dr. Seuss 9780008823351 Hardback | £14.99 | 4+ Enjoy the classic story of the Cat in the Hat in a brand new hardback edition to treasure, a tale that continues to captivate readersof all ages!
THE CAT IN THE HAT By Dr. Seuss 9780008774608 Hardback | £16.99 | 4+ Dr. Seuss's iconic Cat in the Hat story – now in hardback and perfect for Seuss fans. Read the story ahead of the major movie coming in 2026 !
MOVIE STICKER ACTIVITY BOOK By Dr. Seuss By Dr. Seuss 9780008801908 9780008801915 Paperback | £7.99 | 5+ Paperback | £7.99 | 4+
Experience the Cat in Experience the Cat in the Hat as never the Hat as never before before in the brand in the brand new film new film from Warner from Warner Bros. and Bros. and read the relive the story with this story again and again brilliant sticker activity with this brilliant book based on the story of the movie! movie!
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Theodor Seuss Geisel– better known to his millions of fans as Dr. Seuss– was born the son of a park superintendent in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1904. After studying at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, and later at Oxford University in England, he became a magazine humorist and cartoonist, and an advertising man. He soon turned his many talents to writing children’s books, which included the creation of the one and only The Cat in the Hat, published in 1957.
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By Dr. Seuss, Text by Alastair Heim, Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz 9780008837693 Hardback | £14.99 | 4+
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Capture the magic of life's milestones with this special keepsake edition of Dr. Seuss’s beloved classic, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, perfect for graduations, baby showers, first birthdays, and other unforgettable events.
By Dr. Seuss 9780008823337 Hardback | £10.99 | 4+ Capture the magic of life's milestones with this special keepsake edition of Dr. Seuss’s beloved classic, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, perfect for graduations, baby showers, first birthdays, and other unforgettable events.
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Max–aka the Grinch’s partner -incrime–is ready to share his view about what happened that fateful Christmas Eve in this heartwarming retelling of the classic Dr. Seuss story, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
It's the countdown to Christmas, and what better way to see in the festive season than with this craft activity book featuring everyone favourite grumpy grouch, the Grinch!
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27 August 2026 PADDINGTON OUT AND ABOUT – A POP-UP BOOK 9780008794415 | Board book | £8.99 | 2-5
A wonderfulintroductionto Paddington and his worldwith a character poppingup in every scene! With plenty of sticky marmaladesandwiches,friends old and new, amazing adventures,and bear hugs, children will love finding all the pop- up surprises inside with everyone'sfavourite bear from Peru.
8 OCTOBER 2026 FOOTBALL STICKER ACTIVITY BOOK 9780008821371 | Paperback | £4.99 |-5 2
Packed with football- themed colouring in, mazes, jigsaws, sticker scenes, and spot the difference puzzles, this is the perfect sticker activity book for little ones who love Paddington and playing football! Join Paddington as he learns all about the beautiful game, how to kick the ball, dribble, tackle and be a goalie with these fun puzzles. You can even design a football and a football shirt for the little bear, and help him find all the super - sticky marmalade sandwiches hidden in the book!
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The Adventures of Paddingtonis an Emmyaward- winning animated preschool series on Nick Jr, Amazon Prime, Netflix and Channel Five’s Milkshake! The show is about Paddington, the world’s favourite marmalade- loving bear, and his adventures with the Brown family in London. Guaranteed to win the hearts and minds of children everywhere, this series is packed with humour and charm and celebrates kindness,friendshipand good manners.
The Percy the Park Keeper books have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide!
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Stories from Percy's Park — THE PUMPKIN PARTY
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9780008765910 | Board book | £7.99 | 0-36 months Percy the park keeper has invited his animal friends for a Halloween pumpkin party. They can’t wait! Soon everyone is having lots of fun in Percy’s hut, playing spooky games and eating yummy treats. But, wait … Where are the rabbits? What was that ‘rat- a- tat’ noise on the door? And is Percy brave enough to look outside? A funny rhyming story with a spooktacularsurprise!
8 OCTOBER 2026 Percy the Park Keeper — ONE CHRISTMAS EVE By Nick Butterworth 9780008765941 | Hardback | £12.99 | -5 3
Father Christmas visits Percy's park in this magical new picture book from the bestselling creator of One Snowy Night!
When the mole is late for Percy the park keeper’s Christmas Eve party, Percy and his animal friends set out into the snow to look for him. And on their way, they are surprised by the most wonderfulsight … Father Christmas! Can the search party help Father Christmas find his missing hat? And whereis their friend the mole? A joyful new Percy the Park Keeper story, full of Christmas magic!
