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24 Hours in the Stone Age A lively comic which brings the Stone Age to life like never before.

Join a young cave - dweller for a day as she goes hunting, makes her own stone tools and creates amazing cave art.

Learn all about the dangers of life in the Stone Age, what makes a good shelter and what edible plants can be gathered in the wild.

- Told in a lively comic book style

- Perfect for school projects - Written with consultation from leading experimental archaeologist, Dr. James Dilley Sales Points • Written with consultation from leading experimental archaeologist, Dr. James Dilley.

• Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Awards.

• Perfect for helping with primary school history projects, with links to websites to discover more.

• Entertaining comic illustrations bring a fresh look to this fascinating period.

Written by Lan Cook Illustrated by Laurent Kling Pub date 12.03.26 / 9781836046646 / RRP £ 8.99 / 250x188mm / 64pp / Hardback / 7 years +

Lightning Rider Get ready to roll dice, fight monsters and solve picture puzzles in this thrilling adventure gamebook where the hero of the story is YOU. Evil is stirring in the Glimmerstone Mountains, and YOU are the only person who can stop it. As a messenger who flies from peak to peak delivering the post on your giant bird, you're used to spectacular journeys. But you're about to start a journey like no other, as you get caught up in a desperate race against time and a battle against a terrifying enemy. Can you make the right choices, crack the fiendish picture puzzles and win your battles to fly your way through to the final showdown?

With atmospheric artwork, a pulse - quickening story full of twists and turns, and lots of secrets and mysteries to uncover, this interactive adventure will keep you gripped from beginning to end.

Sales Points • A thrilling fantasy adventure where YOU are the hero.

• Beautifully illustrated picture puzzles to solve.

• Includes a QR code to an online dice - roller to use for the battles.

Written by W.J.Tattersdill , Sarah Crofton Illustrated by Tom Knight Pub date 12.03.26 / 9781836040958 / RRP £ 8.99 / 198x130mm / 272pp / Paperback / 9 years +

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Big Activity Book Unicorns Unicorn - themed puzzles, colouring pictures, sticker scenes and press

- out activities in one bumper book.

From unicorn mazes in enchanted woods and crystal caves, to spotting differences and completing dot - to- dots, children will enjoy all kinds of unicorn- themed activities in this gorgeously illustrated book.

There are also step - by- step unicorns to draw, pictures to colour and magical scenes to complete with the stickers provided. Eight sheets of press - out activities include stand - up unicorn figures, masks and dangling decorations to make, a double - sided jigsaw puzzle to solve and matching games to play.

Sales Points • Press - out activities include a jigsaw puzzle, matching game, and unicorn figures, masks and decorations to make.

• Eight sheets of stickers help children develop fine - motor skills.

• Spotting, matching, counting and drawing activities support early learning.

Written by Kirsteen Robson Illustrated by Christine Sheldon Pub date 12.03.26 / 9781836041184 / RRP £7.99 inc VAT / 276x216mm / 96pp / Paperback / 4 years +

Can You Spot? Bugs A creep - crawly themed picture puzzle book full of matching, counting and spotting activities.

This vibrant book is full of butterflies, bees, beetles and other bugs to spot, match, count and talk about. Animals in each scene invite readers to look for specific things, such as a bee on a bicycle or a bug wearing boots, while picture clues with text and number prompts offer further suggestions. There is a little white mouse to spot in each picture too. Younger children will enjoy sharing this book with older children or adults, while additional details enable grown - ups to make up further questions of their own.

Sales Points • Over 200 spotting opportunities in vibrantly illustrated scenes.

• Simple text, picture and number prompts support language development, number skills and reading readiness.

• Suitable for sharing or reading alone.

Written by Kirsteen Robson Illustrated by Gareth Lucas Pub date 12.03.26 / 9781836041306 / RRP £5.99 / 240x170mm / 32pp / Paperback / 4 years +

Can you Spot? On the Farm A lively farm animal themed picture puzzle book full of matching, counting and spotting activities.

This vibrant book is full of farm animals and other things to spot, match, count and talk about. Animals in each scene invite readers to look for specific things, such as a cat driving a tractor, while picture clues with text and number prompts offer further suggestions. There is a little white mouse to spot in each picture too. Younger children will enjoy sharing this book with older children or adults, while additional details enable grown - ups to make up further questions of their own.

Sales Points • Over 200 spotting opportunities in vibrantly illustrated scenes.

• Simple text, picture and number prompts support language development, number skills and reading readiness.

• Suitable for sharing or reading alone.

Written by Kirsteen Robson Illustrated by Gareth Lucas Pub date 12.03.26 / 9781836041290 / RRP £5.99 / 240x170mm / 32pp / Paperback / 4 years +

Cut and Stick Farm All you need is scissors and glue to create 15 farm pictures in this cutting and sticking book.

