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Spring 2027


Welcom e to o u r s p ring c at alogu e ! Th is s eas on welco mes s o me of o ur i ndus t r y’s mos t we l l - love d vo i ce s to o ur l i s t fo r t h e f i r s t t i me. Ta ke flight on a ma g i ca l mi g rat i o n j o ur ney wi t h two -ti m e B o o ke r w i n n e r Ma rga ret At woo d i n For the Birds , h er f i r s t - eve r yo u n g f i c ti o n ti tle , with illus t rat i o ns fro m t h e i ni mi t a ble Jú l i a S a rd à . Th at s en s e of wo nder co nt i nues wi t h g lo ba l ly a cc l a i m e d s to ry te l le r Cornelia Funke, w h o l aunch es a yo ung nat ura l i st gu i d e s e ri e s ex plo ri n g t he won d ers of ani ma l fa mi l i es , beg i nni ng wi t h a co m pe n d i u m o n m oth s . And we’re th r illed to welco me B BC ’s ‘ Fa ce of Sp a ce’ Dr Ma g g i e Ad e r i n to th e list , m aking th e vast nes s of t h e uni ver s e feel a cce s s i b le i n Space Explained . For our picture bo o ks , BAF TA- no mi nated a ni m ato r a n d i l lu s trato r Robin Shaw b r in gs us Us Two , t h e f i r s t t i t le i n a ne w h e a rt- wa rm i n g s e ri e s ; and form er Ch ild re n’s L aureate Jo s ep h Co elh o tea m s u p w i th toy d e s i gn e r Just in Worsley fo r Whizzy World , a bra nd- new l i f t-th e -f l a p s e ri e s of wh i z z i ng wh eel s a nd t h ei r a ni ma l d ri ve rs .

A n d fo r our youn g rea d ers, we’re laun c hin g a b ra n d -n ew g ra phic n ovel s e ri e s w i th To m K ni ght : Oa k Folk , b eg in n in g w ith The Tale of the Missing Star . Freya Har t as ’ s b estsellin g Brow n B ea r Wood series a lso ventures into th e yo u n g rea d er spa ce, a s we go on A Journey Down the River w ith B ea r. Th i s s e a s on a lso welcomes b a c k ma ny of our most b eloved contrib utors. Swa pn a Had d ow b rin g s Diplo Din osaur b a c k , this time courtesy of his a n n oysaurus sister; Jami e Oli ver b uild s his Little Food Lib ra ry w ith Let’s Make Taco s; Ben Newman d elivers a n ew sma sh-hit 3D b ook w i th 3D Shark Attack ; Gab by Dawnay sha res the won d ers of the a n ima l k i n gd o m in 5 Minute Animal Stories ; A. J . Wo o d inv ite s us b a c k to the To rc hwood Ac a d emy of Ma g ic a l Thin k in g in The Wizard’s Guide to Extraordinary Experiments ; a n d K r i st yna Li t t en sen d s Iv y a n d B ea rloc k of f to c ra c k their third c a se in The Secret of the Wild Weather . Wherever this sea son ta kes you, we hope you’ ll f ly w ith us. Jen ny a n d Ra c hel


YOUNG READER

9781917768818 Publishing 14 th January 2027 Written and illustrated by Kristyna Litten Ages 6+, £7.99

Bursting with GRAPHIC NOVEL PANELS - perfect for junior sleuths moving into independent reading

10 CHAPTERS, levelled text

Paperback, 228 x 152mm, 80pp Cover with flaps; matt lam and raised spot UV

The third title in our FULL-COLOUR COSY CRIME chapter book series for ages 6 and up. When a ferocious storm hits Polar Pier, and famed meteorologist Misty Grayson goes missing without a trace, it’s up to SUPER-SLEUTH IVY and her brilliant grandpa BEARLOCK HOLMES to investigate the SECRET OF THE WILD WEATHER. “Absorbing and beautifully designed” – The Guardian The Week Junior’s Younger Fiction Book of the Year Shortlisted

HB: 9781917044929 PB: 9781917366694

PB: 9781917044936

Play detective with 15 PUZZLES to solve in each book

From the pen of award-winning author and illustrator, Blends fiction with subjects that are curriculum-linked: NATURE, EVOLUTION and WEATHER

KRISTYNA LITTEN


NON-FICTION

9781917768269 Publishing 28 th January 2027

W h e r e’ s parrot

Written by Angus Konstam Illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson

ON HER

pirate ship ?

Ages 5+, £12.99 Hardback, 290 x 235mm, 32pp Case with matt lam, spot UV and pantone; interiors with pantone

Where’s Wally meets Horrible Histories! Hunt for hidden pirates in every scene as you learn about the golden age of piracy.

Meet

S q uaw k ! This is her pirate ship. Hoist the sails, dodge the cannon fire and get ready to SEARCH AND FIND BACK IN TIME! From capturing a rival vessel to entering the Captain’s Quarters, readers explore 12 RICHLY ILLUSTRATED shipboard scenes. There are TEN CREWMATES to spot in every location, plus extra hidden stowaways and treasures for sharp-eyed readers. Written by a PIRATE HISTORIAN and narrated by a CHEEKY PARROT, this book brings maritime history to life for young buccaneers.

Publishing in paperback on 3rd June

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Printed with PANTONE NEON throughout!

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9781911766865 Paperback, £7.99


PRESCHOOL

9781911766841 Publishing 28 th January 2027 Illustrated by Ella Bailey

5 eggs to deliver, and first on my route is a home in the woods…

Ages 1+, £7.99

b u t w h o w il l co

Board book, 190 x 190mm, 10pp with interactive sliders on every page

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Case with matt lam and spot UV

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A slider surprise that pops out the top of every page!

An ent e g g - c e lelr East gift!

Future titles to include Trick or Treat Street and Santa Claus Lane !


YOUNG READER

9781917366342 Publishing 11 th February 2027 Written by Julia Green Illustrated by Freya Hartas

n Bear Wood w o r B

Ages 5+, £7.99 Paperback, 228 x 152mm, 80pp Cover with flaps; matt lam and foil

After years as a

bestselling picture book series , Brown Bear Wood arrives in chapter books! Bear is having an adventure down the river. But adventures don’t always go to plan! When the group

‘Simple yet magical’ – The Telegraph

Over half a million

copies in print

gets lost, can Bear help them find their way home again? A charming first reader series with full colour illustrations throughout.

