Quarto Spring 2025 Childrens Catalogue

Spring 2025: Children

Contents Meet The Quarto Family........................3 Pre-school and Early Years...................5 Picture Books.......................................16 Non-fiction............................................36 Young Adult..........................................60 Gift and Novelty....................................64 Contact Information..............................71

The Quarto Group Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Ivy Kids Eco

Established in 1983, Frances Lincoln Children’s

Ivy Kids brings you beautiful, eye-catching

Books publishes high-quality picture books, gift

books for eco-conscious consumers. We

titles, poetry and voice-led non-fiction that

publish joyful stories and non-fiction,

celebrates the richness and diversity of our world

predominantly about nature and the

today. Boasting the bestselling Little People, BIG

environment that look to the future with

DREAMS series created by Maria Isabel Sánchez

positivity and allay eco-anxieties.

Vegara, award-winning picture books from David

Our planet-friendly mission is to endeavour,

Litchfield, Bethan Stevens, Joseph Coelho, The

wherever possible, to print locally to where our

Fan Brothers, and many others, as well as The

books will be sold, on post-consumer recycled

Story Orchestra gift books and the New York Times

paper and employ carbon offsetting methods to

bestseller This Book Is Anti-Racist, we are also the

reduce our environmental footprint. We are a

home of First Editions, dedicated to debut picture-

fledgling imprint taking huge strides in creating

book talent.

a new vision for sustainable publishing.

Happy Yak

Wide-Eyed Editions

Happy Yak is Quarto’s new fun and funny imprint,

Wide-Eyed Editions is the home of illustrated

launched in 2021. Our books make children smile,

non-fiction that opens eyes to a whole wide

giggle and laugh out loud! We publish imaginative

world of wonder. Our books are expertly written

preschool novelty and board books, playful picture

with well-crafted, engaging text, extraordinary

books and uproarious fact-packed non-fiction titles.

illustration, innovative novelty elements, and

All our books burst with Happy Yak’s upbeat sense

outstanding design with beautiful, tactile cover

of fun. Look out for our eye-catching design,

finishes. We bring a fresh and contemporary

contemporary illustration style and colours that pop. eye to traditional non-fiction topics – on everything from art to armchair travel – crafting treasured titles that will be enjoyed by the whole

Words & Pictures Words & Pictures: two little words that, together,

family.

mean a lot. We provide what’s on the tin – literally:

Holler

words, and pictures. It doesn’t get more accessible

Holler is the new 12+/YA non-fiction imprint

than that! Our books appeal to all sorts of kids,

within Quarto Kids. The name Holler was

from fact-fans and visual learners for gentle

chosen to appeal to the YA and crossover

education, to those who are tuned into popular

markets and reflects the ambition for young

culture, or excited to explore the world around

people to be heard, to celebrate their lives

them through engaging and easily digestible

loudly with bold voices and attention-getting

books. We also publish profile- or partnership-led

topics. Holler books will publish in a range of

books that bring people and brands closer to the

formats and price points, colour and mono, in

children who love them.

biography, social issues, self-help & wellbeing and graphic non-fiction.

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The Quarto Group Quarry Books

Becker&Mayer! Kids

Quarry Books was started in 1997 to extend

becker&mayer! kids publishes engaging

Rockport Publishers’ business to a non-

books and craft kits for children on

professional audience. Dedicated to providing

humorous, culturally significant, and

instruction and inspiration to creative makers

trending topics, including popular licensed

everywhere, Quarry Books offers

content. The imprint’s craft kits combine on-

authoritative, beautifully designed and

trend subjects with exciting activities that are

illustrated inspiration and reference books for

both fun and educational. Its books are

a wide range of enthusiasts, including artists,

distinguished by their innovative formats that

illustrators, crafters, cooks, parents, and

invite interaction and boost comprehension,

educators on subjects ranging from

with an element of whimsical and irreverent

beekeeping and bread making to urban

fun.

sketching and science activities for kids.

Walter Foster Jr

Kaddo

Walter Foster Jr. publishes fun and imaginative

Kaddo is Quarto's gift imprint, publishing

books and kits for children of all ages.

puzzles, games, card decks and stationery.

Encouraging learning and exploring, Walter

Our gifts encourage both adults and children

Foster Jr. titles cover a wide range of subjects,

to learn, play and explore the world in new,

including art, edutainment, history, craft,

fun ways through our innovative formats and

nature, preschool concepts, and more. As a

meaningful gameplay. Kaddo produce gifts

creator of content for children and families,

that surprise and delight, engaging

Walter Foster Jr. strives to bring out that

audiences of all ages.

childlike wonderment in all of us and inspire lifelong interests.

Design Eye Always exciting, always creative, Design Eye make clever books for children to understand what’s under the surface of our beautiful, complex world.

Collaborating with expert authors and outstanding illustrators, our list spans novelty and high-interest STEAM and pop-culture topics; gift, activity, reference and picture books. We specialise in paper-engineering, kits and components.

Design Eye is a B2B, coedition imprint, selling global rights to renowned publishers.

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Pre-school and Early Years

Pre-school and Early Years My First Story Orchestra: The Four Seasons in One Day Illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle Introduce babies and toddlers to the changing seasons and watch the leaves change colour in Vivaldi's Four Seasons in One Day. Children will love pressing the button on every page to hear real classical music, as the story unfolds.

Frances Lincoln Childrens Books 9780711292468 March 6, 2025 £9.99 • Board Book • 14 Pages

My First Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals Illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle The My First Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for little children through illustrated retellings of classic ballets, operas and musical stories paired with 6-10-second sound clips of real orchestras playing the music.

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711292444 March 6, 2025 £9.99 • Board Book • 14 Pages

Also available:

ISBN: 9780711295469

ISBN: 9780711295506

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Pre-school and Early Years Are You a Hungry Monster?

Guilherme Karsten Happy Yak 9780711283398 February 13, 2025 £7.99 • Paperback • 40 Pages 25 cm H | 25 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Are You a Hungry Monster? is a hilarious interactive picture book that will have readers giggling and laughing along, as monster creates his legendary snack recipe!

Are you feeling hungry? Do you like eating raggedy old socks and lots of earwax? No? So you’re not a hungry monster! Wait... you ARE hungry? But you like pasta, cookies AND fruit? GROSS! Can you resist the ‘delicious’ feast monster has made for you?

Kids get to join in with this stupendously silly story and play their monstrous part, and by the end all little monsters will be giggling at the explosive end!

ISBN: 9780711282490

ISBN: 9780711283367

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Pre-school and Early Years MiniTouch: Dinosaurs Illustrated by Mini Magique Studio A gorgeous, giftable touch-and-feel book for little ones, this is the perfect introduction to a popular early learning topic, dinosaurs, with the additional benefit of introducing some key first opposites.

Happy Yak 9781836002901 June 5, 2025 £6.99 • Board Book • 10 pages

MiniTouch: On the Go Illustrated by Mini Magique Studio Full of interesting textures for little hands to explore, this series for children aged 0-3 is packed full of developmental benefits. Fresh, stylish and playful with gently rhyming text!

Happy Yak 9781836002925 June 5, 2025 £6.99 • Board Book • 10 Pages

Also available:

ISBN: 9780711291423

ISBN: 9780711291409

ISBN: 9780711291447

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ISBN: 9780711291485

Pre-school and Early Years Duck & Friends Surya Sajnani Who's your favourite river creature? Meet the colorful river characters from adventurous Duck to playful Bear Cubs. Splish and splash and bring playful scenes to life in full colour just by wetting the pages of this clever bath book.

