Dodo goes for a little stroll through the jungle – and doesn’t notice the tiger creeping behind him. A very funny book that tells one story with the words and another in the pictures.
Goldilocs rewrites her story. She’s not a porridge-stealer or a chair-breaker! This twist on a classic fairy tale uses bouncing rhymes and a fresh perspective to create a truly engaging picture book.
Are you ready to meet some dinosaurs? This book will tell you why they had powerful legs, long necks and sharp teeth. Get ready to join in with some dino actions!
Logan’s dragon is afraid of the dark. Can they reach the lights and fireworks of the Lunar New Year celebrations? A delightful story about facing childhood fears one step at a time.
When a mushroom is rejected as a pizza topping and thrown in the compost bin, he raises a mushroom army to take revenge! A totally hilarious picture book, perfect for fans of Supertato.
A picture book about a girl who moves to a new country and uses the power of maps to remind her of her connections and to help her feel at home in her new environment.
Everyone’s good at something, but what am I good at? A gentle story that will echo young children’s worries, while providing reassurance. A joyous celebration of individuality.
by Gareth P Jones, illustrated by Craig Shuttlewood
2026 3 to 5 years
Picture books
Funny
Poetry and rhyme
A brilliantly funny and fast-moving picture book featuring a lot of fun racing phraseology, Chicken vs Egg introduces little ones to a familiar philosophical question, mashed up with the theme of the tortoise and the hare. There’s a fun unexpected ending here and plenty of jokes along the way.
When Super Uma notices that her usually vibrant city is losing its sparkle, she sets out to find out why. While she tries to solve the mystery with her Nani and unicorn sidekick, she learns the importance of empathy and accessibility.
Molly lives with all the other monkeys in the jungle, but Molly has a secret: she’s a pig. A picture book with a message about difference and inclusion.
Waffles loves hugs, but Julius definitley does not. In this charming picture book, Waffles tries his hardest to get a hug from the grumpy Julius, before realising that it’s important to give your friends the time and space they need.
by Lanisha Butterfield, illustrated by Raissa Figueroa
2026 3 to 7 years
Picture books
An enchanting story that celebrates swimming and encourages children to pursue what they love, even when there are challenges. A picture book with a lovely father-daughter relationship.
A child is convinced that their neighbour is keeping a dinosaur as a pet, but none of the adults agree! Find out who is right in this fun, rhyming picture book, with heaps of dinosaurs to spot in the illustrations.
Colin and Duck live a peaceful vegetarian life in their castle until his grandma comes and tries to change everything. Can Colin persuade her that his way of life is OK too? Find out in this hilarious picture book.
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.
Hugely inventive and funny. Take an alphabet book, break all the rules, add in a trip to France, and you have this book, which will make children and adults laugh and laugh.
by Will Hamilton-Davies, illustrated by Kasia Fryza
4 to 7 years
Picture books
Poetry and rhyme
Mole is digging a lovely new house. Bird, Beaver and Bee aren’t impressed – until they need shelter! A heart-warming story about kindness, with bright, quirky illustrations and a rhythmic rhyming text.
Can Holly help Miss Brown create a garden that will entice butterflies – and help Miss Brown too? With themes of community, compassion and mental health, this is a heartwarming story, beautifully illustrated.
Poetry is everywhere! Find inspiration with the rhythm and rhyme of the late poet Benjamin Zephaniah in this charming picture book. With soft, energetic illustrations by Nila Aye.