A Vis in the Sitor n ow comi n Autumn g 27!


NON-FICTION ANTHOLOGY

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Publishing 25 th February 2027

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Written by Gabby Dawnay Illustrated by Katie Cottle Ages 4+, £16.99 Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 96pp Case with imitlin and gold foil

The mama and papa are steadfast and true, and toget her they lead at the back of the crew. The strongest behind with a scou t up ahead, keeping elders and pups in the midd le inste ad.

Discover the wonders of the animal kingdom with this read-aloud collection of stories.

Unit ed they fall as unite d they stand , when they walk singl e file through the moun taino us land. “For a wolf pack like us, when we always run free over snow and through fores t – protection is key…

“If we live in a group we must meet every need , and by working together we’ll always succeed!”

This way the weak est are setting the pace so the pack moves along with precision and grac e.

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5-minute rhyming story tells the tale of

a different animal.

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‘A gift to inform and delight the youngest nature lovers’ – Waterstones

At the end of each story, explore an informative ‘all about’ page and learn everything from how wolf packs communicate to why kangaroos are so good at jumping. 9781913520441

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PRESCHOOL

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Publishing 25 th February 2027 Ages 2+, £7.99 Board books, 184 x 168mm, 24pp Cases with matt lam and spot UV

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NON-FICTION

9781911766872 Publishing 11 th March 2027 Written by Cornelia Funke Illustrated by Jessica Frascht Ages 7+, £16.99 Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 112pp Case with matt lam and holo foil

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NON-FICTION

SPACE

EXPLAINED

9781917768306 Publishing 11 th March 2027 Written by Dr Maggie Aderin Illustrated by Claire Scully Ages 5+, £16.99 Hardback, 310 x 256mm, 64pp Case with matt lam, graining,

Dr Maggie makes the wonders of space accessible and inspiring for the next generation

silver foil and embossing

Art and science come together in a dazzling visual tour through the universe with space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin. Follow the arrows in every drawing to understand how the universe moves: how stars are born and die, why planets orbit, when eclipses unfold, and many more awe-inspiring processes that reveal the rhythms of space. The perfect compendium for young space enthusiasts.

Understand space with

20 cosmic cycles 9781915569974

BBC's 'FACE OF SPACE'


YOUNG READER

9781917768122 Publishing 25 th March 2027 Written by Margaret Atwood Illustrated by Júlia Sardà Ages 7+, £14.99 Hardback, 222 x 141mm, 112pp Case with imitin cloth and foil

Take flight on a magical migration journey with two-time Booker winner

Samantha is a little girl who doesn’t really care about birds. . . until her neighbour takes her on a journey she’ll never forget. Magically transformed into a bird, Samantha sets off on a migration adventure, and along the way she learns what life is really like for the birds. birds

Margaret Atwood

Bestselling and award-winning Margaret Atwood’s Atwood first-ever young fiction title. Full-colour illustrations Sardà throughout from Júlia Sardà.

With non-fiction notes at the back from the urban Lindo birder, David Lindo.


That's impossible! Comets travel at a million miles an hour.

Cover with matt lam and holo foil Diplo felt as bub bly as a fizzy volc ano. The RO AR SO ME comet show was only a few days away!

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This is going to be the BEST comet shower cake anyone has ever seen!

Diplo is feeling wobbly. He’s making a ginkgo cake for the Comet Shower Banquet, but he’s worried it won’t be good enough. And even worse, his little annoy-a-saurus sister is determined to help him!

Can I show you my idea for the banquet? 9781917768399

Diplo imagined all the dinosaurs in the village o o h ing and

aahing over his cake.

After a cake-sized calamity, a mindfulness exercise teaches Diplo how to combat his worry.

Oh! That's a beautiful comet cake, Diplo.

He would beam proudly back at them.

Clutching his sket chbook, he rushed to the kitchen. 14

Three tiers! You are going to need some help making that.

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PRESCHOOL

JAMIE’S

Little Food Library

TACOS

9781917768375 Publishing 22 nd April 2027 Written by Jamie Oliver Illustrated by Adrian Johnson Ages 1+, £7.99 Board book, 189 x 167mm, 14pp Case with matt lam and spot UV, with gatefold lift flaps throughout

A revolutionary new series that encourages kids into the kitchen from the youngest age.

Learn about food with

JAMIE OLIVER!

9781917366663

This recipe in a book is perfect for preschoolers, with all the ingredients for happy, healthy little cooks everywhere. Discover a new read-aloud word to see and say on every page. Then, lift the flap to follow the action. Add the beans, fill the tortillas, and make tacos in four simple steps!

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Coming July 2027


YOUNG READER

9781911766117 Publishing 22 nd April 2027 Written and illustrated by Tom Knight Ages 5+, £7.99 Paperback, 228 x 152mm, 80pp Cover with flaps; matt lam with embossing and spot UV

THE TALE OF THE

AN EPIC TALE PACKED WITH FOLKSY FUN AND WONDERFULLY WEIRD CHARACTERS.

A hilarious, full-coloured kids’ graphic novel from

TOM KNIGHT

THE TALE OF THE

With NINE CHAPTERS and LEVELLED TEXT

THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE WITH BOOK TWO AND THREE COMING IN 2028

A GRAPHIC NOVEL BY

When the Evenstar vanishes from the sky, the seasons spin out of control. Snow falls in spring, strange creatures roam free, and best friends ALLUN and BRION invent ‘a game’ to put things right. A story of courage, bravery and the true meaning of friendship.


N O N - F I C T I O N N O V E LT Y

TH E

W IZ AR D’S GUIDE TO

Extraordinary EX PE RI M EN TS

9781917768160 Publishing 6 th May 2027 Written by A. J. Wood Illustrated by Jo Rioux Ages 5+, £20 Hardback, 290 x 235mm, 30pp with more than 40 paper novelties Case with graining, silver foil and 30mm jewel embedded in front

Welcome back to the Touchwood Academy of Magical Thinking,

Mini booklets and fold-out e x p e r i m e nt s o n every page add t o t h e e xc i t e m e nt and discovery!

I hope you’re excited to continue your wizarding journey. . .

