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Books beginning with: I

• I (Don't) Like Snakes

  Author: Nicola Davies Illustrator: Luciano Lozano
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 5+
  Reading age: 6+

  This is an unusual and amusing tale about a girl who doesn't share her family's enthusiasm for snakes. However, as they tell her more about the incredible reptiles, she has a change of heart.

• I am a Poetato

  Author: John Hegley
  Publisher: Frances Lincoln
  Interest age: 7-12
  Reading age: 8

  This collection of poetry is arranged in A to Z order. It includes funny, touching, fascinating and totally original poems from the man dubbed ‘the laureate of comedy.

• I Am A Tiger

  Author: Karl Newson Illustrator: Ross Collins
  Publisher: Macmillan
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  “I am a tiger,” declares the main character of this story – although anyone looking at the pictures would probably say they are actually a mouse! With its simple text and bold illustrations, this is a lovely book to read aloud which subtly raises the concept of labels and how they are applied. 

• I am Actually a Penguin

  Author: Sean Taylor Illustrator: Kasia Matyjaszek
  Publisher: Templar Publishing
  Interest age: 0-5
  

  The little girl in this story LOVES dressing up and pretending to be something new – and, last week, she got a penguin costume. A funny and vibrant story that rings true for any child who loves to immerse themselves in play. 

• I Am Angry

  Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Robert Starling
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  This fun rhyming tale acknowledges the big emotions that little ones experience and enables 2 to 4 year-olds to find a vocabulary for the way they feel when they get cross.

• I Am Bat

  Author: Morag Hood
  Publisher: Macmillan
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  This brilliantly funny, fruit-filled book captures the fickleness and changing whims of childhood in a few short sentences and brightly coloured images. Bat is a fully formed character from page one, full of quickly changing emotions and bursting with vitality. 

• I am Bear

  Author: Ben Bailey Smith and Sav Akyüz
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  Meet Bear: the rebel hero of the forest. This charming and anarchic picture book celebrates a mischievious and loveable character.

• I am Brave

  Author: Caryl Hart Illustrator: Zoe Waring
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  A heartwarming book showcasing all the varied ways to be brave. Rhyming text and inclusive illustrations make it ideal for reading aloud to young children.  

• I Am Brown

  Author: Ashok Banker Illustrator: Sandhya Prabhat
  Publisher: Lantana
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  In this adorable picture book, a little girl celebrates her beautiful brown skin and imagines all the possibilities life has for her and her friends. Celebrating diversity and the variety of faiths, clothes, languages, passions and cultures of a group of brown skinned children, this is a delightful and upbeat book and a lovely one to have at storytime at sch…

• I am Cat

  Author: Jackie Morris
  Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 7+

  A cat curls up asleep, warm and cosy, and while it sleeps, it dreams. It is a tiger roaming the jungle, a cheetah racing across African plains...

• I Am Every Good Thing

  Author: Derrick Barnes Illustrator: Gordon C. James
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 7+

  The little boy depicted in this gorgeous book is a ball of energy; a gentleman and a scholar; a hilarious friend and a good brother. But, sometimes, he is afraid of the world around him. A stunning visual poem dedicated to supporting and loving black boys.

• I am Happy

  Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Robert Starling
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 2-3
  

  This puppy is so happy, it feels like laughing out loud and even climbing on a cloud! Simple rhyming text encourages readers to explore their own emotions – and celebrate them.

• I Am Henry Finch

  Author: Alexis Deacon Illustrator: Viviane Schwarz
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  The finches do the same thing every day: they say good morning, they say good afternoon and good night. That is, unless the beast comes - then it's chaos.

• I Am Hungry

  Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Robert Starling
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  This fun rhyming tale is a journey of imagination for readers, encouraging them to think of the craziest things they could imagine eating. In true Michael Rosen style, nothing is too silly...!

• I Am Invited to a Party

  Author: Mo Willems
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 5+

  In this story Piggie is invited to her first party, and Gerald continually worries that she won’t have exactly the right costume.

• I Am Lenny Brown

  Author: Dan Freedman Illustrator: Kajsa Hallström
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 7+

  An accessible story about how a boy who can’t speak finally finds his voice and realises that there is no such thing as ‘normal’. We are all one-of-a-kind and should not have to fit into the same boxes as other people.

• I am Malala

  Author: Malala Yousafzai
  Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
  Interest age: 13+
  Reading age: 13+

  This is the real life story of one of the most incredible and inspirational young people in the world. Reading this book might just change the way you think and feel.

• I Am Nefertiti

  Author: Annemarie Anang Illustrator: Natelle Quek
  Publisher: Five Quills
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 3-6

  When drum-loving Nefertiti starts at music school, Miss Potts finds her name too tricky to pronounce and decides to call her ‘Nef’. Nefertiti loves her name and every time she hears it shortened, the young drummer starts to shrink until she’s the size of an insect. Drawing on her inner strength and with the support of her bandmates, they help Miss Potts reco…

• I Am NOT a Dinosaur!

  Author: Jonny Lambert and American Museum of Natural History Illustrator: Will Lach
  Publisher: Sterling Children’s Books
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 7+

  This interesting, fun and informative non-fiction book introduces a range of creatures which existed before, during and after the reign of the dinosaurs - including woolly mammoths, pterosaurs and Neanderthals.

• I Am Not A Label

  Author: Cerrie Burnell
  Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
  Interest age: 9-12
  Reading age: 9+

  In this powerful and stylishly attractive non-fiction book, Cerrie Burnell introduces the reader to 34 disabled role models. 

• I Am Number Four

  Author: Pittacus Lore
  Publisher: Penguin Books
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 12+

  The Nine are sole survivors from the planet Lorien who fled to earth when hostile Mogadarians invaded. They try to live unnoticed, constantly moving, adopting new identities.

• I Am Oliver the Otter

  Author: Pam Ayres Illustrator: Nicola O’Byrne
  Publisher: Macmillan Children’s Books
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 7+

  This heartfelt picture book is an ode to all things otter, written by nationally renowned poet and wildlife advocate, Pam Ayres.

• I Am Still Not a Loser

  Author: Jim Smith
  Publisher: Jelly Pie
  Interest age: 7+
  Reading age: 7+

  In the second installment of Jim Smith's popular Barry Loser series, Barry has a new problem in the shape of the aptly-named Gordon Smugly.

• I Am the Minotaur

  Author: Anthony McGowan
  Publisher: Oxford University Press with Barrington Stoke
  Interest age: 12-15
  Reading age: 12+

  Matthew does his best to be invisible, especially at school. He doesn’t want anyone to notice him or use the horrible nickname ‘Stinky Mog’ that he was given a few years ago. Everything is much easier if no one notices him, so he stays under the radar and watches life from the side-lines.

  The only good part of Matthew’s day is Ariadne, one of the popular gir…

• I Am the Music Man

  Author: Debra Potter
  Publisher: Child's Play
  Interest age: 0+
  Reading age: 5+

  A large book featuring holes through which you can peek to spot which of the thoroughly inclusive band of musicians is playing each instrument.

• I am Too Absolutely Small for School

  Author: Lauren Child
  Publisher: Hachette
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  Lola is nearly big enough to go to school. But in her opinion she is still really quite small, and has far too many important things to keep her extremely busy at home.

• I Am Wolf

  Author: Alastair Chisholm
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  A pacy dystopian page-turner.

• I Am You Are

  Author: Ashley Harris Whaley Illustrator: Ananya Rao-Middleton
  Publisher: Ladybird Books
  Interest age: 4-7
  

  A joyous and empowering celebration of disability. This gorgeous book also explores tricky concepts and words in a simple and upbeat way. Powerful and important. 

