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Tales from The Dell: Poems & Paintings from the Wild

Author: Paul Taylor

Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Out Now

Tales from The Dell is a wonderfully heart-warming and charming collection of children’s animal stories, beautifully written and well suited for children and adults alike. 

The writing is complimented by beautiful original artwork of the characters. 

The author’s affinity for wildlife shines through, with the stories intended to educate youngsters about the behaviours and characteristics of some of our furry and feathered friends, as well as giving youngsters and adults alike great pleasure.

The Jukebox Time Machine: Earth Angels 

Author: Mark Roland Langdale

Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Out Now

Holly Wild lives in a world of his own. He has his own internal jukebox inside his head. He is an orphan after his parents died in a car crash in Texas, while visiting the home of Buddy Holly. When they died Holly’s parents left him a Diner in Hammersmith, but it is very run-down, and he is struggling to keep the business afloat. Luckily Holly has the help of some weird and wonderful Earth Angels, some Troubadours from the past and most importantly a jukebox time machine. With it, Holly can go back in time and meet his rock and roll heroes such as Billy Fury, Buddy Holly and Eddie Cochran. Holly goes on a musical magical mystery tour of time and space which follows and seems strangely connected to the famous Magical Mystery Tour of the Beatles.

The Amazing Adventures of Archie: How Archie Got His Scarf

Author: V.P. Goody

Publisher: Troubador Publishing

A family holiday in Cornwall provides lots of fun for George and Beatrice and their dog Archie, especially when they run into a mystery to solve! The children are on holiday with their parents in Trelorna, Cornwall, a beautiful fishing village which is such a break from their home in Crystal Palace, London. 

The children end up getting involved with pirates, communists and criminals – but they do manage to enjoy lashings of brilliant food. 

Yes, You Can Travel With Kids: A No-Stress Guide to Easy, Affordable Family Travel 

Author: Jenna Carr

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Out Now

When Jenna Carr became a mum, she refused to give up her love for travel, and has spent the last six years showing parents how to travel with kids effectively. Now, in Yes, You Can Travel With Kids, Jenna is sharing everything she knows, including:

  • How to plan cost-effective adventures, including setting a realistic budget and finding cheap flights 
  • The best destinations to consider, from holidays abroad to staycations
  • Ways to keep the kids entertained from journey to destination
  • Tips for travelling confidently with a bump, newborn, toddlers and big kids 
  • Easy-to-use packing checklists and budget trackers

To Those Who Speak: A Message of Love from Father to Son

Author: Luke Adam Hawker

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Out 30th April 2026

Bestselling author and artist Luke Adam Hawker explores fatherhood, friendship and what it means to find your voice in an unconventional way.

When it became apparent that his son Harry was likely to be non-verbal, Luke began to notice the many ways in which Harry was able to communicate with the world around him without words. In this, his third book, Luke explores the special relationship that Harry has with the world, and with their beloved family dog Robin: without words but always with love and understanding.

Our Prehistoric Planet

Author: Sue Lowell Gallion

Illustrator: Lisk Feng

A rhyming, read-aloud introduction to dinosaurs and early life on our planet that, when opened up and folded back, creates a free-standing globe

Beginning with the origins of early life in the oceans billions of years ago, Our Prehistoric Planet travels chronologically through the development of giant crocodile-like lizards, the reign of the dinosaurs, mass extinction events, and the rise of early mammals. Along the way, readers will meet incredible creatures from across the globe, from familiar favorites like Stegosaurus to the bizarre Brontothere, an enormous, rhino-like mammal with giant horns over 3 feet long.

Operation Deewtonk – A Cheery Gang Adventure 

Author: Sherbet Gilesy

Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Out Now

This compelling adventure rampages through the excitingly daring exploits of the mischievous Dougie MacEwan as he masterminds his brilliant but TOP SECRET plan to save his school from being swallowed up! 

Meanwhile, there’s hair-raising suspense and laugh out loud twists through undercover raids and midnight missions. In the end though, can Dougie’s ingenious plan work? Does his dreadful poetry woo sensible Ruby? Will maths and drama geek Alfie come to the rescue? What shocks will the school play bring? And what are the mystical secrets of the wild violets? 

Archie & Gerald’s First Stupendous Adventure

Author: Guido Amari

Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Out Now

On a snowy, quiet evening, Gerald the pug suddenly appears on the doorstep of Archie, the baker. 

Pugnaciously making himself at home, he creates mischief and havoc in the way of pugs, but then, through a series of trials, saves the day! 

Following this, a second story involves the pair in a dangerous journey across sea, rail and land to save the baker’s brother – luckily for Archie, he has the pug at his feet! 

In the third adventure, disaster happens as pug and baker are journeying back home. A mysterious figure appears from out of nowhere to set in motion a series of events that will test both Archie and Gerald!