K i d s w i l l d i s c o v e r t h e M AG I C OF PHYSICS with hands-on e x p e r i m e n t s f ro m A . J . Wo o d , c re at o r o f t h e O l o g i e s s e r i e s a n d F i r s t C l a s s W i z a rd . Pe r fo r m 4 0 s c i e n c e t r i c k s t h at a re a c t u a l l y a g e - a p p ro p r i at e s c i e n c e e x p e r i m e n t s t h at c a n b e d o n e a t yo u r k i t c h e n t a b l e o r i n a n e a r by o u t d o o r s p a c e , u s i n g e v e r yd ay h o u s e h o l d m at e r i a l s .

Hi g h l y c o m m e n d e d s f o r t h e C h i l d re n'

N o n - Fi c t i o n & I l l u st ra t e d B o o k of the Year at the British Book A w a rd s 9781917044653

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PICTURE BOOK

9781911766131 Publishing 6 th May 27 Written by Joseph Coelho

TO LAPS , F 10 LIFT , ZOOM OOM ! Z

ZOOM

Illustrated by Justin Worsley Ages 2+, £9.99 Hardback, 230 x 230mm, 24pp Case with matt lam and spot UV; flaps throughout

Join DOG AND BEAR and learn how to travel through life’s ups and downs, in a brand new

ling l e s g best nnin te i Fr o m w d a wa r n ’ s L a u r e a d n e a C h i l dr o e l h o , r e m for ph C r J o s e y des i g n e o and t trator illus orsley in W Just

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Each story focuses on a toddler These books life experience such as are the perfect LIFT-THE-FLAP learning to share, being brave parental toolkit picture book series of Where are you all and off to? “Come and see” says Tiger to help navigate whizzing wheels and asks hippo with a grin.overcoming shyness. “Please join us for a spin”. big feelings. their animal drivers.


Us Two

PICTURE BOOK

9781917768689 Publishing 20 th May 2027

Written and illustrated by Robin Shaw Ages 4+, £12.99 Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 32pp Case with uncoated finish with wibalin spine and foil

In this first title in a new heart-warming picture book series, a young girl

and her father head to the park. They climb the trees, go on the swings and watch the trains. Then they sail their paper boats, imagining a fantastical adventure on the stream. When the boats get soggy it’s OK: they sit on their favourite bench and watch the world go by.

NEW SERIES OF FUTURE CLASSICS!

Full of small, tender moments, this book celebrates the simple joys of days spent together.

From the pen of Robin Shaw, a BAFTA-nominated animator and illustrator known for his work continuing the legacy of Raymond Briggs. His films include the multi-award-winning The

Tiger Who Came To Tea and Mog's Christmas.


PICTURE BOOK

9781911766810 Publishing 20 th May 2027 Written and illustrated by Nai Morris Ages 3+, £7.99 Paperback, 280 x 240mm, 32pp Cover with matt lam and spot UV

A stand-out STORY featuring a lovable crow who learns how to be true to himself. Little Jo is a chimney pot crow who loves his cosy home. But when he starts school, Jo learns that other birds live in trees – not sooty chimney pots.

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NON-FICTION

9781911766605 Publishing 17 th June 2027

it’s the

Little Thing . . .

Written by Dianna Hutts Aston Illustrated by Laurel Pettitt Ages 4+, £14.99 Hardback, 310 x 256mm, 40pp

R e a d- a l o u d p o e tr y beautifully paired with

a c c e s s i b l e e ar ly s ci e n c e

Illustr debut

Case with uncoated paper, 5th colour and embossing

Ei g h t h a b i t a t s A Puddle

From celebrated nature writer Dianna Hutts Aston comes a new series that invites young readers to celebrate the little things.

T h e C o m p o s t H e ap The Flower Bed The Tree Bark Under a Log Stack In the Hedge The Long Grass

Discover eight of nature’s tiny worlds, zoomed in so readers can explore up close. Spot the plants and animals that call each one home, then go outside and see what can be found.

ated b

y a r t is t Laurel Pettitt

concepts for KS1

The Rock Pool Written by

D i an n a H u t t s Aston,

author of the aw a r d - w i n n i n g bestseller A Seed Is Sleepy


N O V E LT Y N O N - F I C T I O N

9781911766322 Publishing 17 th June 2027 Written by Dr Greg Skomal

COMIC-STRIP

Illustrated by Ben Newman

ACTION IN 3D!

Ages 7+, £14.99 Hardback with 2 pairs of 3D glasses 290 x 235mm, 40pp Case with emboss and graining

10 sharks. 9 epic battles. 1 ultimate winner.

INCLUDES TWO PAIRS OF 3D GLASSES HOUSED IN THE FRONT CASE Also available

Get ready for the ultimate ocean showdown! This book pits the toughest, fastest, and most fearsome sharks against each other in all-out combat – brought to life with jaw-dropping 3D action. Told in comic strip form and packed with real science from shark expert Dr Greg Skomal, it’s the ultimate battle of jaws.

IN-DEPTH

STATS AND

FULL-COLOUR FACT PAGES

9781917768290


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Jungle

9781917044745 Publishing 20 th May 2027

illustrated in stunning detail by Tomislav Tomic , this puzzle will transport you to another world.

Illustrated by Tomislav Tomic Ages 12+, £18.99 1,000 piece puzzle, 254 x 254mm Box lid with foil and fold-out poster

Also available

1000 s of piece y fun famil

Enter a jungle of magic and mystery as you piece together this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle. 9781913520151

Includes fold-out poster!

9781915569561


PICTURE BOOK

9781911766858

PICTURE BOOK

9781911766407

Publishing 11 th February 2027

Publishing 6th May 2027

Written by Gabby Dawnay

Written by Loll Kirby

Illustrated by Lars van de Goor and

Illustrated by Adelina Lirius

Giulia Tomai

Ages 5+, £7.99

Ages 4+, £8.99

Paperback, 280 x 240mm, 32pp

Paperback, 310 x 256mm, 32pp

Cover with flaps: graining and sticker

Cover with flaps: matt lam and foil

Newly updated with four additional inspiring kids, an action toolkit and an all new foreword.

Learn how no one is too small to make a difference on a young girl’s magic quest, where she discovers that change starts with a tiny seed. Join Willow and she steps through a fairy door and into a magical Wild Wood, where tiny fairies nourish the earth and turn the seasons.

With luminous photography from award-winning Lars van de Goor

Bestselling book - now in paperback!

Meet sixteen kids from around the world who are taking action against climate change and learn how the future of our planet starts here. . . with you.

