New children's books we love

Can you run like a cheetah, slither like a snake, swing like a monkey or stomp like an elephant? This book will show you how, with the ingenious use of slides and tabs that little ones can use to move the animals around on the page.

This accessible potty-training book will capture the attention of little ones and help them focus on the subject of potty training.

In this charmingly illustrated little book, young readers will learn some key words and phrases in Ukrainian as well as an introduction to some key cultural elements, such as food, celebrations and notable places in Ukraine.

Frank’s off to a party, but is he looking too delicious? Funny and silly, this will have children laughing – and possibly feeling a bit peckish… 

Liliana is very strong. She can lift a piano, a cow, and even a whale! A brilliant collaboration between two award-winning, much-loved creators. 

Agnes the Chihuahua isn’t the biggest dog in the book. Neither’s Magnus the dachshund or Popcorn the beagle. So who is the biggest dog in the book? With repetitive text making it a joy to read aloud, this is very fun and sweet – even for cat lovers! 

Andy the ant wants to have a small birthday party. But, before long, the whole colony turn up at his home! Can the ants work together when an uninvited guest crashes their fun? 

Flo the sheepdog tries to help Farmer by feeding the eggs and brushing the carrots. That’s right, isn’t it? Oh no, Flo! A funny farmyard fiasco. 

Katy finds a guinea pig in her garden! But can she really keep her? 

Mice Tuck and Tina live happily in Boone School, but when they learn that it has run out of money and is shutting down, they do everything they can to save it. This stylish chapter book for younger readers features fabulously funny illustrations, which are full of character and colour. 

PJ and the Moon Hare must find a phoenix in the castle – and quickly, or the Awful Relations will end up ruling the land of Outlandish. Exuberant fun, with lots of humour and fabulous illustrations. 

What’s the link between flowers and the food we eat? Join the investigation by lifting flaps to learn more about flowers. Stunning and packed with facts. 

Supercharge your brain with an incredible fact for every day of the year. With fun illustrations and fascinating information, this is a really engaging non-fiction text. 

A brilliant, intriguing and exciting book, perfect for middle primary aged readers who are fascinated with myths and legends and want a quick, interesting and fun read.

What is the strange ancient coin Felix and Isaac have found? The first in a detective series. 

Join a gang of deep-sea creatures as they embark on four hilarious adventures in this vibrantly illustrated graphic novel for younger readers from Aoife Dooley. 

When Dante starts High School, he hopes to reinvent himself as a popular kid, but things don’t quite go to plan. This hilarious chapter book, featuring a range of mythological characters, is illustrated throughout with entertaining, sketchy drawings. 

When the government legislates to kill domestic cats, it’s time for Pusskin to fulfil his destiny and lead his friends to a place of safety. But the journey is treacherous and the sanctuary they seek may not be as safe as they hoped. 

Can Silver find the watch thief – and make Yana her new BFF? Funny adventure with a quirky and loveable heroine. 

Best friends Sandy and Lily live in the seaside village of Portwhistle and are training to become ocean explorers. They are suspicious when conservationist Albo Start arrives with grand plans to regenerate the village, so the pair embark on a thrilling and dangerous mission to uncover the truth. This rip-roaring adventure is packed full of humour and larger-than-life heroes and villains. 

Tense, wildly imaginative, laugh-out-loud funny and sometimes just plain silly, this madcap, timeslip adventure may mean that history (and cheese) will never seem the same again. 

Get to grips with some of the world’s most puzzling philosophical questions with this thought-provoking and humorous illustrated book. 

Grimstink has arrived on Earth to destroy it, while in exchange Layla’s been zapped to his home planet. Can she find a way to save everyone – and does it really have to involve her annoying younger brother? A hilarious alien adventure. 

A beautiful graphic novel exploring the restorative power of nature. 

Nate Yu Riley is adopted, and knows how loved he is. As he’s Chinese and his mums aren’t, they have tried to connect him with his heritage, but he’s just not interested – until the day he sees the ghost for the first time. 

Jen and Father are searching for a new home in a destroyed world. But they have a secret: Father is a human-appearing AI, whom others fear. Thrilling and thought-provoking, this contains much to discuss. 

In this often hilarious, comic-style book, Mike Barfield and Franziska Höllbacher take readers through a huge variety of zany, unusual, and often wacky jobs.

Iggy, Cal and Mae are enthralled when they discover an enchanted wood at the end of their garden. However, as they explore, they notice that some of the trees are dying. Can the children save them, before it’s too late? A delightful tale of friendship, magic and nature, accompanied by beautifully expressive illustrations. 

Galaxy is going to be a star. But she might have to compromise if she’s in a band. A fun teen read. 

This gorgeous, adorable, and heartwarming picture book about the power of creativity and friendship is a lovely story, with sweet and beautifully detailed illustration.

When Spark’s home is destroyed in a storm, he has nowhere to live. Will he ever find a new home? Celebrating kindness and friendship, this is a charming story with beautiful illustrations.