• I Bet I Can Make You Laugh

  Author: Joshua Seigal and Friends Illustrator: Tim Wesson
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 7-10
  Reading age: 8+

  Featuring a range of children's poets and traditional verses from cultures around the world, this is a great collection for older primary kids.

• I Can Catch A Monster

  Author: Bethan Woollvin
  Publisher: Two Hoots
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 4+

  Bo is an adventurous, strong and smart girl, yet when her rather horrid brothers Ivar and Erik go monster hunting, they won’t let her come with them. So, Bo decides to go monster hunting on her own, but soon finds that the monsters she comes across – a Griffin and the Kraken – are actually quite friendly...

• I Can Do It! A Book of 5 Fastenings

  Author: Patricia Hegarty. Illustrator: Hilli Kushnir
  Publisher: Caterpillar Books
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  Buttons, shoelaces, velcro, poppers and zips:  they can all be tough to get used to, especially for little hands, but this book is here to help. Bright and zingy illustrations, straightforward instructions and a fun feel means that really little ones can enjoy playing with the interactive elements and slightly older ones can perfect their fastening…

• I Can Do It! Look After My Pet

  Author: Rurt Martin Illustrator: Richard Watson
  Publisher: Templar
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 6+

  Toddlers can look after their pets! They can stroke the cat, or play gently with the hamster. They can help to feed the dog, clean the fish tank or take a sick pet to the vet.

• I Can Learn My First Colours: Animal World

  Author: Lauren Crisp Illustrator: Thomas Elliot
  Publisher: Little Tiger
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  Learning the colours will be great fun with this rhyming, interactive, board book packed with bright animals and with wooden spinners for little fingers. 

• I Can Only Draw Worms

  Author: Will Mabbitt
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 3-6
  

  This genuinely hilarious book is brilliantly simple, based on the idea that the author-illustrator can only draw very childlike worms. Highly recommended.

• I Can’t Sleep!

  Author: Stephanie Blake Illustrator: Sarah Ardizzone
  Publisher: Gecko Press
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 6+

  Bunny brothers Simon and Casper spend an exciting day building an amazing outdoor hut. This delightful sibling adventure, with wonderfully expressive illustrations, is full of warmth, love and humour.

• I Can't Hear Like You

  Author: Althea Illustrator: Bridget Dowty
  Publisher: Catnip Publishing
  

  A deaf boy introduces us to his life and school. The page numbers and many of the words in the text are signed and there is also a full signed alphabet.

• I Capture the Castle

  Author: Dodie Smith
  Publisher: Penguin
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 12+

  17-year-old Cassandra lives an eccentric existence with her bohemian family in a crumbling castle in the English countryside, in this delightful classic coming-of-age story.

• I Dare You

  Author: Nicole Maubert
  Publisher: Twirl
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  How brave are you? Do you dare to open this book and find out what is hiding inside? Do you dare – gulp! – to reach out and touch those creatures?

• I Did See a Mammoth!

  Author: Alex Willmore
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  A wonderfully funny picture book about daring to believe the unexpected. A group of explorers have come to the Antarctic to see penguins, but one young explorer discovers something quite different – a great big mammoth! But will anyone believe it?

• I Didn't Do It!

  Author: Michael Foreman
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Milo wants to get to the big bike race in town - and he's in such a hurry, he manages to leave a path of destruction in his wake. A lovely picture book which gently encourages children to think about the consequences of their actions.

• I Don’t Believe It, Archie!

  Author: Andrew Norris Illustrator: Hannah Shaw
  Publisher: David Fickling Books
  Interest age: 11+
  Reading age: 8+

  Join Archie for a week of mayhem, full of convoluted and very funny situations that ensue

• I Don’t Want Curly Hair

  Author: Laura Ellen Anderson
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Colour, vivacity and energy animate the often hilarious illustrations, depicting the wildness of the curls and their owner's frustration in this funny, engaging story about accepting who you are.

• I Don't Know What to Call My Cat

  Author: Simon Philip Illustrator: Ella Bailey
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
  Interest age: 3-4
  

  The girl in this book has got a new pet cat, but has absolutely no idea what to call it. This picture book provides some hearty chuckles and the illustrations have a lovely, big-eyed 'cartoony' feel to them, choc-a-bloc with amusing details.

• I Don't Like Books. Never. Ever. The End.

  Author: Emma Perry Illustrator: Sharon Davey
  Publisher: David Fickling
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Mabel is adamant that she doesn't like books, but people keep giving them to her! She stacks books to make ladders, piles them up as doorstops, and sledges down the stairs on them - but she won't read them. Until, one night, the books take her on a magical journey of their own... 

• I Don't Want to be a Pea!

  Author: Ann Bonwill Illustrator: Simon Rickerty
  Publisher: Oxford University Press
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 5+

  Friends Hugo the hippo and Bella the bird are excited about going to the Fairytale Fancy Dress Party together. The only problem is, they can't decide on a costume...

• I Don't Want to Go to Bed

  Author: Tony Ross
  Publisher: Harper Collins
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 6+

  Here is another hugely popular Little Princess story written with great humour and understanding of small children.

• I Don't Want to Go to School

  Author: Stephanie Blake
  Publisher: Gecko Press
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 4+

  Parents might find it a useful tool to relieve any pre-school fears, and Simon is a brilliant character that deserves to reach a wide audience.

• I Don't Want to Wash My Hands!

  Author: Tony Ross
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 5+

  The Little Princess has been playing in the garden where she has got dirty. Now she needs to wash her hands before she eats her cake - but she doesn't want to.

• I Ffwrdd  Ni: Trên / All Aboard: Train (bilingual)

  Author: Sebastien Braun adapted by Endaf Griffiths
  Publisher: Atebol
  Interest age: 0-2
  

  Dewch i gwrdd â'r tywyswr ar y platfform, teithiwch i fyny'r bryn ac yn ôl i lawr, a phwffiwch drwy dwnnel cyn dychwelyd adref yn y llyfr bwrdd hwyliog a rhyngweithiol hwn.

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  Meet the conductor on the platform, travel up and down a hill, and chug through a tunnel before finally returning home in this fun and interactive board book.

• I Funny: A Middle School Story

  Author: James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein Illustrator: Laura Park
  Publisher: Young Arrow
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 8+

  Jamie Grimm loves to tell jokes. His friends and his Uncle think he's so funny that he should enter the 'Planet's Funniest Kid Comic' contest. But Jamie knows that his mind might go blank when faced with an audience.

• I Got a Crocodile

  Author: Nicola Killen
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 5+

  There was once a little girl who always wanted a brother or sister. Instead, she got a crocodile. This was quite a surprise.

• I Hate School

  Author: Jeanne Willis Illustrator: Tony Ross
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 5+
  Reading age: 6+

  A deliciously wicked rhyming account of the dreadful experiences at school of young Honor Brown, where every day, she claims, she faces food poisoning, beatings, sharks and monsters.

• I Have an Orange Juicy Drink

  Author: Andrew Sanders
  Publisher: Fat Fox
  Interest age: 0-3
  

  Porker has an orange juicy drink, but there's no chance he's going to get to drink it in peace. This book is wonderfully vibrant - and the story is funny enough to make parents chuckle, as well as kids. 

• I Have No Secrets

  Author: Penny Joelson
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 12-16
  Reading age: 12+

  Fourteen-year-old Jemma has severe cerebral palsy and is non-verbal. She lives with her foster family and has a cherished friend in her carer Sarah. But with Dan, Sarah's boyfriend, things aren't what they seem. A fast-paced and accessible thriller.