Children are invited to cut out shapes from the cutting pages and glue them onto the illustrated scenes. The large, simple shapes to cut around are perfect for little hands to follow and provide a fun way to practise scissor skills. From animals in the farmyard to tractors and combine harvesters in the fields, there are all sorts of wonderful farm scenes to create in this imaginative book. There are also lots of things to talk about on each page to improve vocabulary.

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• A fun way to develop essential fine motor skills, improve hand - eye coordination and strengthen little hands.

• Full of big, simple shapes to cut out and stick onto attractive illustrated scenes.

• Includes tear - out sheets of paper designed for easy cutting with children's scissors.

Written by Jessica Greenwell Illustrated by Henry Rancourt Pub date 12.03.26 / 9781836042266 / RRP £5.99 / 276x216mm / 64pp / Paperback / 3 years +

Don't Tickle the Donkey!

Touch the soft patches to hear hilarious animal sounds in this irresistible book.

You'd better not tickle the donkey.... because it might just go hee- haw if you do! Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy - feely patches to hear each animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the animals being noisy at once in a toe - tapping musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...

With over 20 books to discover in this award - winning series , there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more – giggles are guaranteed!

Sales Points • Combines soft patches with sounds to create irresistible fun for little children.

• Part of an award - winning, best - selling series of touchy - feely sound books.

• The musical finale is guaranteed to get everyone dancing!

Written by Sam Taplin Illustrated by Ana Martin Larranaga Pub date 12.03.26 / 9781836043652 / RRP £12.99 / 200x200mm / 10pp / Cased Board Book / 6 months +

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How to be a knight The go - to handbook for the beginner knight this book!)

- keep it up your hauberk. (And if you don't know what that is, you need

The ultimate guide for the novice knight, covering everything from sieges and swordplay to feasts and fights. Written in a lively, humorous and engaging style and packed with informative historical detail. A really fun way to access medieval history.

Sales Points • Packed with information about life as a knight, castles and the medieval world, written in a fun, accessible way.

• Perfect for any would - be knights, and libraries and schools, this non - fiction book includes a contents page and an index.

• Part of the 'How to Be a...' series - other upcoming titles include How to be a Pharaoh and How to be a Pirate.

Written by Sir Archibald Whistleblade Illustrated by Ian McNee Pub date 12.03.26 / 9781836043768 / RRP £7.99 / 240x170mm / 128pp / Paperback / 9 years +

Lots of Things to Spot throughout the year A handy guide to animals, trees and flowers to spot across the changing seasons.

From the buds and blossom of springtime to bright summer flowers and butterflies, from autumn leaves and fruits to animals that venture out even on the coldest winter days, every season of the year brings new things to spot as the natural world changes all around us. This beautifully illustrated book is the perfect way for children to find out about the animals, insects, birds, flowers and trees to look out for across the changing seasons. There are 240 things to spot, with a fascinating fact and a picture for each one.

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• 240 species to spot, with fascinating facts and a picture for each one.

• An ideal activity for days out and holidays throughout the year.

• Features a range of species - from mammals and birds to insects, trees and flowers - found in a variety of habitats.

Written by Lara Bryan, Simon Tudhope Illustrated by Di Brookes Pub date 12.03.26 / 9781836042969 / RRP £ 7.99 / 240x170mm / 96pp / Paperback / 6 years +

Farm Animals Magnet Book Use the animal magnets to have fun on the farm.

Enjoy hours of creative play with this sweet magnet book.

With 12 farm animal magnets and 5 inviting scenes to explore, children can play over and over again. From fields and paddocks to the farmhouse and barn, let their imaginations run wild as they choose, place and move the magnets to tell their own stories.

Sales Points • With 12 animal magnets that can be used over and over again.

• Great for developing fine motor skills and encouraging creativity.

• Children will love choosing the magnets and moving them around the scenes.

Written by Kristie Pickersgill Illustrated by Gareth Williams Pub date 12.03.26 / 9781836047148 / RRP £ 8.99 / 210x210mm / 10pp / Cased Board Book / 3 years +

Pop - up Farm Visit a busy farm full of lively animals in this charming pop

- up book.

Come and spend a fun - filled day on the farm. Meet a noisy cockerel, muddy pigs and some hungry cows that chew hay all day long. Follow a sheepdog as she herds sheep and alpacas, and see an enormous combine harvester at work. Then visit the petting zoo and say hello to the baby goats who love to jump and climb. With five fantastic pop - ups, this book will take you on an exciting behind- the- scenes tour around a busy farm.

Sales Points • Five amazing pop - ups that bring the farm and its animals to life, from mud- rolling pigs to leaping goats.

