May-June 2026 New Titles Presentation

Grandpas Love Hugs Hugs happen at the turn of the page in this cute board book about grandpas and grandchildren.

Do grandpas love hugs? You bet they do! Whether playing a game, gardening or letting you ride on their shoulders, grandpas love hugs as much as they love you. This sweet, interactive board book celebrates the love between grandpas and grandchildren. Just turn the ingeniously shaped pages to make each hug happen!

Sales Points • Little children won't be able to resist turning the cleverly shaped pages to make the hugs happen!

• A perfect book to share for Father's Day or any other day to celebrate grandpas and their grandchildren.

• A sweet book for little children exploring love and hugs.

Written by Lara Bryan Illustrated by Asa Gilland Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781835409114 / RRP £7.99 / 190x195mm / 18pp / Board Book / 1 year +

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Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Summer Fun Dress the dolls as they play in the sunshine in this delightful little sticker book.

Discover the enchanting world of Little Sticker Dolly Dressing!

Use the stickers to dress the dolls as they build a sandcastle, go for a walk in shady woods, build a den and eat delicious ice creams to cool off on a sunny day.

- The number 1 bestselling sticker series with characters to dress and colourful scenes to decorate - Over 200 stickers in every book!

- With 10 scenes to complete - Easy to remove perforated sticker pages for decorating each scene - Smaller format to fit into a purse or bag for activity on the go!

- Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child's imagination

- Develop children's concentration and fine motor skills - Ideal for ages 4+ - 24 pages and 10 sticker pages of screen - free fun!

Sales Points • Absolutely perfect to take on a journey or on holiday.

• With over 150 stickers to dress the dolls and decorate the backgrounds.

• Will fill hours with fun, but also help to develop concentration and hand - eye coordination.

Written by Fiona Watt Illustrated by Lizzie Mackay Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781835409374 / RRP £ 5.99 / 240x170mm / 44pp / Paperback / 4 years +

24 Hours in a Castle An exciting, fact - filled comic strip about life in a medieval castle.

Edric dreams of becoming a knight when he grows up, but first he must go through years of training as a squire. In this story you'll discover what a squire does and how they become a knight, what happens at a jousting tournament and what life in a medieval castle was like.

Sales Points • An exciting story filled with facts about life in a medieval castle.

• Includes links to websites to discover more.

Written by Lan Cook Illustrated by Alicia Reyes Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781836046363 / RRP £8.99 / 250 x188mm / 64pp / Hardback / 7 years +

Big Book of Big Tractors A large - size, highly illustrated book to show off all kinds of tractors, with fold

- out pages.

Open the giant fold - out pages of this bright, friendly book to discover some of the biggest and most amazing tractors ever built and some little ones too. Colourful pictures show all kinds of machines, from combine harvesters to snow and sea tractors, with facts about their special equipment. Includes links to video clips to see tractors at work. The book covers different types of tractors, and the machines they pull, as well as showing some very specific and absolutely MASSIVE - tractors.

Sales Points • Perfect for kids who love tractors and other farm machines.

• Big flap pages that are fun for younger kids to pull out and marvel over.

• Accurately researched information about different types of tractors.

Written by Lisa Jane Gillespie Illustrated by Mike Byrne Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781836040231 / RRP £9.99 / 290x240mm / 16pp / Hardback / 4 years +

Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters Play Football Football meets Mini Monsters in the latest addition to the much

- loved chapter book series.

Another laugh - out- loud monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Claude and Horrid Henry. Billy LOVES football! He wants to play as well as his football hero... But in the first match of the season, Billy's game does NOT go to plan. The Mini Monsters are worried, too. Does Billy love football more than them? Maybe it's time for the Mini Monsters to start playing football... What could possibly go wrong?

Sales Points • The perfect series for beginner readers, packed full of colour illustrations, comic strips, speech bubbles and easy - to- read text.

• Laugh - out- loud, action - packed story with engaging artwork.

• Over 831K copies sold of the series worldwide.

Written by Zanna Davidson Illustrated by Melanie Williamson Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781836042723 / RRP £ 6.99 / 196x130mm / 80 pp / Paperback / 5 years +

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Can you Spot? Animals Full of animals and quirky things to spot, count and talk about.

Look for a pirate parrot, a croc wearing socks, and a kangaroo carrying a cake. This lively book is packed with all kinds of animals to spot, match and count and there's a little white mouse hiding in every picture. Simple text and picture prompts direct specific searches and there are plenty of other delightful details to find and talk about.

Sales Points • Vibrantly illustrated scenes include over 200 spotting opportunities.

• Puzzles encourage observation and counting skills and support language development.

• Suitable for sharing or reading alone.

Written by Kirsteen Robson Illustrated by Gareth Lucas Pub date 07.05.26 / 9781836041276 / RRP £5.99 / 240x170mm / 32pp / Paperback / 4 years +

Can You Spot? Dogs and Cats A lively cat and dog themed picture puzzle book full of matching, counting and spotting activities.

This entertaining book is full of dogs, cats and other things to spot, match, count and talk about. Animals in each scene invite readers to look for specific things, such as dog on a skateboard or a tap - dancing cat, 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 07.05.26 / 9781836041283 / RRP £5.99 / 240x170mm / 32pp / Paperback / 4 years +

Ultimate Colouring Book A thrilling colouring book filled with superheroes, dinosaurs and futuristic super cars.

This action - packed colouring book is fully - loaded with superheroes, dinosaurs and futuristic super cars. Bring your colouring A game and make them leap off the page. There are human flame - throwers and shape shifting cyborgs, prehistoric beasts from the dawn of time, and outrageous race cars with rocket jets and hover wheels. Plus, don't forget to check out the incredible descriptions and stats for each one!

Sales Points • Perfect for fans of comic books, dinosaurs and four - wheeled mayhem.

• Young children will find this book irresistible.

• A huge variety of superheroes, dinosaurs and futuristic super cars for children to bring to life.

Written by Sam Smith Illustrated by Gong Studios Pub date 07.05.26 / 9781806460007 / RRP £5.99 / 305x238mm / 72pp / Paperback / 5 years +

Cut and Stick Nature All you need is scissors and glue to create 15 delightful nature pictures.

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 bugs and plants in the garden to wild animals in faraway habitats, there are all sorts of wonderful nature scenes to create in this imaginative book. There are also lots of things to talk about on each page to improve vocabulary.

