Quarto Spring 2026 Children's Catalogue by QPGUK4

Spring 2026: Children

50 Years of Publishing Excellence

The Quarto Group

Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Established in 1983, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books publishes high-quality picture books, gift titles, poetry and voice-led non-fiction that celebrates the richness and diversity of our world today. Boasting the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series created by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, award-winning picture books from David Litchfield, Bethan Stevens, Joseph Coelho, The Fan Brothers, and many others, as well as The Story Orchestra gift books and the New York Times bestseller This Book Is Anti-Racist, we are also the home of First Editions, dedicated to debut picturebook talent

Happy Yak

Happy Yak is Quarto’s new fun and funny imprint, launched in 2021. Our books make children smile, giggle and laugh out loud! We publish imaginative preschool novelty and board books, playful picture books and uproarious fact-packed non-fiction titles. All our books burst with Happy Yak’s upbeat sense of fun. Look out for our eye-catching design, contemporary illustration style and colours that pop

Words & Pictures

Words & Pictures: two little words that, together, mean a lot. We provide what’s on the tin – literally: words, and pictures It doesn’t get more accessible than that! Our books appeal to all sorts of kids, from fact-fans and visual learners for gentle education, to those who are tuned into popular culture, or excited to explore the world around them through engaging and easily digestible books. We also publish profile- or partnership-led books that bring people and brands closer to the children who love them.

Ivy Kids Eco

Ivy Kids brings you beautiful, eye-catching books for eco-conscious consumers We publish joyful stories and non-fiction, predominantly about nature and the environment that look to the future with positivity and allay eco-anxieties. Our planet-friendly mission is to endeavour, wherever possible, to print locally to where our books will be sold, on post-consumer recycled paper and employ carbon offsetting methods to reduce our environmental footprint We are a fledgling imprint taking huge strides in creating a new vision for sustainable publishing.

Wide-Eyed Editions

Wide-Eyed Editions is the home of illustrated non-fiction that opens eyes to a whole wide world of wonder Our books are expertly written with well-crafted, engaging text, extraordinary illustration, innovative novelty elements, and outstanding design with beautiful, tactile cover finishes. We bring a fresh and contemporary eye to traditional non-fiction topics – on everything from art to armchair travel – crafting treasured titles that will be enjoyed by the whole family.

Holler

Holler is the new 12+/YA non-fiction imprint within Quarto Kids The name Holler was chosen to appeal to the YA and crossover markets and reflects the ambition for young people to be heard, to celebrate their lives loudly with bold voices and attention-getting topics Holler books will publish in a range of formats and price points, colour and mono, in biography, social issues, self-help & wellbeing and graphic non-fiction.

The Quarto Group

Quarry Books

Quarry Books was started in 1997 to extend Rockport Publishers’ business to a nonprofessional audience Dedicated to providing instruction and inspiration to creative makers everywhere, Quarry Books offers authoritative, beautifully designed and illustrated inspiration and reference books for a wide range of enthusiasts, including artists, illustrators, crafters, cooks, parents, and educators on subjects ranging from beekeeping and bread making to urban sketching and science activities for kids

Walter Foster Jr

Walter Foster Jr. publishes fun and imaginative books and kits for children of all ages Encouraging learning and exploring, Walter Foster Jr titles cover a wide range of subjects, including art, edutainment, history, craft, nature, preschool concepts, and more. As a creator of content for children and families, Walter Foster Jr. strives to bring out that childlike wonderment in all of us and inspire lifelong interests

Becker&Mayer! Kids

becker&mayer! kids publishes engaging books and craft kits for children on humorous, culturally significant, and trending topics, including popular licensed content. The imprint’s craft kits combine ontrend subjects with exciting activities that are both fun and educational. Its books are distinguished by their innovative formats that invite interaction and boost comprehension, with an element of whimsical and irreverent fun

Kaddo

Kaddo is Quarto's gift imprint, publishing puzzles, games, card decks and stationery Our gifts encourage both adults and children to learn, play and explore the world in new, fun ways through our innovative formats and meaningful gameplay. Kaddo produce gifts that surprise and delight, engaging audiences of all ages.

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

Pre-School and Early Years

Pre-school and Early Years

Hello, Sleep!

Illustrated by Ania Simeone

Happy Yak 9781836008996

January 15, 2026

£7.99 • Board Book • 12 Pages 17 8 cm H | 17 8 cm W | 259 9 g Wt

Get ready for bed with this fun, interactive board book

What better way to engage your toddler with bedtime than by making them laugh, then calmly settling them down before sleep? Kids will love turning the wheel to tidy up the toys, squirting water from a bath toy, squeezing toothpaste from the tube, choosing a book for storytime, picking a bedtime toy, and then gazing at the stars and moon together.