Wee Gallery 9781836003816 April 3, 2025 £10.99 • Bath Book • 8 pages

Octopus & Friends Surya Sajnani Bath time becomes a magical experience like no other with these stunning books from Wee Gallery that are durable and safe to withstand hours of splashy fun, time and time again.

Wee Gallery 9781836003793 April 5, 2025 £10.99 • Bath Book • 8 pages

Also available:

ISBN: 9780711296213

ISBN: 9780711296190

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Pre-school and Early Years Discover more by Wee Gallery

Peekaboo Ocean 9780711275331 Cloth book | £12.99

Peekaboo Forest 9780711275294 Cloth book | £12.99

Peekaboo Jungle 9780711275317 Cloth book | £12.99

Peekaboo Pets 9780711275355 Cloth book | £12.99

Touch & Feel: Scales 9780711275430 Board book | £12.99

Touch & Feel: Tails 9780711275478 Board book | £12.99

Touch & Feel: Ears 9780711275416 Board book | £12.99

Touch & Feel: Wings 9780711275454 Board book | £12.99

Pitter Patter Penguin 9780711254060 Cloth book | £12.99

Tiptoe Tiger 9780711253971 Cloth book | £12.99

Roly Poly Panda Friendly Faces: In the Garden 9780711244863 9780711254176 Cloth book | £12.99 Cloth book | £12.99

Wee Gallery are the project of a husband and wife team who have built a fun and creative world of animals and nature themes, thoughtfully designed to entertain and educate. Their books and toys take into account each stage of child development to encourage learning through play. Each of their safe and sustainable learning toys for babies are founded on years of research to support your little one’s growing mind.

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Pre-school and Early Years

Friends Forever Mary Murphy Happy Yak 9780711294134 January 30, 2025 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 25 cm H | 25 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Two adorable monkeys laugh, play and look out for each other in this sweet and uplifting picture book. With eye-catching, bright artwork, adorable characters and simple, bouncy text, Friends Forever is suffused with Mary Murphy’s trademark playful humour and heart.

I’m going out to play, Please, will you come too?

Everything is better When I do it with you!

A joyful and heart-warming celebration of friendship.

Also available: I Love You (9780711289024)

Mary Murphy is a Dublin-based author-illustrator of over 40 books; from board books for babies to fiction for children. With an advanced diploma in Visual Communications, Mary harnesses the power of pictures and words to develop both the eyesight and speech of babies and children as they grow.

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Pre-school and Early Years

Sing With Your Baby Every Day Illustrated by Chloe Giordano Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9781836003540 March 20, 2025 £12.99 • Hardcover • 64 Pages 24 cm H | 19.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Science tells us that babies develop best when they are spoken to, sung to and read to.

Even when they’re tiny, the sound of their parents’ voices helps babies make sense of the world and feel comfortable with new people and places – and this beautiful book brings you best-loved nursery rhymes and songs in one handsome volume!

Bond with your baby and help them grow as you recite and sing these timeless rhymes.

This book is part of the Stitched Storytime series – also available are Read to Your Baby Every Day, Read to Your Toddler Every Day, Read to Your Baby Every Night and Pray with Your Baby Every Day.

Also available: Read to Your Baby Every Day (9781786033376)

Chloe Giordano began to sew in the last year of her illustration degree at the University of the West of England. Since graduating, she has continued to experiment with freehand embroidery, using sewing thread and hand dyed fabrics to make her work – and the books in her bestselling Stitched Storytime series are illustrated with her hand-embroidered artwork.

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Pre-school and Early Years

Hello, Potty!

Illustrated by Ania Simeone Happy Yak 9781836003731 March 27, 2025 £7.99 • Board Book • 12 Pages 17.8 cm H | 17.8 cm W

Hello, Potty! is a fun and interactive board book. With four wheels to turn, little ones will love being involved in the relatable scenarios. Perfect for engaging toddlers with the concept of potty training.

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Pre-school and Early Years

One Thousand Things Anna Kovecses

Wide Eyed Editions 9780711297715 January 2, 2025 £9.99 • Paperback • 80 Pages 27.8 cm H | 20 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

NEW in paperback!

What do one thousand things really look like? Let Little Mouse show you in this stunning collection of first words to see and say. Search-and-find Little Mouse on every page and discover new words with every turn of the page. Stylishly laid out, this visual encyclopedia covers everything from space, to the human body, to the world around us, and is full of things to spot and learn along the way.

Perfect for parents or guardians to use at home with little ones!

Young, dynamic illustrator ANNA KÖVECSES's work marries contempory minimalism with an appealing retro-modern illustration style. Born in Hungary, she lives and works in Cyprus.

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Pre-school and Early Years My Busy Music Book Keep little fingers busy with this interactive sensory book of sounds. This colourful board book has been designed to inspire little musicians to experiment with toy-like instruments to explore and play! There are guitar strings to strum, DJ records to ‘scratch’, and a shaker to rattle – plenty to spark the interest of little maestros everywhere.

Design Eye 9781836005391 July 10, 2025 £9.99 • 10 Pages 16 cm H | 16 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

My Busy Art Book Doodle, mix, swirl and splodge! This colourful, sensory book has been designed to inspire little artists. With interactive sliders, pull tabs, and magic ink revealing hidden surprises, along with plenty of early sensory fun. My Busy Art Book is the perfect addition to your child’s early learning library!

Design Eye 9781836005377 July 10, 2025 £9.99 • 10 Pages 16 cm H | 16 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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Picture Books

Picture Books

Ady and Me Richard Pink and Roxanne Pink, Illustrated by Sara Rhys words & pictures 9780711293045 April 24, 2025 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 27.5 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Ady & Me is the story of a little girl, Sophie who has ADHD, but she calls him her best friend. . . Ady. A touching and fun-filled picture book story about ADHD and how life can play out slightly differently when you’ve got an Ady by your side.

Written by the iconic duo behind ADHD Love, Roxanne and Richard Pink who bring their personal experience of neurodivergence to the story, sharing their important message that ADHD isn't something to be ashamed of – but something to be understood and celebrated. A powerful and important picture book filled with colour, fun, creativity and most importantly a celebration of all people on the rainbow spectrum of neurodiversity.

Richard Pink is an author, creator, entrepreneur and the neuro-typical half of ADHD Love. His partner, and eldest child, are both neurodivergent. Rich is extremely passionate about helping to reduce the shame that those in this community can often live with, and focuses on teaching patience and compassion in neurodiverse relationships.

Roxanne Pink is an artist, writer, and the neuro-diverse half of ADHD Love. Rox was diagnosed with ADHD in 2021, which has been a life-changing discovery. She is on a mission to help others reach the same acceptance she's found and live without shame. Rox is a platinum-selling songwriter, having written 3 UK top 10 hits in the last 3 years.

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Picture Books

A Mouse Just Ate My House!

Kes Grey Illustrated by Chris Jevons

Happy Yak 9780711288072 Paperback with gatefold flaps July 11, 2024 £7.99 • 24 pages

In this tale that keeps building and building, a mouse keeps eating... and eating... and eating. Growing ever more ludicrous and hilarious, this rhyming story sparkles with a mischievous humour that will make readers positively squeak with laughter. A hilarious picture book with die-cuts from best-selling author Kes Gray, about a very nonchalant, very HUNGRY mouse who stops at nothing.

Also by Kes Gray: Kes Gray is a British author who exploded onto the shelves in 2000 with his debut and prize-winning picture book, Eat Your Peas. He has since published more than twenty-five Daisy books, with sales topping more than a million copies. In 2014, his picture book phenomenon Oi Frog! spawned the most popular picture book series of recent times, with sales of over 2.5 million copies worldwide.