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

• Includes notes for grown - ups about how to help children develop their scissor skills.

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

Written by Jessica Greenwell Illustrated by Henry Rancourt Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781836042259 / RRP £5.99 / 276x216mm / 64pp / Paper back / 3 years +

Don’t Tickle the Duck!

Touch the soft patches to hear the duck and its friends in this hilarious touchy

- feely sound book.

You'd better not tickle that duck... because it might just quack if you do!

Each time you tickle one of the soft patches in this book, you'll hear a sound effect. As well as the duck, there's a goose, a swan and an owl to tickle... until all the bird friends get together for a big dance to some toe tapping music at the end!

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 touchy - feely patches with sounds to create an irresistible treat 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 07.0 5.26 / 9781836046462 / RRP £ 12.99 / 200 x200mm / 10pp / Cased Board Book / 6 months +

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First Football Book A bright and friendly guide to the world's most popular sport.

This guide is the perfect introduction to the most popular sport on the planet. Learn the basics of how to play, and find out what it's like to follow your team as a fan. These days, football can turn young players into superstars - but at its heart it's still just a simple game about kicking a ball around with your friends.

Sales Points • A friendly, straightforward guide to how to play football.

• Lots of bright and clear illustrations to demonstrate the basics.

• Learn how football brings people and communities together.

Written by Simon Tudhope Illustrated by Christos Skaltsas Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781836042495 / RRP £5.99 / 240x188mm / 32pp / Hardback / 5 years +

Look Inside Football A flap book that immerses young children in the world of football.

What goes on behind the scenes in the world of football?

This fun- filled flap book celebrates the world's most popular sport played by women, men, boys and girls all over the world. Learn about the history of the game, how footballs are made, and how YOU can become a top professional player. Find out how your local club is run, visit a team's training ground, and pick up tips to sharpen your football skills.

Sales Points • Looks behind the scenes at football at all of its different levels, from top flight men's matches, to women's football, and grass roots youth football.

• With over 60 flaps to lift to find out more about this fascinating subject.

Written by Rob Lloyd Jones Illustrated by Sean Longcroft Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781836044581 / RRP £9.99 / 216x192mm / 14pp / Cased Board Book / 5 years +

Football Sticker Book

An action - packed sticker book, perfect for young football players and fans of the game!

A fun- filled sticker book packed full of sporty scenes and over 350 colourful stickers to complete the pictures. Scenes include at the training ground, getting ready for the match, a penalty shootout and at a victory parade. Includes blank football kit stickers for children to colour in with their own team strip.

Sales Points • A perfect gift for any young fan of football or lover of sticker books.

• Hours of fun which will stimulate a child's imagination, and help to develop their creativity and fine motor skills.

Written by Fiona Watt Illustrated by Paul Nicholls Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781836041375 / RRP £ 7.99 / 305x 238mm / 44pp / Paperback / 5 years +

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FIFA World Cup 26

11 June to 19 July 2026

Co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the USA

Friendship Bracelets An appealing, brightly illustrated guide to making friendship bracelets.

A helpful, clearly - illustrated guide to making friendship bracelets for beginners. Discover lots of different, simple techniques for making friendship bracelets from your own yarn, string or thread. Includes instructions for making cardboard weaving wheels for super - easy bracelets, and suggestions for simple ways to create different patterns and designs, weave in beads, and finish the ends. A QR code also links to videos showing how to make the bracelets.

Sales Points • Perfect for budding crafters - no special skills or experience needed.

• Children can craft bracelets on their own, or with friends and family for hours of fun together.

• A QR code links to specially - filmed videos showing you how to make the bracelets in the book.

Written by Victoria Williams Illustrated by Katie Wood Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781836045601 / RRP £5.99 / 240x188mm / 32pp / Hardback / 6 years +

First Sticker Book Mermaids Take a trip to the sea floor to visit some mermaids and join them on their undersea adventures in this adorable sticker book.

Join these playful mermaids as they collect treasure, race seahorses, hold an undersea talent show, and more. With vibrant illustrations and over 130 stickers to add to the magical scenes, this sticker book will keep young children entertained for hours.

Sales Points • Sticker books are brilliant for developing essential fine motor skills and creativity.

• A great way to help children develop their vocabulary, with lots to talk about.

• With over 130 stickers to add to the delightful scenes.

Written by Alice Beecham Illustrated by Katie Wood Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781836042945 / RRP £5.99 / 276x216mm / 32pp / Paper back / 3 years +

First Sticker Book Ocean Animals Meet all kinds of amazing sea creatures in this bumper sticker book.

Dive in and discover the incredible animals that live in our oceans.

Meet dazzling fish on a coral reef; enormous whales in the open ocean; creepy creatures in the dark depths and many more! Add over 400 stickers to the lively scenes. Perfect screen - free entertainment for long journeys and rainy days. A bumper collection of three First Sticker books: Oceans, Sharks and Rays, and Coral Reef.

Sales Points • Placing stickers is great for developing fine motor skills.

• Busy scenes with lots to talk about and new words to learn.

• Great value, screen - free activity with over 400 stickers to place.

Written by various Illustrated by Amanda Shufflebotham, Mariona Cabassa Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781836048190 / RRP £ 9.99 / 276x216mm / 32pp / Paper back / 3 years +

Izzy the Inventor and the Princess Plot Science meets magic in this STEM

- packed, funny fiction series, starring Izzy the Inventor and a lovable unicorn.

Meet Izzy the Inventor in a laugh - out- loud series that mixes science, magic and fractured fairy tales... It's time for the school cooking competition and Izzy and her sister, Bella, are having an argument about the best way to build a cake tower, when Henry the Unicorn arrives with BREAKING NEWS: the TOP FIVE FAIRYTALE PRINCESSES have been kidnapped. Izzy and Henry dash to Fairytale Land, using their science skills to track down the princesses. Along the way, Izzy learns the secret to an excellent cake tower and, more importantly still, how lucky she is to have a sister - and that sisters can be the best friends of all.

Sales Points • A laugh - out- loud story that will spark a love of science.

• Packed full of illustrations and comic strips with easy - to- read text, this chapter book series is perfect for beginner readers and fans of Isadora Moon and The Naughtiest Unicorn.

• Brings together science and cooking with step - by- step experiments and a QR code with links for more experiments to try at home.

