Quarto Spring 2026 Children's Catalogue

Spring 2026: Children

50 Years of Publishing Excellence

Contents Meet The Quarto Family........................3 Pre-school and Early Years...................5 Picture Books........................................9 Non-fiction............................................25 Young Adult..........................................43 Contact Information..............................47

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

family.

Words & Pictures: two little words that, together, 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

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

More from this series:

happy moments, curious and funny glimpses of everyday life.

Hello, Potty! | 9781836003731

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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’.

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Pre-school and Early Years

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

9781836009979 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!

Happy Yak

9781836009955 May 7, 2026 £9.99 • Board Book • 12 Pages 19 cm H | 19 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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Picture Books

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.

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Picture Books

Bear Worries Natalia Shaloshvili Frances Lincoln Children's Books

9781805701002 £12.99 • Hardcover • 40 Pages 28 cm H | 25 cm W | 1 cm T | 550.2 g Wt

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.

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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.

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Picture Books 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!

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

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!

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

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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

More from this series: was shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards 2024 and longlisted for the The Cat Who Couldn't Be Bothered Klaus Flugge Prize 2025.

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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.

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Picture Books

The Chase Jenny Bloomfield

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!

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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.

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Picture Books

Igor and the Mending Mice Alexander Mostov

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.

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Picture Books

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!

Happy Yak

9781836001980 March 5, 2026 £7.99 • Paperback • 24 Pages 25 cm H | 25 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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?

Happy Yak

9781836005889 March 5, 2026 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 25 cm H | 25 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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Picture Books 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.

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9781836008736 April 23, 2026 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 25 cm H | 25 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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 & pictures 9781836009498 28 May, 2026 £7.99 • Paperback • 40 Pages 29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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Picture Books 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.

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9781836004141 February 19, 2026 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 23 cm H | 25.3 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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.

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9781836008835 8 May, 2026 £7.99 • Paperback • 40 Pages 28 cm H | 24 cm W | 140 g Wt

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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…

Happy Yak 9780711296374 March 5, 2026 £7.99 • Paperback 32 Pages

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.

Happy Yak 9781836007319 May 7, 2026 £7.99 • Paperback 32 Pages

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.

Happy Yak 9780711298903 April 2, 2026 £7.99 • Paperback 32 Pages

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Picture Books 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

9781836008439 £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!

words & pictures

9781836008477 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 21.6 cm H | 21.6 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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Picture Books

The Floofs Bring the Magic Penelope O'Neill

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.

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Non-fiction

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 45 languages with 15 million copies sold worldwide.

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Non-fiction

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!

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Non-fiction

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.

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Non-fiction

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.

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

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!

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

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

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Non-fiction

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.

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

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…

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

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.

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Non-fiction

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!

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

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…

Frances Lincoln Children's Books

9781805702856

A global sensation, the cube soon captivated the world,

May 7, 2026 £9.99 • Hardcover • 32 Pages 24 cm H | 19.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

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.

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Non-fiction

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.

Frances Lincoln Children's Books

With her warmth, honesty, and curiosity, she inspired

9781836007494

millions, tackled important topics, and gave a voice to

January 15, 2026 £9.99 • Hardcover • 32 Pages 24 cm H | 19.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

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 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

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.

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Non-fiction

The Shipwreck Atlas Jo Arnold Illustrated by Philip Harris

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.

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Non-fiction

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.

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Non-fiction

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.

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Also available: Make This Book Wild

Non-fiction

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.

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Non-fiction 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!

Happy Yak

9781836000693 £7.99 • Paperback • 64 Pages 23 cm H | 17 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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.

Wide Eyed Editions

9781836008217 £12.99 • Paperback • 112 Pages 31 cm H | 25.6 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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Non-fiction 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.

Wide Eyed Editions

9780711297661 £14.99 • Hardcover • 64 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

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!

Happy Yak

9781836002130 £12.99 • Hardcover • 48 Pages 28.8 cm H | 21.6 cm W | 1.1 cm T | 519.8 g Wt

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Non-fiction

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.

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

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.

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

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Non-fiction

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.

words & pictures

9781836008040 February 5, 2026 £7.99 | Trade Paperback | 48 Pages 21.6 cm H | 21.6 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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.

words & pictures 9781836000945 April 9, 2026 £12.99 | Hardback | 48 Pages 21.6 cm H | 21.6cm W | 390 g Wt

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Non-fiction 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.

Quarry Books

9780760392935 £14.99 • Trade Paperback • 144 Pages 21.6 cm Wdth | 27.9 cm Lgth

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.

Quarry Books

9780760392959 £12.99 • Trade Paperback • 128 Pages 21.6 cm Wdth | 27.9 cm Lgth

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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.

Wide Eyed Editions 9781836008774 February 5, 2026 £12.99 • Hardcover 32 Pages

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!

Wide Eyed Editions 9781836002475 June 4, 2026 £16.99 • Hardcover 96 Pages

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.

Wide Eyed Editions 9781836006138 February 5, 2026 £20.00 • Hardcover 128 Pages

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.

Wide Eyed Editions 9781836006053 January 8, 2026 £10.99 • Hardcover 144 Pages

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.

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Young Adult

Young Adult

Bad Kid Sofia Szamosi

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.

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Young Adult

That Crystal Vibe Mandi Em Illustrated by Celia Agnes

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.

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Also available from Holler Young Adult 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.

Holler 9780711297791 September 5, 2024 £9.99 • Paperback

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

176 Pages 19.8 cm H | 12.9 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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.

Holler 9781836001195 March 6, 2025 £9.99 • Paperback

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.

176 Pages 19.8 cm H | 12.9 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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.

Holler 9781836001881 May 8, 2025 £14.99 • Hardcover

176 Pages

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.

24.6 cm H | 19 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

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