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Picture Books

Wave Warrior and the Reef Rescue James Sellick Illustrated by Patrick Corrigan Ivy Kids Eco 9781836003922 April 3, 2025 £9.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

In this action-packed tale, produced in collaboration with Greenpeace UK, pluckly little ship Wave Warrior spots Codzilla dragging his net along the seabed. She is quick to confront him. After all, these are protected waters! But Codzilla makes it very clear he has no intention of fishing elsewhere. Will Wave Warrior have what it takes to stop Codzilla and save Hope Reef? When there’s a Warrior, there’s a way! The first in a series of vehicle-themed Green Machines titles, alongside the story is a non-fiction endmatter spread about industrial fishing produced in collaboration with Greenpeace.

James Sellick is a storyteller who wants to use his creative powers for good and also thinks sharks are misunderstood. He's the author of There's a Rang-tan in my Bedroom, a story that helped put the issue of palm oil on the map. He also wrote There's a Jag-wah in my Kitchen a story about the dangers of our industrial meat system. Most recently, he was the creative director and co-writer on 'Don't Stop', the Greenpeace song, short film and collaboration with Fleetwood Mac and Sir Steve McQueen.

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Picture Books

The Only Monster Matt Coyne Illustrated by Brendan Kearney Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711298767 March 20, 2025 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

A funny, heartfelt story aboutbeing an only child, from the creator of Man vs Baby.

In the monster town of Bonglibod, there lives a little monster with her monster mum and dad. Her family is made of three and she is as happy as can be . . . Until one day, she notices that the other monster kids at school have brothers and sisters – and, all of a sudden, she feels like the odd one out.

Written by Matt Coyne, creator of popular blog Man vs Baby, and illustrated by rising star Brendan Kearney, The Only Monster explores how it feels to be an only child in a world full of siblings!

Matt Coyne is from Sheffield and lives in South Yorkshire with his family. He is the author of a novel called Frank and Red, as well as two Sunday Times bestselling non-fiction books, Dummy and Man vs. Toddler, inspired by his award-winning parenting blog and social media profile Man vs Baby. He has also written for the Guardian, Private Eye and GQ Magazine. You can follow Matt on Facebook and Instagram (@manversusbaby).

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Picture Books

These Are My Rocks Bethan Woollvin

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9781836004653 April 17, 2025 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

From the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red, These Are My Rocks is the perfect picture book for children who love collecting.

Join the narrator, as they proudly introduce the reader to their prized collection, featuring BIG things to small things … and spiky things to wobbly things! Each page is bursting with humour – and they are interactive too – with children encouraged to interact with the book, with invitations to point, make noises, clap their hands and think about what they could collect..

These Are My Rocks is stylish, humorous, inclusive and utterly engaging – and a celebration of children's love of collecting.

Bethan Woollvin is an author and illustrator, best known for her feisty feminist fairytale series.

Retelling the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood, Bethan’s debut picture book ‘Little Red’ won the Macmillan Children’s Book Competition in 2014, was named a New York Times ‘Best Illustrated Book’ in 2016, won the AOI World Illustration Awards for children’s books in 2017, and was nominated for both the Little Rebels Children’s Book Award, and the Klaus Flugge Prize in 2017.

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Picture Books

Bear Natalia Shaloshvili

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9781836002604 March 13, 2025 £12.99 • Hardcover • 40 Pages 25 cm H | 28 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Meet Bear. Bear is perfectly happy being by himself: all he needs is his cookie, book, balloon and his favourite bench to sit on. But when his friends decide THEY want Bear's precious things, he must decide if he actually wants to share them . . . This witty, beautifully illustrated picture book explores the difficulties of sharing, and how important it is to say what you really mean!

From author-illustrator Natalia Shaloshvili, this is a whimsical and laugh-out-loud funny picture book about how hard it can be to say what you really mean – and why it's best to avoid bottling up emotions, so they don't come bursting out in one big AAAAAARGH.

Natalia Shaloshvili began her creative career as a fashion and editorial illustrator, working with a number of international magazines and creative agencies, including Grazia, Women's Health and Gala. Later, she found her true passion in children's books and paintings, and her original work can be found in private galleries and homes around the world. She lives in London with her family. Find her on Instagram as @nataly_owl.

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Picture Books

The Bear and the Piano 10th Anniversary David Litchfield Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9781836004134 February 6, 2025 £7.99 • Paperback • 40 Pages 30 cm H | 22 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Celebrate 10 years of the award-winning and best-selling The Bear and the Piano with this exclusive anniversary edition that includes a letter from the author, development sketches and a poster to pull out and keep.

One day, a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before in the forest. As time passes, he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument, and eventually the beautiful sounds are heard by a father and child who are picnicking in the woods. The bear goes with them on an incredible journey to New York, where his piano playing makes him a huge star. He has fame, fortune and all the music in the world, but he misses the friends and family he has left behind.

DAVID LITCHFIELD is an illustrator from Bedfordshire in the UK. David first started to draw when he was very young, creating Star Wars and Indiana Jones 'mash-up' comics for his older brother and sister. His first picture book The Bear and the Piano, won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize (Illustrated Book Category) and became a best-seller in the UK and US. It has sold in over 25 languages to date, with the next books in the trilogy: The Bear, the Piano, the Dog and the Fiddle, and The Bear, the Piano and Little Bear's Concert also achieving critical acclaim. His other picture books include Grandad's Secret Giant, Lights on Cotton Rock and Kid Christmas. David lives in Bedford with his family.

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Picture Books

Oh, Carrots!

Mariajo Ilustrajo

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9781836004998 April 3, 2025 £12.99 • Hardcover • 40 Pages 29.6 cm H | 22.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

A humorous and heartwarming new book from the winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize for Illustration 2023 author and illustrator Mariajo Illustrajo, Oh, Carrots! tells the story of an unexpected friendship between a lonely rabbit and a walking, talking carrot!

This strikingly illustrated, engaging picture book celebrates the magic of making new friends and shows children how the best friends help us learn more about ourselves.

Mariajo Ilustrajo is an award-winning Spanish illustrator based in the UK. She completed her MA in Children's Illustration from the prestigious Cambridge School of Art, before going on to be crowned the overall winner of the World Illustration Awards. Her debut picture book, Flooded, has been translated into 20 languages and won the Klaus Flugge Prize for Illustration.

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Picture Books

I Love Books Mariajo Ilustrajo

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711288072 Paperback with gatefold flaps July 11, 2024 £7.99 • 24 pages

NEW in paperback!

A magical story about discovering a connection with books for the very first time.

In this spellbinding story, we meet a little girl excited for the end of term. No more school! However, she’s given the very unreasonable task of reading a whole book over the holidays. A whole book? But she HATES books. But her sister takes her to the library – she says she has just the thing. Slowly, the little girl is drawn into a world of adventure.

Discover adventure on every page – and turn I Hate Books into I Love Books!

Also by Mariajo Ilustrajo:

9780711276796

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Picture Books

So Devin Wore a Skirt Shireen Lalji Illustrated by Lucy Fleming

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711298521 May 8, 2025 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Devin's family are all dressed up for Nanabapa's Big Birthday, and everyone looks FABULOUS – but Devin doesn't have anything special to wear. Then, he spots one of Amaya’s skirts, lying on her bed: it's the deepest, bluest blue and so very, very shimmery . . . So Devin puts the skirt on. And it feels AMAZING! But what will everyone say?