• I Have the Right to be a Child

  Author: Alain Serres Illustrator: Aurelia Fronty Translator: Sarah Ardizzone
  Publisher: Phoenix Yard
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 7+

  Endorsed by Amnesty International UK, this beautiful picture book details the rights of every child in words that are easy for young readers to understand.

• I Heart Bedtime (Martha and the Bunny Brothers)

  Author: Clara Vulliamy
  Publisher: HarperCollins
  

  • Martha has a lot of fun while getting her two brothers, Monty and Pip, off to bed!

  • Colourful and detailed illustrations that young children will love to explore.

  • Enjoy singing 'The Bedtime Bunnies Song!' together.

• I Heart Holidays (Martha and the Bunny Brothers)

  Author: Clara Vulliamy
  Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
  

  • Read about Martha and her little bunny brothers on their splashy, sunny holiday!

  • Colourful and detailed illustrations that young children will love to explore.

  • Follow Martha as she stays upbeat while trying to entertain her brothers.

• I is for Iran

  Author: Shirin Adl Illustrator: Kamyar Adl
  Publisher: Frances Lincoln
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 8+

  Another letter in Frances Lincoln’s World Alphabet series

• I Just Ate My Friend

  Author: Heidi McKinnon
  Publisher: Allen & Unwin
  Interest age: 2-3
  

  Uh-oh, this yellow monster has eaten his friend. Where will he find another friend? A fun and quick read for little ones that will have them roaring with laughter.

• I Killed Father Christmas

  Author: Anthony McGowan Illustrator: Chris Riddell
  Publisher: Little Gems
  Interest age: 6-9
  Reading age: 7+

  This enchanting festive tale is a poignant reminder of what Christmas is really about – love and kindness. With Christmas jokes and games hidden in the jacket flaps, this delightful tale is sure to become a firm Christmas favourite.

• I Knew You Were Trouble

  Author: Paige Toon
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  Interest age: 13+
  Reading age: 9+

  Sixteen-year-old Jessie Jefferson has discovered something the rest of the world has yet to find out: her dad is a world-famous rock star. A fun and exciting page turner, this is the perfect teen holiday read.

• I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Dreidel

  Author: Caryn Yacowitz Illustrator: David Slonim
  Publisher: Scholastic Inc
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  An original twist on the familiar rhyme, with Hanukkah-themed items and the funny addition of depicting the old lady in classic pieces of art, like the Mona Lisa.

• I Know You Did It

  Author: Sue Wallman
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 12-16
  Reading age: 12+

  Ruby's hoping for a fresh start at her new school – and that no one will know she was involved in a little girl's death many years ago. But then her fellow students start dying... A pacy, gripping crime thriller.

• I Like Animals... What Jobs Are There?

  Author: Steve Martin Illustrator: Roberto Blefari
  Publisher: Ivy Kids
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 7+

  This informative non-fiction picture book provides invaluable information for children who are considering an animal-related career.

• I Like Bees, I Don’t Like Honey

  Author: Sam Bishop Illustrator: Fiona Lumbers
  Publisher: Faber & Faber
  Interest age: 4-6
  Reading age: 5+

  This is a joyous book that celebrates what makes us unique. Written in a lively rhyme and with beautiful and inclusive illustrations, it will help you talk to your children about their likes and dislikes, and rejoice in their individuality.

• I Like Books

  Author: Anthony Browne
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 4+

  They should chuckle at the illustrations of the fat books and thin books, be inspired by the books about space and make their own peculiar noises when the chimp is enjoying a song book.

• I Like It When

  Author: Mary Murphy
  Publisher: Red Wagon
  Interest age: 1-4
  Reading age: 5+

  A touching and heart-warming book, illustrated in dramatic primary colours.

• I Like the Rain

  Author: Sarah Nelson Illustrator: Rachel Oldfield
  Publisher: Barefoot Books
  Interest age: 2-4
  

  This book conjures up everything that is fun about rain: splashing in puddles, dancing with umbrellas, as well as staying cosy and watching it fall. A wonderful picture book for reading aloud, which combines lyrical text with handy science facts about the weather.

• I Like To Put Food in My Welly

  Author: Jason Korsner Illustrator: Max Low
  Publisher: Graffeg
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  Children will adore this brilliantly surreal book of poems, which get sillier for the longer you read them. Korsner’s word play is also ideal for helping little ones learn when short sentences are right or wrong!

• I Like Trains

  Author: Daisy Hirst
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  Feel the excitement build as a locomotive-loving little dog takes a train journey to visit his granny – who’s a big train fan, too! A great picture book for toddlers and preschoolers.

• I Love Bugs

  Author: Emma Dodd
  Publisher: Orchard Books
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 7+

  A large, bright, creepy-crawly bug safari through a little boy’s garden, with a final spread which shows how we often react to them.

• I Love Chinese New Year

  Author: Eva Wong Nava Illustrator: Xin Li
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Mai-Anne can’t wait to take part in her family traditions at Chinese New Year.

• I Love Halloween

  Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Emma Dodd
  Publisher: Orchard
  Interest age: 2-4
  

  This little boy has a brilliant time taking part in all the Halloween fun, but just like any other day, Mum and Dad are on hand to make sure his reliable nightly routine stays on track. The illustrations are sweet and the book has lovely singsong rhymes.

• I Love Me

  Author: Marvyn Harrison Illustrator: Diane Ewen
  Publisher: Macmillan
  Interest age: 3-5
  Reading age: 3+

  A first book of positive affirmation designed to boost confidence, enhance self-image and promote resilience and happiness in pre-schoolers.

• I Love My Beautiful Hair

  Author: Elissa Wentt
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 0-3
  Reading age: 0-3

  EJ is going to the hairdressers for the first time. She wants to find a special hair style that is just right, but how can she choose? An ode to natural black hair and a celebration of its beauty and versatility.

• I Love My Daddy

  Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Emma Dodd
  Publisher: Orchard Books
  Interest age: 1+
  Reading age: 5+

  Picture book favourites Giles Andreae and Emma Dodd team up to celebrate the relationship between a child and their father in this delightful board book.

• I Love my Mummy

  Author: Sebastien Braun
  Publisher: Boxer Books Ltd
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 5+

  Shortlisted for the Booktrust Early Years Awards 2006, this is a stunningly illustrated celebration of motherhood.

• I Love My Mummy

  Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Emma Dodd
  Publisher: Orchard Books
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 6+

  What is it about Mummies that makes them so lovable and so very special?

• I Love Tractors

  Author: Davina Bell Illustrator: Jenny Løvlie
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  A book about a young boy’s fondness of tractors that is also a beautiful ode to libraries and the love of reading. 

• I Love You

  Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Emma Dodd
  Publisher: Orchard Books
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 4+

  Whether it’s playing in the garden or eating ice-cream, this baby delights in experiencing everything around it.

• I Love You

  Author: Clemency Pearce Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 1-4
  

  This beautifully illustrated book about forest animals shares a very important lesson: that those three little words can make a huge difference to someone feeling blue.

• I Love You (Nearly Always)

  Author: Anna Llenas
  Publisher: Templar
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  Roly is a woodlouse and Rita is a firefly - opposites attract, but sometimes their differences get annoying, so they're going to have to learn to compromise! Ingenious paper engineering and a great message make this a lovely title to share.

• I Love You Already!

  Author: Jory John Illustrator: Benji Davies
  Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books
  Interest age: 4-6
  Reading age: 6+

  Duck is desperate to spend a fun-filled day with his friend, but Bear just wants to be by himself. This vibrantly illustrated tale about friendship is full of humour and warmth.

• I Love You Bunny

  Author: Alina Surnaite
  Publisher: Lincoln Children's Books
  Interest age: 4-7
  Reading age: 5+

  It's bedtime for Suzy, but she's scared of monsters - and things get even more scary when Bunny disappears during the night! A warm story that will reassure little ones who are worried about monsters in the shadows.

