Rory’s Room Of Rectangles by Ian Eagleton. illustrated by Jessica Knight

Publication Date: 18 May 2023 The Blurb Rory loves his Dad, but he also really likes his Step-dad, Tony. He has weekends with Dad in the park and makes imaginary dens with Tony, so when Father's Day comes, who should he make his card for at school? Spotting his frustration, Tony spends his “rainy-day pennies” … Continue reading Rory’s Room Of Rectangles by Ian Eagleton. illustrated by Jessica Knight

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Animal Factopia by Julie Beer, illustrated by Andy Smith

Publication Date: 6 April 2023 The Blurb Did you know that beavers have orange teeth? Or that some monkeys floss their teeth using bird feathers? Or that one species of bird can walk underwater? Or that alligators stay underwater for longer by swallowing rocks? Or that sea otters use rocks to crack open prey?  Welcome to Animal FACTopia, a purrfectly amazing world of facts, all of which are verified by … Continue reading Animal Factopia by Julie Beer, illustrated by Andy Smith

The Adventures Of Billy Shaman: The Rage Of The Sea Witch by Roland Chambers

Publication Date: 13 April 2023 The Blurb Shaman by name and shaman by nature - Billy just hasn't found his magic ... yet. His selfish, globetrotting parents abandon him for yet another summer in Charles Darwin's strange, museum-like house, where Billy stumbles across a 200-year-old giant talking tortoise named Charles Darwin, by the famous man … Continue reading The Adventures Of Billy Shaman: The Rage Of The Sea Witch by Roland Chambers

Woodwitch by Skye McKenna

Publication Date: 2nd March 2023 The Blurb Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own... The enchanting new series continues. Cassie has settled into life in Hedgely when, out of the blue, her troubled cousin, Sebastian, comes to stay for Hallowe'en. Sneering and scornful, Sebastian trails … Continue reading Woodwitch by Skye McKenna

The Way Of Dog by Zana Fraillon, illustrated by Sean Buckingham

Publication Date: 2 March 2023 The Blurb Be strong. Be fierce. Life is more than a concrete floor.  Scruffity is born into a harsh, grey world. What he yearns for most is Family. But no one wants him. Just as his chances of adoption grow thin, Scruffity is set free by a boy as unwanted … Continue reading The Way Of Dog by Zana Fraillon, illustrated by Sean Buckingham

Tourmaline And The Island Of Elsewhere by Ruth Lauren

Publication Date: 2 March 2023 The Blurb When Tourmaline’s mother goes missing on a search for precious artefacts, Tourmaline sets off to find her with her best friend George, her new friend (former foe) Mai and her limitless determination. On their adventure, they encounter a band of female pirates, a maze of talking trees and … Continue reading Tourmaline And The Island Of Elsewhere by Ruth Lauren

Call The Puffins! by Cath Howe, illustrated by Ella Okstad

Publication Date: 2 March 2023 The Blurb Welcome to the island of Egg where a group of young puffins are training to join a search and rescue team. Meet Muffin who is following in her dad's footsteps and anxious not to let him down. Meet Tiny whose eyesight is a challenge which won't stop him … Continue reading Call The Puffins! by Cath Howe, illustrated by Ella Okstad

Has Anyone Seen Archie Ebbs? by Simon Packham

A fantastic list of 65 titles has been compiled by experts as a tool to help schools, libraries and parents to discover empathy-infused reading recommendations in the run up to Empathy Day, as EmpathyLab strives to grow an empathy-educated generation and reach one million children a year by 2026. You can download free guides to … Continue reading Has Anyone Seen Archie Ebbs? by Simon Packham

Nikhil and Jay: The Star Birthday by Chitra Soundar

A fantastic list of 65 titles has been compiled by experts as a tool to help schools, libraries and parents to discover empathy-infused reading recommendations in the run up to Empathy Day, as EmpathyLab strives to grow an empathy-educated generation and reach one million children a year by 2026. You can download free guides to … Continue reading Nikhil and Jay: The Star Birthday by Chitra Soundar

Vita And The Gladiator by Ally Sherrick

Publication Date: 2 February 2023 The Blurb Vita longs to write the plays that she steals off to watch - but as the daughter of a high-born Roman, her only future is marriage. When her father is murdered, everything changes.  She escapes with her life - only to end up a slave, sharing a cell … Continue reading Vita And The Gladiator by Ally Sherrick