• Engaging and informative text is sure to spark children's curiosity about life on a busy farm.

• Fun, quirky illustrations, including a lively sheepdog to spot on every double page spread.

Written by Lizzie Cope Illustrated by Samara Hardy Pub date 12.03.26 / 9781836042433 / RRP £11.99 / 210x210mm / 10pp / Cased Board Book / 3 years +

Can Animals Think?

Lift the flaps to reveal the fascinating ways animals show their intelligence.

This beautifully illustrated flap book explores just how smart all kinds of different animals are. Learn about how birds, octopuses and even fish use tools to get food, explore the complex communication skills of prairie dogs, why elephants really do never forget, the ways in which orangutans are the smartest problem solvers, how the most intelligent animals make use of us, and much more.

Sales Points • Detailed and charming illustrations of different animals and their habitats.

• Lots of flaps to lift and engage young readers.

• With expert advice from Dr. Theresa Burt de Perera, Professor of Animal Behaviour at the University of Oxford.

Written by Emily Bone Illustrated by Wazza Pink Pub date 12.03.26 / 9781805074052 / RRP £10.99 / 276x216mm / 16pp / Cased Board Book / 5 years +

That's not my... Zoo Activity Book A bright, bold activity book designed especially for very young children.

This write- in book is packed with gorgeously simple zoo animal artwork and activities. Each page is full of things to spot, draw and say - with a little white mouse to find on every spread! Perfect for entertaining young children, while helping to develop vocabulary, fine motor skills and early mark making.

Sales Points • Builds vocabulary, fine motor skills and early mark making.

• One "That's not my..." book is sold every minute in the UK. • Familiar illustrations by Rachel Wells, one of the UK's top ten book illustrators.

Written by Matthew Oldham Illustrated by Rachel Wells Pub date 12.03.26 / 9781836045496 / RRP £ 3.99 / 250x200mm / 32pp / Paperback / 2 years +

Feed your Robot Turn the wheel to feed your very own robot in this hilarious novelty book.

Oh no! Your robot is going wrong. You need to feed it, quickly!

But what do robots eat? Find out by turning the wheel in this funny book for toddlers and young children.

Will it like shoelaces? Too tangly! Cheesy puffs? Too crumbly! Nuts and bolts, computer cookies and engine oil are what it needs.

See different reactions from the robot as you turn the wheel , until you find the food that hits the spot.

- Perfect for 2+ - Easy to turn wheel - Silly foods for unstoppable giggles Sales Points • Hilarious interactive fun will encourage a love of books.

• Sure to appeal to every young child - who doesn't want their very own robot?

• You can feed your robot again and again, for hours of screen - free entertainment.

Written by Anna Milbourne Illustrated by Anna Süßbauer Pub date 12.03.26 / 9781835409138 / RRP £7.99 / 200x200mm / 10pp / Cased Board Book / 2 years +

Fake News And How To Spot It A clear and fun guide on evaluating information, to make the best decisions.

Learn how to spot scams and misinformation with this fun, comprehensive guide. Packed with entertaining illustrations alongside practical information, Fake News and How to Spot it helps identify many pitfalls of everyday and online life - from scams and advertising tricks, to one - sided information and image manipulation. A must - have tool to help make wise choices and navigate a fast changing world safely and confidently.

Sales Points • Broad coverage of a range of topical issues, including doctored photos and videos, influencing with statistics, biased news articles and sophisticated scams.

• A reassuring book for parents, aimed at empowering young people to evaluate information objectively before they act or share online.

• Ideal for adults and young people alike and perfect to share with friends and family.

Written by Holly Bathie & Alex Frith Illustrated by Jack Brougham and Laura Wood Pub date 12.03.26 / 9781836040606 / RRP £6.99 /

198x130mm / 288pp / Paperback / 11years +

Usborne Scratch Activities Butterflies The fun of scratch art, puzzles and colouring, with bright, beautiful butterflies

• This scratch activity book is filled with amazing butterflies and inviting patches to scratch, along with colouring, puzzles and interesting facts about the real - life species.

Using the wooden scraper provided, scratch off whole patches to reveal hidden details, or scratch lines and patterns to create your own designs.

- Every scratch art page has a facing page of butterfly - themed colouring and puzzles.

- Easy and relaxing, with satisfying results guaranteed.

- Double - ended wooden scraper tool included.

Sales Points • Beautiful decorative illustrations designed especially for scratching.

• Extra colouring and puzzles for added value.

• Wooden scraper included in the cover (free from plastic packaging).

Written by Sam Baer Illustrated by Klara Hawkins Pub date 12.03.26 / 9781836043287 / RRP £7.99 / 250x216mm / 24pp / Paperback / 6 years +

Very First Questions and Answers: How deep is the sea?