So Devin Wore a Skirt is a heartwarming, gently funny story about being true to yourself, encouraging readers young and old to express their identity in the way that feels right – and FABULOUS! – to them.

Shireen Lalji has an MA In Children’s Literature from the National Centre for Research in Children’s Literature (NCRCL) at Roehampton University, and has been a teacher, a librarian and an assistant headteacher. She won joint second place on the Faber and Faber FAB Prize in 2022, and was longlisted for the Write Mentor Picture Book Prize 2022 and the Hachette Mo Siewcharran Prize 2023.

Lucy Fleming has been an avid doodler and bookworm since early childhood. She has an honors degree in Illustration and is the creator of Ella's Night Lights, as well as the illustrator of several books, including River Rose and the Magical Christmas, written by singer Kelly Clarkson. She lives in England.

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Picture Books The Best Garden in the World Alice Courtley The Best Garden In The World follows Steve, a squirrel from the city, as he moves to the forest with a mission: to create a garden - the best one in the world. A chucklesome story from authorillustrator Alice Courtley that celebrates diversity in nature, and shows that what's "best" is a matter of perspective.

Ivy Kids Eco 9781836001355 April 3, 2025 £9.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 23.5 cm H | 27.6 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Puddle & Lettuce: The Treehouse Ilaria Ranauro, Illustrated by Ilaria Ranauro Puddle (a frog) and Lettuce (a snail) are best friends. They love doing everything together. In this story, they decide to build a treehouse to play in.

Puddle gets started straight away, but Lettuce wants to go slow and plan. Will the friends learn to work together as a team to build a treehouse that both of them can enjoy?

Happy Yak 9780711294271 March 20, 2025 £6.99 • Paperback • 24 Pages 25 cm H | 25 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

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Picture Books

Nelly the Very Different Bird

Alex Macdonald

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9781836000754 June 5, 2025 £7.99 • Paperback • 40 Pages 25 cm H | 25 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Nelly is a very different bird. She cannot fly. When all the other birds fly off for winter, Nelly can’t.

Instead – she learns to do things differently. One day, she meets another bird, who’s just discovered that he can’t fly either. This heart-warming picture book explores how joy, wisdom and friendship can be found in learning to do things your own way.

Alex Macdonald has worked in the film industry as a scenic artist and painter for over twenty years (paintingsforfilms.com).

He's a novelist, author-illustrator and fine artist, whose work has been sold by the Connaught Brown gallery in London. He lives in a small house in a hilltop town in Dorset, England, with his son, his son's girlfriend and a cat called Lionel. His debut picture book Have You Seen Mikki Olsen? was an adorable story about Penguin's search for his missing toy, Mikki Olsen.

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Picture Books

My Mum Susan Quinn Illustrated by Sarah Mathew words & pictures 9780711296688 February 27, 2025 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

My Mum is a beautifully illustrated, stereotype-busting celebration of all the everyday things one child's mum does to make her so wonderfully awesome!

From sailing a ship around the garden and exploring forests, streams and meadows to telling stories in a cosy den and cuddling before bedtime - the perfect gift for new mothers, or Mother's Day, My Mum celebrates the unique bond between mother and child, no matter how this relationship starts.

Also available: My Dad (9780711255326)

Susan Quinn was born in Manchester but has travelled the world: by way of South Africa and Sydney. She became a children's librarian at 23 and then moved back to England. Her first book, Little Bear and the Butterflies, was published by QED in 2014.

Sarah Mathew is a freelance illustrator who lives in Cambridge with her husband and three boys. Sarah is naturally curious and loves collecting little seeds of inspiration. Sarah takes a playful and experimental approach to her work, testing out new ways of working and seeing where the happy accidents or beginnings of ideas go. Sarah has many treasured memories of being snuggled up with her children reading a big pile of picture books.

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Picture Books

The Bear-Shaped Hole John Dougherty Illustrated by Thomas Docherty Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711296602 May 8, 2025 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

The Bear-Shaped Hole is a beautiful companion title to The Hare-Shaped Hole that explores preparing for loss as well as the loss itself. Gerda and Orlo are bear best friends. When Gerda was there, Orlo always had time for a game or a story, a joke or a rhyme. But one day, things start to change and Orlo reveals he’s sick and not going to get better. Gerda has to process that her best friend won’t be around forever This poignant story is perfect for talking to children about the varying types of loss, from moving schools and losing a cherished toy, to the death of a beloved pet or family member.

Also available: The Hare-Shaped Hole (9780711276055)

John Dougherty was born in Larne, Northern Ireland and is a writer of stories and poetry for children. He also writes songs, some of which he performs with First Draft, a band made up of three children's authors and a bookseller. He now lives in England with his two children.

Thomas Docherty is an author and illustrator of children's books, who is based in Swansea. His first picture book, The Little Boat was shortlisted for the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. His books have been sold around the world and have been translated into more than 25 languages.

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Picture Books

Dear Black Boy

Martellus Bennett

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711297074 January 16, 2025 £8.99 • Paperback • 56 Pages 26.7 cm H | 22.2 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Written and illustrated by multitalented father and Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, Dear Black Boy is a letter of encouragement to all boys of colour who feel like sport is their only choice.

With dreamlike illustrations that invite children to place themselves in the pages’ scenes, this uplifting picture book reminds kids that the biggest game they’ll ever play is the game of life. Off the courts and pitches, people are rooting for them not as athletes, but as future leaders of the world.

Martellus Bennett is a maker and master world builder who has dedicated his life to the liberation of the Black imagination.

The Super Bowl Champion’s creativity knows no boundaries. As a writer, animator, film director, educator, political cartoonist, game designer, and architect, his dedication to his craftsmanship is a testimony to the magnificent possibilities of the Black imagination when it works outside of the constructs of societal beliefs.

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Picture Books Hidden Worlds: Magic Under the Bed Carly Madden, Illustrated by Darcie Olley Follow two children on a magical journey as they discover a hidden world underneath the bed! This fun search-and-find book allows readers to explore familiar places as they’ve never seen them before! With a host of wacky characters, and entertaining locations children are sure to spot something new with every read.

Happy Yak 9780711297548 June 5, 2025 £6.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Is it a Book or is it a Plane?

Mike Henson, illustrated by Katie Vernon Dive into the book that isn't a book and interact with the pages to create exciting new objects and worlds. Fly the book like an aeroplane, wear it like a hat, turn it into a monster mask, transform it into a roaring dinosaur or sail it like a pirate ship! Withfantastical illustrations from Katie Vernon, there is nothing normal about this picture book!

Happy Yak 9780711297487 May 8, 2025 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 25 cm H | 25 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

These books are part of an exciting collaboration with the play experts at Great Ormand Street Hospital and Happy Yak, who have created a range of upbeat books that transport kids to magical places through the power of play and imagination.

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Picture Books

The Laughing Book Kael Tudor Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman

Happy Yak 9781836000136 June 26, 2025 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Everybody laughs. Some people laugh all of the time. Others laugh some of the time. And some people say they never laugh (though I bet they do when nobody is looking). When do you laugh?

The Laughing Book is a joyful story celebrating how wonderful it feels to laugh! This book highlights how laughter is the best medicine and can bring us all together, and cheer us up when we’re feeling sad.

Kael Tudor writes books for kids. He began writing his own stories at a young age, inspired by the books he bought at school fairs and jumble sales. Kael lives in Swansea, South Wales.

Daniel Wiseman is an illustrator of several children's books including the Baby Scientist series by Laura Gehl, My Brother the Duck by Pat Zietlow Miller, and The World Needs More Purple People by Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart. He lives in a little cabin in Knoxville, Tennessee with his wife and two sons.