• I Love You Dino-Daddy

  Author: Mark Sperring Illustrator: Sam Lloyd
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 2-5
  Reading age: 5+

  This celebration of all the fun that fathers have with their little ones is a lovely way to tell Dad just how much he's loved.

• I Love You Like Yellow

  Author: Andrea Beaty Illustrator: Vashti Harrison
  Publisher: Abrams Books
  Interest age: 4-5
  Reading age: 2+

  This beautiful book display all the ways we express of love and is accompanied by glorious illustrations.

• I Love You More And More

  Author: Nicky Benson Illustrator: Jonny Lambert
  Publisher: Little Tiger
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  Bear and Cub love roaming through their world. And as they roam, Bear explains how much she loves Cub. The deceptively simple rhyming text celebrates the solidity of this parent and child bond, with stylish double-page illustrations.

• I Love You, Baby

  Author: Claire Freedman Illustrator: Judi Abbot
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  Interest age: 1-5
  

  This celebration of the love a parent has for their child is perfect for cuddles, as all sorts of baby animals learn that they will always be loved - no matter what.

• I Love You, Blue Kangaroo!

  Author: Emma Chichester Clark
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  • This classic story is about the loss of a favourite toy.

  • Blue Kangaroo is forgotten when new toys arrive but soon Lily misses her old friend.

  • The book is beautifully illustrated.

• I Love You, Father Christmas

  Author: Giles Andreae
  Publisher: Orchard
  Interest age: 1+
  Reading age: 5+

  A sweet picture book, full of engaging rhyme about one child's love for Father Christmas.

• I Love You, Stick Insect

  Author: Chris Naylor-Ballesteros
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 4-7
  Reading age: 5+

  Stick Insect has fallen in love with another stunning Stick Insect - the only problem is, it's actually a stick. Enjoy hilarious, expressive illustrations in this amusing story.

• I Need A New Bum!

  Author: Dawn McMillan Illustrator: Ross Kinnaird
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  The boy in this hilarious rhyming story has a problem - he needs a new bum! Luckily, when it comes to finding a new bottom, the possibilities are endless...

• I Need a Wee!

  Author: Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  Interest age: 3-7
  Reading age: 5+

  Alan the bear is having a fantastic time at the funfair until he starts dancing in that unmistakeable way and his friends have to help him find somewhere he can have a wee. But unfortunately there's nowhere to go, until Alan stumbles onto a stage and manages to win a most useful (and capacious) trophy.

• I Never Liked Wednesdays

  Author: Roger McGough Illustrator: Michael Broad
  Publisher: Barrington Stoke
  Interest age: 7-12
  Reading age: 7

  A hilarious tale about two young boys getting up to mischief and into scrapes in latter-day Liverpool, by the award-winning poet, playwright and author, Roger McGough.

• I Really Really Don’t Like Parties

  Author: Angie Morgan
  Publisher: Otter-Barry Books
  Interest age: 4-5
  Reading age: 7+

  Dora finds parties loud and overwhelming. But when she meets a similarly quiet child at a birthday, she realises they may not be so bad after all. 

• I Really Really Love You So

  Author: Karl Newson Illustrator: Duncan Beedie
  Publisher: Little Tiger
  Interest age: 2-3
  

  Can Bush Baby find the best way to show love? A delightfully funny book that avoids cliché and sickly sentiment – but will certainly end with a hug!

• I Really Really Need A Wee

  Author: Karl Newson Illustrator: Duncan Beedie
  Publisher: Little Tiger
  Interest age: 2-3
  

  Whilst she's out and about, little Bush Baby suddenly really, REALLY needs a wee! A funny book that relates the universal experience of needing a wee and not being able to find anywhere to go, I Really Really Need a Wee reminds readers of the importance of going before you leave the house.

• I Really Want to See You, Grandma

  Author: Taro Gomi
  Publisher: Chronicle Books
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  Yumi and her grandmother have the same great idea at the same time: they want to see each other! Simple and lovely with a warm colour palette, Taro Gomi has created another wonderful book about everyday life, with an enduring message that love conquers all.

• I Really Want to Shout!

  Author: Simon Philip Illustrator: Lucia Gaggiotti
  Publisher: Templar
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  A brilliant picture book about anger with clever rhymes, a repeated refrain and rib-ticklingly funny illustrations which are instantly appealing.

• I Really Want to Win

  Author: Simon Philip Illustrator: Lucia Gaggiotti
  Publisher: Templar
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  Another joyful story from Simon Philips with an important message that taking part in competitions is what counts, rather than winning shiny medals. 

• I Remember

  Author: Jeanne Willis Illustrator: Raquel Catalina
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Sometimes Grandma forgets who George is, but he knows that her heart remembers – and loves him more than words can say. A beautiful, poignant book, perfect for sharing.

• I Say Boo, You Say Hoo

  Author: John Kane
  Publisher: Templar Books
  Interest age: 4-8
  

  The rules are simple: if you see the colour blue, you must shout out Stinky Poo! If you see a tree, you have to shout ME! Sounds easy enough - but things get sillier and sillier in this hilarious call and response book.

• I Say Oh, You Say No

  Author: John Kane
  Publisher: Templar
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 7+

  Become the star of the book and  dive into every hilarious page of this interactive picture book.

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  Mae Bear yn wahanol i unrhyw arth arall welwch chi fyth. Mae'n arth â PHEN ÔL NOETH! Ac mae eirth â phenolau noeth yn hoffi dawnsio...

• I Say OOH You Say AAH

  Author: John Kane
  Publisher: Templar Books
  Interest age: 5-7
  Reading age: 5+

  A brilliant call-and-response book, which is perfect for fun with kids who can remember and relish all its chaotic rules.

• I See You Baby

  Author: Kevin Brooks
  Publisher: Barrington Stoke
  Interest age: 13+
  Reading age: 7+

  This is an engaging and funny short story by two brilliant writers for young people. It is also dyslexia friendly.

• I Spy Island

  Author: Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet
  Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  This is the first funny tale in an entertaining series of picture books about this merry band of characters. A delightful celebration of friendship and happiness.

• I Spy With My Little Eye

  Author: Edward Gibbs
  Publisher: Brubaker, Ford & Friends
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 4+

  This vibrant picture book transforms the familiar game 'I Spy' into an exotic journey into a world of glowing colour, inhabited by amazing animals.

• I Swapped My Brother on the Internet!

  Author: Jo Simmons iIllustrator: Nathan Reed
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 7-11
  Reading age: 7+

  Every child with a sibling should read this book. This cautionary tale will make children yelp in agreement, roll around with laughter but ultimately leave them appreciating their brother or sister a little bit more. 

• I Talk Like a River

  Author: Jordan Scott Illustrator: Sydney Smith
  Publisher: Neal Porter Books
  Interest age: 7-8
  Reading age: 4-6

  An unforgettable picture book about the power of nature, embracing differences and accepting ourselves.

• I Thought I Saw A... Lion!

  Author: Lydia Nichols
  Publisher: Templar
  Interest age: 0-3
  

  This cute board book follows a lion all around town as he hides around various places. The illustrations are cool and modern, and robust production means little hands can enjoy the sturdy sliding tabs without damage.

• I Want a Bunny!

  Author: Tony Ross
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  This new instalment in The Little Princess’ adventures reminds children of the responsibilities of owning a pet, as well as depicting the kind of “frenemy” friendship that children often experience. Totally relatable for children, as well as making us laugh.

• I Want a Friend!

  Author: Tony Ross
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  

  Meet one of the great characters of children's books as Little Princess starts school.