New foreword from award-winning author, naturalist and conservationist,

Dara McAnulty

by Be inspired ildren real-life ch t ion agains taking act ange climate ch

Also available in the Changemakers series:

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PICTURE BOOK

9781911766100

PICTURE BOOK

Publishing 17 th June 2027

Written by Cosmo Sheldrake

Written and illustrated by

Illustrated by Liniers

Rose Grover

Ages 3+, £7.99

Ages 3+, £7.99

Paperback, 240 x 280mm, 32pp

Paperback, 280 x 240mm, 32pp

Cover with matt lam and spot UV

Cover with matt lam and spot UV

A heartwarming and relatable story about the ups and downs of a family day out from debut authorillustrator Rose Grover.

Come Along and discover a joyous picture book, rooted in the whimsical tradition of nonsense literature and based on the viral hit sensation song. NOW IN PAPERBACK!

hes m e with its no ouris n nsense k o ” g n – i s t o i M r i b erlin p s s i y S h e l d ra ke “ Th e s m k ma and

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Publishing 22 nd April 2027

Set sail on a journey with two rabbits determined not to get caught by the HUM-DRUM. This book HUM-DRUM is a merry romp through the imaginative worlds of Edward Lear and Lewis Carroll.

le o f w o r d s a n d i m b m a tu u s b e r t M a c fa r l a n e g e s ” o i o or –R “ A gl

Today we are going to the beach. It’s ALWAYS a great day at the beach. . . Or is it? One little girl and her family are going to the beach and they can’t wait. But as is often the case, things don’t quite go according to plan. Whatever happens, they will be NOW IN PA P E R B AC K!

together. And together always means a great day at the beach.


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The Handbook of Forgotten Skills... Outdoors Get out and explore with this illustrated step-by-step guide to classic wilderness skills by outdoors expert Iron Tazz. Iron Tazz illus. Deborah Hocking 9781917044806 112pp / 270 x 210mm £17.99 / 2026

Latitude Discover the history of humankind in 10 maps, from north to south, and see the world as you never have before.

The Little Book of Christmas Joy Celebrate the joy of Christmas with this pocket-sized gift book.

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It’s Christmas Time A gorgeous anthology of stories and activities to share with your little one during the festive season.

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The Time-Tourist’s Guide to Ancient Egypt A new novelty-packed scrapbook that transports readers to Ancient Egypt.

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BACKLIST

PRESCHOOL

Designed with the youngest cooks in mind, lift the flap to discover food themed first words, then follow the recipe to make a delicious and nourishing dish.

Let’s Make Burgers Jamie Oliver illus. Adrian Johnson 9781917768313 14pp / 189 x 167mm / £7.99 / 2026

Let’s Make Lollies Jamie Oliver illus. Adrian Johnson 9781917768320 14pp / 189 x 167mm / £7.99 / 2026

Let’s Make Gingerbread Jamie Oliver illus. Adrian Johnson 9781917768344 14pp / 189 x 167mm / £7.99 / 2026

Love Veggies with Jamie Oliver Discover 20 new vegetables for little fingers to touch and feel, then lift the flaps to see what’s inside! Jamie Oliver illus. Adrian Johnson 9781917768368 16pp / 230 x 230mm / £9.99 / 2026

Slow Down. . . on your Doorstep illus. Freya Hartas 9781913520267 12pp / 180 x 167mm/ £6.99 / 2021 Slow Down Rachel Williams illus. Freya Hartas 9781916180512 128pp / 290 x 235mm / £20 / 2020

Slow Down 30 Mindful Activity Cards Emily Sharratt illus. Freya Hartas 9781913520250 30 cards / 185 x 120mm / £12.99 / 2021

Slow Down and Be Here Now Laura Brand illus. Freya Hartas 9781913520656 64pp / 290 x 235mm / £16.99 / 2022

Slow Down Nature Game illus. Freya Hartas 9781913520908 30 cards / 145 x 98mm / £12.99 / 2023

Slow Down. . . in the Park illus. Freya Hartas 9781913520274 12pp / 180 x 167mm / £6.99 / 2021

Learn the names and characteristics of dogs and trees in these embossed board books.

Look! A Dog! Anya Serota illus. Christine Berrie 9781917768153 20pp / 180 x 167mm / £7.99 / 2026

Here We Go Round the Woodland Year Discover the magic of the seasons with Bear and friends in the first lift-the-flap adventure from the internationally bestselling Brown Bear Wood series.

Look! A Tree! Anya Serota illus. Christine Berrie 9781917366847 20pp / 180 x 167mm / £7.99 / 2026

YOUNG READER Jamie Oliver illus. Adrian Johnson / 14pp / 189 x 167mm / £7.99 / 2025

Let’s Make Pizza 9781917366663

Let’s Make Pasta 9781917366649

Let’s Make Cookies 9781917366670

Let’s Make Pancakes 9781917366656

Rachel Piercey illus. Freya Hartas 9781917768221 16pp / 310 x 256mm / £16.99 / 2026

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Written by Amanda Wood, Illustrated by Bec Winnel, Vikki Chu Ages 0+, £7.99 / Board books, 180 x 167mm, 20pp / Cases with matt lam and spot UV

The Wizard’s Box of Science Experiments Discover 25 incredible science experiments with this boxed deck of cards from first-class wizard A. J . Wood. A. J. Wood illus. Jo Rioux 9781911766032 30 cards / 145 x 98mm / £12.99 / 2026

Diplo Dinosaur wants a Roarsome Friend Meet Diplo and his best pals, Spike and Mina, as they navigate dinosaur-sized firsts and all the big emotions and questions that come along their way Swapna Haddow illus. Yiting Lee 9781917768399 80pp / 228 x 152mm / £7.99 / 2026

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Written by Amanda Wood, Illustrated by Bec Winnel, Vikki Chu Ages 2+, £8.99 / Hardbacks, 210 x 195mm, 24pp / Cases with matt lam and spot UV

The Every Baby Book Frann Preston-Gannon 9781913520373 30pp / 189 x 162mm / £7.99 / 2022

The Eco Family Book Frann Preston-Gannon 9781913520830 24pp / 280 x 240mm / £7.99 / 2023


ABCs of Greek Myths illus. Kathleen Marcotte 9781917044820 24pp / 189 x 189mm / £8.99 / 2025