Written by Zanna Davidson Illustrated by Elissa Elwick Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781836042860 / RRP £5.99 / 196mm x 130mm / 128pp / Paper back / 5 years +

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Dinosaur Jigsaw Puzzle Book A delightful dinosaur board book containing four four

- piece jigsaw puzzles Little children can start to discover the amazing world of dinosaurs with this charming book. Four of the spreads introduce some of the most famous dinosaurs of all - there's fierce T. Rex with its big teeth, Stegosaurus with its bumpy back, Triceratops with its three horns, and Diplodocus with its long neck. Each of these spreads also houses a four - piece jigsaw that can be slotted out for children to complete, and the finished puzzles can then be slotted snugly back into the book for safekeeping.

Sales Points • Simple jigsaws help develop visual recognition and fine motor skills.

• Attractive book makes a perfect, self - contained gift that's easy to store or to take with you on the go.

• Charming dinosaur scenes with details to spot and talk about.

Written by Matthew Oldham Illustrated by Elisa Ferro Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781835409244 / RRP £ 8.99 inc VAT / 200 x200mm / 10pp / Cased Board Book / 2 years +

Mandalas Magic Painting Just add water to release vibrant inks from an array of beautiful mandala designs.

Enjoy a moment of tranquillity as you paint sixteen mandalas, ranging from traditional (drawing inspiration from Chinese, Tibetan and Indian styles) to modern. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant hues magically appear. A mess free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. 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 • A no- mess activity perfect for travel.

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

• Features deep, vibrant tones that blend to create a beautiful, painterly effect.

Written by Abigail Wheatley Illustrated by Ni lesh Mistry Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781836044086 / RRP £ 6.99 / 250 x216mm / 32pp / Paper back / 5 years +

My First Pop - up Farm Come and meet the animals on the farm in this friendly pop

- up book.

Open gates and peep behind hay bales to see which farm animals are popping up to say hello. Did you catch a glimpse of a pink curly tail, or a woolly head, or two big hairy ears? See if you can guess who they are before turning the page to see them pop up to meet you. Great farm fun for little children.

Sales Points • A charming visit to the farm for curious little ones to learn about animals.

• Ingeniously shaped pages let you peep at the animals before they pop up to meet you.

• Four shaped pages and four fun pop ups suitable for very young children.

Written by Anna Milbourne Illustrated by Clare Fennell Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781836046202 / RRP £ 7.99 / 190x190mm / 16pp / Cased Board Book / 1 years +

Who’s the Loudest Dinosaur?

A roaring, stomping dinosaur treat of a sound book, with a spectacular pop

- up finale.

Every dinosaur thinks it's the loudest one of all... but which one is right? Find out the answer in this hilarious sound book. With boisterous rhyming text and funny illustrations, the chaos builds as each dinosaur tries to outdo the last one, until the surprise pop - up ending settles the argument!

Sales Points • Combines sound buttons with a spectacular pop - up finale.

• Rhyming text and roar - some dinosaur illustrations add to the fun.

• A perfect gift for little fans of dinosaurs.

Written by Sam Taplin Illustrated by Craig Shuttlewood Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781836043683 / RRP £12.99 / 200x20 0mm / 10pp / Cased Board Book / 1 years +

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Sing - along Children's Songs Press the buttons to hear five beloved children's songs being sung... then join in!

This delightfully illustrated sound book features five songs for little children to join in with. It includes some of the best - loved nursery rhymes and songs, such as "If You're Happy and You Know it", "Mary Had a Little Lamb", and "Hey Diddle Diddle ", all sung in a beautiful, gentle voice - perfect for children to sing along with.

Sales Points • Five classic songs and nursery rhymes for children to join in with.

• Charming animal illustrations bring the songs to life.

• You can hear the words of each song being sung, and follow them on the page at the same time.

Written by Sam Taplin Illustrated by Laura Giorgi Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781836044116 / RRP £12.99 / 210x210mm / 10pp / Cased Board Book / 6 Months +

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Sticker Dressing Up

- Princesses

Add stickers to dress up children in beautiful princess outfits.

Perfect for all children who love dressing up, or princesses! Contains 14 delightful figures , and lots of pretty princess outfits to dress them in from a fairytale princess and a dancing princess to a fabulous rainbow princess . The stickers are specially designed to be easy for little fingers to peel and stick. A mess - free way to keep little children busy, at home or on the move.

- Big stickers , specially designed for little hands .

- Includes some special sparkly stickers!

- Perfect for developing hand - eye coordination and concentration skills.

Sales Points • A calming, no - mess activity perfect for travel.

• Perfect for developing early years skills such as hand - eye coordination and concentration.

• Taps into children's enjoyment of role play and fantasy, encouraging imagination, creativity and social awareness.

Written by Lizzie Cope Illustrated by Sebastien Braun Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781836045533 / RRP £ 6.99 / 255x200mm / 32pp / Paperback / 2 years +

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That’s not my… Under the Sea Activity Book A bright, bold activity book designed especially for very young children

This write- in book is packed with bright, simple sea - themed artwork and activities. Each page is full of things to spot, scribble 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.

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

• One "That's not my..." book is sold every minute in the UK.

Written by Matthew Oldham Illustrated by Rachel Wells Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781835402016 / RRP £3.99 / 250 x200 mm / 24pp / Paperback / 2 years +

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Feed Your Dragon Turn the wheel to feed your dragon in this hilarious novelty book.

Oh no, your dragon is breathing bubbles instead of fire! It must need feeding. But what do dragons eat? Turn the wheel to find out. In this giggle - inducing novelty book, young readers will love being in control. Will your dragon like ice cream? Fire ants? Hot chocolate?

Each time you turn the wheel a different food will appear on the page, and the dragon's reaction will change. Make sure you feed your dragon well, and see if it can breathe fire at the end! A novelty book that's so much fun it will rival screen time.

Sales Points • An embedded easy - to- turn wheel on each spread for lots of interactive fun.

• Lots of play value to encourage a love of books over screen time.

• Youngsters will love feeding their own dragon and seeing its reactions!

Written by Anna Milbourne Illustrated by Anna Süßbauer Pub date 07.0 5.26 / 9781836040804 / RRP £ 7.99 / 200x20 0mm / 10pp / Cased Board Book / 2 years +

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A Sister Like You Ella and Ari always knew they had a sister...they just didn't know it was each other.

A heartwarming story about friendship, family and sisterhood, from award winning author Sarah Hagger - Holt.

