Exploring the Universe: A Complete Guide to the Cosmos
Isabel Thomas, illustrated by Sara Gillingham
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
Out 25 November
8-14 years
Science meets design in this graphically stunning comprehensive tour of our universe from the creators of globally bestselling illustrated reference guides for children, Exploring the Elements, Seeing Stars and Full of Life. This is a fun read full of fascinating facts and packaged as a sturdy and stunning gift with gorgeous screen-print-inspired art in bold Pantone colours and a jacket featuring holographic foil.
TheTomorrow Tree: How Nature Creates New Life from Old
Maciej Michno and Danio Miserocchi, with illustrations by Valentine Gottardi
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
Out 24 September
6-9 years
With the ever-increasing interest in saving forests and sustainability, this book is a highly topical lyrical celebration of the amazing new ecosystem that flourishes after a tree dies. With its lush illustrations and informative text written by a professional naturalist, The Tomorrow Tree is a fantastic and unique introduction for young readers to understanding the natural circle of life.
The Day the Jungle-Net Broke
Author: Marlene Lammers
Illustrator: Ian Smith
Publisher: New Frontier Publishing
Age 3+
Out 25 September
When the jungle-net breaks, Miles the Monkey panics.
Without his i-tree, how will he tree-time his family? How will he order bananas from his Just Peel app? It feels disastrous.
But with all this time on his hands, and no screens around, Miles discovers there’s a bit more to a good monkey-life than he realised.
Bluey First Ever Piano Book
Composer: Joff Bush
Publisher: Faber Music Ltd
Out 29 October
Bluey: First Ever Piano Book starts little ones playing the piano using games, imagination and stories from Bluey’s world. Kids and their favourite grown-up can learn together – no musical know-how is needed. Just bring your imagination and have fun at the piano together! With full-colour illustrations throughout plus a page of colourful illustrated stickers.
The composer of Bluey, Joff Bush, introduces the book, saying: “A very warm welcome to the piano! This book is a shared experience for grown-ups and kiddos – for you both to enjoy the magic together. Before writing the music for Bluey, I was a piano teacher. Seeing students discover the joy of playing was always a highlight. This book contains the ideas I used with beginners, plus plenty of Bluey-themed games! We call it ‘playing’ the piano for a reason, so I hope you have lots of fun and relish this wonderful time.”
The Week Junior Big Book of Even More Knowledge
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Out 25 September
In this book you will:
– Discover incredible true stories from around the world, from giant pee protests to AI breakthroughs
– Learn amazing facts about everything from art and science to nature and sport
– Meet hair-raising humans and astonishing animals
– Explore mind-boggling trivia that will amaze your friends
– Test your knowledge with “Real or Rubbish?” challenges
This fun-packed book is stuffed with 500 brand-new facts – everything from the unbelievable to the essential! Using brilliant photos, straightforward explanations and colourful design throughout, this book will boost your brain and help you astonish your friends with your awesome trivia knowledge!
The Angel and the Mermaid
Author: Becky Cameron
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Out Now
This is a heartwarming tale about two siblings that share an unbreakable bond.
Avery and Mira are as different as the sky and the sea. Avery is gentle like the whispering breeze and Mira is wild like a crashing wave. Despite their differences, they spend every day together on the beach their home.
When a playful treasure hunt leads to an argument, the siblings separate, only to realise how much they need each other. As danger looms on the horizon, will Mira’s bravery and Avery’s courage bring them back together?
This magical and touching story from author-illustrator Becky Cameron is a celebration of sibling love, understanding and the importance of always coming together, no matter the distance.
BUST OR TRUST: A Kids’ Mystery Book
Author: Small Wardour
Illustrator: Sam Peet
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Out Now
Uncover the secrets behind famous mysteries such as:
- Bigfoot
- The Loch Ness Monster
- The Disappearance of Amelia Earhart
- The Cursed Tombs of Egypt
- The Legend of King Arthur
…and much more!
For each mystery, you’ll explore its background, examine the evidence and weigh up arguments for both “trusting” and “busting” the claim. Then it’s up to YOU to form your own opinion and decide what’s fact and what’s fiction!
Packed with fun facts and silly jokes, Bust or Trust: A Kids’ Mystery Book is a hilariously entertaining read that also helps young readers develop critical thinking skills. Each case encourages children to engage with evidence, challenge assumptions and build their own arguments – all while having heaps of fun!
The perfect next read for fans of the Bust or Trust: A Kids’ Mystery Podcast, or for curious kids who love uncovering the truth and solving mysteries with the whole family!
Unfairies – Unfairies
Author: Huw Aaron
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children’s UK
Out Now
Prepare to enter the world of the Unfairies! A hilarious new full-colour graphic novel series from breakout talent Huw Aaron, where the epic adventure of Amulet meets the super silly humour of Bunny VS Monkey and Dog Man . . . all on the scale of The Borrowers.
Some stories will tell you fairies are sweet, kind, magical creatures. Well, those stories are WRONG.
It’s time everyone knew the truth: fairies are sneaky, violent and about as magical as slugs.
Join our RECKLESS, FEARLESS and, well, CLUELESS, hero Pip on a breakneck adventure among the warring unfairy tribes of The Garden.
Expect sinister plots, dubious ancient prophecies, thrilling centipede chases, a bit of bug-bum honey . . . and a hero who doesn’t give two hoots about anything.
The Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks – Lottie Brooks
Author: Katie Kirby
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children’s UK
Out Now
From hilarious number one bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks story.
Lottie Brooks is BACK and she’s as BRILLIANT as ever!
At long last Lottie and Daniel are an official couple and everything seems to be going brilliantly (except for Amber being increasingly mean and jealous, but what’s new there?).
Meanwhile Toby’s new year’s resolution is to get a dog, and for once Lottie and him see eye to eye. Pot Noodle, the cockapoo, becomes the newest member of the Brooks family. He’s VERY cute but also not toilet trained AT ALL.
Lottie soon finds having a new boyfriend and a new dog means she has little time for anyone else, leaving her best friends pretty upset. How is Lottie meant to keep everybody happy and stop Pot Noodle from pooing on the carpet?!
Timmy Failure: The Book You’re Not Supposed to Have
Author: Stephan Pastis
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Out Now
Timmy Failure returns once more in the fifth book in the New York Times bestselling series. Fans of Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates will love the hilarious fifth instalment from Timmy Failure, aka the world’s greatest detective. The only thing you need to know about Timmy’s latest memoir is that it was never meant for publication. Timmy’s detective log was stolen, and if this book gets out, Timmy will be grounded for life. Or maybe even longer. Because while Timmy was meant to be focusing on schoolwork, he was continuing his detective work in a garden shed. You don’t need the details. Just know this: there’s a Merry, a Larry, a missing tooth and a disappearing friend. But don’t tell Timmy’s mother!