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Graphic Novels

The Floofs Reach for the Stars

Penelope O'Neill

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711298347 April 17, 2025 £9.99 • Paperback • 128 Pages 19 cm H | 15 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Meet The Floofs. A Floof is a Floof. Not a rabbit, not a rat, not even a mouse. Join them as they go on three adventures full of fun, new friends and just a little bit of magic.

Brought to life in vivid graphic novel form, The Floofs are there to help each other solve problems of the cosmic kind. From figuring out why the stars in the night sky are disappearing and helping someone who finds themselves far from home, to joining a friend on their quest to find a quiet place to read their book.

Perfect for your newly independent or reluctant reader, they will love escaping into this immersive world, embarking on surreal adventures with the sweet, funny Floofs, all while learning a few life lessons along the way.

Penelope O'Neill is an author/illustrator from South Yorkshire. She graduated from Falmouth University with a BA (Hons) in Illustration in 2018. Penelope loves to create illustrations with lots of colour and handmade textures and tell stories with humour and cute characters.

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Non-fiction

Little People, BIG DREAMS is the original and best-selling series of illustrated biographies that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

Available in a range of formats, we provide beautiful, perfectly plotted first biographies for children aged 3-7+. Gorgeously illustrated and highly collectable, we are published in 33 languages with 12 million copies sold worldwide.

Frances Lincoln Children's Books | £9.99 | 32pp | 195 x 240 mm | Hardcover

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Non-fiction

David Beckham

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Fernando Martin 9780711298163 23 January 2025

Learn about the inspiring story of David Beckham!

Little David always knew that he wanted to be a footballer. Growing up, he and his family supported Manchester United, and he dreamt of being part of their team. He spent years playing for local clubs and joined Manchester United’s youth academy as a teen. After entering the first squad under the leadership of Alex Ferguson, it soon became clear that David was a star on the pitch.

With Manchester United, he won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League all in one season, a pioneering feat! He went on to become captain of the England team and a hero to people across the country.

A footballing legend who is loved by all, David’s achievements are the culmination of a lifetime of hard work and talent.

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Non-fiction

Roald Dahl

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Frances Martin 9781836005100 6th February 2025

Discover the life of Roald Dahl, the groundbreaking author whose work is beloved by children all over the world.

Little Roald grew up in the city of Cardiff in Wales. He loved to spend time reading with his family and visiting the local sweetshop for yummy chocolatey treats. But he found school difficult. No one believed in Roald’s potential.

Roald began crafting books for children, working away in the shed at the bottom of his garden.

From Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to James and the Giant Peach, his wonderful stories have captivated generations of readers. The magical worlds he created have been brought to the stage and screen, with hit musicals, like Matilda, and films, like The Witches

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Non-fiction

Harry Styles

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Lizzie Knott 9781836005148 3rd April 2025

Little Harry loved singing and performing. Whether playing a role in a school show, or belting out a song on his karaoke machine, he sparked joy the hearts of all who watched and listened.

As a teenager, he auditioned to sing on a TV talent competition and became part of the boy band One Direction. Together the band had hit after hit and were adored by fans across the world. Years later, when Harry embarked on his solo career, he became a true superstar.

With his heartfelt lyrics, daring fashion and adventurous spirit, Harry sends a message of love and kindness to the world, and encourages his fans to do what makes them happy.

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Non-fiction

Mary Earps

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Ana Gómez 9781836006572 8th May 2025

Learn about incredible story of Mary Earp, the record-breaking footballer and star athlete.

Little Mary loved playing football with her dad and brother, but it wasn't until she joined her first team that she discovered her talent for goalkeeping. As she trained, her confidence grew – on and off the pitch. She dreamt of growing up to play in the Women's Super League, but it was hard to make a living as a female footballer.

Fortunately, her skills weren't overlooked for long and she went on to help England win the 2022 Euros! Since then, she has been named Sports Personality of the Year, received an honorary doctorate and an MBE, and been voted The Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper multiple times!

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Non-fiction Katherine Johnson Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Illustrated by Jemma Skidmore 9781836001768 January 9, 2025

Learn about the incredible story of Katherine Johnson! The trailblazer whose calculations changed the future of space exploration.

Yayoi Kusama Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Illustrated by Ryoko Ichikawa 9780711292963 February 6, 2025

Read about the iconic story of Yayoi Kusama, the groundbreaking contemporary artist who covered the world in dots and encourages us to embrace our uniqueness.

William Kamkwamba Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Illustrated by Kirsti Beautyman 9781836005186 April 10, 2025

Discover the life of William Kamkwamba, the Malawian inventor and engineer, who overcame poverty and famine to build windmills from recycled materials that brought electricity to his village.

Patrick Mahomes Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Illustrated by Guilherme Karsten 9781836005063 January 23, 2025

Learn about inspiring story of Patrick Mahomes! The legendary American footballer and MVP who is loved by all and whose achievements reflect his tenacity, drive and belief in himself.

Yves Saint Laurent Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Illustrated by Klas Fahlen 9781836006619 June 5, 2025

Dive into the incredible story of Yves Saint Laurent! The trailblazing trendsetter who changed fashion forever; the perfect gift for little creatives and fashionistas.

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Related Little People, BIG DREAMS Products Little People, BIG DREAMS Puzzle A double-sided puzzle

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Piece together two big pictures of Little People and their BIG DREAMS! One side of this 100-piece puzzle shows 32 inspiring figures as children, the other shows them living their dreams as grown ups.

Kaddo 9780711287044 August 29, 2024 £14.99 • Jigsaw Puzzle 22cm H | 22cm W | 249.9g Wt

Dream Big BINGO! An inspiring bingo game

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara A bingo game with a difference! Choose one of history's most inspirational figures and collect all the qualities and experiences they need to help them fulfil their big dreams. Be the first to complete your card and shout 'bingo' to win!

Kaddo 9780711293960 August 29, 2024 £17.99 • Game 20.3cm H | 27.5 cm W | 749.8g Wt

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Related Little People, BIG DREAMS Products

Amazing Women A Memory Game Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Kaddo 9780711287037 February 22, 2024 £14.99 • Cards 10 cm H | 14.4cm W | 249.9 g Wt

Pair up Jane Austen, Marie Curie, Mary Anning and many more iconic women with their outstanding achievements. Featuring 20 inspirational women and their incredible life stories. Packed in a sturdy gift box containing 40 cards and a 28-page booklet. Screenfree fun for the whole family!

Who Am I? A Guessing Game Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Discover history’s favourite characters in this guessing game with a difference. Choose one of history’s favourite characters – from designers and artists to scientists and activists – and try to outsmart your opponent by guessing their character before they guess yours. Focus on characters’ achievements to win and discover their incredible life stories as you play.

Kaddo 9780711290310 February 22, 2024 £17.99 • Guessing Game 20.3cm H | 27.5cm W | 1.4k Wt

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Non-fiction

The Lost Book of Undersea Adventure Teddy Keen

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711296763 May 8, 2025 £14.99 • Hardcover • 96 Pages 29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

After he’s flung from a ferry after seeing something so dangerous he would be killed for his silence, the Unknown Adventurer washes up on a deserted island. Completely alone, he puts his survival skills to the test and begins the journal he promised his younger siblings he would write.

This is a thrilling tale of survival, friendship and underwater discovery that transports you to remote seas that whisper of ancient legends you can only begin to imagine.