32pp / 280 x 240mm / £6.99

Old Enough to Save the Planet Loll Kirby illus. Adelina Lirius 9781913520175 / 2021

Do Something for Someone Else Loll Kirby illus. Yas Imamura 9781913520687 / 2022

Little Word Whizz: 365 First Words Dr. Meredith L. Rowe illus. Monika Forsberg 9781913520366 112pp / 210 x 195mm / £12.99 / 2022

It’s Our Business to Make a Better World Rebecca Hui illus. Anneli Bray 9781913520885 / 2023

Little Word Whizz: Feeling Words to Explain My Emotions Emily Sharratt illus. Monika Forsberg 9781913520878 64pp / 210 x 195mm / £12.99 / 2023

Little Word Whizz: Alphabet Puzzle illus. Monika Forsberg 9781913520526 26 two piece puzzle / 140 x 200mm / £12.99 / 2022

Little Word Whizz: An Interesting Word for Every Day of the Year Dr. Meredith L. Rowe illus. Monika Forsberg 9781911766230 112pp / 210 x 195mm / £10.99 / 2026

Little Word Whizz: 100 Interesting Animal Words Will Millard illus. Monika Forsberg 9781915569431 64pp / 210 x 195mm / £12.99 / 2024

Little Word Whizz: First Feelings Emily Sharratt illus. Monika Forsberg 9781913520502 30 cards / 145 x 98mm / £12.99 / 2022

Knock Knock Merry Christmas illus. Rob Hodgson 9781915569172 16pp / 210 x 195mm / £9.99 / 2023

Knock Knock Happy Halloween illus. Rob Hodgson 9781915569622 16pp / 210 x 195mm / £9.99 / 2025

Brown Bear Wood: Bunny’s Birthday Puzzle 9781913520632 illus. Freya Hartas / 100 piece puzzle 254 x 254mm / £17.99 / 2022

Brown Bear Wood: The Twelve Days of Christmas Rachel Piercey illus. Freya Hartas 9781913520489 14pp / 180 x 167mm / £7.99 / 2022

Knock Knock Poo’s There illus. Rob Hodgson 9781917044028 16pp / 210 x 195mm / £9.99 / 2025

Brown Bear Wood: Grand Old Oak and the Birthday Ball Rachel Piercey illus. Freya Hartas 9781913520854 32pp / 310 x 256mm / £14.99 / 2023

Brown Bear Wood: Christmas is Coming to Town Illus. Freya Hartas 9781917044325 16pp / 203 x 178mm / £12.99 / 2025

Brown Bear Wood: It’s Busy Down in the Woods Today Rachel Piercey illus. Freya Hartas 9781915569776 32pp / 310 x 256mm / £14.99 / 2025

Brown Bear Wood: Let’s Go on a Nature Hunt illus. Freya Hartas 9781913520915 Game / 200 x 144mm / £14.99 / 2023

Brown Bear Wood: Wisdom of the Woods Rachel Piercey illus. Freya Hartas 9781915569615 96pp / 204 x 160mm / £12.99 / 2024

Brown Bear Wood: Colouring and Spotting Book illus. Freya Hartas 9781915569103 40pp / 290 x 230mm / £9.99 / 2023

Little Word Whizz: Tell an Interesting Story illus. Monika Forsberg 9781915569127 30 cards / 145 x 98mm / £12.99 / 2023

Three Step Stories: In the Tree Three Step Stories: In the Pond Three Step Stories: in the Garden Three Step Stories: in the Rockpool Will Millard illus. Rachel Qiuqi 9781913520427 9781913520410 9781913520700 9781913520694 10pp / 189 x 167mm / £7.99 / 2022-2023

Knock Knock Who’s There? illus. Rob Hodgson 9781913520823 16pp / 210 x 195mm / £9.99 / 2023

Brown Bear Wood: If You Go Down to the Woods Today Rachel Piercey illus. Freya Hartas 9781913520052 40pp / 310 x 256mm / £14.99 / 2021

You Can Do It, Digger! Jennifer Eckford illus. Kay Hunt 9781913520564 10pp / 189 x 167mm / £7.99 / 2022

10 Steps to Change: How to Manage Your Eco-Anxiety Anouchka Grose illus. Lauriane Bohémier 9781913520762 96pp / 198 x 129mm / £8.99 / 2023

Brown Bear Wood: The Great Egg Hunt Rachel Piercey illus. Freya Hartas 9781913520472 12pp / 180 x 167mm / £7.99 / 2022

10 Steps to Change: How to Say No To Your Phone Brad Marshall and Lindsay Hassock illus. Lauriane Bohémier 9781915569110 96pp / 214 x 152mm / £9.99 / 2024

Brown Bear Wood: I Love You Always Rachel Piercey illus. Freya Hartas 9781915569356 14pp / 180 x 167mm / £7.99 / 2024

The Secret Fairy Club Emma Roberts illus. Raahat Kaduji, Mira Miroslavova 9781911766469 24pp / 279 x 228mm / £12.99 / 2026

Brown Bear Wood: New Baby Bunny Rachel Piercey illus. Freya Hartas 9781917044738 12pp / 180 x 167mm / £7.99 / 2025

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Clement C. Moore illus. Raquel Martin 9781913520298 24pp / 280 x 240mm / £20.00 / 2021

Brown Bear Wood: Keeping Cosy and Snuggling Up Rachel Piercey illus. Freya Hartas 9781915569493 14pp / 180 x 167mm / £7.99 / 2024

The Nutcracker Lily McArdle illus. Bodil Jane 9781913520212 24pp / 280 x 240mm / £20.00 / 2021


Grow Rizaniño Reyes illus. Sara Boccaccini Meadows 9781913520403 64pp / 310 x 256mm / £16.99 / 2022

Glow Noelia González illus. Sara Boccaccini Meadows 9781913520786 64pp / 310 x 256mm / £16.99 / 2023

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5 Minute Nature Stories Gabby Dawnay illus. Mona K 9781913520441 96pp / 270 x 210mm / £16.99 / 2022

5 Minute Human Body Stories Gabby Dawnay illus. Mimi Purnell 9781915569042 96pp / 270 x 210mm / £16.99 / 2023

5 Minute Ocean Stories Gabby Dawnay illus. Mona K 9781915569301 96pp / 270 x 210mm / £16.99 / 2024

5 Minute Space Stories Gabby Dawnay illus. Mona K 9781917044042 96pp / 270 x 210mm / £16.99 / 2025

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Wild Jack Ashby illus. Sara Boccaccini Meadows 9781917044059 64pp / 310 x 256mm / £16.99 / 2025

