The Secret Powers of Animals
Author: Soledad Romero Mariño
Illustrator: Sonia Pulido
Publisher: Phaidon
Age range: 2-5 years
An informative and interactive introduction to 10 of the world’s most amazing animals and their ‘secret powers’ for the youngest readers
In this book, children are introduced to 10 record- breaking animals from around the world and are encouraged to guess what physical features give each animal their amazing abilities through playful text and interactive flaps. The answers are hidden under embedded flaps, which, when opened, reveal each power and a simple and friendly explanation of the anatomy and science behind each animal’s abilities. With its frame-worthy animal illustrations, informative science-led approach, and engaging interactive format this stylish, unique animal board book truly stands out
The Three Robbers
Author: Tomi Ungerer
Publisher: Phaidon
The Three Robbers is a truly iconic classic of children’s publishing. In this timeless tale, three robbers wearing tall black hats walk the roads at night, terrifying everyone they meet. But one day, they encounter an orphan girl named Tiffany, who isn’t scared of them at all … and eventually, the three ferocious thieves are defeated by the guileless logic of an innocent girl. This classic story of mystery
and suspense celebrates the triumph of good over evil. It is an ALA Book award winner and has been translated into 16 languages and has sold millions of copies since its first publication.
Nature’s Tiny Champions The Big Book of Little Creatures Doing Mighty Things
Author: Ben Lerwill
Illustrator: Nic Jones
Publisher: Phaidon
A fact-filled and vividly illustrated exploration of the BIG roles played by tiny animals around the world
We hear a lot about the importance of the amazing, large animals of our world, but what about the little creatures whose roles are just as vital? Covering
20 fascinating animals including Antarctic krill, pygmy marmosets, and honeybees, Nature’s Tiny Champions sheds light on the important contributions they
make to our planet by playing key roles in natural phenomena such as migration, food chains, and pollination. Each tiny champion is accompanied by a life-size diagram, highlighting how animals don’t have to be big to make a huge difference.
The Timewaif Chronicles: Timewaif & The Roman Road – The Timewaif Chronicles
Author: Deborah Lyon
Publisher: Troubador Publishing
Twelve-year-old Tim Wainwright, growing up on the west coast of Cumbria, struggles with his mum’s intense grief after the death of his dad and the constant taunting of village bullies. Only his best friend Annie brings any fun to his life.
Fleeing his tormentors after school one day, he finds a hidden cave in the sea cliffs. Once inside, Tim leaps through an enchanted hopscotch board to emerge into a very different Cumbria… two thousand years in the past.
This is an ancient land of Romans and Britons under the rule of Emperor Hadrian. Tim soon realises he must navigate a totally different culture, facing adventures which challenge not only his resilience and wits to the limit but even risk his very life.
Will he ever get back to his own time, his mum and Annie? And does he even really want to?
Join Tim on his rip-roaring adventure exploring Roman life in the wilds of ancient Britain, the first in the Timewaif series of historical novels set throughout the ages for children to enjoy.
The Clockwork Conspiracy
Nominated for the 2024 BOOKS ARE MY BAG Readers Award
Author: Sam Sedgman
Publisher: Bloomsbury
A locked-room mystery packed with rooftop chases, hidden codes and mind-bending science, The Clockwork Conspiracy is a must for fans of the Adventures on Trainsseries and Sharna Jackson’s High Risemysteries.
Aspiring inventor Isaac Turner lives with his dad, the horologist in charge of Big Ben. But when his father vanishes from the belfry on the night the clocks go back, leaving behind only a smashed pocket watch and a cryptic message, Isaac determines to find him.
Hunting a trail of clues through London’s landmarks, Isaac uncovers a sinister plot in the gears of government and embarks on a race against time to save his father – and time itself.
Dim Sum Palace
Author: X Fang
Publisher: Pushkin Children’s Books
Liddy is too excited to sleep!
Tomorrow she’s going to the Dim Sum Palace with her family, so when a tempting smell wafts into her bedroom, she has no choice but to follow it… to a real palace!
There are dumplings, baos, buns and more tasty treats than one girl can possibly eat. But before Liddy can take a bite, she slips and falls into a bowl of dumpling filling. The chefs are so busy making dim sum, they don’t notice they’ve prepared a most unusual dish for the Empress – a Liddy dumpling!
Worst of all, she looks good enough to eat…
Inspired by childhood memories of epic dim sum feasts, X. Fang’s glorious picture book is a delicious adventure with a loving helping of food, family and culture
Dino Dad: Ice Age
Author: Andy Day
Illustrator: Steven Lenton
Following the runaway success of the first in their Dino Dad series which saw Ruby Thumb discover her father’s magical ability to change into a dinosaur, her second adventure – Dino Dad: Ice Age – brings readers back to the fantastical secret island of Dinotropolis.
Here, Ruby and her dad have a fantastic frozen adventure in an icy dino-filled world, rescuing a baby woolly mammoth, reuniting it with its mummy, and un-freezing the entire island!
Featuring real-life dino facts to fascinate and feed the curiosity of young readers, Dino Dad: Ice Age is a whirlwind adventure and the perfect story to help children on their reading journey.
With Dino Dad on track to be one of the bestselling young fiction debuts of 2024, families and young readers will be delighted by this epic second instalment.
Don’t Look Back
Author: Becca Perl
Publisher: The Book Guild Ltd
Don’t Look Back tells the true story of escape, adventure and freedom.
When Anthony and his parents leave their house with just a small bag and Anthony’s teddy bear, it looks as though they are going out for a couple of hours. Yet they are leaving forever. Their journey takes them through a forest, where they have to overcome challenges and face their fears.
Will they all make it out safely?
This true story teaches young readers about people risking everything to escape to a better life.