Books we loved in March 2026

Join Nik-Nak Bunny as she drives the train. Turn the wheel to watch the pictures change! Choo choo! Great interactive fun for toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Help a sleepy toddler prepare for bed in this cosy, interactive board book with a fun wheel mechanism. Perfect for introducing positive bedtime routines. 

A bright and bouncy picture book that counts down from 10 and back up again, as Bunny drives the bus around the town with his animal friends. Delightful!

A lovely rhyming picture book about families and being different is a sweet, fun read with a nice message about acceptance and belonging. 

Bear finds a delicious-looking cookie lying on the ground. The poor cookie, all alone… surely it deserves to be eaten? A lovely book about honesty, cookies and cute bears. 

Take an immersive tour of a garage in this early non-fiction book for young vehicle enthusiasts.

Young Michael thinks his dad knows everything, but when Michael’s dad pops a forkful of steaming potato straight into his mouth without blowing on it, it turns out that perhaps there might be some gaps in his knowledge. 

Kúyè is a curious little pangolin who is sure he’s ready to be all grown up like his mama. But he soon realises that learning something new can take time and a lot of patience. 

A picture book about how grumpy Daniel starts to notice the sweet things in life and improves his mood. 

Ken Wilson-Max’s lovely story is based on the planting of the Great Green Wall of Africa, a project involving people from 11 countries that aims to slow down the spread of the desert by planting trees and plants. 

This heartwarming story about bereavement is gentle and kind, reminding us that being sad takes time, and that we should hold space for each other when we are recovering from a loss.

The Gumdrops, guardians of magical Yummy Gummy Land, create an imaginary friend for Daisy, to help her settle into her new home. Bursting with colourful illustrations and oodles of humour, this quirky comic-book tale is a superb celebration of imagination, creativity, fun and friendship. 

Discover the world’s greenest cities in this inspiring non-fiction book, which is stunningly illustrated.

A witty, warm-hearted collection of poems from a popular performance poet. Great for the classroom.

Young Will Shakespeare is determined to become the greatest person-who-solves-crimes in the world. When some priceless treasure is stolen, Will and his best friend Tybalt spring into action to catch the thief, in this hilarious, rip-roaring Elizabethan crime caper. 

When Hana Kim wins a scholarship to South Korea’s most prestigious performing arts school, she must battle with the sinister shadow demons, who feed on doubt, envy and fear. A thrilling combination of celebrity K‑pop culture, combat and fantasy. 

This superb non-fiction book introduces readers to fifty of the most fearsome creatures on the planet. A wealth of fascinating facts, extraordinary photos and top survival tips are packed into this attractive and accessible volume. 

Welcome to Chicken Hill, where weirdness and mayhem are a part of everyday life. Join Ferdy the inventor and his trusty pets as they investigate strange events in their town in this hilarious graphic novel. 

What a lovely day… to invade planet Earth! Meet the Megalomaniacs, a group of mini monsters who are itching to take over the world. Outrageous fun from Jamie Smart the creator of Bunny vs Monkey.

Embark on a journey of scientific discovery with this interactive non-fiction book that features 25 key scientists and 25 unique experiments to try.

Can step-siblings Ted and Frankie stop a house full of ghosts from scaring everyone away? Packed with action, ghostly antics and humour, this is a super-fun story centring a blended family. 

Everything keeps changing in Evan’s life – his home, his school, perhaps even Grandad. Can Evan make it all OK again? A gripping and moving story that includes Welsh history. 

Emba Oak was hatched from an egg and dragon blood flows in her veins. When a power-hungry necromancer kidnaps her guardian, she sets out on a perilous rescue mission with her friend Odolf.

Hotel Marvelo: the ideal place for magical beings to relax and unwind in complete safety. That is, until the wizard Henry Gravelaxe is discovered dead in the spa. 

When Oisin Ryan is rescued from his own coffin, he finds out that he’s not quite who he thought he was. Turns out he is a distant relative of a mythical superhero. Ancient Irish legend brought vividly to life for the 21st century. 

12-year-old Birdie and her best friend Chloe are experts at overthinking so they make a Happy List to try and help cancel out the anxiety. Written in a diary format and highlighting the challenges of that awkward phase between being a child and becoming a teenager, Birdie’s experiences will resonate with many readers. 

Best of enemies William and Florence don’t want their dads to date so they plan a series of pranks to keep them apart in this brilliantly funny, heartfelt and uplifting story. 

A group of friends follow a trail of graffiti clues across West London to solve a murder mystery that unfolds on the way to Notting Hill Carnival. Brilliantly energetic and gripping.

When Sam invents a new game, no one dares defy him even though they all think it’s a bad idea. A compelling, accessible, dyslexia-friendly story of male friendship that packs a huge amount into just over 100 pages.

The graphic novelisation of Jewell Parker Rhodes’ hit novel from 2018, about a 12-year-old boy who is killed by a police officer, but remains as a ghost.