Take a deep dive into the sea and explore it for yourself in this fascinating flap book.

Discover what's at the bottom of the sea, who can dive the deepest, how the Moon makes the sea move, where big waves come from and so much more. The secrets of the sea are delightfully revealed in this young flap book, perfect for little fingers and curious minds.

Sales Points • Encourages kids to ask big questions and explore the world around them.

• Exploring a question with multiple answers encourages critical thinking from a young age.

• A magic combination of interactive flaps, engaging illustrations and simply written text.

Written by Katie Daynes Illustrated by Hannah Abbo Pub date 12.03.26 / 9781835408612 / RRP £7.99 / 190x160mm / 12pp / Cased Board Book / 3 years +

Cruise Ship Kid: Kidnap at Sea! Jump on board again with Silver, the Cruise Ship Kid, as she solves another crime in the second book in the hilarious and bestselling detective adventure series from author and West - End actress, Emma Swan.

Hi, I'm Silver (yes, really) and I'm back! Here are 4 more things you should know about me: 1. I still live on a cruise ship...

2. But two days ago we moved to a brand - new ship!

3. I'm now definitely a detective!

4. And I need your help investigating my second case!

Since my last diary, Mum's been promoted and we now live on a cruise ship with a mini - golf course, an ice - cream parlour and a MEGA SLIDE! And The Gang, my amazing friends who are all over 80, have come along too!

I thought my biggest challenge this cruise would be to convince Mum to buy me a phone. But now a SUPER FAMOUS INFLUENCER has been KIDNAPPED, The Gang unhelpfully keep taking over my investigations, and we still can't find her.

So, do you want to be definitely - a- detective too and help me solve the kidnap at sea?

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Inspired by the author, Emma Swan's, childhood growing up on cruise ships.

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Second book in the fresh and funny cosy - crime series for 8+ readers with interactive magazine - style elements, doodles, quizzes and space to scribble!

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The first book in the series, Cruise Ship Kid: Thief at Sea!, was the only debut to chart in the Top 20 Children's and YA chart throughout July 2025, reaching a high of 13th.

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Perfect, feel - good fiction to enable even the most reluctant readers to read for pleasure

Written by Emma Swan Illustrated by Katie Saunders Pub date 12.03.26 / 9781835409961 / RRP £ 7.99 / 186x130mm / 384 pp (tbc) / Paperback / 8 years +

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The Overthinkers' Club: Happy List Birdie is an overthinker, and she has a lot to overthink. Her BFF Chloe wants new friends (BETRAYAL), she will be a teenager in one year (BREATHE), yet owns ZERO bras (surely some mistake?!), and a boy at school maybe has a crush on her (BUT HOW TO BE SURE?!).

So Birdie has made a Happy List to tackle all the awkward and emotional challenges of being a tween. THEN she will stop being an anxious ball of stress and be happy!

That's the plan anyway...

The first book in the brand - new illustrated series filled with LOLs, BFFs, drama and crushes and lots of overthinking! For fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries.

Sales Points • A new, illustrated tween series for fans of Lottie Brookes and Dork Diaries.

• Illustrated with hilarious doodles by Cécile Dormeau , a French illustrator famous for exploring themes of self - acceptance and body image and has worked with companies including Google, GQ, Libresse , The Sunday Times, Neon magazine, Der Spiegel and Telerama .

• Hugely relatable for tweens growing up today, featuring a storyline on how to look after your mental health, navigating new family set ups and dynamics, starting secondary school and dealing with friendship dramas.

Written by Nat Luurtsema Illustrated by Cecile Dormeau Pub date 12.03.26 / 9781835409978 / RRP £ 7.99 / 198x130mm / 336 pp (tbc) / Paperback / 9 years +

Pia's Pet Club: Secret Kitten Meet Pia, the girl who loves pets, but isn't allowed one of her own! A brand - new series of funny animal adventures from the award - winning creators of Anisha, Accidental Detective.

Pia LOVES pets, but as she's not allowed one, she's decided to start her own PET CLUB to help her friends look after their animals.

When Pia finds a lost, lonely kitten called Tiger Moon, she can't give up the chance of the furry friend she’s always wanted. She decides to hide Tiger at Pet Club and look after her, even though if anyone finds out, she'll be in BIG TROUBLE. But when Pia's sister starts pet - sitting a parrot who repeats everything he hears, he might give away all of Pet Club's secrets! Will Pia be able to keep Tiger, and finally have a pet of her very own?

Sales Points • The second full - length adventure in this exciting new animal series, publishing shortly after the Pia’s Pet Club World Book Day title. Perfect for every 7+ reader who loves animals and packed with hilarious illustrations, friendship dramas, cuddle appeal and amazing animal facts.