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Fly David Lindo illus. Sara Boccaccini Meadows 9781915569295 64pp / 310 x 256mm / £16.99 / 2024

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Glow Puzzle 50 0 PIE illus. Sara Boccaccini Meadows PUJIGZZLSAWCE E 9781915569134 500 piece puzzle / 254 x 254mm / £17.99 / 2023

Glow Stargazing Cards illus. Sara Boccaccini Meadows 9781915569455 30 cards / 140 x 95mm / £12.99 / 2024

Grow Puzzle illus. Sara Boccaccini Meadows 9781913520922 500 piece puzzle / 254 x 254mm / £17.99 / 2023

Fly Puzzle illus. Sara Boccaccini Meadows 9781917044431 1000 piece puzzle / 254 x 254mm / £17.99 / 2025

Buzz Richard Jones illus. Sara Boccaccini Meadows 9781917366625 64pp / 310 x 256mm / £16.99 / 2026

The Little Book of Joy The Little Book of Words That Matter The Little Book of Love The Little Box of Joy Joanne Ruelos Diaz Joanne Ruelos Diaz Vita Murrow Joanne Ruelos Diaz illus. Annelies Draws illus. Annelies Draws illus. Annelies Draws illus. Annelies Draws 9781913520038 9781915569073 9781915569745 9781913520748 368pp / 210 x 128mm / £14.99 / 2021 208pp / 210 x 128mm / £12.99 / 2023 208pp / 210 x 128mm / £12.99 / 2025 30 cards / 145 x 98mm/ £12.99 / 2022

Little Dinosaurs, Big Feelings Little Dinosaurs, Big Questions 9781915569233 9781917044103 Swapna Haddow illus. Yiting Lee 112pp / 228 x 178mm / £14.99 / 2024-2025

Mindful Dinosaurs: 30 Calming Activity Cards 9781917044721 30 cards / 140 x 95mm / £12.99 / 2025

The Little Box of Words That Matter Joanne Ruelos Diaz illus. Annelies Draws 9781915569578 30 cards / 145 x 98mm/ £12.99 / 2024

5 Minute Dinosaur Stories Gabby Dawnay illus. Mona K 9781917366267 96pp / 270 x 210mm / £16.99 / 2026

5 Minute Nature Story Box illus. Mona K 9781915569691 Four board books / 40pp / 105 x 105mm / £12.99 / 2024

Unicorns and Other Magical Horses Card Game illus. Rae Ritchie 9781913520649 32 cards / 145 x 98mm / £12.99 / 2022

28pp / 280 x 240mm / £7.99 / 2025

Sticker Life Stories: Maya Angelou Evie Daye illus. Julia Bereciartu 9781917044752

Sticker Life Stories: Marie Curie Evie Daye illus. Ana Sanfelippo 9781917044783

Sticker Life Stories: Frida Kahlo Evie Daye illus. Farimah Khavarinezhad 9781917044776

Sticker Life Stories: Jane Goodall Evie Daye illus. Anneli Bray 9781917044769

We Have a Dream Mya-Rose Craig illus. Sabrena Khadija 9781913520205 64pp / 230 x 180mm £12.99 / 2021

A Year of Black Joy Jamia Wilson illus. Jade Orlando 9781915569028 (HB) / 9781917366007 (PB) 112pp / 270 x 210mm £14.99 / 2023

A Year of Pride and Joy Simon James Green illus. Ruth Burrows 9781915569394 112pp / 270 x 210mm £14.99 / 2025

Perfectly Imperfect Stories Leo Potion illus. Ana Strumpf 9781916180536 64pp / 230 x 180mm / £12.99 / 2020

Scientists are Saving the World! Saskia Gwinn illus. Ana Albero 9781913520892 32pp / 280 x 240mm / £7.99 / 2024

Mathematicians are Counting the Stars! Saskia Gwinn illus. Ana Albero 9781915569240 40pp / 280 x 240mm / £12.99 / 2024

Life Savers Eryl Nash illus. Ana Albero 9781913520670 32pp / 280 x 240mm / £7.99 / 2022


The Life-Changing Magic of Chess Maurice Ashley illus. Denis Angelov 9781915569264 40pp / 274 x 214mm / £12.99 / 2024

The Life-Changing Magic of Drumming Nandi Bushell illus. Andrea Stegmaier 9781915569325 40pp / 274 x 214mm / £12.99 / 2024

Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Beasts Emily Hawkins illus. Peng Yuna 9781913520625 40pp / 256 x 310mm / £20.00 / 2022

The Life-Changing Magic of Skateboarding Sky Brown illus. Shaw Davidson 9781915569257 40pp / 274 x 214mm / £12.99 / 2024

Mysteries of the Ocean Camilla de la Bedoyere illus. Alexandria Neonakis 9781913520991 48pp / 256 x 310mm / £20.00 / 2023

The Life-Changing Magic of Baking Joy Wilson illus. Tatiana Kamshilina 9781915569318 40pp / 274 x 214mm / £12.99 / 2024

Magical Creatures and Mythical Beasts Professor Mortimer illus. Victo Ngai 9781916180574 48pp / 256 x 310mm / £20.00 / 2020

Action Replay Adam Skinner illus. Mai Ly Degnan 9781913520458 64pp / 290 x 235mm / £14.99 / 2022

Patience Rachel Williams illus. Leonie Lord 9781915569387 80pp / 290 x 235mm / £17.99 / 2024

How to Talk to a Tiger. . . and Other Animals Jason Bittel illus. Kelsey Buzzell 9781913520076 64pp / 290 x 235mm / £14.99 / 2021

Feel Good Gardening Kay Maguire illus. Sally Soweol Han 9781913520755 40pp / 290 x 235mm / £12.99 / 2023

The Secret Signs of Nature Craig Caudill illus. Carrie Shryock 9781913520380 64pp / 290 x 235mm / £14.99 / 2022

Lessons From Our Ancestors Raksha Dave illus. Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong 9781913520946 64pp / 290 x 235mm / £14.99 / 2023