Ania Simeone is a freelance children’s illustrator based in Sopot, Poland She graduated in Literature in Gdansk and spent 10 years in Italy before coming back to her hometown with her husband, daughter and dog, Leo She has illustrated children’s books for publishing companies from Poland, Italy, France and the UK. In her illustrations she tries to capture happy moments, curious and funny glimpses of everyday life

More from this series: Hello, Potty! | 9781836003731

Pre-school and Early Years

Oh, Thank You!

Mary Murphy

Happy Yak

9781836007845

April 23, 2026

£7 99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 25 cm H | 25 cm W | 350 2 g Wt

Did someone say carrot?

Here - you can have one

Really? Thank you, thank you, Thanks, thanks, thanks!

Two adorable bunnies laugh, play and share joy with each other in this sweet and uplifting picture book With eye-catching, bright artwork, adorable characters and simple, bouncy text, Oh, Thank You! is suffused with Mary Murphy’s trademark playful humour and heart

Also available: I Love You | 9780711289024 Friends Forever | 9780711294134

Mary Murphy is a Dublin-based author-illustrator of over 40 books; from board books for babies to fiction for children In Children’s Books Ireland’s 2018 campaign to mark the centenary of women’s suffrage in Ireland, Mary was one of twenty ‘Bold Girls’ celebrated for having made ‘an exceptional contribution to the canon of Irish children’s literature’

Pre-school and Early Years

Happy Yak

9781836009979

May 7, 2026

£9 99 • Board Book • 12 Pages

19 cm H | 19 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Decider Slider: Farm

Rebecca Atkinson

Illustrated by Susie Hammer

Explore farm life in this interactive and playful board book, which places the child at the centre of the action.

Each spread is packed with fun and includes an engaging question about the farm Decide and slide to choose your answer!

Happy Yak

9781836009955

May 7, 2026

£9 99 • Board Book • 12 Pages

19 cm H | 19 cm W | 350 2 g Wt

Decider Slider: Home

Rebecca Atkinson

Illustrated by Susie Hammer

Farm is a fun and interactive board book with a slider mechanism for choosing answers to fun questions about baby farm animals.

From Rebecca Atkinson and Susie Hammer, this entertaining series is perfect for preschoolers to develop their understanding of the world around them!

Picture Books

When Brian Met Terry

Russell Kane

words & pictures

9781836006527

£7 99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

From award-winning comedian and bestselling author Russell Kane comes a hilarious picture book about dogs, cats and tricky family dynamics...

Terry is loving life as the pampered emperor of his home. Sure he's needy, but his family love him and he loves them. Until one day, everything changes. When Dad brings home Brian the excitable chihuahua, no one can resist his laser love heart eyes. Except Terry. Terry is FURIOUS! As his tantrums become more and more dramatic, the family wonder if Brian and Terry will ever learn to get along.

Also available: Pet Selector | 9780711290181

Russell Kane is a British comedian, writer, actor and presenter He drinks lots of coffee and is ‘like that in real life’. He has three cats: Terry the Burmese, Donna the Devon Rex and Bobbins the Ragdoll He also has an elderly blind pug called Colin

Picture Books

Bear Worries

Natalia Shaloshvili

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9781805701002

£12 99 • Hardcover • 40 Pages

This companion title to Natalia Shaloshvili’s award-winning book Bear is a funny and comforting take on how to cope with constant worrying With a little help from his friend Duck, Bear finds that even when his biggest (cookie-related!) worries do come true, it’s not the end of the world

The perfect way to reassure and comfort youngsters prone to worrying and help build resilience, Bear's story shows that even if the wildest of worries DO come true, you can still achieve a happy ending.

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 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

Also available: Bear | 9781836006565

Picture Books

Unexpected Guests

Mariajo Ilustrajo

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9781805701057

£12.99 • Hardcover • 40 Pages 29 6 cm H | 22 5 cm W | 1 cm T | 519 8 g Wt

From the internationally best-selling author and illustrator, Mariajo Ilustrajo, comes an interactive page-turner of a picture book.

The mice living happily under the floorboards of a house find their peace is disturbed by some unexpected guests humans! The mice are curious about their guests and set out to investigate The humans aren’t so bad after all! But, for the final twist, the mice discover there is one last guest to deal with – and it’s even worse than humans: a CAT!

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

Picture Books

Now available in paperback!

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9781836005018

£7 99 • Paperback • 40 Pages

29 6 cm H | 22 5 cm W | 350 2 g Wt

Now available in paperback!

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711296022

£7.99 • Paperback • 40 Pages

30 cm H | 22 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Oh, Carrots!

Mariajo Ilustrajo

From the award-winning creator of I Love Books comes a humorous and heartfelt tale about the value of kindness and the magic of making new friends

Oh, Carrots! follows Mr Rabbit who lives alone, enjoying peaceful moments spent reading, drinking cups of tea and gardening After planting his favourite vegetables - carrots, one of them is different from the rest... It can walk and talk!