• Serena and Emma’s previous series, Anisha, Accidental Detective, has sold more than 200,000 copies sold, won the Sainsbury's Children's Book Prize and The Week Junior Book Award, and been shortlisted for the British Book Awards and the Lollies.

• “The perfect book for every child who’s ever begged for a pet.” Louie Stowell. “A voice massively lacking from our bookshelves.” Swapna Haddow. “Children will whizz through it… Superb!” BookTrust.

Written by Serena Patel Illustrated by Emma McCann Pub date 26.03.26 / 9781805312468 / RRP £ 7.99 / 198x130mm / 224pp / Paperback / 6 years +

Noisy Book Things That Go Press the buttons in this brightly illustrated book to hear all kinds of things that go.

An irresistible board book with five sound buttons to make noises to accompany the pictures. Little hands will love pressing the buttons to hear a bus "beep, beep!", a plane "zoom!", a boat "hoot, hoot!", a train "choo, choo!" and a fire truck "nee - naw!" Simple picture tabs allow children to find each vehicle.

Sales Points • The simple eye - catching illustrations are perfect for babies and toddlers.

• Tabs along the top of the pages are designed to help little hands to turn the pages.

• Press the matching button on the sound panel to hear the distinctive noise of each vehicle.

Written by Fiona Watt Illustrated by Stella Baggott Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781836043492 / RRP £9.99 / 210x170mm / 10pp / Cased Board Book / 9 months +

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Build Your Own Norse Gods A thrilling sticker book with 11 Norse gods for you to complete.

Build 11 of the wild and awesome gods of Norse mythology in this epic sticker book - from thundering Thor and slippery Loki, to far - seeing Freya and proud Odin himself. Find the right stickers to complete all the gods, then read the descriptions of these mighty immortals

Sales Points • A thrilling way to learn about Norse mythology.

• Part of a popular and rapidly - growing series of sticker books.

• Over 180 stickers.

Written by Simon Tudhope Illustrated by Gong Studios Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781836044833 / RRP £7.99 / 305x238mm / 44pp / Paperback / 5 years +

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Escape from the Pyramid An Egyptian - pyramid - themed puzzle book with word, picture, number and logic puzzles to solve

Can you escape the pharaoh’s cursed pyramid? Adventure lies within the puzzle - packed pages of this spooky activity book. You'll need to keep your wits about you as you help the young heroes creep through mummy- infested rooms, booby - trapped passages, and mysterious burial chambers. Each room has puzzles that must be solved before you can pass through; crack fiendish codes, spot hidden objects, solve sphinxes 'riddles, unlock trapdoors, take on tricky memory challenges and more.

Sales Points • Exciting puzzle adventure with different activities one each page • A wide range of word, logic, number and picture puzzles • Perfect for fans of Scooby Doo and Indiana Jones

Written by Sam Smith Illustrated by Becka Moor Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781835408582 / RRP £6.99 / 276x216mm / 48pp / Hardback / 6 years +

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Nature Fun Simple but satisfying nature arts, crafts and activities for young children.

Perfect for sharing with preschoolers, this delightful activity book is full of easy but fun nature things to draw, paint and craft - as well as some simple picture puzzles. From sweet pebble mice to fluffy pinecone owls to twiggy hedgehogs, you're sure to find something for everyone - and gathering the natural materials is a great excuse to get outside. Rainy day? Use the rain to make colourful raindrop art! A lovely way to spend time together and keep kids busy, without a screen in sight!

Sales Points • Easy projects, using everyday and easy - to- find materials.

• A lovely way for adults and children to spend time together, and foster their love of nature.

• Helps children to develop hand - eye coordination and concentration skills.

• With entertaining puzzle pages in case adults need a break!

Written by Rosie Dickins Illustrated by Katie Lovell Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781836043416 / RRP £4.99 / 276x216mm / 32pp / Paperback / 3 years +

First Magic Painting Cute Puppies Simply add water to bring scenes of fabulously cute puppies magically to life.

Filled with simple, black - and - white images of the most heart - meltingly cute puppies playing, frolicking and snuggling. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and watch as delightful hues magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

Sales Points • Big, bold shapes designed to appeal to young children and help them learn brush control.

• Quality, wood - handled brush included. Free from plastic packaging.

• Features deep, vibrant tones that blend to create beautiful effects.

Written by Abigail Wheatley Illustrated by Emily Ritson Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781836042211 / RRP £6.99 / 250x216mm / 32pp / Paperback / 3 years +

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First Words Jigsaw Book: Animals A delightful animal - themed board book containing five three

- piece jigsaw puzzles.