It’s the Journey, not the Destination Carl Honoré illus. The Brave Union 9781913520595 96pp / 290 x 235mm / £20.00 / 2022

Nature Explained Helen Brown illus Claire Scully 9781915569974 64pp / 310 x 256mm / £16.99 / 2025

The Inventor’s Workshop Ruth Amos illus. Stacey Thomas 9781915569271 64pp / 280 x 240mm / £14.99 / 2024

Hike It Iron Tazz illus. Martin Stanev 9781915569660 96pp / 310 x 256mm / £20.00 / 2024

How to Grow a Garden Frances Tophill illus. Charlotte Ager 9781915569738 64pp / 290 x 235mm / £14.99 / 2025

Nature in a Nutshell Carl Wilkinson illus. Grace Helmer 9781915569004 96pp / 290 x 235mm / £17.99 / 2023

The Skateboarding Box of Tricks (9781917044400; Sky Brown) The Chess Box of Tips (9781917044837; Maurice Ashley) 25 cards / 140 x 95mm / £12.99 / 2025

Look! A Flower! 9781917366632

The Magic Carpet's Guide to Earth's Forbidden Places Patrick Makin illus. Whooli Chen 9781916180567 80pp / 310 x 256mm / £18.99 / 2020

Feast Your Eyes On Food Laura Gladwin illus. Zoë Barker 9781913520229 96pp / 310 x 256mm / £20.00 / 2021

Anya Serota illus. Christine Berrie 20pp / 180 x 167mm / £7.99 / 2026

Look! A Bird! 9781917044622

Lift the Flat Encyclopaedia of Oceans Camilla de la Bedoyere illus. Jiatong Liu 9781917044394 16pp / 320 x 235mm / £16.99 / 2025

Lift the Flat Encyclopaedia of Dinosaurs Eryl Nash illus. Daniel Hamilton 9781915569547 16pp / 320 x 235mm / £16.99 / 2024

Lift the Flat Encyclopaedia of Earth Ruth Martin illus. Xuan Lee 9781915569554 16pp / 320 x 235mm / £16.99 / 2024

Anything is Possible with Ballet Steven McRae illus. Margaux Carpentier 9781915569813 80pp / 270 x 210mm / £14.99 / 2025

My First Day Fishing The Handbook of Forgotten Skills Knots in a Box Will Millard illus. Joanna Lisowiec Natalie Crowley and Elaine Batiste illus. Chris illus. Chris Duriez 9781915569288 Duriez 9781915569158 96pp / 270 x 210mm / £14.99 / 2024 9781913520847 30 cards / 145 x 98mm / 112pp / 270 x 210mm / £17.99 / 2023 £12.99 / 2023

Recipes for Change Michael Platt illus. Alleanna Harris 9781913520557 40pp / 280 x 240mm / £12.99 / 2023

Celebrate With Me! Laura Gladwin illus. Dawn M. Cardona 9781913520601 64pp / 310 x 256mm / £17.99 / 2022

Picture Puzzler Rachel Williams illus. Ksenia Bakhareva 9781913520984 48pp / 310 x 256mm / £14.99 / 2023


Dragons of the Forest illus. Tomislav Tomic 9781915569561 1000 piece puzzle / 254 x 254mm / £18.99 / 2024

The Book of Blast Off Timothy Knapman illus. Nik Henderson 9781915569417 40pp / 280 x 240mm / £7.99 / 2024

My Grandparents were Dinosaurs Anne & Steve Brusatte illus. Enrico Lorenzi 9781917044158 40pp / 280 x 240mm / £7.99 / 2025

A Roll of the Dice: Enchanted Forest Lauren De Graaf 9781915569684 32pp / 280 x 240mm / £16.99 / 2024

Baking Bingo Laura Gladwin illus. Zoë Barker 9781913520311 Game / 220 x 220mm / £19.99 / 2021

the pages in marvellously magnified detail. Learn about the fascinating lives of creepy crawlies, from fluttering butterflies to buzzing bumblebees, then step out of your

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Under the Microscope Bugs © 2025 Lucky Cat Publishing Ltd Text by Rosie Neave Illustrations by Mary Atwood First Published in 2025 by Magic Cat Publishing, an imprint of Lucky Cat Publishing Ltd, Unit 2 Empress Works, 24 Grove Passage, London E2 9FQ, UK

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The World to Come Robert Macfarlane and Johnny Flynn illus Emily Sutton 9781915569462 (HB) / 9781917044554 (PB) 32pp / 280 x 240mm / £12.99 / 2024

Hope is the Thing with Feathers Emily Dickinson illus. Tim Hopgood 9781915569196 32pp / 270 x 210mm / £12.99 / 2024

The Treasure Marcela Ferreira illus. Brian Lambert 9781913520861 32pp / 280 x 240mm / £7.99 / 2023

The Footballing Fairy Elli Woollard illus. Irina Avgustinovich 9781915569783 32pp / 280 x 240mm / £7.99 / 2025

Leave the Trees, Please Benjamin Zephaniah illus Melissa Castrillón 9781915569202 (HB) 9781917366823 (PB) 32pp / 270 x 210mm / £12.99 / 2025

Off They Run Katie Cotton illus. Rob Hodgson 9781915569516 24pp / 270 x 240mm / £7.99 / 2024

Love Grows Here

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Warning! Not suitable for children under 3 due to small parts.

Goblin Frances Stickley illus Stefano Martinuz 9781917366281 32pp / 280 x 240mm / £7.99 / 2025

Dyan Sheldon Alex Willmore

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Use the microscope to magnify the bugs in this book!