My Friend, Billy Whiskers David Litchfield

Some friends are real, some are imaginary, but all can help us find our voice. Celebrate the fun, mischief, and comfort of friendship with award-winning authorillustrator David Litchfield

Patrick and his imaginary friend, Billy Whiskers, are always together With the help of Billy Whiskers, Patrick finds the courage to take a new adventure and say hello to real life children playing in the real life playground!

Picture Books

The Dog Who Was (Almost) Perfect

Jack Kurland

Frances Lincoln Children's Books

9781836007746

June 4, 2026

£7.99 • Paperback • 40 Pages

23 5 cm H | 27 6 cm W | 350 2 g Wt

There once was a dog called Doris who was practically perfect in every way She was always awake on time, never forgot to fetch her owner's slippers in the morning and knew how to do all her tricks

Until one day, something not-so-perfect happens and Doris panics Will my owner be sad? Or angry? Or think I'm a bad dog?

But with a little help from some new friends, she learns to accept that she doesn’t have to be perfect all the time and it’s normal to get things wrong

Jack Kurland is an author-illustrator from Leigh-on-Sea in the UK. After graduating from Winchester School of Art in 2013, he spent seven years working as a graphic designer. He now finds the balance between being a graphic designer and working on illustrating and writing stories His debut book, The Cat Who Couldn't Be Bothered was shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards 2024 and longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2025

More from this series: The Cat Who Couldn't Be Bothered

Picture Books

It Won't Be Forever

John Dougherty

Illustrated by Thomas Docherty

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711296640

May 7, 2026

£7 99 • Paperback • 40 Pages

27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

From the award-winning creators of The Hare-Shaped Hole

In the woods there lives a fox family. One of the cubs, Vixie, has a close relationship with her dad, Rey. He makes her feel safe and he's always there for her when she feels lonely, worried or sad

One day, Rey tells the family that he has to go away for a little while and Vixie worries She can’t bear to be apart from her dad!

Also available:

The Hare-Shaped Hole | 9780711276055

The Bear-Shaped Hole | 9780711296602

Author and poet John Dougherty has been writing children’s books for over twenty years His work ranges quite literally from the sublime to the ridiculous

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

Picture Books

The Chase

Frances Lincoln Children's Books

9781836008590

£7 99 • Paperback • 34 Pages 25 cm H | 25 cm W | 350 2 g Wt

Are you ready?

Are you steady?

FETCH!

A girl on a beach throws a ball for one eager little dog. Suddenly one dog becomes two – three – TEN leaping, bounding doggies, hot on its trail! The chase is on: who will be

Jenny Bloomfield lives in the north of England where she works from her studio at the bottom of the garden Since September 2014 she has drawn something and posted it on instagram (@jennybloomfield) every single day Despite drawing many many dogs she actually doesn’t own one – she has a cat!

Jenny Bloomfield

Picture Books

Cliff

Gareth Hopkins

Illustrated by Alex Latimer

Happy Yak

9781836001805

£7 99 • Paperback • 32 Pages

29 cm H | 23 5 cm W | 350 2 g Wt

Get ready to laugh and tear up at this hilarious, heart-warming friendship tale featuring a bird we all love to hate… the seagull!

Lonely fisherman Cliff spends his time at the old lighthouse, until one day a bird lands on his head and refuses to leave.

Cliff wasn’t sure at first.

Then after a while, having a seagull on his head just felt right. Wherever Cliff's head went… the seagull went too.

Gareth Hopkins is a new author who came runner up in the Mercia Sound ‘young writers’ competition in the 1980s Gareth has written adverts but when he’s not doing that, he LOVES writing stories for children He lives in Warwickshire with his family

Alex Latimer is a hugely successful children’s book author. He lives in Cape Town, South Africa. Alex’s picture books are quirky and fun and full of humour that appeals to both children and adults

Picture Books

Igor and the Mending Mice

Ivy Kids Eco 9781836008934

£9.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

A positive and humorous story about navigating change, recycling, repairing and a perfect way to introduce children to the idea of 're-loving' their old clothes.

However, when a family of industrious mice learn how to mend old and damaged clothes, their human neighbours are all delighted with their handiwork. Everyone, that is, except mean and miserly Igor, the owner of the only fast-fashion factory in town! Will Igor put a stop to these meddling mice or will their resourceful nature inspire a change of heart (and business)?

Alexander Mostov is a Seattle-based illustrator whose work has been featured by Google, Facebook, and the Columbus Museum of Art Previous books include D-Day: Untold Stories of the Normandy Landings Inspired by 20 Real-Life People published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, 2019

Alexander Mostov

Picture Books

Happy Yak

9781836001980

March 5, 2026

£7 99 • Paperback • 24 Pages

25 cm H | 25 cm W | 350 2 g Wt

Happy Yak

9781836005889

March 5, 2026

£7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages

25 cm H | 25 cm W | 350 2 g Wt

No, I'm a... SHARK! Mike Henson, Illustrated by Ana Gomez

From the series that brought you ‘No, I’m A FLAMINGO!'

