Check out our unmissable list of titles publishing this month.
Henry the Artistic Dog
A hilarious, tongue-in-cheek picture book about a dog who makes sculptures out of his own poo, from debut talent Justin Worsley.
Henry is an artist, a master sculptor and . . . a dog. Unfortunately, his self-made pieces, in all their sculptural forms, are often tossed in the bin without even being noticed! But Henry never gives up on his art until, one day, an unexpected somebody finally falls in love with his work and at last Henry has his moment to shine.
‘A heartwarming hymn to creativity and perseverance’ – Waterstones
Mummy’s Promise
In this follow-up to Daddy’s Footsteps, multi-award-winning Michelle Robinson and Paddy Donnelly celebrate the power of a mother’s love written in soft, poetic rhyme – perfect to share together.
Mummy has always been there for her cub as a role model, a teacher and a guide, and she has promised that her love for him will last forever. But when the cub and his friends are caught in a flood, he learns how to stand on his own paws, and is inspired to make a very special promise of his own…
‘A genuinely gorgeous picture book visually, lyrically and emotionally ideal for young children’ – Children’s Books Ireland
The Flying Feminist
Perfect for budding feminists and adventurers, this narrative non-fiction picture book will inspire children to pursue their passions and achieve great things.
At a time when women were expected to conform, Lilian Bland didn’t fit in – she wore trousers, enjoyed fishing and worked as a sports journalist. Inspired by the flight of the wild birds she loved to photograph, in 1910 she defied convention and became the first woman to design, build and fly her own aeroplane, earning her an accolade: The Flying Feminist!
Naughty
A playful and chaotic riot of animal naughtiness with an important message from award-winning Jeanne Willis, with wild illustrations from Paddy Donnelly.
Nigel’s done a naughty thing, and he’s giving it some thought in a quiet spot. But it gets hard to focus as he quickly becomes surrounded by wild, animal naughtiness! Mole has been ruining the lawns, Bull’s been charging around with his horns . . . even Daddy admits it’s hard to be perfect all the time! But can you guess what naughty thing Nigel has done?
Time Travel Twins: The Victorian Revolution
Join twins Scarlett and Thomas in their time-travel adventure to visit the Victorians, perfect for fans of the Horrible Histories series.
Scarlett and Thomas have been learning about the Victorians at school. When their grandad lets them use his time machine to travel back, Scarlett finds herself accompanying none other than Princess Victoria to the grand opening of the Great Exhibition. Thomas befriends Jenny, daughter of the revolutionary Karl Marx, together they try to sneak into the Exhibition, but it goes very wrong when they tumble through a window into the ladies toilets and are marched off to prison by the guards. Will Scarlett ever be able to persuade the genteel Princess Victoria to free Thomas?
Anya and the Light Above the Ocean
This fast-paced, heartfelt debut novel with a unique and engaging metaphysical twist is perfect for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Ross Montgomery.
When her mum disappears, Anya sets out to find her. Taking a boat out to sea, she encounters a light hovering above the waves and reaches out to touch it. She then wakes in her boat, the sea now eerily silent. With her mum still missing, Anya is packed off to stay with an odd, unwelcoming couple where she uncovers a shocking secret that changes everything she thought she knew. Anya must now battle to find the truth: about her mum, about the Light, and about herself.
‘A reflective mystery with a thrilling sci-fi twist’ – Ash Bond