Presented like an artist’s journal, with handwritten sections, smudged notes and stuck-in pages and illustrated in breathtaking detail, this is a story that will spark a sense of adventure in every reader.

Also available: Journey to the Last River (9780711254473)

Teddy Keen is an adventurer and art director, based in London.

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Non-fiction

Small World

Nick Crumpton

Wide Eyed Editions 9780711288560 March 20, 2025 £20.00 • Hardcover • 96 Pages 31 cm H | 25.6 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Who can resist teeny tiny animals? From a tortoise that could fit in your palm, to a crab no bigger than your fingernail – this big and beautiful book is dedicated to tiny animals from around the world.

Within each chapter, you meet five teeny animals from around the world. Each animal is introduced over a fully illustrated spread. Prepare to be welcomed to the little animal’s life, introduced to its habitat, and walked through the creature’s habits and how it navigates its world – with special emphasis on its size, and the benefits and challenges that come with it.

Featuring 30 teeny creatures from around the world, this book is the perfect gift for animal lovers ages 6+.

Dr Nick Crumpton is a zoologist and author based in London, England. He has worked at the Natural History Museum, the BBC Natural History Unit, the Zoological Society London and the Royal Society. His children's books have been published by Nosy Crow and Flying Eye Books.

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Non-fiction

An Ocean Full of Stories Angela McAllister Illustrated by Sally Agar Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711295896 May 22, 2025 £14.99 • Hardcover • 128 Pages 27.5 cm H | 24 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Sit back, get comfortable and dive into this illustrated collection of folk stories from every corner of the globe, all inspired by water ways big and small.

Expertly retold by the award-winning Angela McAllister, each story is brought to life with rich and detailed illustrations by Sally Agar that will capture imaginations and transport readers to water ways across the world. For story lovers young and old this is the perfect gift for all the family and ocean lovers everywhere.

Also in the series

A World Full of Animal Stories 9781786030443 HB | £14.99 | 05.10.17

A World Full of Journeys and Migrations 9780711256170 HB | £12.99 | 08.02.22

A World Full of Nature Stories 9780711266452 HB | £14.99 | 01.03.22

Angela McAllister took a degree in Humanities at Middlesex College before becoming a children's book author. To date, she has written more than 80 books for children.

Sally Agar is an illustrator and designer from North Yorkshire, UK. She spent the first ten years of her career living in Sweden, working as a print designer in the fashion industry. She loves working with colour, texture and pattern to bring spark and energy to her work.

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Non-fiction

A Natural History of Bums Crab Museum Illustrated by Inga Ziemele

Wide Eyed Editions 9780711297623 June 5, 2025 £14.99 • Hardcover • 64 Pages 28.3 cm H | 24.2 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Join The Crab Museum and illustrator Inga Ziemele in this hilarious kids’ guide to evolution and the natural history of this noble body part. You’ll come bum-to-bum with big bums, small bums, armoured bums, stinky bums, multi-use bums, dino-bums, jet-engine bums, glow-in-the-dark bums, fossilized bums, and even an animal with 1,000 bums. Along the way, you’ll learn the many surprising uses for bums that animals have found over the years, and even witness a terrible time in Earth’s history when there were no bums at all.

Uncover the naked truth about evolution as you’ve never seen, heard or smelled it before with A Natural History of Bums, brought to you by the UK’s very own Crab Museum.

The Crab Museum of Margate is Europe's first and only museum dedicated to the humble decapod. With inventive exhibits that combine humour, science and philosophy, the award-winning Crab Museum pursues the noble claws of seeking to understand crabs, and through them, ourselves.

Inga Ziemele is a Latvian illustrator based in London. Inga's clients include Spotify, Nike, Crocs, YouTube, VOXI and Red Bull.

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Non-fiction

Secret Stories of Lost Beasts

Saskia Gwinn

Wide Eyed Editions 9780711296961 May 22, 2025 £14.99 • Hardcover • 64 Pages 25.3 cm H | 18.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

The secret lives and amazing adaptations of past creatures are revealed in this beautifully illustrated compendium of Earth’s long-gone beasts.

From dinosaurs and sea beasts, to giant bugs, birds and Ice Age mammals, these spectacular species were once to be seen stomping, roaring, soaring and crawling across land, sky and sea – but are now extinct and lost forever.

At the back of the book you can learn how to help protect creatures that are critically endangered and their habitats. We can all work together to preserve our beautiful planet and its rich biodiversity!

Also available: Secret Stories of Nature (9780711280342)

Saskia Gwinn has spent nearly 20 years carefully crafting beautiful books to inspire kids of all ages. She has written and published award-winning books for every age and on every topic from how time began to the silliest things in the world today.

Saskia lives in Hertfordshire with her two boys who hope dinosaurs will one day revisit Earth but, in the meantime, tells them that everything on the planet has an equally exciting story to tell.

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Non-fiction

Cat Family Four Seasons

Lucy Brownridge

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711288072 Paperback with gatefold flaps July 11, 2024 £7.99 • 24 pages

In this follow up to Cat Family Christmas and Cat Family at the Museum, find out what the Cat Family get up to in each season of the year. On every page is a detailed scene with lots of things to discover under the flaps that are waiting to be opened by inquisitive little hands.

This whimsical book celebrates the changing seasons and the simple pleasures that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Lift-the-flap on each page to discover hidden details in each season, from eggs waiting to hatch in the bird's nest to a mouse poking out of a pumpkin!

Also available:

9780711274907

9780711283275

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Non-fiction

Surviving Vesuvius Christopher Harrisson Illustrated by Beth Waters

Wide Eyed Editions 9780711279230 February 20, 2025 £16.99 • Hardcover • 80 Pages 29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

This narrative non-fiction book brings to life the powerful story of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the destruction of Pompeii, based on the first-hand account of Pliny the Younger.

An engaging story that also covers descriptions of Roman culture and life, as well as how the eruption happened, with a timeline and glossary at the back making it relevant to both history and geography school curricula on the Romans and volcanoes!

Beth Waters is an illustrator and printmaker originally from Yorkshire now living and working in Cambridge, UK. She is a graduate of the MA in Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art, her first book, Child St Kilda, was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal.

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Non-fiction

What's the Actually Factually Difference?

Jane Wilsher Illustrated by Liz Kay words & pictures 9780711292697 February 6, 2025 £18.99 • Hardcover • 112 Pages 29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Wow friends and family with the similarities and differences between over 150 comparative pairs in this detailed encyclopedia, ideal for picking up over and over again.

What's the Actually Factually Difference? is a fun-filled, fact-packed encyclopedia with sections on space, the body, the world, food, technology, transport, animals and more. This is an accessible and easy-to-understand introduction to all kinds of popular subjects for children.

What's the Actually Factually Difference? opens up a world of facts and quizzing with family and friends. This fresh and fun encyclopedia is the perfect next adventure for curious young minds.

Jane Wilsher is an author and editor from the UK, and the founder of bop Publishing.

Liz Kay is a freelance illustrator based in Yorkshire. She's worked on a variety of commissions across illustrated maps, hand lettering and calligraphy, greetings cards, infographics, children's books, newspapers and magazines and animation.

