inspirE...Brand new editions of Enid Byton’s Naughtiest Girl series THE NA UGHTIEST GIRL ENID BLYTON AND ANNE DIGBY With fresh, fun new cover art from Claire Powell, plus exclusive

Autumn Highlights 2021

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9781444955927 • £6.99 • JULY • PAPERBACK

Armadillos sit on pillows, bunnies sit on honey and cheetahs sit on fajitas …

A fun-filled journey through the alphabet, from the creators of Oi Frog!

OI AARDVARK!KES GRAY, JIM FIELD

9781526363565 • £12.99 • SEPTEMBER • HARDBACK

From TV personality and science author Dr Emily GrossmanA picture book exploring the fascinating lives of the tiny organisms that surround us

MEET THE MICROBES!DR EMILY GROSSMAN, MAGGIE LI

9781408366899 • £6.99 • AUGUST • PAPERBACK

From the creative duo behind modern classic Giraffes Can’t Dance

An uplifting story showing how one small action can lead to a big change

CHIMPANZEES’ HAPPY TREE GILES ANDREAE, GUY PARKER-REES

9781444957464 • £12.99 • OCTOBER • HARDBACK

From national treasure Nadiya Hussain and rising star Ella BaileyA beautiful story about embracing our differences and being proud of who we are

SPREADING MY WINGSNADIYA HUSSAIN, ELLA BAILEY

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9781444948264 • £6.99 • NOVEMBER • PAPERBACK

A light-hearted guide to hand washing and hygiene for pre-schoolersFeaturing Steve Antony’s beloved character Mr Panda

WASH YOUR HANDS, MR PANDA STEVE ANTONY

9781444948806 • £6.99 • SEPTEMBER • PAPERBACK

A laugh-out-loud story about learning to work togetherFrom the creator of Chatterbox Bear, Pippa Curnick

THE BIG FREEZEPIPPA CURNICK


A stunning undersea tale of friendship, community and discovery From the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside

THE WHALE WHO WANTED MORE RACHEL BRIGHT, JIM FIELD


A joyful celebration of the power of kindness From the bestselling author and illustrator team behind The Worrysaurus

THE HUGASAURUSRACHEL BRIGHT, CHRIS CHATTERTON

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The latest book in the million-copy-selling Ten Little seriesThis time starring ten magical unicorns and a whole lot of fairy-tale fun

TEN LITTLE UNICORNSMIKE BROWNLOW, SIMON RICKERTY

9781444958034 • £6.99 • JULY • PAPERBACK

The first book in a brilliant new graphic novel series, helping readers aged 5+ explore key emotionsFeaturing best friends Bumble and Snug – little monsters with BIG feelings

BUMBLE AND SNUG AND THE ANGRY PIRATES MARK BRADLEY


The fifth PURRfectly PAWsome adventure from Dermot O’LearyIn which Toto and the team head to Scotland to investigate the legend of the wildcat …

TOTO THE NINJA CAT AND THE LEGEND OF THE WILDCATDERMOT O’LEARY, NICK EAST


A soaring adventure of courage, hope and survivalFrom an unmissable new voice in middle grade fiction

GHOSTCLOUDMICHAEL MANN

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9781510106758 • £7.99 • OCTOBER • PAPERBACK

Another extraordinary story from award-winning, bestselling author Onjali Q. Raúf

Shining a light on historical racism and missing histories – and the universal power of friendship

THE LION ABOVE THE DOORONJALI Q. RAÚF

Brand new editions of Enid Byton’s Naughtiest Girl series

THE NAUGHTIEST GIRLENID BLYTON AND ANNE DIGBY

With fresh, fun new cover art from Claire Powell, plus exclusive bonus content

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From the acclaimed author of Ghost BoysA powerful story about the complexities of race and racism in today’s world

PARADISE ON FIRE JEWELL PARKER RHODES

9781786541116 • £12.99 • AUGUST • HARDBACK

The stunning prequel to the award-winning The Last Wild trilogyA captivating adventure with themes of climate change, friendship and hope

THE WILD BEFOREPIERS TORDAY


The follow-up to the hugely popular The Wizards in My Shed

More hilarious, magical misadventures from the writer of the Horrible Histories TV series

THE WARRIOR IN MY WARDROBESIMON FARNABY, CLAIRE POWELL

9781444963441 • £7.99 • JULY • PAPERBACK

A sparkling middle-grade fantasy inspired by Hindu legendsAbout anxiety, creativity, and discovering strengths you never knew you had

KIKI KALLIRA BREAKS A KINGDOM SANGU MANDANNA

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From astronaut Tim Peake and bestselling author Steve ColeAn exciting action-adventure rooted in cutting-edge space-age science and technology

SWARM RISINGTIM PEAKE AND STEVE COLE


A heartwarming adventure for the whole family, from one of the world’s greatest storytellersFeaturing stunning art from renowned illustrator, Jim Field

THE CHRISTMAS PIGJ.K. ROWLING, JIM FIELD


A BOOK OF CATS

LAURENCE KING PUBLISHING

Highlightsfrom

KATIE VIGGERSWho is the fastest feline? Who has the loudest roar? From lions and leopards to cheetahs and cougars, welcome to the world of cats


EVERY DAY AMAZING

Literally the book of the year, this incredible compendium gives you fun and fantastic facts for every date on the calendar

MIKE BARFIELD, MARIANNA MADRIZ

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9781786277824 • £6.99 • OCTOBER • BOARDBOOK

LET’S LOOK AT… ANIMALSMARION DEUCHARS

With beautiful artwork from best-selling author and illustrator Marion Deuchars, this book is the perfect introduction to animals.