When Ella and Ari start at St Hilda's secondary school, they both feel alone. But after a chance meeting at auditions for the choir, they become friends.

When they discover that not only are they both adopted, they're actually sisters, their worlds are turned upside down. While Ari is excited, Ella doesn't know how to respond, and the differences between Ari's laid - back dads and Ella's old - fashioned Mum only adds to the tension.

Then Ella's faced with the challenge of her Grandma's sudden illness, and when she leans on Ari in her time of need, the two families decide to try and make the relationship work, finding harmony together despite their differences.

Sales Points • A heartwarming and accessible read about family, friendship and sisterhood, from the winner of the Polari Prize and the Little Rebels Children's Book Award for radical fiction.

• A compelling insight into adoption and LGBTQ+ issues, based on the author's extensive research and own personal experiences.

• A dual narrative story following two adopted girls who find out they're biological sisters and have to navigate their new family setup against the backdrop of the vastly different views of their adopted families.

Written by Sarah Hagger - Holt Pub date 07.05.26 / 9781836046943 / RRP £ 7.99 / 198x130mm / tbc pp / Paperback / 10 years +

Dragonflare

Solve the puzzles to find the gold in this thrilling and funny interactive dragon - riding adventure from the bestselling author - illustrator of Grumpfort , packed with epic illustrations!

You are invited to compete in the

Wingrider Trials on Dragonflare Island!

Do you have what it takes to become a dragon rider, solve the puzzles and find the treasure? Flynn definitely doesn't. So, when a dragon kidnaps him to be her partner in the trials, things get complicated.

Now they're stuck in a labyrinth full of hungry monsters, impossible obstacle courses, and backstabbing competitors. To win, they'll need brains, bravery and - worst of all - teamwork.

But the trials are hiding a deadly secret, and if Flynn and his dragon don't win, the whole island could be doomed...

Sales Points

• A dragon - riding illustrated adventure with a treasure - hunting puzzle twist for fans of Loki, How To Train Your Dragon and Land of Roar, from the author of the bestselling Grumpfort.

• Dragons are flying high in the children's market and Jamie's spin offers a fresh perspective what if the dragons choose their riders, and what if they need your help on their adventures?

• Perfect for reluctant readers with short word count (30k) and funny and action - packed illustrations on every spread, plus interactive puzzle elements, creating an irresistible package.

• Set in the same world as Grumpfort, with the same brilliant humour and charm, themes of friendship and bravery, and equally lovable new characters, but working as an entirely standalone adventure.

Written by Jamie Hammond Pub date 07.05.26 / 9781836046929 / RRP £ 7.99 / 198x130mm / 288pp / Paperback / 8 years +

Your Murder Next

From the bestselling author of This Book Kills comes a deadly new YA thriller of murder, mystery and mind - blowing twists. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M. McManus.

Myra is new to town and so desperate to make friends that she lets the popular clique hang out at her parents' restaurant - until Scarlett freezes to death in the walk - in chiller. A terrible accident apparently. But wannabe journalist Myra suspects foul play.

And when a strange boy holds her up at gunpoint in the woods, telling her he's killed one of her rich new friends in revenge for Scarlett's murder, Myra is plunged into a twisty world of envy, backstabbing and death. Who killed Scarlett? Who is her avenging angel? And who will die next?

Praise for Ravena Guron : "For fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M McManus." The Observer "A treat for crime fiction fans." Sunday Express "A crisp, Christie - esque detective story told in lively multiple voices, perfect for Holly Jackson fans." The Guardian Sales Points • Slick, highly commercial and expertly - plotted, perfect for fans of Karen M. McManus and Holly Jackson.

• Ravena Guron is the bestselling, award - winning author of highly - original YA killer thrillers with global sales over 150k. Her novels combine pacy, twist - packed plots with deeper themes, including race, privilege and class.

• Ravena's bestselling YA thrillers have been shortlisted for the YA Book Prize, the Diverse Book Awards and many more, while This Book Kills was the bestselling YA debut thriller of 2023 and a World Book Night pick.

Written by Ravena Guron Pub date 07.05.26 / 9781805075714 / RRP £8.99 / 198x130mm / tbc pp / Paperback / 12

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Summer Fun Simple but satisfying arts,crafts and puzzles for young children

This cheerful activity book is full of easy ideas to draw, paint and craft, as well as some simple picture puzzles. Great for entertaining young children during the holidays, it will provide hours of screen free fun and help them to develop their hand - eye coordination and concentration skills. Activities include paper ice - cream cones, printed sandcastles and a paper plate sunflower.

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• Easy projects, using everyday materials.

• A lovely way for adults and children to spend time together.

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

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

Written by Fiona Watt Illustrated by Katie Lovell Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836041450 / RRP £ 4.99 / 276x216mm / 32pp / Paperback / 3 years +

Stories for Summer A sparkling collection of summery stories, perfect for holiday reading.

Twenty all- new stories of summertime, full of adventure, fun and a generous pinch of magic. A mermaid who struggles with singing finds her true gift; a lonely child makes a tiny dragon friend at the beach; an ice - cream seller finds a book of magical recipes; and a miserable summer is rescued when a boy finds an antique lamp... Beautifully descriptive language, pacy stories and lively illustrations make for a deliciously moreish collection, perfect for encouraging developing and newly - confident readers.

Sales Points • Twenty wide- ranging tales of summer adventures, from the far - northern land of the midnight sun to the sparkling Caribbean.

• Relatable contemporary child characters with the added allure of mythical creatures - dragons, mermaids, a magical recipe book and an enchanted gift, among others.

• Written in an easy, engaging style to encourage reading for pleasure over the summer.

Written by Various Illustrated by Various Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836044703 / RRP £7.99 / 210x138mm / 256pp / Paperback / 3 years +

Word Puzzles for the Summer Over 100 word puzzles full of summer - themed fun.

From word searches and anagrams to secret messages and riddles, this brightly illustrated book is the perfect companion for the summer holidays.

Each page is packed full of summer - themed fun to keep kids entertained on long road trips, at the airport, or on quiet afternoons at home.

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• A huge variety of puzzles, including word searches, anagrams, word sudokus and coded messages.

• Screen - free fun that boosts reading, writing and logic skills.

• Packed with bright and engaging illustrations of summer activities.