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Non-fiction Easter Nancy Dickmann, Illustrated by Emma Randall Discover the meaning of Easter and learn how children all around the world celebrate this Christian festival. Learn all about the significance of Shrove Tuesday and the period of lent, the importance of the Easter story and Jesus's sacrifice and the delicious food eaten and fun to be had on Easter day, from egg hunts to Easter lunch!

words & pictures 9780711290037 February 27, 2025 £7.99 • Trade Paperback • 48 Pages 21.6 cm H | 21.6 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Pride Eric Huang, Illustrated by Amy Phelps Follow Brian, his friends and their families as they celebrate love and learn about the meaning and significance of Pride in this inclusive, joyful and informative book. Packed with extra content in the 16page fun factivity section, including a quiz, crafts and a recipe for rainbow Pride cookies.

words & pictures 9781836000860 May 8, 2025 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 21.6 cm H | 21.6 cm W | 350.2 g Wt Also available:

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Non-fiction Queer Heroes Arabelle Sicardi, Illustrated by Sarah Tanat-Jones This beautiful, bold book celebrates the achievements of LGBTQ+ people through history and from around the world – featuring dynamic full-colour portraits of a diverse selection of 53 inspirational role models accompanied by short biographies that focus on their incredible successes.

NEW in paperback!

Wide Eyed Editions 9780711297197 May 8, 2025 £8.99 • Paperback • 64 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Maps of the United Kingdom Rachel Dixon and Livi Gosling Take a tour of the United Kingdom as you’ve never seen it before in this fully illustrated set of county maps. As well as acting as your go-to guide to things to see and do, Maps of the UK is also a beautiful atlas of the UK’s history and culture, showing how Britons from all over the world have shaped the country for thousands of years.

NEW in paperback!

Wide Eyed Editions 9780711297708 February 27, 2025 £12.99 • Trade Paperback • 112 Pages 31 cm H | 25.6 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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Non-fiction Oh No They Didn't: Remarkable Women Eric Huang, Illustrated by Sam Caldwell Misconceptions about women from the past and present are everywhere, but none of them are true!

In Oh No They Didn't: Remarkable Women myths are busted about over 50 remarkable women from politicians to legends, performers, activists, scientists, mathematicians, creatives and more.

Make learning fun with unexpected facts and a playful, upbeat approach to non-fiction.

words & pictures 9780711292888 January 30, 2025 £8.99 • Trade Paperback • 64 Pages 21 cm H | 16 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Oh No They Aren't: Nature Eric Huang, Illustrated by Sam Caldwell No matter where you call home, nature is there. But how much do you really know about nature? In Oh No They Aren't: Nature, widely held misconceptions about nature, from animals to plants, fungi, bacteria and even prehistoric creatures, are proven wrong. This myth-busting guide to planet Earth and its wonderful life is a fun and enriching way to learn about biology.

words & pictures 9780711292765 January 23, 2025 £8.99 • Trade Paperback • 64 Pages 21 cm H | 16 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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Non-fiction Encyclopedia of Birds Jules Howard, Illustrated by Namasri Niumim Packed with over 500 species of bird, this beautiful encyclopedia will take you on an incredible journey through the world of birds, helping you find out about the amazing feathered creatures that share our planet. This is just the thing to help children decode the skies and hedgerows aflutter with feathered wildlife.

Wide Eyed Editions 9780711295278 March 13, 2025 £16.99 • Hardcover • 184 Pages 24.6 cm H | 19 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

I'm Building a Nest Saskia Gwinn, Illustrated by Adam Ming Follow Bird as she discovers how animals make their homes in this clever creature caper, packed with oodles of facts! Children will love discovering all the different kinds of animal homes and which clever creatures made, found and built them with awesome facts that are easy to remember to make learning about the animal world fun.

Happy Yak 9780711295544 March 20, 2025 £12.99 • Hardcover • 48 Pages 29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

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Non-fiction

Don't Squish a Slug Yussef Rafik Illustrated by Riley Samels

words & pictures 9780711293434 February 20, 2025 £12.99 • Hardcover • 64 Pages 29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Learn all about how amazing bugs and minibeasts are in this detailed guide to over 40 small critters from around the world. Bugs and minibeasts may be small, sometimes slimy and maybe a little scary, but they are AMAZING and deserve respect and empathy.

Don't Squish A Slug will show you everything you need to know, and more, about why bugs and minibeasts are the most important creatures on the planet, even if they may not look it!

Written by zoologist, conservationist and wildlife TV presenter Yussef Rafik and illustrated by Riley Samels (who makes every bug look cool), Dont Squish A Slug is a treasure-trove of expert information and quirky, retro illustrations for young readers to enjoy.

Yussef Rafik is a zoologist and wildlife TV presenter. A self-confessed nature nerd, he loves nothing more than to get outside and immerse himself in the natural world. Yussef is one of the main presenters on BBC Earth Kids where he hosts a show called Bugface.

Riley Samels is an illustrator who lives in New Haven, Connecticut where he Illustrates pop-up greeting cards daily. Riley is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and allows this and other minority communities to inspire and fuel his work to amplify unheard voices. Riley has a green thumb with a passion for illustration, social justice, traveling, and good food.

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Non-fiction One World Many Animals Ben Lerwill, Illustrated by Alette Straathof A brilliant celebration of the many wonderful animals from around the whole world! From rainforests to rockpools, woodlands to cities, One World, Many Animals introduces children to the amazing animals in different types of habitats. A wonderful companion title to One World, Many Colours!

words & pictures 9780711297326 May 15, 2025 £12.99 • Hardcover • 32 Pages 29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

The Secret Life of Bugs, Bees and Trees Moira Butterfield, Illustrated by Vivian Mineker Follow Buzzwing the bee, Luna the ladybird and Oakheart the oak tree on a beautifully illustrated journey through this treasury of The Secret Life of Bugs, The Secret Life of Bees and The Secret Life of Trees. This collection of delightful traditional stories and facts will impart a love of nature, inspiring kids to look after the world around them.

Happy Yak 9781836003694 March 20, 2025 £9.99 • Paperback • 128 Pages 26.1 cm H | 21.2 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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Non-fiction

Africana Activity Book Claire Saunders and Kim Chakanetsa, Illustrated by Mayowa Alabi Wide Eyed Editions 9781836000730 January 30, 2025 £9.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 31 cm H | 22.6 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Africana Activity Bookis the interactive companion to the trailblazing Africana (Wide Eyed Editions, 2022), featuring games, quizzes, creative prompts and puzzles that explore and celebrate the diverse facets of Africa.

Learn to say 'hello' in five African languages, take a tour of ancient civilizations, spot tiny hippos and giant snails, and meet dozens of iconic African changemakers in this exciting activity book that invites readers 6-9 years old to experience the world’s fastest-growing continent. Ideal as a learning resource, a hands-on introduction to Black History, or simply an engaging way to spend a rainy afternoon!

Also available: Africana (9780711269781)

Claire Saunders is a freelance writer and editor. A graduate of Cambridge University, she has been editing for over 20 years, and is a prolific author of fiction and non-fiction for children.

Kim Chakanetsa is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and producer from Zimbabwe. She joined the BBC in 2013 after working for CNN International and Associated Press. For BBC World Service, she currently presents a weekly radio programme called The Conversation, which brings together women from different countries who have a shared profession, passion or experience.

Lagos-based multidisciplinary artist, Mayowa Alabi's work is inspired by his childhood obsessions—African folklore and Afrofuturism.

A graphic designer and photographer with over seven years of professional design experience.

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Non-fiction Wild Your World: Bees Explore the wonders of bees with this gorgeously illustrated book covering everything from learning how bees use their bodies to communicate with each other to understanding how a swarm is formed, this book is filled with fascinating facts about bees. With eye-catching illustrations and practical tips, Wild Your World Bees is the ideal guide to understanding and nurturing the wildlife that shares our world.