9781786277763 • £6.99 • OCTOBER • BOARDBOOK

LET’S LOOK AT… COLOURSMARION DEUCHARS

With beautiful artwork from best-selling author and illustrator Marion Deuchars, this book is the perfect introduction to colours.


A PUZZLE ODYSSEYHELEN FRIEL AND IAN FRIEL, JESUS SOTES

This unique puzzle book retells the classic tale of The Odyssey through mazes, riddles, logic puzzles and search-and-find scenes


MYTH MATCH MINIATUREGOOD WIVES AND WARRIORS

A fantastical flipbook that collects together magical and mythical creatures then lets you mix and match to create even more wondrous beasts

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9781526364067 • £8.99 • JULY • PAPERBACK

A motivational handbook for secondary school students in uncertain timesFrom the nation’s favourite head teacher and author of Go Big, Matthew Burton

BACK ON TRACK MATTHEW BURTON, CHRIS MADDEN


A smart-thinking, interactive introduction to politicsGiving children the chance to make big decisions and run their own country

IF I RAN THE COUNTRYRICH KNIGHT, ALLAN SANDERS


The follow-up to Matt Oldfield’s bestselling Unbelievable FootballThis time featuring inspiring stories of football changingthe world for the better

UNBELIEVABLE FOOTBALL 2MATT OLDFIELD, OLLIE MANN


A collection of 100 stories about the world’s most weird and wonderful monsters

Featuring irresistible images from the illustrator of Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different

MONSTERSSARAH BANVILLE, QUINTON WINTER


From TV comedian Rosie JonesA hilarious, uplifting new series featuring a funny, fearless, disabled central character

THE AMAZING EDIE ECKART ROSIE JONES

9781526364364 • £8.99 • JULY • PAPERBACK

An inspiring collection of letters about life during Coronavirus, from celebrities, COVID heroes and members of the publicAll publisher profits go to Barnadro’s

LETTERS FROM LOCKDOWN INTRODUCED BY NATASHA KAPLINSKY


A comforting, practical toolkit for children dealing with lossExpertly written by Julie Stokes, psychologist and founder of grief charity Winston’s Wish

YOU WILL BE OKAYJULIE STOKES

9781510109322 • £7.99 • JULY • PAPERBACK

Don’t get mad. Get powers.Sabrina the Teenage Witch meets Sex Education in this feisty, funny new UK YA series

HEXEDJULIA TUFFS

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The latest addition to the Bellatrix collection, from comedian and author Shappi Khorsandi

The story of the rise and fall of a young woman in a world obsessed with fame

KISSING EMMA SHAPPI KHORSANDI


From actor Rosie Day, a call to arms to young women navigating their teenage yearsFeaturing letters from some of the world’s most influential female figures

INSTRUCTIONS FOR A TEENAGE ARMAGEDDONROSIE DAY


A brand-new, creeptastic series from CITV star Bec HillGoosebumps for the next generation of readers

HORROR HEIGHTS: THE SLIMEBEC HILL

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HALLOWEEN highlights

BOO, LITTLE BEASTIE!


CHRISTOPHER PUMPKIN


STORIES OF SPELLS AND ENCHANTMENTS


RAINBOW MAGIC: PAULA THE PUMPKIN FAIRY

DAISY MEADOWS

ENID BLYTON

MATT ROBERTSON

SUE HENDRA AND PAUL LINNET, NICK EAST


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9781444960051 • £7.99 • OCTOBER • PAPERBACK AND CD

The brilliantly funny picture book that has taken Christmas by storm

THE NIGHT BEFORE THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS KES GRAY, CLAIRE POWELL


When Santa needs a break, it’s Monster Christmas to the rescue!

MONSTER CHRISTMASGILES ANDREAE, NIKKI DYSON


Sweet and sour, funny and moving, and very Christmassy …

STAY ANOTHER DAY JUNO DAWSON

CHRISTMAS highlights

A monstrously fun, festive tale from Giles Andreae, set to become a Christmas classic

Now available in a book and CD pack that will have you ho ho ho-ing along!

This is festive fiction as only Juno Dawson could write it

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A WISHING-CHAIR ADVENTURE: SANTA CLAUS AND THE WISHING-CHAIR


ENID BLYTON’S CHRISTMAS TALES

THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A STAR


THE ROBIN AND THE REINDEER

FESTIVE favouritesother


ROSA BAILEY, CARMEN SALDAÑA

BELLA SWIFT

ENID BLYTON

ENID BLYTON


From bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave and her husband, illustrator Tom de FrestonThe captivating story of a mother, a daughter and a light in the darkness

JULIA AND THE SHARKKIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE, TOM DE FRESTON

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