Written by Sarah Russell Illustrated by Greg Straight Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836045427 / RRP £6.99 / 240x170mm / 128pp / Paperback / 6 years +

Little First Stickers Holiday Join some friendly animal characters on their adventures as they enjoy all kinds of different holidays.

A perfect school holiday activity that will entertain children for hours. Meet a host of animal friends as they pack for their adventures, choose how they'll travel, and visit all kinds of different places from the sunny seaside to the snowy mountains. Use the stickers to bring the fun and vibrant scenes to life.

Sales Points • Sticker books are brilliant for developing essential fine motor skills and creativity as children carefully choose stickers for each scene.

• The compact format is perfect for travel and when out and about.

• With over 140 stickers to add to the scenes.

Written by Jessica Greenwell Illustrated by Isa Pirracas Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781474985888 / RRP £5.99 / 240x170mm / 32pp / Paperback / 3 years +

Travel Snap Enjoy the classic matching game with this pack of snap cards with a travel theme.

A boxed set of 52 beautifully illustrated cards perfect for playing the classic family game of snap – or other matching games. Delightful travel - themed illustrations - from trains and planes to cars and boats - will keep children engaged while they learn about turn - taking, rules and winning and losing.

Great for keeping little ones busy on journeys or at home.

Sales Points • Snap can be played by two or more players of all ages.

• Contains 52 cards (four sets of 13 designs). Straightforward rules are printed on the back of the box.

• Cards can also be used for matching games of different types, suitable for younger children.

Written by Abigail Wheatley Illustrated by Elisa Ferro Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836044000 / £6.99 ( inc VAT) / 128x82mm / 52 cards / 3 years +

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Summer Fun

Big Back to School Activity Book

Get ready for the new school year with this big fun activity book.

Get ready for the new school year with this engaging activity book.

From grammar and punctuation to addition and subtraction, this handy book is full of fun activities and puzzles to refresh skills.

Perfect preparation for going back to school. With over 50 activities and 4 pages of stickers.

Sales Points • Help stop the 'summer slide' with this fun activity book.

• With a host of friendly animal characters and 50 reward stickers.

• A great way to brush up on key literacy and numeracy skills before the new school year.

Written by Kristie Pickersgill Illustrated by Maddie Frost, Anna Suessbauer Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836045991 / RRP £6.99 / 276x216mm / 72pp / Paperback / 5 years +

I’m (Almost) Ready to Start School Explore the idea of starting school and how it might feel with this sweet story.

A little girl encounters some last - minute nerves when she is almost ready to start school. Who will help make breakfast, walk the dog and keep grandpa company when she's not here? And what if she feels lonely being away from home? With good humour and a lot of patience, her grandparents help her see that school is the start of an exciting adventure that will open the world up for exploring, and enable her to make really good friends!

Sales Points • A reassuring story that gently explores worries about school will enable parents to discuss the topic with their children and allay any fears they may have about starting school.

• Full of aspirations and positive attitude, the main character will inspire children to love learning!

• Cleverly designed peep holes in the pages help enrich the gorgeous illustrations.

Written by Anna Milbourne Illustrated by Asa Gilland Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781805316855 / RRP £ 12.99 / 290 x230mm / 24pp / Hard back / 3 years +

Usborne Little Friends First Day

of School

A gentle and reassuring book to prepare children for starting school.

Join a group of charming animal characters on their first day at school. Use the stickers to help them get dressed, choose what to take, travel to school and find their way around their new classroom. There's a friendly teacher to meet who shows the friends all the fun things that happen at school. With lots of things to talk about on every page, little children can learn all about what to expect.

Sales Points

• Sticker books are brilliant for developing essential fine motor skills and creativity as children carefully choose stickers for each scene.

• The compact format is perfect for taking out and about or on holiday.

• With over 150 stickers to add to the vibrant scenes.

Written by Jessica Greenwell Illustrated by Sigrid Martinez Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781835402382 / RRP £5.99 / 276 x 196mm / 32pp / Paperback / 3 years +

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Big Activity Book Football A bumper book of football - themed puzzles, colouring, stickers and press

- outs.

Young football fans will love the games, puzzles and activities in this BIG activity book. It's packed full of step - by- step things to draw, pictures to colour and scenes to complete with the stickers provided, plus eight sheets of press - out activities.

Sales Points

• Includes card press - out pages of games and things to make.

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

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

• Perfect for the World Cup and other major football events.

Written by Kate Nolan Illustrated by Christos Skaltsas Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836049999 / RRP £7.99 inc VAT / 276x216mm / 96pp / Paperback / 4 years +

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Shimmery Stickers Birds Add big stickers to beautiful scenes of all sorts of birds, from tropical parrots to icy penguins.

From a noisy dawn chorus to a dark night, this sticker book takes you around the world discovering the incredible variety of birds that live there. Add bright, shimmering parrots and tiny hummingbirds to leafy, tropical trees, penguins and other seabirds to icy seas, and find out which birds are bigger than people. With over 150 stickers to add to lots of exciting scenes, this book will provide hours of entertainment, and lots of information too.

Sales Points • Perfect for practising essential skills including manual dexterity and hand - eye coordination.

• With expert advice from well - known ornithologist and nature writer Derek Neimann.

• With over 120 bright, colourful stickers to fill lots of stunning, nature scenes.

Written by Emily Bone, Alice James Illustrated by Rebecca Mills Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836042464 / RRP £7.99 / 305x238mm / 44pp / Paperback

/ 5 years +

Brain Stretchers: Memory Puzzles Fun puzzles teaching vital memory skills for age 7+ (UK Key Stage 2) This entertaining write- in book will improve your memory without ever feeling like a chore. It's packed with helpful memory techniques and exciting challenges - from secret spy missions to restarting starships or escaping labyrinths. Write, draw and colour in your answers as you exercise your memory to make it stronger than ever. Along the way, you'll also learn more about your brain and how it remembers things, with tips on how to boost your brainpower. Perfect for ages 7+. With answers at the back of the book.

- A great way to support school learning and prevent 'summer slide'.

- Written in consultation with an education and memory expert.

Sales Points • A great way to support school learning and prevent 'summer slide' for UK key stage 2.

• Written in consultation with an education expert • Includes tips to help you improve your memory skills and get your brain working at its best Written by Darran Stobbart, Micaela Tapsell Illustrated by Various Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836044208 / RRP £7.99 / 250 x200mm / 64pp / Paperback / 7 years +

Usborne First Encyclopedia : Dinosaurs An easy - to- read introduction to the amazing world of dinosaurs for young children.