Perfect for young children who are just starting to read and spell simple words, this set includes ten bright, attractive jigsaws and a book with three - letter animal names to spell: bee, hen, cat, dog... There’s one letter on each jigsaw piece, so children can have fun putting the animal together, then saying its name once the jigsaw is complete, using the book to help them.

Sales Points • Ideal for very young children as they begin to read and spell simple words.

• Charming animal illustrations support children as they piece together each word.

Written by Kate Nolan Illustrated by Jayne Schofield Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781803704906 / RRP £8.99 ( inc VAT) / 200x200mm / 10pp / Cased Board Book / 3 years +

First Words Jigsaw Book: Farm A delightful farm - themed board book containing five three

- piece jigsaw puzzles.

Perfect for young children who are just starting to read and spell simple words, this board book has five three - piece jigsaws housed within its pages, each one featuring a farm animal - cow, pig, dog...

There’s one letter on each jigsaw piece, so children can have fun putting the jigsaw together, then saying the word once it's complete. The finished jigsaws can then be slotted back into the book for safekeeping.

Sales Points • Ideal for very young children as they begin to read and spell simple words.

• Charming animal illustrations support children as they piece together each word.

• Attractive book makes a perfect, self - contained gift that's easy to store and to take out and about.

Written by Kate Nolan Illustrated by Jayne Schofield Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781803704913 / RRP £8.99 ( inc VAT) / 200x200mm / 10pp / Cased Board Book / 3 years +

Astronomy For Beginners A cosmic journey through astronomy, from the solar system to the far reaches of the universe

Have you ever wondered what stars are made of, or how they blaze into life? What about how a black hole works, or whether there's alien life somewhere in the universe? These are the kinds of incredible questions that astronomers spend their days trying to answer.

Find out what they've discovered so far, how on Earth they figured it all out, and the head - scratching problems astronomers are still puzzling over in this thrilling introduction.

Sales Points • Breaks complex ideas about astronomy down into easy - to- digest chunks, using a mix of comic strips, diagrams and playful illustrations.

• Covers everything from the solar system to black holes to relativity and space time.

• Expert input from Dr. Sheila Kanani MBE Written by Tom Mumbray, Sarah Hull Illustrated by Beatrix Hatcher Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781805076629 / RRP £9.99 / 240x170mm / 128pp / Hardback / 10 years +

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Great Big Animals (with great big flaps) Lift the flaps to animate the scenes and learn amazing facts about some of the world’s biggest land animals.

Lift the flaps to animate some enormous animals. Watch a tiger pounce at its prey, help an elephant pull down a tree, discover the power of a hippo's jaws, and more. This exciting, sturdy flap book, filled with incredible facts and astounding illustrations, is sure to become a firm favourite for shared reading and independent play alike.

Sales Points • Simple and engaging informational text on every spread provides learning and reading opportunities, as well as encouraging curiosity.

• Exciting illustrations that change and move as you open and close the flaps, adding animation to each page.

• Perfect for children and grown - ups to share, with lots to look at and talk about.

Written by Alice Beecham Illustrated by Diego Vaisberg Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781836042273 / RRP £10.99 / 276x216mm / 14pp / Board Book / 3 years +

Look Inside the Stone Age A flap - filled look at life in the Stone Age, with engaging pictures and quirky facts.

A lift- the- flap book packed with fascinating information about life from the Stone Age (including the start of farming) to Bronze - Age metal working and the war - torn Iron Age. Flaps to lift on every page reveal why people made cave paintings, how they crafted tools such as spears and canoes, and where they lived - from caves and simple tents to sturdy houses and even huge hill forts.

Sales Points • Engaging pictures and quirky facts under flaps make the Stone Age fun and appealing.

• Covers how people lived, dressed, cooked, built, crafted, farmed and celebrated at this early period.

• Ideal for school studies and fun to dip in and out of for pleasure.

Written by Abigail Wheatley Illustrated by Stefano Tognetti Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781836044567 / RRP £ 9.99 / 216x192mm / 14pp / Cased Board Book / 5 years +

Magic Colour Farm Just add water to see the farm scenes in this magical book fill with beautiful colours... Again and again!

Each farm picture in this book will magically fill with colours when you add water to the pages. As the paper dries the colours will vanish, so children can enjoy painting them over and over again. Mess - free and very easy to do, it’s suitable even for very young children.

Sales Points • A magic colouring book that can be used again and again, as the colour vanishes when the pages dry.

• Mess- free and very simple to do, this is suitable even for very young children.

• Wooden brush included .

Written by Kate Nolan Illustrated by Federica Iossa Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781836044697 / RRP £6.99 / 250x216mm / 14pp / Board Book / 3 years +

The Orchestra Press the buttons to hear the orchestra come to life in this classical music sound book.