• I Want A Sister!

  Author: Tony Ross
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 2-5
  Reading age: 5+

  The Little Princess is pleased to hear about the new baby - but only if it's a sister.

• I Want My Hat Back

  Author: Jon Klassen
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 4-6
  

  A bear sets out in search of his hat - he loves his hat and he wants it back

• I Want My Light on!

  Author: Tony Ross
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 5+

  No way is the Little Princess turning her light out at bedtime - 'I'm not so much afraid of the DARK... I'm more afraid of ghosts'.

• I Want My Potty!

  Author: Tony Ross
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 5+

  The Little Princess hates nappies, and thinks there must be something better. This is classic picture book entertainment, which will be especially appreciated by any children who are learning to love their potty!

• I Want to Win!

  Author: Tony Ross
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  The Little Princess is used to getting her own way, which means that when she plays games at home she always wins. But at school, the rules are different.

• I Was a Rat

  Author: Philip Pullman Illustrator: Peter Bailey
  Publisher: Random House
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 8+

  A small boy arrives on the doorstep of a childless couple, politely but insistently asserting that he used to be a rat.

• I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato

  Author: Lauren Child
  Publisher: Orchard
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 5+

  Charlie tricks his younger sister, Lola - an extremely fussy eater - into eating all her least favourite foods.

• I Will Not Wear Pink

  Author: Joyce Dunbar Illustrator: Polly Dunbar
  Publisher: Otter-Barry Books
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 6+

  When Priscilla the pig invites Plunkett to a party, he refuses to wear the pink costume she has sent him. This uplifting tale about being yourself combines exuberant illustrations and jolly rhythmic text, which is great fun to read aloud.

• I Will Swim Next Time

  Author: Emily Joof and Matilda Ruta
  Publisher: Floris Books
  Interest age: 2-3
  

  A child begins their journey of experiencing water as a baby in their mother’s arms – but the sea is so big that they feel scared by it.

• I Wish I Were a Dog

  Author: Lydia Monks Illustrator: Lydia Monks
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 4+

  This sturdy board book edition of Lydia Monks’ Smarties Bronze Award winning tale is filled with vibrant, quirky illustrations and Monks’ trademark collage style.

• I Wish I Were a Pirate

  Author: Smriti Prasadam-Halls Illustrator: Sarah Ward
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  A wonderfully chunky, rhyming board book about pirates, with exciting things to spot on every page, thanks to the colourful and jolly illustrations. An ideal book for even the youngest toddler to enjoy.

• I Yam a Donkey!

  Author: Cece Bell
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  A donkey and a yam are arguing about grammar. The exuberant donkey keeps getting things wrong. And the pernickety yam gets more and more irritated.

• I, Ada

  Author: Julia Gray
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 12-14
  Reading age: 12+

  Ada Lovelace is widely regarded as the world's first computer programmer, but did you know she also had a part to play in the history of computer technology? This fictionalised memoir of an important historical figure is smart, funny, and totally relatable.

• I, Coriander

  Author: Sally Gardner
  Publisher: Hachette
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 10+

  Coriander Hobie's happy childhood in 17th-century London is brought to an abrupt end when her mother is murdered by an evil fairy queen from the land of her youth.

• I, Cosmo

  Author: Carlie Sorosiak
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 8+

  Cosmo is a dog with a passion for dance. When his family no longer have enough love to stay together, can he save them? This charming story brings together the fun of canine freestyle dance and the heartbreak of divorce into a single, moving story about families.

• I, Spy: A Bletchley Park Mystery

  Author: Rhian Tracey Illustrator: David Dean
  Publisher: Piccadilly Press
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  When war is declared in 1939, Bletchley Park becomes a hive of covert activity and Robyn is tasked with looking after the homing pigeons. Suspecting there is a spy in their midst, she is determined to uncover the truth in this thrilling mystery adventure.

• I’ll Never Let You Go

  Author: Smriti Prasadam-Halls Illustrator: Alison Brown
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 0-5
  

  This is a reassuring picture book for the very youngest - ideal for bedtime, with its simple, undemanding and child-friendly backgrounds.

• I’m (Almost) Never Bored

  Author: Anna Milbourne Illustrator: Åsa Gilland
  Publisher: Usborne
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 7+

  A warm and comforting picture book about a little girl who learns to appreciate life’s boring moments away from screentime by having fun with her imagination.

• I’m Going to be a Princess

  Author: Stephanie Taylor Illustrator: Jade Orlando
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 4-5
  Reading age: 8+

  On her way home from school, Maya announces that she wants to be a princess when she grows up. Mum encourages her to consider other professions, but Maya won’t change her mind. Though maybe it’s not a fairy tale princess she’s thinking about. A witty story about inspirational black women.

• I’m Going to Eat This Ant

  Author: Chris Naylor-Ballesteros
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 4-6
  Reading age: 5+

  Anteater is hungry, but he’s pretty tired of licking up nasty biting ants with his twirly tongue. You’ll be rooting for the hungry Anteater from the start: a fabulous, funny book that also celebrates food.

• I’m not cute!

  Author: Jonathan Allen
  Publisher: Boxer Books
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 5+

  Baby Owl is fed up. In fact, he’s furious. He sets off for a walk in the woods but kangaroo, fox and squirrel won’t leave him alone. They insist on picking him up, hugging him and telling him how cute he is. It’s too much! For Baby Owl doesn’t think he’s cute at all: he’s a sleek hunting machine with silent wings and huge …

• I’m not Reading!

  Author: Jonathan Allen
  Publisher: Boxer Books
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  Baby Owl really wants to read out loud but a fluffy cloud of chicks put him on the spot, how can he read now?

• I’m Not Scared, You Are!

  Author: Patricia Hegarty Illustrator: Thomas Elliott
  Publisher: Little Tiger
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Two young children embark on a scary night-time journey in this spooky board book, which contains 24 individual sound-effects. A fabulously frightening tale, perfect for Halloween.

• I’m the Biggest

  Author: Stephanie Blake Illustrator: Linda Burgess
  Publisher: Gecko Press
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 5+

  This light-hearted picture book is a welcome addition to the Simon and Casper series, and touches on some common issues experienced by many toddlers, such as jealousy, unfairness and sibling rivalry. 

• I’m the Bin Lorry Driver

  Author: David Semple
  Publisher: Oxford University Press
  Interest age: 4-5
  Reading age: 7+

  Hop aboard the bin lorry and follow a day in the life of a bin lorry driver! A picture book full of prompts and action to engage early learners.

• I’m the Tractor Driver

  Author: Katie Woolley Illustrator: David Semple
  Publisher: Oxford
  

  A perfect, interactive book for young tractor fans, I’m The Tractor Driver follows a day in the life of a busy tractor driver as they help out the farmers with different jobs.

• Ian's Walk: A Story about Autism

  Author: Laurie Lears Illustrator: Karen Ritz
  Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 6+

  This is a useful book for discussing autism, sibling relationships and responsibility.

• Icarus Was Ridiculous

  Author: Pamela Butchart
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  Izzy and her friends are on a class trip to the British Museum. When one classmate fails to pay attention to the teacher, holding everyone up, Izzy’s inspired to tell the story of Icarus who, after failing to listen to his dad’s instructions, flies too close to the sun with his wax wings, with catastrophic results.

  This is Ancient Greece as you’ve never seen…

• Ice Bear

  Author: Nicola Davies Illustrator: Gary Blythe
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 4-7
  Reading age: 6+

  Facts about polar bears are woven alongside the lyrical text in this sumptuously illustrated picture book.