When a mum asks her child what he wants to be when he grows up, the answer is clear a shark! No, I don’t want to be a teacher Nor a firefighter I’M A SHARK!

Playful and imaginative, No, I'm a SHARK! is perfect for anyone with a stubborn and creative toddler in their lives!

Quietly .

. .

Quietly .

.

. QUACK! Jonty Howley

From the author of 'COME OUT COME OUT CHAMELEON'

Three little ducklings sneak out to explore the farm while their mother sleeps

But the littlest duckling is just no good at going sneakily, silently or carefully! Can the brave trio manage to make it home before Mama duck finds out they were missing?

Picture Books

Frances Lincoln Children's Books

9781836008736

April 23, 2026

£7

It's Swing Time

Abi Bi

What kind of swing is it, Ladybird?

Is it a friendship swing? A family swing? Does it come with a big hug? Or a sweet-smelling flower?

Follow Ladybird as she tries out different swings and meets lots of friends along the way There is a friendship swing A swing that goes deep underwater and another that soars through the sky.

Sweetpea Magee: Mermaid Expert

Rhian Wright

Join Sweetpea Magee, the world’s mermaid expert, as she sets off on a fun-filled adventure to teach you

EVERYTHING about mermaids.

Mermaids are Sweetpea's specialist subject and she wants to help you become an expert too! Follow along as she introduces you to her flippered friends, EVEN opening up her top-secret notebook of mermaid fact files. words &

£7.99 •

Picture Books

Frances Lincoln Children's Books

9781836004141

February 19, 2026

£7 99 • Paperback • 32 Pages

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9781836008835

8 May, 2026

£7 99 • Paperback • 40 Pages 28 cm H | 24 cm W | 140 g Wt

Being the Biggest

Molly Mead

Illustrated by Antonia Woodward

Then, one day, a baby arrived. And I became the oldest, the big one, the biggest little.

Told through the eyes of an oldest child, this comforting picture book gently explores the joys and challenges of being the biggest She helps, teaches and leads the way as she discovers the world with her little sibling

My Dad Can

Stephen Lightbown

Illustrated by Claire Sahara Lemp

Iris's dad is the best.

But when a little boy points out his wheelchair at the park, Iris is sad until dad reminds her that he's just like everyone else, regardless of his wheelchair

A heartwarming picture book about a young girl who learns that her dad's wheelchair doesn't define what he can or can't do – he will always be her amazing dad

Happy Yak

9780711296374

March 5, 2026

£7

99 • Paperback

32 Pages

Happy Yak

9781836007319

May 7, 2026

£7

99 • Paperback

32 Pages

Happy Yak

9780711298903

April 2, 2026

£7

99 • Paperback

32 Pages

Picture Books

Little Fairy Godmother

Abie Longstaff, Illustrated by Leire Martin

New from the 'Before the Fairy Tale' series! The little fairies in Fairyland all grow up to help humans as a fairy godparent All are born with special, useful skill… except Dazzle None of the other fairies think her talent for parties is helpful! But little does she know, a human called Cinderella needs some help getting ready for a party…

Puggle Snuggles

Mo O'Hara, Illustrated by Loretta Schauer

A hilarious and sweet picture book starring a baby platypus –known as a puggle – and other mischievous baby animals.

During the day, an array of baby animals love to play Hen’s chicks did magic tricks and Sheep’s lamb got herself in a jam, but puggle just wants to snuggle… until darkness falls.

Sorry, Sammy

Scott Rothman, Illustrated by Tom Tinn-Disbury

Sammy is stuck in his room writing sorry letters for things he shouldn’t have done. But what exactly has Sammy done?

Told entirely through Sammy’s sorry letters, the letters gradually reveal more and more hilarious and intriguing detail about what it is that Sammy may or may not have done.

Picture Books

words & pictures

9781836008439

£7 99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 21 6 cm H | 21 6 cm W | 350 2 g Wt

Don't Call Me an Insect!

Charlotte Guillain, Illustrated by Sally Agar

Do you know what an insect is?

Don't be so sure until you've read Don't Call Me an Insect!

The first instalment in the 'Don't Call Me a ' series:

Get ready for a fun and fascinating adventure into the world of science for young readers!

words & pictures

9781836008477

£7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 21.6 cm H | 21.6 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Don't Call Me a Dinosaur!

Charlotte Guillain, Illustrated by Sally Agar

Do you know what a dinosaur is?

Don't be so sure until you've read Don't Call Me a Dinosaur!

This brand-new picture book series turns science on its head with stories that bust common myths Each book follows a child and their toy as they journey through space, the ocean, the forest and even prehistoric times – only to discover that things aren’t always what they seem!