When you press the sound button on each page of this delightful book, you'll hear different instruments getting ready for the big concert... until they all play together at the end. With charming illustrations full of humorous details to talk about, and a sprinkling of facts about the orchestra, this is a perfect introduction to the magic of classical music.

Sales Points • A perfect introduction to the world of classical music.

• Excerpts of beautiful music show children how the different instruments sound.

• Charming illustrations and fascinating facts about the instruments and the music.

Written by Sam Taplin Illustrated by Sean Longcroft Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781835408728 / RRP £ 12.99 / 210x210mm / 10pp / Cased Board Book / 3 years +

Click to hear the sounds

Click to hear the sounds

Danger at Demon's Cove Help Max and Sally outwit a gang of crooks on the hunt for smugglers' treasure.

Max and Sally's camping trip takes a sinister turn when they stumble across a gang of ruthless crooks on the trail of smugglers' treasure.

Packed full of interactive puzzles and comic - strips, this Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new generation of puzzle adventurers.

Sales Points

• Interactive elements to help readers feel part of the story.

• A mix of traditional text and comic strip will appeal to a wide range of young readers.

• Comic strip illustrations to appeal to a broad readership.

Written by Karen Dolby Illustrated by Graham Round Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781836045014 / RRP £ 5.99 / 210x150mm / 48pp / Paperback / 7 years +

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See Inside the History of London A fascinating flap book introducing readers to the highs and lows of London's extraordinary past.

Take a journey through London's incredible past, from ancient times to today.

Eight lively and detailed scenes show London growing from a small Roman town to a vast Victorian mega - city, to the bustling place it is today. Includes over 80 flaps to lift, to find out more the city's highs and its devastating lows, including the Great Plague, the Great Fire and the Blitz. Includes simple, informative text and picture labels, and internet links to websites to find out more about London's fascinating history.

Sales Points • With over 80 flaps to lift, readers can see inside ancient homes, medieval cathedrals, an Elizabethan playhouse, grand Georgian townhouses and grimy Victorian slums...

• A stunning, child - friendly introduction to several well - known, and some surprising, events in London's history.

• Written in association with the Museum of London, and several of the museum's experts in the different periods of London's history.

Written by Rob Lloyd Jones Illustrated by Barry Ablett Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781836044505 / RRP £ 10.99 / 276x216mm / 16pp / Cased Board Book / 6 years +

Slider Sound Books: Splash!

Move the sliders back and forth to see and hear the different ocean animals in this exciting sound book.

Each time you move one of the sliders in this book, you'll see an ocean animal and hear the noise it makes. But there's more! When you move the same slider back in the opposite direction, you'll see and hear a different animal. From snorting whales to playful dolphins, discover the world beneath the waves in this exciting journey through the sea.

Sales Points • Combines sliders with sounds to create a fun world for children to explore.

• A perfect way for little children to discover the exciting world of the ocean.

• Charming animal illustrations, full of details to talk about together.

Written by Sam Taplin Illustrated by Ailie Busby Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781836043713 / RRP £ 12.99 / 200 x200mm / 8pp / Board Book / 6 months +

Click to hear the sounds

Click to hear the sounds

£12.99 | 6 months + | 200 x 200mm | Board | 8pp

Sticker Dolly Dressing Cats and Kittens A delightful sticker book full of dolls to dress and scenes to decorate.

Dress the dolls for feeding their kittens, a trip to the vet, taking their cats to a cat hotel and lots more in this adorable activity book.

Perfect for young animal lovers, there are over 250 stickers of cats and kittens, and delightful outfits and accessories for their owners.

Sales Points • An irresistible book that's perfect for any cat lover or fan of the bestselling Sticker Dolly Dressing series.

• Delicate foiling on the cover add extra sparkle to this amazing sticker book.

Written by Lucy Bowman Illustrated by Antonia Miller, Stella Baggott Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781835403617 / RRP £7.99 / 305x 238mm / 44pp / Paperback / 5 years +

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That's not my princess…

A brand new edition of this much - loved That's not my... book.

Meet six friendly princesses in this magical new version of That's not my... princess. Babies will love looking at the bold illustrations and exploring the different touchy - feely patches. There's also the familiar little white mouse to spot on every double - page.

Sales Points • Specially designed for babies, the touchy - feely patches and repetitive text are perfect for developing sensory and language development.

• Every year, Rachel Wells appears in the list of the UK's top ten illustrators!

• The sales of That's not my... titles are phenomenal, with over 30 million titles sold worldwide.

Written by Fiona Watt Illustrated by Rachel Wells Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781836045724 / RRP £6.99 / 160x160mm / 10pp / Cased Board Book / 3 months+

That’s not my kitten… buggy book A delightful version of a much - loved title in Usborne's best - selling touchy - feely series.