A fascinating, friendly introduction to the prehistoric world, with simple text and amazing illustrations. With answers to questions such as "What was the biggest dinosaur?", "What was the ice age?" , "Why did the dinosaurs die out?", and more. Includes internet links to carefully selected fun and informative websites.

Sales Points • Covers all of prehistory, from how the Earth began to the first humans.

• An ideal starting point and reference book for any child who has ever wondered about dinosaurs, prehistoric mammals, and the time before humans.

• Includes a comprehensive index, a glossary of useful words, and links to selected websites and videos at Usborne Quicklinks .

Written by Sam Taplin Illustrated by David Hancock Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836044871 / RRP £9.99 / 250 x200mm / 64pp / Hardback / 5 years +

Usborne First Encyclopedia : History An easy - to- read introduction to world history for young children.

A fascinating, friendly introduction to the prehistoric world, with simple text and amazing illustrations. With answers to questions such as "What was the biggest dinosaur?", "What was the ice age?" , "Why did the dinosaurs die out?", and more. Includes internet links to carefully selected fun and informative websites.

Sales Points • An ideal starting point and reference book for any child with questions about history.

• Includes information on the first people and important inventions, as well as key events and movements in world history such as the Renaissance, colonization, and the First and Second World Wars.

• Includes a comprehensive index, plus QR links to selected websites and videos at Usborne Quicklinks .

Written by Fiona Chandler Illustrated by David Hancock Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836044864 / RRP £9.99 / 276x216mm / 64pp / Hardback / 5 years +

First Sticker Book Cars, Trains and Planes A bumper sticker book perfect for little vehicle enthusiasts.

Build new cars in the factory, put speedy trains on the tracks and stick enormous planes on the runway in this exciting book. There are all sorts of vehicles to spot and talk about on every page. With over 500 stickers to add to the charmingly illustrated scenes.

Sales Points • Sticker books are a perfect way to develop essential fine motor skills and expand vocabulary.

• An ideal way to keep children entertained on a journey.

• Perfect screen - free activity with over 500 stickers to add to the scenes.

Written by Various Illustrated by Various Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836048206 / RRP £9.99 / 276x216mm / 64pp / Paperback / 3 years +

First Sticker Book Sparkly Princesses A sparkly sticker book full of fairytale fun.

Join the princesses as they have all kinds of fun in their sparkly kingdom.

Whether it's playing in the enchanted forest, dancing at the winter ball, or stargazing from the castle balcony; there's so much to discover and talk about on every page.

With dazzling ball gowns, glittering jewels and twinkling stars, children will love adding hundreds of stickers to the scenes. Perfect for keeping children entertained on rainy days or long journeys.

Sales Points • With over 200 stickers, including over 100 sparkly stickers.

• Brilliant for developing fine motor skills and encouraging creativity.

• Children will have fun choosing where to place the stickers.

Written by Kristie Pickersgill Illustrated by Pranami Bora Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836042280 / RRP £6.99 /

276x216mm / 32pp / Paperback / 3 years +

The Usborne Detective’s Handbook

Learn a variety of detective skills and tricks through a mix of fun instructions and puzzles It's back! Usborne's much - loved handbook that teaches YOU how to be a detective. Follow Detective Dodd, Detective Trapper and their team as they investigate all sorts of nefarious criminals and wrong - doers.

A mix of step - by- step instructions and comic strips explains all the tricks detectives use to find clues at a crime scene, uncover evidence, follow a trail, interview suspects and witnesses, see through disguises and lies. Each example also features a story to show how the detectives use these skills, and there are all sorts of puzzles that readers can solve to see if they can identify crooks, spot strange goings on, and make sense of different clues.

The characters and situations in the book are all made - up, and appropriate for kids age 8 and up to read about and enjoy. The tips and tricks are all safe to use in and around the home. But, do note, these tricks are all GENUINE detective skills, that would help any budding detective who might dream of becoming a crime- solving sleuth when they grow up.

Sales Points • Updated and revised version of the much - loved 1979 book, with the original artwork • A mixture of step- by- step instructions, comic strip stories and puzzles to solve that combine to give readers a taste of being a real detective • Ideal antidote to screen - time: a mix of reading, puzzle - solving and ideas for things to do outdoors Written by Heather Amery Illustrated by Colin King Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836045779 / RRP £ 9.99 / 210x150mm / 192pp / Paperback / 7 years +

How to be a Pharaoh If you've ever wanted to be a god, why not become a Pharaoh

- the most powerful being on Earth.

Want to know how to be a fabulous Pharaoh? This is the handbook for you.

From building pyramids to becoming a mummy (the bandaged sort), it's packed with handy hints so you can rule the Nile in style.

Sales Points • Packed with information about life as a pharaoh, pyramids and Ancient Egypt, written in a lively, accessible way.

• A perfect combination of facts and fun, 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 Knight and How to be a Pirate.

Written by Sam Taplin Illustrated by Ian McNee Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836045694 / RRP £ 7.99 / 240x170mm/ 128pp / Paperback / 8 years +

Look Inside Dinosaurs Lift the flaps to go back in time and enter the

roarsome world of dinosaurs.

This beautifully illustrated flap book transports the reader back in time to the amazing world of the dinosaurs. From fearsome meat eaters to giant herbivores, readers can lift the different flaps to discover the very different world these big beasts lived in. Discover the strange, feathery dinosaurs who lived in deserts, what a T.Rex had for lunch, the massive reptiles who soared in the sky and swam in the sea, before finding out why dinosaurs no longer live with us.

Or do they...?

Sales Points • With expert advice from Dr Chris Tijani Barker, Paleontologist Researcher at the University of Southampton, UK. • Fun illustrations of all kinds of different dinosaurs to engage readers in the subject.

• Part of the popular Look Inside lift - the- flap books which present non- fiction topics in a fun and informative way.

Written by Emily Bone Illustrated by Kaley McKean Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836044291 / RRP £ 9.99 / 216x192mm / 14pp / Cased Board Book / 5 years +

Lots of Things to Know About Knights and Castles An intriguing introduction to the medieval world and the people who lived back then.

You'll never guess why knights were like superheroes, how to eat at a castle dinner, and what villagers did when someone stole a loaf of bread! Discover the answers to these and all sorts of weird and wonderful facts about the world a thousand years ago as you travel back in time to the Middle Ages.