Picture Books

The Floofs Bring the Magic

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711298422

June 4, 2026

£9.99 • Paperback • 128 Pages 19 cm H | 15 cm W | 350 2 g Wt

The Floofs are ready for new adventures with old friends and this time, it seems like there’s some mysterious magic in the air!

Join this loveable group of friends as they set off on new adventures filled with fun, friendship and plenty of surprises The Floofs Bring the Magic is the third book in the full-colour graphic novel series made for young readers ready to explore something other-worldly

With three short, standalone stories, this is the perfect read for newly independent readers – or anyone who loves dipping into a world full of heart, humour and a little bit of magic

Explore more of the Floofs adventures!

The Floofs Reach For the Stars

The Floofs Brave the Wild

Penelope O'Neill is an author/illustrator from South Yorkshire Penelope loves to create illustrations with lots of colour and handmade textures and tell stories with humour and cute characters

Penelope O'Neill

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 45 languages with 15 million copies sold worldwide.

Ed Sheeran

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Illustrated by Mariajo Ilustrajo

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9781805703426

June 4, 2026

£9.99 • Hardcover • 32 Pages 24 cm H | 19 5 cm W | 499 9 g Wt

Discover talented singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran’s life story, from writing his first song aged just 11 to becoming a global super star!

Ed Sheeran grew up in Suffolk and loved music from a very young age With a hugely loyal fan base, Ed is now the sixth most-streamed artist on Spotify

Ed faced many challenges on the road to success, but he persevered, determined to achieve his dreams A role model to all aspiring stars, Ed’s story proves you can be kind and successful, determined and generous – the good guys and girls can win!

Cristiano Ronaldo

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Illustrated by João Fazenda

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9781805701705

April 9, 2026

£9.99 • Hardcover • 32 Pages 24 cm H | 19 5 cm W | 499 9 g Wt

Discover the incredible story of Cristiano Ronaldo, an inspirational athlete, global mega star and one of the world’s greatest footballers.

Ronaldo holds the world record for international goals, scoring 136 in total A proud captain, he's led Portugal to many victories, including the European Championship in 2016

Ronaldo’s remarkable, record-breaking career is a story of hard work and determination, one that is sure to resonate with young sports fans, inspiring them to dream big and believe that anything is possible Ronaldo is also known for his charity work, using his fame to raise awareness and help good causes.

Non-fiction

Frances Lincoln Children's Books

9781805701620

February 5, 2026

£9 99 • Hardcover • 32 Pages

24 cm H | 19.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9781805701743

February 26, 2026

£9 99 • Hardcover • 32 Pages

24 cm H | 19 5 cm W | 499 9 g Wt

Beatrix Potter

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Illustrated by Sara Rhys

Learn about inspiring story of Beatrix Potter, the legendary author, illustrator and protector of nature.

During her childhood in London, little Beatrix loved to draw. She drew everything she came across, and particularly loved drawing animals and other things that she spotted in the natural world around her.

As an adult, she began writing and drawing her own stories, and created a story about a little rabbit named Peter - The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which today is a true classic

Rihanna

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Illustrated by Nina Mata

Follow the incredible story of Rihanna, from a young girl in Barbados to an international superstar and successful businesswoman.

Little Rihanna always found time to sing and loved putting on shows for her family After a life-changing audition, a teenage Rihanna found herself in New York Her dreams were coming true!

Rihanna continues to shine bright and inspire others to be confident and proud of who they are.

Non-fiction

Frances Lincoln Children's Books

9781805701668

March 12, 2026

£9 99 • Hardcover • 32 Pages

24 cm H | 19.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Frances Lincoln Children's Books

9781805701866

March 5, 2026

£9 99 • Hardcover • 32 Pages

24 cm H | 19 5 cm W | 499 9 g Wt

William Shakespeare

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Illustrated by Andrea Stegmaier

Learn about the story of William Shakespeare, the incredible playwright and poet who shaped the world of literature.

Little William grew up during the Tudor era, a time long before TV or movies. But then, as now, there was storytelling, and William loved to create new stories

A truly timeless, iconic figure, William Shakespeare forever changed language and culture with his incredible gift for literature

Leonardo da Vinci

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Illustrated by Ana Albero

Discover the incredible story of Leonardo da Vinci, the Renaissance genius whose boundless curiosity and creativity changed the world.

As an artist, Leonardo created some of the most famous paintings in history, including the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper But his talents didn’t stop there

A timeless genius, Leonardo’s work continues to influence art, science and innovation today His story teaches children to embrace their curiosity, explore their passions, and never stop learning

Non-fiction

Frances Lincoln Children's Books

9781805701545

January 8, 2026

£9 99 • Hardcover • 32 Pages

24 cm H | 19.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9781805702856

May 7, 2026

£9 99 • Hardcover • 32 Pages

24 cm H | 19 5 cm W | 499 9 g Wt

Mikaela Shiffrin

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Illustrated by Anastasia Ryzhkova

Discover the inspiring story of Mikaela Shiffrin, a record-breaking alpine skier who battled tough times to become the very best.