Troll Frances Stickley illus Stefano Martinuz 9781915569677 32pp / 280 x 240mm / £7.99 / 2024

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includes a magnifying glass

Love Grows Here

under the magnifying glass

Little scientists will love getting up close to bugs with their very own microscope! Press out and build the microscope to examine the bugs on

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Dragons of the Skies illus. Tomislav Tomic 9781913520151 1000 piece puzzle / 254 x 254mm / £18.99 / 2020

Through the Fairy Door Gabby Dawnay illus. Lars van de Goor, Giulia Tomai 9781913520793 32pp / 310 x 256mm / £14.99 / 2023

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Meowsterpieces Jenn Bailey illus. Nyangsongi 9781913520397 32pp / 310 x 256mm / £14.99 / 2022

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Mountains of the World Nina Cosford 9781915569585 18pp / 205 x 167mm / £12.99 / 2024

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Dragon Lore Curatoria Draconis illus. Tomislav Tomic 9781915569332 48pp / 270 x 210mm / £12.99 / 2023

Once Upon Our Planet Vita Murrow illus. Aitch 9781913520083 80pp / 270 x 210mm / £14.99 / 2021

500 Dreams Jennifer Eckford illus. Natalia Rojas Castro 9781915569998 64pp / 290 x 235mm / £14.99 / 2025

Name That Thing Dr Gareth Moore illus. Ryan O’Rourke 9781915569066 96pp / 280 x 240mm / £17.99 / 2023

Minibeasts: Under the Magnifying Glass Rosie Neave illus. Mary Atwood 9781915569530 40pp / 256 x 300mm / £14.99 / 2025

Earth’s Aquarium Alexander Kaufman illus. Mariana Rodrigues 9781913520090 80pp / 370 x 272mm / £20.00 / 2021

Amy Adele

Love Grows Here Amy Adele 9781915569189 32pp / 270 x 210mm / £7.99 / 2025

Our Story Starts in Africa Patrice Lawrence illus. Jeanetta Gonzales 9781915569097 40pp / 240 x 280mm / £7.99 / 2024

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Don’t Laugh at Giraffes! Dyan Sheldon illus. Alex Willmore 9781915569639 32pp / 254 x 254mm / £7.99 / 2025

Are You Looking For Trouble? Michaël Escoffier illus. Delphine Durand 9781917366595 32pp / 254 x 254mm / £7.99 / 2025

This Little Light of Mine illus. Sawyer Cloud 9781915569219 32pp / 280 x 240mm / £7.99 / 2024

The Dinosaur Next Door David Litchfield 9781917044967 40pp / 290 x 235mm / £7.99 / 2025

The Elephant and the Piano Colette Hiller illus. Nabila Adani 9781917044066 40pp / 280 x 240mm / £7.99 / 2025

Firefly Robert Macfarlane illus. Luke Adam Hawker 9781917044523 32pp / 256 x 185mm / £14.99 / 2025


The Christmas Songbook Amy Adele 9781915569035 25pp / 256 x 310mm / £20.00 / 2023

Letters from the North Pole Annie Atkins illus. Fia Tobing 9781915569486 48pp / 210 x 270mm / £16.99 / 2024

Wherever You Go, My Love Will Follow Birgitta Sif 9781915569479 112pp / 270 x 210mm / £16.99 / 2024

The 50 States: Things That Go Kristen Lee illus. Martin Stanev 9781915569820 64pp / 310 x 256mm / £16.99 / 2025

The Birthday Music Book Amy Adele 9781915569608 24pp / 256 x 310mm / £20.00 / 2024

The Fossil Keeper’s Treasure Amy Atwater illus. Natalia Cardozo 9781917044127 24pp / 240 x 280mm / £16.99 / 2025

The Bedtime Music Book Amy Adele 9781917044004 24pp / 256 x 310mm / £20.00 / 2025

The Yes Bunny Chris Parker illus. Ella Bailey 9781915569523 112pp / 270 x 210mm / £14.99 / 2024

She Speaks: The Women of Greek Myths in Their Own Words Honor Cargill-Martin illus. Camelia Pham 9781915569509 80pp / 280 x 240mm / £16.99 / 2024

She Speaks: The Women of Norse Myths in Their Own Words Honor Cargill-Martin illus. Pauliina Hannuniemi 9781917044813 80pp / 280 x 240mm / £16.99 / 2025

All the World’s a Stage: Peter Pan J. M. Barrie illus. Ella Beech 9781917044141 24pp / 310 x 256mm / £20 / 2025

The Stuff That Stuff Is Made Of Jonathan Drori illus. Raxenne Maniquiz and Jiatong Liu 9781917044172 64pp / 310 x 256mm / £16.99 / 2025

Woodlore Kevin Parr illus. Anja Sušanj 9781917044684 48pp / 280 x 240mm / £14.99 / 2026

Come Along Cosmo Sheldrake illus. Liniers 9781917366298 32pp / 240 x 280mm / £12.99 / 2026

Ivy and Bearlock Holmes: The Case of the Missing Flower Kristyna Litten 9781917044929 (HB) 9781917366694 (PB) 80pp / 228 x 152mm / £9.99 / 2025

A River Running Through You Amy-Jane Beer illus. Elin Manon 9781917366304 32pp / 280 x 240mm / £12.99 / 2026

The Dreamies Iona Campbell 9781915569806 32pp / 280 x 240mm / £7.99 / 2026

A Great Day at the Beach Rose Grover 9781911766070 32pp / 280 x 240mm / £12.99 / 2026

Ivy and Bearlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Dinosaur Fossil Kristyna Litten 9781917044936 80pp / 228 x 152mm / £7.99 / 2026

Step Inside a Fairy Tale Helen Mortimer illus. Lars van de Goor and Gabriella Barouch 9781917044844 64pp / 310 x 256mm / £16.99 / 2025

Where’s Dragon in his Castle? David Macphail illus. Mariana Ruiz Johnson 9781917366243 32pp / 290 x 235mm / £12.99 / 2026

Greek Goddess Diaries Honor Cargill-Martin illus. Camelia Pham 9781917044899 160pp / 228 x 152mm / £7.99 / 2026 Cluck Evelien De Vlieger illus. Jan Hamstra 9781917366588 80pp / 270 x 210mm / £14.99 / 2026

The Wizard’s Guide to Magical Experiments A. J. Wood illus. Jo Rioux 9781917044653 30pp / 290 x 235mm / £20 / 2025

Once Upon an Island Alice Albinia illus. Helen Cann 9781917044349 64pp / 310 x 256mm / £16.99 / 2026

What If? Tom Schamp 9781915569790 32pp / 310 x 256mm / £14.99 / 2026

24pp / 184 x 168mm / £7.99 / 2026

Future Me: Ballet Dancer illus. Ana Sanfelippo 9781917768962

Future Me: Astronaut illus. Nadia Gunawan 9781917768955

Future Me: Train Driver illus. Denis Angelov 9781911766018

Future Me: Engineer illus. Fernando Martín 9781917768979

Future Me: Vet illus. Patricia Pessoa 9781911766025

Future Me: Footballer illus. Anna Simeone 9781917768993


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