Meet five delightful kittens with touchy- feely ears, nose and tummy in this buggy book edition of the much - loved THAT'S NOT MY...® book.

Babies love the best - selling THAT'S NOT MY...® books with their eye catching illustrations and textured patches, as well as spotting the little white mouse on every double - page.

Specially designed to help a baby's sensory and language development, as well as their hand - eye co - ordination.

Sales Points • Perfect for babies and toddlers when they're at home or out and about.

• With a sturdy fabric strap and Velcro fastenings, it's perfect for attaching to a buggy, stroller, high chair or baby play gym.

• Illustrated by Rachel Wells, one of the UK's top ten book illustrators.

Written by Fiona Watt Illustrated by Rachel Wells Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781805072584 / RRP £4.99 / 100 x100mm / 8pp / Board Book / 10 months +

That’s not my puppy… buggy book An exciting new version of a best

- selling title in the popular touchy - feely series.

Meet five playful puppies in this buggy book edition of the much - loved That's not my puppy... book.

Babies love the best - selling THAT'S NOT MY...® books with their eye catching illustrations and touchy - feely patches, as well as spotting the familiar little white mouse on every double - page.

With its fabric strap and Velcro fastenings, this THAT'S NOT MY...® buggy book is perfect for attaching to any buggy, stroller or high chair for babies and toddlers on the go.

Sales Points

• Specially designed to help a baby's language and sensory development, as well as their hand - eye co - ordination.

• Perfect for babies and toddlers whether they're out and about or at home.

• Illustrated by Rachel Wells, one of the UK's top ten book illustrators.

Written by Fiona Watt Illustrated by Rachel Wells Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781805072577 / RRP £4.99 / 100 x100mm / 8pp / Board Book / 10 months +

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There There Little Dinosaur Stroke a baby dinosaur better in this adorable touch

- and - feel book.

Little dinosaur bumps his nose when hatching from an egg, steps on something prickly and then gets a fright from a big buzzy dragonfly.

There, there, little dinosaur. Let's stroke you better. Babies and toddlers will love stroking the velvet nose, ribbed tummy and soft back of this gorgeous baby dinosaur to help it recover from little everyday mishaps. With interactive fun, this touchy - feely book teaches kindness and empathy.

Sales Points • Encourages gentleness, empathy and care in toddlers and babies.

• Interactive fun encourages a love of books.

• Little children will love taking care of this gorgeous little dinosaur.

Written by Anna Milbourne Illustrated by Ludi Copper Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781836040811 / RRP £7.99 / 200 x200mm / 10pp / Cased Board Book / 6 months +

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Who were the Romans anyway?

An irreverent and friendly information book answering all the big and small questions about Roman life Did Romans have toilets? Was Roman school hard work? Who were the gladiators? All these important questions - and many, many more that maybe aren't important, but are very interesting - are answered inside this information book about one of the biggest empires the world has ever seen.

Sales Points • Perfect for primary school projects about Romans. Includes links to websites to discover more.

• A roundup of Roman daily life in a fun and informative way.

• Hilarious and dynamic illustrations bring the Roman Empire to life.

Written by Laura Cowan Illustrated by Victoria Stebleva Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781836043614 / RRP £7.99 / 240x205mm / 48pp / Hardback / 6 years +

The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away Brimming with fairy - tale magic, friendship and extraordinary adventure, The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away is the epic, spellbinding return to the bestselling, award - winning world of The House with Chicken Legs. All Marinka's life, she has lived in her house with chicken legs. Running across the world on magical adventures, Marinka knows how her house is feeling, and it listens to her, too. But something is wrong. And before anyone can stop it, the house has pulled itself apart and run away.

With her friend Benjamin and jackdaw Jack, Marinka races after the house to find answers. Travelling across far - distant lands, through new realms and magical places, Marinka must face up to her fears to save her friends. But her house might not want to

stop running...

Sales Points • The highly anticipated sequel to The House with Chicken Legs, which sold over 220,000+ copies and is beloved for its gorgeous, lyrical story - telling, inspired by the Russian folk character, Baba Yaga.

• The House with Chicken Legs launched Sophie Anderson as one of the most astonishing middlegrade authors writing today - shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, the CILIP Carnegie Medal, the Blue Peter Book Awards, the British Book Awards' Children's Fiction Book of the Year and the Branford Boase Award.

• Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli (interiors) and Melissa Castrillón (cover), this is a stunningly- illustratedpackage , which brings Sophie's astonishing writing to life.

Written by Sophie Anderson Pub date 09.04.26 / 9781803704364 / RRP £8.99 / 198x130mm / 320pp / Paperback / 9 years +