Mikaela truly fell in love with skiing when at the age of just six she started training for slalom. Mikaela broke many records throughout her career and won two Olympic Golds!

Today she works to help inspire the next generation of skiers, not only encouraging them to succeed and win, but to have fun and enjoy the ride

Erno Rubik

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Illustrated by Ben Javens

Discover the fascinating story of Ernő Rubik, the inventor of the world-famous Rubik’s Cube, and master of creativity and problem-solving!

Determined to build something that would help his students understand how things move and change shape, Ernő started work on the cube And the rest, as they say, is history

A global sensation, the cube soon captivated the world, making it one of the bestselling toys in history. Erno’s success story celebrates the power of curiosity and innovation, showing children that even small ideas can have a big impact

Non-fiction

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9781836007494

January 15, 2026

£9 99 • Hardcover • 32 Pages

24 cm H | 19.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9781805701583

May 7, 2026

£9 99 • Hardcover • 32 Pages

24 cm H | 19 5 cm W | 499 9 g Wt

Oprah Winfrey

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Illustrated by Sera Latterell

From a little girl with a love for storytelling to one of the most influential women in the world, this is the remarkable journey of Oprah Winfrey.

Oprah discovered that her true talent was connecting with people, and through The Oprah Winfrey Show she transformed TV and talk shows forever

With her warmth, honesty, and curiosity, she inspired millions, tackled important topics, and gave a voice to those who needed to be heard

Alexander Hamilton

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Discover the inspiring story of Alexander Hamilton, the Founding Father, political trailblazer and modernday icon.

Alexander Hamilton’s childhood was characterized by loss and hardship During the Revolutionary war he became a close friend of George Washington and after America gained independence, he trained as a lawyer, founded a national bank and was appointed to Congress

Alexander was one of the lesser-known Founding Fathers, until Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash-hit musical Hamilton catapulted him to global fame, sharing his incredible story with millions

The Shipwreck Atlas

Wide Eyed Editions

9781836002390

£16 99 • Hardcover • 80 Pages

31 cm H | 25 6 cm W | 749 8 g Wt

Why do ships sink? What happens to them when they do? And how are their wrecks located?

A comprehensive and engaging insight into the underwater world of shipwrecks, told in compelling narrative non-fiction style by a well trusted voice in children's books. Sink deep beneath the waves and into this handsome volume of the 50 most fascinating shipwrecks around the globe. Discover their histories, marvel at their secrets and chart the voyages and misfortunes of the most mysterious time capsules of the sea. All illustrated in exquisite fine art detail.

Jo Arnold is a writer based on the Scilly Isles She has 42k followers on her Instagram page, @thelittleliterarysociety She has a degree in English from Queen Mary, University of London She is a Secondary School English teacher and book reviewer

Philip Harris is a Devon-based illustrator inspired by the county’s landscapes and folklore Working across pen, printmaking, and digital media, his first book for children is, The Shipwreck Atlas.

Jo Arnold

Illustrated by Philip Harris

Young Discoverers

Stephen Davies

Illustrated by Violaine Leroy

Wide Eyed Editions

9780711298293

£16 99 • Hardcover • 80 Pages

29 cm H | 23 5 cm W | 1 4 cm T | 729 8 g Wt

Discover the incredible true stories of children who have changed how we see the world.

From fossilised creatures and ancient treasures to mysterious scrolls and glimmering gems, Young Discoverers is a thrilling collection of real-life tales about some of the most astonishing discoveries ever made and the young people who made them. This book will inspire curiosity and confidence in young readers and show them that anyone – no matter their age or experience – can make an extraordinary discovery.

Stephen Davies is the author of over thirty children’s books He enjoys visiting schools to encourage young people in their own creative writing

Violaine Leroy is an author and illustrator based in Strasbourg, France She received her diploma from the Haute École des Arts du Rhin, Strasbourg, and has since been illustrating for graphic novels, children's books, newspapers and other commissions.

Make Every Week Wild

Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield

Wide Eyed Editions

9781836000273

£10.99 • Paperback • 112 Pages 28.1 cm H | 21.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

This interactive scrapbook is packed with 52 nature-inspired activities – one for every week of the year – and it’s designed to be taken outside, scribbled in and splashed with mud.

This trusty book is your canvas as you explore the great outdoors From drawing and painting, to making things and natural treasure hunts – guess what? There are NO RULES! You can colour outside the lines, do the activities in any order, scribble on the cover the possibilities are endless

Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield are environmental educator and authors that create beautiful books about the natural world. Fiona and Jo believe that reconnecting everyone with nature is vital if we are to understand our reliance on a healthy and biodiverse natural world They believe that all children and families should regularly spend time outdoors in green spaces where nature can weave its magic upon them

Also available: Make This Book Wild

Curiositree: Natural World

Amanda Wood, Mike Jolley

Illustrated by Owen Davey

Wide Eyed Editions

9781805702207

£9 99 • Paperback • 112 Pages

31 cm H | 25 6 cm W | 350 2 g Wt

The award-winning Curiositree: Natural World explores, through 67 exquisitely illustrated charts, the myriad ways in which plants and animals have adapted to survive.