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• Clear, approachable text will spark young readers' curiosity and build their enthusiasm for history.

• Perfect for fact - hungry kids to share with friends and family.

• Includes a QR code with links to carefully chosen websites, where children can find out even more.

Written by Laura Cowan Illustrated by Flavio Remontti Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836043249 / RRP £ 9.99 / 240x188mm / 64pp / Hardback / 6 years +

Knights and Castles Magic Painting Simply add water to bring striking scenes of knights and castles magically to life.

From noble knights and craggy castles to spirited steeds and bustling castle kitchens, this book gives a magic window into the long - lost era of chivalry. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant hues magically appear! A mess - free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. 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 • A no- mess activity perfect for travel.

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

• Features deep, vibrant tones that blend to create a beautiful, painterly effect.

Written by Abigail Wheatley Illustrated by Nilesh Mistry Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836043195 / RRP £6.99 / 250 x216mm / 32pp / Paperback / 5 years +

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Magic Paper Under the Sea Colour in the sea creatures to reveal the beautiful hidden patterns in this exciting book.

When you colour in the pictures in this book, you'll see why the paper is magic - it's full of hidden patterns that appear as you fill the white spaces in. From turtles and dolphins to seahorses and coral, you can bring all the magic of the undersea world to life with your coloured pencils.

Sales Points

• Fill in the undersea pictures with coloured pencils to reveal beautiful hidden patterns.

• Includes facts about the different sea creatures you're colouring in.

• Hours of relaxing, simple fun.

Written by Kate Nolan Illustrated by Ela Jarzabek Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836045434 / RRP £ 4.99 / 250 x216mm / 32pp / Paperback / 3 years +

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See Inside Trees

This leafy flapbook lets readers admire and explore the life of trees.

What kind of tree grows in the sea? How tall are the tallest trees?

Which tree can change how its leaves taste? This lift - the- flap book holds the answers, along with masses of other amazing tree facts, and can tell you why we need trees - and why they need our help.

Sales Points • Shows children the magic of nature, its significance and why we need to keep it safe.

• With bright, cheerful illustrations, full of textures straight from the natural world.

• Part of the Usborne Flap Book family, hosting everything from bugs to the body.

Written by Emily Bone Illustrated by Wazza Pink Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836044512 / RRP £10.99 / 276x216mm / 16pp / Cased Board Book / 6 years +

Sticker Dolly Dressing Crystal Fairies A delightful sticker book with fairies to dress and magical scenes to decorate.

Discover the magical world of Sticker Dolly Dressing!

Enter the magical kingdom where fairies light up the sky with sparkling gems, sprinkle crystals to create glistening snowflakes, explore a crystal cave and hunt for shiny treasure washed up on a seashore.

Children can use the stickers to dress the dolls and decorate the fantastic scenes.

- The number 1 bestselling sticker series with characters to dress and colourful scenes to decorate - Over 200 stickers in every book!

- With 12 scenes to complete - Easy to remove perforated sticker pages for decorating each scene - Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child's imagination - Develop children's concentration and fine motor skills - Ideal for ages 5+

- 24 pages and 10 sticker pages of screen - free fun!

Sales Points • Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child's imagination and help to develop their fine motor skills.

• Delicate foiling on the cover and some of the stickers adds extra magic and sparkle.

• Over 34 million copies of this much - loved series have been sold worldwide.

Written by Fiona Watt Illustrated by Anastasiya Kanavaliuk Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836045960 / RRP £7.99 / 305x238mm / 44pp / Paperback / 5 years +

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That's not my axolotl...

A delightful new title in the best - selling touchy - feely series, with eye - catching illustrations and tactile textures to explore.

Meet five appealing axolotls - cute little salamanders from Mexico swimming through this exciting addition to the much - loved That's not my... series. With their bright, bold, eye- catching illustrations and fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft tactile patches on each page, babies and toddlers love the best - selling That's not my... books.

That's not my... books are designed to be shared, and support sensory and language development. Don't forget to spot the little white mouse on every page! DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK! With over 80 titles to choose from, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.

Sales Points • Designed to be shared, and to develop sensory and language development.

• A perfect gift for any baby or toddler.

• One 'That's not my...' book is sold every minute in the UK and the series has sold over 31 million copies worldwide.

Written by Emily Bone Illustrated by Rachel Wells Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836049463 / RRP £ 6.99 / 160x160mm / 10pp / Cased Board Book / 3 months +

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Lots of Easy Things to Make and Do

A bumper book of inspiring craft activities for young children to enjoy all year round.

This book is bursting with simple, yet satisfying things for little children to make using everyday and recycled materials. From fairy wands to superhero jet packs, and pebble pals to sock snowmen, there are over 60 irresistible activities to enjoy. Each one is clearly explained and illustrated and includes a photo of the finished project.

Sales Points

• Clear, illustrated instructions with photos of finished projects.

• Activities for all year round.

• Simple, fun activities using everyday materials from around the house.

Written by Kate Nolan Illustrated by Various Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836042891 / RRP £7.99 / 305x238mm / 96pp / Paperback / 3 years +

Touchy - Feely Sparkly Fairy

Enter a world of fairies at the bottom of the garden with this sparkly, touchy

- feely story.

Meet the fairies at the bottom of the garden who open the flower petals and polish the shiny beetles. One is a very shy fairy, but does the prettiest sparkly magic of all. When all the fairies are glum about a rainy day, the little sparkly fairy makes all the raindrops and puddles twinkle and look pretty to cheer them up. Sparkly foil glitters like magic on every page, and each spread has a different touchy - feely element enriching the story with silky fairy dresses, bumpy dotty toadstools and shiny fairy rain boots!

Sales Points • A gentle story for young children about being kind and doing your best.

• Sweet illustrations of fairies, cute bugs and pretty flowers will light up little children's imaginations about the fairy world at the bottom of the garden!

• Beautiful sparkly foil on every page, and a touchy - feely patch on every spread.

Written by Anna Milbourne Illustrated by Katie Wood Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836044277 / RRP £ 9.99 / 230x210mm / 10pp / Cased Board Book / 3 years +

Usborne Picture Atlas of the World

A richly illustrated atlas that will inspire a lifelong love of our wonderful world.