Design Eye 9781836005353 May 8, 2025 £14.99 • Hardcover • 46 Pages 22.4 cm H | 21 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Wild Your World: Birds Learn all about bird basics, from their bodies to their behaviours. Then, explore the diverse habitats of birds around the world. Discover how birds adapt to their surroundings and explore the species that live in each environment. The Wild Your World series immerses young readers in the natural world with expert knowledge and rich illustrations!

Design Eye 9781836005339 May 8, 2025 £14.99 • Hardcover • 46 Pages 22.4 cm H | 21 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

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Young Adult

Messi Mania

Luis Miguel Echegaray

Holler 9781836001195 March 6, 2025 £9.99 • Paperback • 176 Pages 19.8 cm H | 12.9 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Written by a top sports journalist, commentator and life-long fan, discover how Messi overcame these setbacks and went on to become one of the most successful, celebrated and decorated players of all time. Following his inspiring journey from Barcelona’s youth academy to World Cup triumph with Argentina and then to MLS club Inter Miami, Messi Mania is the one-stop, ultimate guide to a motivating and inspiring global football icon!

Luis Miguel Echegaray is a host, analyst and writer for ESPN, ESPN FC and ESPN Desportes. Formerly, he was a presenter, host and writer for CBS Sports and before that, he worked at Sports Illustrated as a writer, presenter and head of Latino content. Previous places of employment include Telemundo, The Guardian and Vice. He lives in New York City with his wife Jen, a public school teacher.

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Young Adult

Girls with Goals Clelia Castro-Malaspina

Holler 9781836001881 May 8, 2025 £14.99 • Hardcover • 176 Pages 24.6 cm H | 19 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

The twisty, turny but triumphant rise of women's football is one of the most fascinating stories in sports – and women's – history. Girls with Goals tells this fascinating story from its origins in working class England to the worldwide phenomenon it is today.

A love letter to women's football and the female athletes who inspired girls all over the world to pull on their boots, Girls with Goals will honour the women who fought hard to play the sport they loved and paved the way for athletes playing all women's sports today.

The full story of the history of the women's game has yet to be told for the YA market so Girls with Goals is a book that every young football lover needs on their shelf.

Clelia Castro-Malaspina is the author of books for teens and children, including Your Freedom, Your Power: A Kid’s Guide to the First Amendment. Clelia has been an attorney and a literary agent, and currently runs her children’s book editorial business, Mossy Pines Creative. She lives on Mercer Island Washington, an island suburb of Seattle, with her husband and two daughters.

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Young Adult

Stickertopium: Romantasy Design Eye 9781836005278 January 30, 2025 £12.99 • 96 Pages 19.5 cm H | 14.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Be transported to a fantastical land, with over 400 vintage epic Romantasy stickers, perfect for decorating, scrapbooking, crafting and collecting.

Explore the epic world of Romantasy-inspired art, the backdrop for stories of heroic battles and legendary romance. Over 400 high-quality art stickers cover popular Romantasy themes, from faes, wyverns and witches to intrepid knights, fearless heroines and the symbols of their undying love .

Use the stickers to personalise bags, laptops and accessories, to bring your own style everywhere you go. Add them to scrapbooks or journals. Or simply leave them in the book to enjoy as a treasured keepsake.

Coming soon: Gorgeous Gothic ISBN: 9781836001478

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Gift and Novelty

Little People, BIG DREAMS Card Game: Dream Team Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Kaddo 9781836001645 March 6, 2025 £9.99 • Cards

Celebrate history’s heroes and discover new role models as you play this NEW Little People BIG DREAMS family card game!

Collect illustrated cards featuring 36 inspirational figures and gather them into sets, including scientists, sports stars, activists, performers, and writers. Based on Happy Families, this game will inspire children and parents to celebrate history’s heroes and discover new role models as they play.

Collect the most sets to win!

Learn incredible real-life stories in the booklet, from when Ella Fitzgerald began performing at jazz clubs to how Tenzing Norgay‘s expedition became the first official climb of Mount Everest. Suitable for two to four players, aged four and up.

Also available:

9780711290310

9780711287037

9780711293960

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9780711287044

Dive into the Ocean Immersive 3D Viewer

Illustrated by Mike Love Contributions by David Hawcock Kaddo 9780711295643 March 6, 2025 £12.99

See 30 ocean animals in incredible 3D with Enter the World of the Ocean: Immersive 3D Viewer.

Choose a creature card and place it in the box, then look through the lenses to start your underwater adventure! See a great white shark's rows of teeth, a clown fish nestled in an anemone, an orca leaping from the water, and many other aquatic favourites in three dimensions. Turn over the cards to discover fun facts about each wild and watery creature.

Screen-free fun for aquatic adventurers aged 3+!

Also available: Enter the World of Dinosaurs 9780711295629

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Baby Memory Box Illustrated by Chloe Giordano Kaddo 9781836002642 February 6, 2025 £19.99

Treasure your baby’s early years with this keepsake memory box.

The ideal gift for new parents, this Baby Memory Box is a special place to record and store life's little moments. Cherish every one of baby’s firsts with little boxes for first tooth and first curl, and a cloth bag for that tiny first pair of shoes. Write a letter to baby, record their first words and memories in the miniature memories book, and add a picture to the photo frame. Over time, it will become a treasure trove of memories that you and your child will cherish for a lifetime.

Baby Memory Box also includes a mini book of nursery rhymes illustrated by Chloe Giordano, author of bestselling Read to Your Baby Every Day, for you to share with your little one.

By the illustrator from the bestselling series Read To Your Baby Every Day

ISBN: 9781786033376

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Who Flew the Coop?

Robie Rogge Illustrated by Paperface Kaddo 9781836001089 February 27, 2025 £14.99 • Cards

Can you solve the mystery of the missing chicken?

Be the first to find out which chicken flew the coop in this fun and easy-to-learn card game.

There are three ways to play, with rules based on memory match and old maid, plus a bonus Pick-aChick magic trick for added egg-citement! Meet Blizzard, Little Red, Tweetheart and a flock of impeck-able chicken characters, and eliminate suspects until you reveal the mystery chicken to win.

Best of cluck!

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Kawaii Creatures A Cute Cluster Puzzle: 300 shaped pieces Angela Nguyen Kaddo 9781836001669 April 10, 2025 £14.99 • Jigsaw Puzzle

Can you fit all 300 super-cute kawaii characters together in this colourful cluster puzzle From adorable animals to fun fantasy creatures, there are no regular jigsaw-puzzle pieces in this charming 300-piece cluster puzzle: each piece takes the shape of the character itself! Piece together all 300 kawaii creatures to complete the puzzling challenge.

Based on the popular books from Angela Nguyen (@PIKARAR) this puzzle features her delightful kawaii illustrations in the cutest cuddle ever.

Angela Nguyen is the illustrator and best-selling author of the Kawaii series. She’s known for her cute digital animal drawings, inspired by pop culture, and goes by the name PIKARAR on the internet. For more information, visit her website at pikarar.com or find her on Instagram and Youtube @pikarar.

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Also available from Kaddo

The Story Orchestra: Swan Lake Musical Puzzle 9780711287075 Puzzle | £17.99 August 10, 2023

The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker Musical Puzzle 9780711287082 Puzzle | £17.99 August 10, 2023

The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals Musical Puzzle 9780711293953 Puzzle | £17.99 October 10, 2024

The Story Orchestra: Sleeping Beauty Musical Puzzle 9780711293946 Puzzle | £17.99 September 26, 2024

Find the Fairies: A Memory Game

Match the Mermaids: A Memory Game

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Card Game | £14.99

Card Game | £14.99

August 10, 2023

September 19, 2024

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