• Iced Out

  Author: C K Smouha Illustrator: Isabella Bunnell
  Publisher: Cicada Books
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 6+

  Wilfred the Narwhal and Neville the Walrus are the odd ones out at Miss Blubber's School for Arctic Mammals... but will things change when Betty the Beluga joins the class? A stunning, empowering must-read for all children.

• If All the World Were

  Author: Joseph Coelho Illustrator: Allison Colpoys
  Publisher: Lincoln Children’s Books
  Interest age: 0-5
  

  This beautiful story tells the love that one little girl has for her ageing grandad. One day he isn’t there anymore, but the little girl finds evidence of their happy times together. A touching, sensitive text that doesn’t dwell on the sadness and could bring real comfort.

• If I Had a Dinosaur

  Author: Gabby Dawnay Illustrator: Alex Barow
  Publisher: Thames & Hudson
  Interest age: 3-4
  

  A little girl wishes ever so desperately that she could have a pet, but she's unsure about what kind of pet she would like.

• If I Had A Unicorn

  Author: Gabby Dawnay Illustrator: Alex Barrow
  Publisher: Thames & Hudson
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  A beautifully illustrated daydream about an ideal pet with superpowers and rainbow poo!

• If I Ran the Country

  Author: Rich Knight Illustrator: Alan Sanders
  Publisher: Wren & Rook
  Interest age: 9-13
  Reading age: 9+

  This entertaining, fact-filled book about politics invites young readers to imagine how they would run a country if they unexpectedly found themselves in charge. This superb book will inspire children to question and understand more about the world in which they live.

• If I Stay

  Author: Gayle Forman
  Publisher: Definitions
  Interest age: 14+
  Reading age: 12+

  A beautifully written book with moments of real sadness, hope, laughter, tragedy and joy.

• If I was a Banana

  Author: Alexandra Tylee Illustrator: Kieran Rynhart
  Publisher: Gecko Press
  Interest age: 5+
  Reading age: 5+

  'If I was…' begins this gentle picture-book poem, in which a boy takes off on a flight of fancy. This lovely exercise in imagination would be a brilliant classroom project for young writers, and an ideal bedtime read at home.

• If I Were Prime Minister

  Author: Trygve Skaug Illustrator: Ella Okstad
  Publisher: Lantana
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  If you were prime minister, what new laws would you pass? For one young boy, the possibilities are endless. His new rules range from having libraries open day and night to ensuring that anyone who wanted a dog, or a bicycle, would have one, and grown ups would go to nursery once a month to learn how to play.

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  Pe baech chi’n brif weinidog, pa ddeddfau newydd …

• If It’s Christmas and You Know It...

  Author: Katrina Charman Illustrator: Angie Rozelaar
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 2-3
  

  Bright, inviting illustrations and catchy, rhyming text make this a super festive, super fun book to share with babies and toddlers. With sliders to push and pull! 

• If You Come to Earth

  Author: Sophie Blackall
  Publisher: Chronicle Books
  Interest age: 4-8
  

  Quinn writes a letter to a potential visitor from outer space, explaining the different things they might experience when they visit Earth - from houses and cars and people, to feelings and behaviours, both good and bad. An inspirational book to celebrate diversity.

• If You Find Me

  Author: Emily Murdoch
  Publisher: Indigo
  Interest age: 14+
  Reading age: 13+

  Mama's been gone over a month now and Carey is all alone with her baby sister in the camper van in the backwoods of Tenessee.

• If You Find This

  Author: Matthew Baker
  Publisher: Hot Key
  Interest age: 11-15
  Reading age: 10

  Funny, touching and a little bit scary, Nicholas' story is a celebration of individual difference as a disparate group of marginalised characters come together to overcome convention and find fulfilment.

• If You Read This

  Author: Kereen Getten
  Publisher: Pushkin
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 7-8

  Set on the colourful, sun-soaked island of Jamaica, this beautiful, compelling story combines an intriguing quest with a story of grief and heartache.

• If You Were Me

  Author: Sam Hepburn
  Publisher: Chicken House
  Interest age: 12-16
  Reading age: 10+

  Complex plotting, thoughtful characterisation and terrifying insights into a world of organised crime will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

• If You're Happy and You Know It

  Author: Annie Kubler
  Publisher: Child's Play
  Interest age: 0+
  Reading age: 3+

  On every page of this board book are attractive, colourful illustrations of babies clapping their hands, rolling about on the floor and hugging their friends.

• If You're Happy and You Know It!

  Author: Anna McQuinn Illustrator: Sophie Fatus
  Publisher: Barefoot Books
  

  This lively and colourful retelling of a favourite action rhyme is accompanied by a fun watch and singalong CD.

• Iggy and Me on Holiday

  Author: Jenny Valentine Illustrator: Joe Berger
  Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
  Interest age: 5+
  Reading age: 8+

  Flo's little sister, Iggy, is devastated when her first summer term comes to an end. What will she do all day for six whole weeks and can anything be as exciting as school?

• Igor: The Bird Who Couldn't Sing

  Author: Satoshi Kitamura
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 5+

  This is a life-affirming and hugely enjoyable story about the joy of being different and the joy of self-expression.

• Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza

  Author: James Bishop Illustrator: Rikin Parekh
  Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books
  Interest age: 7-9
  Reading age: 7+

  Dylan Spencer has a rubbish superpower: he can talk to iguanas. But when all the rest of the world’s superheroes are kidnapped, he is the only one left to save the planet. A hilarious and heartwarming book, packed full of brilliant, comic-strip illustrations.

• Iguana Boy vs the 30 Second Thief

  Author: James Bishop Illustrator: Rikin Parekh
  Publisher: Hodder
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 7+

  Iguana Boy has started at Superhero HQ, and his first mission is to escape the Cats in Trees department. Just like the first Iguana Boy book, this is zany, funny and warm – like the X-Men if Spike Milligan had invented their superpowers.

• I'll Be There

  Author: Holly Goldberg Sloan
  Publisher: Piccadilly Press
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 11+

  This quirky romance will stay with readers long after they have turned the last page.

• I'll Give You the Sun

  Author: Jandy Nelson
  Publisher: Walker
  Interest age: 14+
  Reading age: 14+

  I'll Give You the Sun is a beautiful book about family, about choices, about art, and about growing up.

• I'll Love You Always

  Author: Mark Sperring Illustrator: Alison Brown
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  This is a perfect bedtime book about the everlasting bond of love between a little mouse and her mummy or daddy.

• Illegal

  Author: Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin and Illustrator: Giovanni Rigano
  Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books
  Interest age: 10-16
  Reading age: 10+

  Illegal tells the story of Ebo, a 12-year-old boy who flees grinding poverty, zero opportunities and a drunken uncle in his small village in Africa. An absolute must-read, this graphic novel is thought-provoking, profound, sensitive and totally gripping.

• Illuminature

  Author: Rachel Williams Illustarted by Carnovsky
  Publisher: Wide Eyed
  Interest age: 8+
  Reading age: 8+

  Ten of the world's most fascinating and unusual natural habitats are explored here, from The Simpson Desert in Australia to the Weddell and Ross Seas in Antartica. 

• Illustrated Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

  Author: J.K. Rowling Illustrator: Jim Kay
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 8+
  Reading age: 8+

  The second in the fully illustrated Harry Potter series, the artwork in Chamber of Secrets is perhaps even more impressive and detailed than in the first book. A treat for Harry Potter fans and a new generation of readers.

• Illustrated Welsh Folk Tales for Young and Old

  Author: Peter Stevenson
  Publisher: The History Press
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  Lavishly illustrated in glorious colour, the stories in this stunning collection range from updates of ancient, traditional tales to charming snippets of entertaining nonsense but both text and pictures share a quirky edge and slightly anarchic humour with knowing winks and witty asides to the reader. 