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Nick Butterworth was born in London and grew up in a sweet shop in Essex. He worked for various major graphic design companies before becoming a full- time author and illustrator. Among his picture books are Thud!, QPootle 5, Jingle Bells, Albert le Blanc, Tiger and The Whisperer, winnerof the Nestlé Gold Award. But he is best known for his stories about Percy the Park Keeper, which have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.
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By C. S. Lewis, Illustrated by Joey Chou 9780008823689 Board book | £8.99 | -03
By C. S. Lewis, Illustrated by Pauline Baynes 9780008823726 Hardback | £14.99 | 8+
Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguablyone of the most influentialwriters of his day. He was a fellow and tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954 when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a positionhe held until his retirement.
The Magician’sNephew, from Academy Award– nominated filmmaker Greta Gerwig, will release in IMAX and wide globally in theatres on February 12, 2027 , and on Netflix on April 2, 2027 . Sneak previewsonly in IMAX will begin on February 10, 2027 .
text By C. S. Lewis, Illustrated by Thai My Phuong 9780008823641 Hardback | £14.99 | 3+ A picture book retelling of C. S. Lewis's classic storyThe Magician’s Nephew , abridged for the youngest fans!
A gentle board book retelling of C. S. Lewis’s beloved classic,The Magician’s Nephew , perfect for story time with the youngest readers!
A beautiful hardback gift edition ofThe Magician's Nephew, the first book in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia.
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24 September 2026 PADDINGTON SEARCH AND FIND Keep busy with Paddington in this entertaining search - and- find book, based on the much- loved books by Michael Bond. From baby penguins to Paddington’s marmalade sandwiches, there are more 130 things across eighteen jam-packed scenes! Can you find them all?
8 october 2026 PADDINGTON’S TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS By Michael Bond and Karen Jankel, Illustrated by R. W. Alley 9780008664619 | Paperback | £7.99 | 3+ Celebrate Christmas with everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington – now a major movie star! Everyone in the Brown family is singing about some wonderful Christmas gifts they’ve received. But Paddington can’t even find the partridge in a pear tree! He sets out to solve the mystery and is soon planning a spectacular Christmas Day surprise … Sing along with Paddington Bear in this funny festive story!
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Michael Bond was born in Newbury, Berkshire on 13 January 1926 and educated at Presentation College, Reading. He served in the Royal Air Force and the British Army before working as a cameraman for BBC TV for 19 years. In 2015, Michael was awardeda CBE for his services to children’s literature, to add to the OBE he received in 1997. Michael died in 2017, leaving behind one of the great literary legacies of our time. Karen Jankel is the daughter of Michael Bond. For over 30 years she ran Paddington and Company, looking after the worldwidelicensing rights for her father’s creation. During that time Karen and her father collaboratedon a number of concept books and stories. Since 2017 Karen has run her late father’s literary estate and continues to work closely with HarperCollins across all of Michael Bond’s books, including the Paddington titles that she co- wrote.
By Michael Bond, Illustrated by R. W Alley 9780008766443 | Paperback | £7.99 | 3+
Lupus Films’ hand-drawn animated adaptation of Judith Kerr’s classic picture book Mog’s Bad Thing will air on Channel 4 this Christmas!
They settled in England, where she later met her husband, the celebrated screenwriter Nigel Kneale, with whom she has two children: she wrote The Tiger Who Came to Tea for them. She followedit with the Mog the Forgetful Cat series and many other celebratedstories, as well as her semi- autobiographicalstory, When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit. In 2012, Judith as awardedan OBE for her services to children’s literature and holocaust education,and in 2019 she was named Illustratorof the Year at the British Book Awards. Judith died in 2019, and her much- loved stories continueto delight childrenall over the world.
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MOG’S BAD THING By Judith Kerr 9780006647553 | Paperback | £7.99 | -5 2
From the creator ofThe Tiger Who Came to Teaand Mog the Forgetful Catcomes a delightful family adventure about a really remarkable cat! When Mog’s garden disappears under an enormous white flappy thing, she is very unhappy, and does a bad thing – in Mr Thomas’s chair! But when the cat show takes place inside the white flappy thing, it’s the perfect place for Mog to make her family proud… Mog the Forgetful Catwas first published over fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children all over the world with her adventures ever since. These books are the perfect gifts for boys, girls and families everywhere!
FROM the BELOVED AUTHOR OF THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA!
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Judith Kerr was born in Berlin, but left Germany with her family in 1933 to escape the rising Nazi party.
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