Discover the interconnectedness of the natural world and learn why living things look and behave the way they do in a series of visually compelling information charts, maps and cutaways, all illustrated in a nostalgic, vintage style. Packed with incredible facts about the natural world and the animals that populate it, the whole family is bound to enjoy!

Amanda Wood began her career in illustration at the Natural History Museum Today she writes and runs her own small press from her home in Surrey

Mike Jolley has worked as a designer and Art Director in children's publishing for over 25 years He is the author of Grunter - the Story of a Pig With Attitude and I'll See You In the Morning

Football Kicks

Emiliano Migliardo

Football Kicks is a hilarious collection of comic strip football jokes, filled with over 60 laugh-out-loud silly scenarios!

This awesome compilation of one-page comics is a winning combination of silly yet clever gags and pranks, filled with the joy – and frustration! – of football!

Sportopedia

Adam Skinner, Illustrated by Mark Long

Sportopedia is your ultimate guide to the exhilarating world of sport!

Whether you're into team sports, target sports, track and field, this book showcases a diverse array of athletes and celebrates the unique talents of sportspeople everywhere, making it a treasure trove for all the family to share.

The No-Brainer Brain Explainer

Crab Museum, Illustrated by Bruno Valasse

Welcome to the Crab Museum's guide to the incredible living machine that is the brain!

Through unbelievable facts and hilarious jokes, The NoBrainer Brain Explainer explores the smallest, biggest, toughest, foldiest, brainiest brains in the animal kingdom.

Star, Moon, Zoom!

Moira Butterfield, Illustrated by Ro Ledesma

In Star, Moon, Zoom, meet some kids and their brainy dog, Charlie. They’re here to help you find out about our big, beautiful and seriously strange universe.

This playful, energetic non-fiction series (A Book Full of ) looks at familiar questions from children about the world around them!

Now available in paperback!

Wide Eyed Editions

9781836008675

March 5, 2026

£10 99 • Paperback • 184 Pages

24 6 cm H | 19 cm W | 350 2 g Wt

Now available in paperback!

Wide Eyed Editions

9781805702283

April 9, 2026

£9.99 • Paperback • 80 Pages

27 6 cm H | 23 5 cm W | 350 2 g Wt

Encyclopedia of Birds

Jules

Howard, Illustrated by Namasri Niumim

Packed with over 300 species of bird, this beautiful encyclopedia will take you on an incredible journey through the world of our feathered friends!

From tropical parrots and toucans to sea birds and eagles, find out all about birds with this informative first guide and reference book

Invented by Animals

Christiane

Dorion, Illustrated by Gosia Herba

In this book you will meet the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans.

Often human scientists try and solve a problem or invent a new tool and they realise that animals have already invented it for them

words & pictures

9781836008040

February 5, 2026

£7 99 | Trade Paperback | 48 Pages

21 6 cm H | 21 6 cm W | 350 2 g Wt

words & pictures

9781836000945

April 9, 2026

£12 99 | Hardback | 48 Pages

21 6 cm H | 21 6cm W | 390 g Wt

Holi

Gorasia Chapman, Sital

Illustrated by Pranami Bora

A colourful and immersive book that introduces kids to the joy and meaning of Holi through an exciting firsthand account.

Every March, people across India and around the world celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colour, new life, love and spring. The festival is brought to life through the eyes of two children who are celebrating Holi with their family and friends

Juneteenth

Tonya Abari

Illustrated by Ashley Evans

Discover the joy and meaning of Juneteenth, a very special celebration that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

Embark on a journey of learning and discovery with Celebrations & Festivals: Juneteenth This engaging and informative book takes young readers through the history and significance of Freedom Day

£14.99

Nature School: In the Garden

Stephanie Hathaway, Lauren Giordano and Laura Stroup

Introduce young learners to the fascinating ecosystems of gardens through hands-on activities, science experiments, and creative prompts.

Nature School: In the Garden is an exciting and interactive guide that helps kids explore the wonders of the natural world right outside their door

Nature School: In the Garden: The Workbook

Stephanie Hathaway, Lauren Giordano and Laura Stroup

Encourage outdoor exploration and scientific discovery in the garden with this fun interactive workbook for kids. This workbook offers a mix of journaling pages, drawing prompts, observation logs, and DIY projects, making it an exciting tool for young nature enthusiasts, homeschoolers and classroom learning.