Set off on an adventure around the world with this delightful picture atlas. Maps of all the continents are full of fascinating details for young explorers to talk about. Discover people and places, cultures and wildlife from around the world, all brought to life with beautiful illustrations.

Sales Points • Playful illustrations provide an engaging introduction to cultures and traditions from all over the world.

• 20 maps packed with details.

• From landmarks and wildlife, to sports and festivals, there's something to catch every reader's eye.

Written by Tom Mumbray Illustrated by John Joven Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781805074533 / RRP £ 12.99 / 305x238mm / 48pp / Hard back / 4 years +

The Odyssey

Greek classic about the amazing adventures of Odysseus, in graphic novel form.

Greek warrior Odysseus is desperate to make his way home to the island of Ithaca. But giants, sirens and many - headed serpents are just some of the obstacles that stand in his way. Join him on his amazing adventures in this dynamic graphic novel.

Sales Points • The classic Greek Myth is brought to life in an accessible graphic novel format.

• Includes a QR code to Usborne Quicklinks where the reader can hear how to say the Greek names in this book and find links to websites about Ancient Greece.

• A map of Odysseus's journey, plus background information on the original legend, give added value.

Written by Russell Punter Illustrated by Fabiano Fiorin Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781806460519 / RRP £7.99 / 256x170mm / 104pp / Paperback / 7 years +

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Usborne Scratch Activities Mermaids The fun of scratch art with the magic of mermaids

This scratch activity book is filled with magical mermaids and inviting patches to scratch, along with mermaid - themed colouring and puzzles.

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

Sales Points • Beautiful decorative illustrations designed especially for scratching.

• Extra colouring and puzzles for added value.

• Wooden scraper included in the cover (no plastic packaging).

Written by Rosie Dickins Illustrated by Héloïse Mab Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836043263 / RRP £7.99 / 250 x216mm / 24pp / Paperback / 6 years +

Wind- up Tractor Wind up the tractor and watch it rumble around the chunky pages of this brilliant, interactive book.

Join the little red tractor as it works on the farm through the changing seasons. There are four tracks in this book for the wind - up tractor to drive around as it ploughs fields, sows seeds, feeds the animals, helps with the harvest, and clears away snow. The four tracks can also be taken out of the book and joined together to make one huge track for the tractor to trundle around. With charming farm scenes and a sprinkling of facts about the tractors different jobs through the year, this is a perfect gift for little fans of big machines.

Sales Points • A wind- up tractor toy with five different tracks to drive around.

• A perfect gift for little fans of big machines.

• Part of Usborne's award - winning 'Wind- up' series.

Written by Sarah Hull Illustrated by Marco Bonatti Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836046356 / RRP £ 19.99 / 305x238mm / 10pp / Cased Board Book

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The Usborne Children's Encyclopedia An engaging, clear and fully updated introduction to a range of subjects for young children.

A fact - packed introduction to a wide variety of topics, including History, Nature, How People Live and How Things Work. Full of extraordinary photographs, detailed diagrams and plenty of illustrations. Engaging text and clear explanations of what can be complex subjects. Also includes amazing facts about animals, Earth and space, and detailed maps and flags of the world.

Sales Points • Includes a comprehensive index, and 150 QR links to selected websites and videos at Usborne Quicklinks .

• Includes topics not available in other formats, including How People Live, How Things Work, and highly detailed Maps of the World • An ideal reference book for History, Geography, Science and Citizenship projects and assignments, amongst others..

Written by Felicity Brooks Illustrated by Various Pub date 04.06.26 / 9781836047902 / RRP £ 12.99 / 240x188mm / 320pp / Paperback/ 6 years +

Strike

Strike is an action - packed football book about chasing your dreams and standing up for what you believe in.

Place the ball. Pick your spot. Three steps back. Breathe.

Owen is closer than ever to achieving his dream: becoming a Premier League star. All he has to do is stay focused. No distractions. Just football.

But when a hidden note tucked inside his new boots reveals a cry for help from the factory workers who made them, Owen discovers the beautiful game might be hiding some ugly secrets. Suddenly, chasing his dream doesn't feel so important. It's time to decide which path he really wants to take.

A story about taking your shot and being brave enough to change the game, from the best- selling author of Kick.

Sales Points • Mitch Johnson's internationally - bestselling, award - winning debut, Kick, has sold over 100,000 copies.

• An action - packed football story that goes beyond the pitch to explore the hidden human stories behind the sport - have you ever wondered who made those boots that you're wearing? Perfect for football fans and non - fans alike.

• Great for reluctant readers, this is a book that combines action, emotion, and social justice themes in an accessible way.

Written by Mitch Johnson Pub date 04.0 6.26 / 9781836045670 / RRP £ 7.99 / 198x130mm / tbc pp / Paperback / 10 years +

The Heirs

The utterly addictive new YA murder mystery thriller from Faridah Àbíké - Íyímídé , the instant New York Times bestselling and award - winning author of ACE OF SPADES and WHERE SLEEPING GIRLS LIE. MEET THE HEIRS - Octavius the Maestro. Fola the Brain, Bilal the Olympian,Perdita the Artist,Romeo the Failure.

FIVE PRODIGIES - Everyone has heard of the Button heirs: the five genius children of infamous billionaire Leontes Button. Adopted and trained under the "Button Method", they've had no choice but to be brilliant.

ONE DEAD FATHER

But brilliance comes at a deadly price. Because at their father's tenth annual Prodigy Ball, Leontes Button is murdered.

A MANSION FULL OF SUSPECTS As long - buried secrets come to light, one thing is clear: everyone at the ball had reason to want him dead. After all, their father was especially good at making enemies...

A rollercoaster of twists and turns with secrets, lies, murder and money, The Heirs is The Inheritance Games meets Knives Out. Sales Points •

Having sold over 150k books so far, the award - winning and New York Times bestselling author of Ace of Spades and Where Sleeping Girls Lie is back with an utterly addictive new YA murder mystery thriller.

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A rollercoaster of twists and turns with secrets, lies, murder and money, The Heirs is perfect for fans of The Inheritance Games, Netflix's The Residence, Knives Out and Holly Jackson.

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Following on from the TikTok success of Ace of Spades, The Heirs is perfectly poised to take BookTok by storm.

Written by Faridah Àbíké- Íyímídé Pub date 04.0 6.26 / 9781835401002 / RRP £8.99 / 198x130mm / 368 pp / Paperback / 14 years +