• I'm a Little Alien

  Author: James Carter Illustrator: Mique Moriuchi
  Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
  Interest age: 4-6
  Reading age: 5+

  Through rhyme smaller children can be introduced to new words and concepts while older children can try reading the poems aloud themselves. An absolute delight.

• I'm a Little Teapot!

  Author: Annie Kubler
  Publisher: Childs Play
  Interest age: 0+
  Reading age: 5+

  A lively board book in which children introduce the popular rhyme and the accompanying actions. One of the children pictured has a hearing aid.

• I'm Actually Really Grown-Up Now

  Author: Maisie Paradise Shearring
  Publisher: Two Hoots
  Interest age: 4-7
  

  Meena's parents are having an exciting party, but she gets sent to bed - it's not fair! Meena plans a sophisticated grown-up party of her own, but her friends aren't very impressed. Shearring's book is a great way to remind kids that sometimes adults need to have fun with their friends too, and parents of children who want to stay up and join in will recogni…

• I'm Big Now

  Author: Anthea Simmons Illustrator: Georgie Birkett
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  When her little brother is born, a little girl realises she is no longer the baby!

• I'm Cat

  Author: Jan Pieńkowski
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 1-2
  Reading age: N/A

  The autumnal colours in this clever yet simple board book (shaped like a cat’s head, with ears) are full of warmth, making this a perfect book to share with babies.

• I'm Fine, Thanks!

  Author: Jono Ganz
  Publisher: Tate Publishing
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Little One is finally big enough to go on a day out with her friends - and she's determined to be grown up and look after herself, even when things start going terribly wrong! But whether you're chased by a sausage-hungry dog or encounter some intergalactic friends, it's always ok to ask for help - no matter how big you are.

• I'm Hungry

  Author: Rod Campbell
  Publisher: Macmillan Children’s Books
  Interest age: 1-3
  

  The hungry mouse likes eating cheese, the rabbit likes carrots and the monkey likes bananas, but what about the hungry tiger? Find out in this fun and inventive touch-and-feel book from Rod Campbell, the author of Dear Zoo.

• I'm in Charge!

  Author: Jeanne Willis Illustrator: Peter Jarvis
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 5+

  A cautionary tale for the more spirited of children, this book shows how being in charge all the time is not just a bit mean, but can come back to bite you. The wonderfully funny rhyming will keep children reading along with interest and anticipation.

• I'm Not A Mouse!

  Author: Evgenia Golubeva
  Publisher: Child's Play
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Olivia hates her mum's pet name for her - 'Mouse' - because every time Mum calls her mouse, Olivia turns into one! Olivia decides to stop responding to 'Mouse', but then starts to realise that she's not the only one with a nickname problem...

• I'm Sticking With You

  Author: Smriti Halls Illustrator: Steve Small
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Bear and Squirrel are best friends - but Squirrel feels like she needs a bit of space of her own. This adorable rhyming book about the ups and downs of friendship is pitched perfectly for 3-5 year olds who may be negotiating new friendships.

• I'm Sure I Saw a Dinosaur

  Author: Jeanne Willis Illustrator: Adrian Reynolds
  Publisher: Andersen
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 5+

  Willis and Reynolds have produced a highly engaging story, with a humorous twist at the end. It's an ideal book for bedtime, with an easily memorable text for young readers to learn and join in with.

• I'm the Best

  Author: Lucy Cousins
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  Dog’s friends become dejected by his boastfulness, before realising that they all have things they do well too.

• I'm the Happiest

  Author: Anna Shuttlewood
  Publisher: QED Publishing
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 5+

  This colourful book has a simple and important message for children. Everyone is different yet equally important.

• I'm Thinking of a Jungle Animal

  Author: Adam and Charlotte Guillain Illustrator: Lucia Gaggiotti
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 1-3
  

  Guess the jungle animal in this wonderfully interactive "peekaboo"-style board book for young ones, full of fantastically vibrant illustration by Lucia Gaggiotti and helpful, rhyming clues from writers Adam and Charlotte Guillain. Lively and fun reading for all. 

• I'm Thinking of a Sea Creature

  Author: Adam and Charlotte Guillain Illustrator: Lucia Gaggioti
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 1-3
  

  This delightful board book is great for older toddlers who might already recognise some of the animals featured (a turtle, an octopus, a shark and a seahorse) or can make a guess at who might be hiding in the pull-out tabs.

• Imaginary Fred

  Author: Eoin Colfer Illustrator: Oliver Jeffers
  Publisher: HarperCollins
  Interest age: 4-6
  Reading age: 6+

  Fred is an imaginary friend who floats like a feather in the clouds, waiting for a lonely child to wish him into existence. This uplifting and funny picture book about overcoming loneliness celebrates the power of hope and friendship.

• Imagine IF… Veggies

  Author: Aya Watanabe
  Publisher: Templar Books
  Interest age: 2-3
  

  Discover different ways to look at veggies in this delightful board book with sturdy tabs to push and pull. Irresistible interactive fun for babies and toddlers.

• Imelda & the Goblin King

  Author: Briony May Smith
  Publisher: Flying Eye Books
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 7+

  Imelda and the kind fairies triumph over the greedy, grumpy goblin king in this picture book rooted in classic fairy tales - and accompanied by some dazzling illustrations. 

• Immi

  Author: Karin Littlewood
  Publisher: Gullane
  Interest age: 2-7
  Reading age: 7+

  A little Inuit girl has a fairly harsh and lonely life until the day she catches a brightly coloured, wooden bird at the end of her fishing rod.

• Impossible Creatures

  Author: Katherine Rundell Illustrator: Tomislav Tomić
  Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 8+

  Katherine Rundell has created an incredibly real-feeling magical world and story to rival classics like Narnia, with writing that sweeps you up and main characters who are simultaneously humanly flawed yet inherently pure and good.

• Impossible Inventions

  Author: Matgorzata Mycielska Aleksandra Mizielinska & Daniel Mizielinski
  Publisher: Gecko Press
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 9+

  In Impossible Inventions, the team behind the bestselling Maps detail a wealth of incredible inventions, from 1st-century automatic-opening temple doors, a sweet sorter and an 18th-century magnetic balloon to a 3D-printed space base on the moon.

• In a Minute

  Author: Tony Bradman Illustrator: Eileen Browne
  Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 5+

  Jo and Sita's visit to the park with Jo's parents is threatened by so many delays they fear they'll never get there.

• In Darkling Wood

  Author: Emma Carroll
  Publisher: Faber & Faber
  Interest age: 11-15
  Reading age: 10+

  An unusual and engaging dual-narrative tale about love, loss, faith and complex family relationships.

• In Focus

  Author: Libby Walden Illustrator: Barbara Bakos Chester Bentley L’Atelier Cartographik Chris Chatterton Jessie Ford Thomas Pullin Clair Rossiter Lindsey Spinks Jen Taylor & Tracey Tucker
  Publisher: 360 degrees
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 12+

  A beautiful book to browse that contains a wealth of interesting nuggets of information, handsomely presented by ten different illustrators.

• In the Attic

  Author: Hiawyn Oram Illustrator: Satoshi Kitamura
  Publisher: Anderson Press
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  A simple yet powerful message about the joy of the imagination and how it can take us anywhere we wish to go

• In The Beginning: Best Loved Bible Stories

  Author: Jan Pienkowski
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 7+
  Reading age: 7+

  In this collection of Old Testament stories, Pienkowski uses the original text but illustrates the stories with his inimitable psychedelic punk art style, highlighting the drama and magic of these old tales. 