Wide Eyed Editions

9781836008774

February 5, 2026

£12.99 • Hardcover 32 Pages

Wide Eyed Editions

9781836002475

June 4, 2026

£16 99 • Hardcover 96 Pages

Wide Eyed Editions

9781836006138

February 5, 2026

£20 00 • Hardcover 128 Pages

Wide Eyed Editions

9781836006053

January 8, 2026

£10 99 • Hardcover 144 Pages

Non-fiction

America The Beautiful Wide Eyed Editions

Wonderfully spare, deceptively simple verses pair with richly evocative paintings to celebrate the iconic imagery of America.

Each spread shows a stirring tableau, from the view of the Statue of Library at Ellis Island, to the great plains, to a spacecraft at Cape Canaveral blasting off

Record-Breaking USA

Clive Gifford

Get ready for a record-breaking trip around the USA!

From the world’s biggest bubblegum bubble in Alabama to the planet’s tallest volcanic columns in Wyoming, children will travel from state to state to discover a mix of quirky records and outstanding achievements

National Parks of the USA

Kate Siber

National Parks of the USA is the landmark treasury that brought America’s natural beauty to a generation of young readers.

With four new national parks and a spectacular four-page fold-out of the Grand Canyon, this must-have updated edition is THE best way to experience the national parks for yourself, wherever you are in the world

National Parks of the USA Journal

Kate Siber

Explore the amazing National Parks with this keepsake journal to document your adventures. With a spread to fill in on 63 National Parks, including parks from each of the 50 States.

There is a spread for each national park and a place to add the unique stamp from every park you visit Use the spotters guides to see if you can find grunting northern elephant seals, fluttering hummingbirds and lots of other wonderful creatures

Young Adult

Bad Kid

Holler

9781836001928

£16 99 • Paperback • 384 Pages

21 6 cm H | 15 2 cm W | 350 2 g Wt

‘When I was thirteen I was sent away... Maybe dragged away is a better way to put it.’

This powerful graphic memoir tells the story of Sofia’s turbulent teenhood, with an insider’s perspective on her experience of being taken away to a residential treatment centre aimed at ‘troubled teens’ Wise, funny and heartbreaking all at once, Bad Kid

Sofia Szamosi's work has been displayed in university library collections and her fine art has been shown in group and solo shows in New York City, Chicago and Detroit Her illustrations have also been featured in publications such as Loose Threads, Sleek Magazine and Vice She received her BA (Hons) from NYU's Gallatin School for Individualised Study in 2017

Sofia Szamosi

Young Adult

That Crystal Vibe

Holler

9780711297852

£14 99 • Hardcover • 144 Pages

24 6 cm H | 19 cm W | 499 9 g Wt

Start curating your crystal collection today with That Crystal Vibe, an all-youneed-to-know guide to sourcing, understanding and using crystals for a wealth of mindful purposes.

Crystal wellness and spirituality can be an incredibly rewarding hobby when backed up by real expertise and carried out with awareness and intent. That Crystal Vibe is a handbook for doing just that. All the basics needed to begin your crystal journey are here, from identifying crystals by their appearance to picking the right crystal for you.

Mandi Em is an author and wellness witch who specializes in wellness and personal growth She lives in beautiful B C Canada with her husband and three kids Mandi has been published in The New York Times, Huffington Post, Al Jazeera, Narratively, McSweeney’s, and more

Celia Agnes, AKA Sweet Omens, is an artist based in Texas Known for her esoteric, mixed-media projects on themes ranging from witchcraft to astrology, Celia brings a magical touch to all her projects.

Mandi Em

Illustrated by Celia Agnes

Also available from Holler Young Adult

Holler 9780711297791

September 5, 2024

£9 99 • Paperback

176 Pages

19.8 cm H | 12.9 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Holler

9781836001195

March 6, 2025

£9 99 • Paperback 176 Pages

Holler 9781836001881

May 8, 2025

£14 99 • Hardcover 176 Pages

Seriously HAPPY

Seriously Happy is a highly practical self-help guide exploring 10 life-changing lessons based on teachings of the ancient philosophers

YA readers are encouraged to discover how Stoicism can improve your mental resilience; the calming, meditative influence of Zen; the decision-making prowess of Aristotle or the confidence-boosting ideas of the Cynic philosophers.

Be calm, be confident, and be (seriously) happy!

Messi Mania

Inspiring and celebratory, Messi Mania is packed full of the latest, up to date info on the world’s biggest soccer icon

Global superstar, FIFA Player of the Year and TIME magazine’s Athlete of the Year Lionel Messi’s arrival in the States has brought inspiration, excitement and star power to men’s game.

In Messi Mania, discover the seismic effect Leo has had on MLS and global football, woven through with fascinating insights into his family background, childhood, teenage years and career to date.

Girls with Goals

The twisty, turny but triumphant rise of women's football is one of the most fascinating stories in sports – and women's – history

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 soccer lover needs on their shelf.