Books we loved in June 2025

A bedtime countdown book which celebrates the power of the extended family. 

Join Rose and her cat in signing their morning routine! Fun and informative. 

A super cute book about going to the park, designed to encourage children to put simple words together. 

An adorable, colourful, and cute bedtime board book with flaps that takes the reader through the bedtime routine.

Can you try and count all 100 of Granny’s mischievous goats before they wander off? 

A gentle story about two children living different lives, but uniting in friendship and games. 

Georgie Birkett’s adorable story about a little frog learning good sleep habits will be relatable for many little ones and their parents.

Bob is hiding in a box and being very noisy. Every time Bob gets away with it, he finds more and more ridiculous things to add to his box. A great book to read aloud. 

A young child moves to a new area and decides to build their own friend. When another child lends a hand, the pair gradually realise that they have made a real friend after all. 

This bright and sweet book is a lovely way to look at differences between cultures, as well as what unites us.

Cat and Dumpling have each outgrown their tiny homes, but when they set their sights on renting the same flat, can they find a compromise which works for them both? A charming early reader chapter book, full of colourful illustrations. 

Don’t Trust Fish is an absolute must read for any fan of humorous picture books. It’s an absolute hoot on every page, while also giving the reader some really quite interesting facts about fish.

It’s time for the annual Big Race in Stemville, when the streets of this peaceful and calm town get transformed into a Formula One race track! Racers Frankie Thunderfoot and Wilbur Hardshell are primed to race in their team cars – but who will win?

Pia has always dreamed of owning her own pet. To prove her credentials, she makes it her mission to train her friend’s new puppy and forms a local pet club of new friends and pet owners. 

The Donut Squad plans to take over the world, unless rival gang the Bagel Battalion can find a way to stop them. This fabulously funny collection of comic-style sketches is completely bonkers and will have readers roaring with laughter. 

13-year-old Tom has been recruited to a school for thieves – but in a world of deception, who can he trust? 

In this incredible book, we find out what our brains are and how they work.

This companion to Phil Earle’s When the Sky Falls is a heart-stopping thrilling adventure to save a baby ape in London.

Revisit the magic of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland in this new story inspired by the original. Filled with fantastical characters old and new, this will be a hit for readers of all ages. 

Starting as a simple organism in the ocean, you must select your own evolutionary pathway and avoid extinction. A brilliantly fun, interactive non-fiction book. 

Tess can only ever remember living in the turns, a network of tunnels below the River Tees, but she no longer feels safe. Dare she leave the water to find her true origins? Remarkable. 

The tension and sense of dread build slowly in this creepy and unsettling ghost story. A compelling spine-chiller presented in an accessible format with larger print and short chapters, and interspersed with black and white illustrations. 

Why doesn’t the mysterious old lady ever leave her house? A dyslexia-friendly story of unexpected friendship. 

What’s the difference between an artery and a vein? Or a frog and a toad? This clever book has lots of bitesize information to delight any reader. 

Young scientist Nova invents a plastic-eating organism named Chomp to solve the problem of plastic waste – but Chomp soon causes chaos. This lively science-fiction graphic novel is full of humour and bursting with vibrant, glossy artwork. 

When Rafa swaps places with a film star, he embarks on an extraordinary adventure, which takes him all the way to Hollywood on a private jet. Bursting with humour, this larger-than-life tale is a compelling read. 

Samim loves numbers and chess. But after a perilous journey from Afghanistan, will he find a permanent home in the UK? Moving but hopeful. 

Jodie Ounsley – Fury on TV show Gladiators, as well as a previous England rugby player – wants to help young people discover their dreams, be comfortable living outside of the box, learn that differences are superpowers, speak up for themselves, and develop resilience.

Four teenagers embark on a mission to investigate the local legend of Blood-Eyed-Mary, the witch in the woods. Will they survive the night? 

Can Clem find her dad, leader of the Spider Gang, in London’s criminal underworld? A rollicking mystery adventure set in 1951.