• In the Key of Code

  Author: Aimee Lucido
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 9-12
  Reading age: 9+

  Emmy is in a new city and new school and has just discovered computer coding. But why are people in class keeping secrets? This verse novel brilliantly combines poetry, music and coding with a coming-of-age story and a celebration of girls in STEM. 

• In The Mouth of the Wolf

  Author: Michael Morpurgo Illustrator: Barroux
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 8+

  An elderly man remembers a life full of loss and bravery as a member of the Resistance in Nazi-occupied France. This is a deeply moving book that packs a lot of emotion, and a vivid cast of characters, into very few chapters.

• In the Pond

  Author: Will Millard and Rachel Qiuqi
  Publisher: Magic Cat
  Interest age: 1-3
  

  Uncover five nature stories in a single pond. Watch a tadpole grow into a frog and a fish escape a kingfisher, as you lift the double-layer lift flaps in 1... 2... 3 steps! With soft and dreamy illustrations, this book will make you want to go on a sunny-day adventure to a pond to celebrate all the wonderful wildlife.

• In The Sea There Are Crocodiles

  Author: Fabio Geda Translator: Howard Curtis
  Publisher: David Fickling Books
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 10+

  First published in Italian last year, the story of Enaiatollah Akbari's journey from Afghanistan to Italy has now been translated into English

• In the Shadow of the Wolf Queen

  Author: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
  Publisher: Orion Children’s Books
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  When Ysolde’s sister is kidnapped, to get her back Ysolde strikes an impossible bargain with the terrifying Wolf Queen. An immersive, fairytale-like adventure that is an immensely enjoyable read.

• In the Swamp by the Light of the Moon

  Author: Frann Preston-Gannon
  Publisher: Templar Books
  Interest age: 0-5
  

  A little frog sits by the pond with his guitar one evening, singing by the light of the moon. As different voices gradually join in – a crocodile, some little mice and colourful fish – the song of the swamp takes shape. But somebody’s voice is missing – can they find the final piece? Everybody’s voice counts in this gentle, lulling rhyme that is perfect…

• In Their Shoes

  Author: Julia Nicholson and Anne-Laure Mercier Illustrator: Lucie Arnoux
  Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 10+

  Nine well-known fairy stories return to their origins in this beautifully illustrated compilation.

• In Your Light

  Author: Annalie Grainger
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  Interest age: 13-17
  Reading age: 10+

  In the midst of a violent storm, Lil comes across a young girl: dirty, bleeding and terrified. Could she hold the key to the disappearance of Lil’s sister, four months earlier?  An unsettling story of secrets, sisterhood and obsession.

• Incarceron

  Author: Catherine Fisher
  Publisher: Hachette
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 12+

  A rich complex fantasy about two very different worlds

• Incey Wincey Spider

  Author: Annie Kubler
  Publisher: Child's Play
  Interest age: 1+
  Reading age: 3+

  Part of the Sign and Singalong series of bright, colourful books featuring children showing signs and actions to accompany simple rhymes.

• Incey Wincey Spider (Sing and Sign)

  Author: Annie Kubler
  Publisher: Child’s Play
  Interest age: 2-3
  

  Learn how to use signs and actions to tell the classic nursery rhyme ‘Incey Wincey Spider’. 

• India Dark

  Author: Kirsty Murray
  Publisher: Templar
  Interest age: 13+
  Reading age: 10+

  In late 1909, 13-year-old Poesy Swift is presented with an irresistible opportunity to escape her oppressive life in Melbourne...

• India, Incredible India

  Author: Jasbinder Bilan Illustrator: Nina Chakrabarti
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 7-11
  Reading age: 8+

  A vibrantly colourful celebration of India, its people, history and wildlife. A beautiful and fascinating book to dip into and pore over.

• Indigo Wilde and the Creatures at Jellybean Crescent

  Author: Pippa Curnick
  Publisher: Hodder
  Interest age: 6-9
  Reading age: 7+

  This hilarious gem from Pippa Curnick is her debut as both author and illustrator, and it’s completely brilliant, immersing the reader in magic and a lovely brother-sister relationship.

• Infernal Devices

  Author: Philip Reeve
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 10+

  Third in Philip Reeve’s series, Infernal Devices sees Anna Fang’s Green Storm forces still locked in destructive conflict with the Traction cities.

• Infertebratau Brwd!

  Author: Nicola Davies Illustrator: Abbie Cameron Translator: Anwen Pierce
  Publisher: Graffeg
  Interest age: 6-7
  Reading age: 6+

  Dyma lyfr ffeithiol sydd yn dathlu rhyfeddod infertebratau o bob math. Yn wahanol i lyfrau ffeithiol mwy traddodiadol, yma, mae’r ffeithiau am yr infertebratau yn cael eu trosglwyddo drwy benillion bach sydd yn cynnwys mydr ac odl.

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  This non-fiction book celebrates the wonder of all sorts of invertebrates. Unlike more traditional non-fiction  books, the…

• Infinite Sky

  Author: C J Flood
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Books
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 12+

  Iris's mum has gone, leaving her to look after her older brother and dad. When a family of Irish Travellers park up on the farm, the summer becomes even more eventful.

• Ingo

  Author: Helen Dunmore
  Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 9+

  In Cornish legend, the Zenor mermaid fell in love with Mathew Trewhella and enticed him away to live in the sea with her forever...

• Inheritance

  Author: Balli Kaur Jaswal
  Publisher: Epigram Books
  Interest age: 14-18
  Reading age: 10+

  As a newly-independent Singapore struggles to establish its own identity and economic stability, a single father in the Punjabi Sikh community tries his hardest to keep his family intact. An astonishing novel.

• Ink

  Author: Alice Broadway
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 12-16
  Reading age: 12+

  The people around her may wear their lives tattooed on their skin, but Leora discovers that not everything is as it seems when her beloved dad passes away in this gripping opening to a brand-new YA trilogy.

• Ink and Bone

  Author: Rachel Caine
  Publisher: Allison and Busby
  Interest age: 14+
  Reading age: 11+

  Fans of The Hunger Games and Harry Potter are sure to enjoy Ink and Bone and will also look forward with eagerness to next book in The Great Library Series so they can find out what fate holds in store for Jess and his new friends.

• Inkheart

  Author: Cornelia Funke
  Publisher: The Chicken House
  Interest age: 8+
  Reading age: 9+

  12-year-old Meggie and her father, Mo, a bookbinder, both love reading, but since the disappearance of Meggie's mother, they no longer read together. One night a stranger knocks at their door, prompting Mo to reveal his awful secret.

• Inkling

  Author: Kenneth Oppel
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  Ethan’s father is a famous graphic novelist, and everyone always assumes Ethan must be an amazing artist too – except he isn’t. So when Ethan discovers Inkling – an incredible, living ink blob who ‘eats’ the ink from books, posters and magazines, then creates brilliant pictures – Ethan figures all his struggles with drawing are over.

• Insect Detective

  Author: Steve Voake Illustrator: Charlotte Voake
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 6+

  A range of insects are introduced – wasps, solitary bees, ants, dragonflies – and their behaviour described.

• Insect Emporium

  Author: Susie Brooks Illustrator: Dawn Cooper
  Publisher: Red Shed
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 6+

  This stunning non-fiction picture book is a fabulous exploration of the insect world for young children. As well as looking at familiar creatures, such as bees, ladybirds and ants, it also features other more unusual specimens, including fireflies, stick insects and some spectacular mantises.

• Inside the Suitcase

  Author: Clothilde Perrin Translator: Daniel Hahn
  Publisher: Gecko Press
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Flap books are nothing new, but Perrin’s use of multiple flaps-inside-flaps makes this book a real immersive adventure. A perfect book for a 4 to 5 year old who will love the mystery and the magic of the illustration.

• Insignia

  Author: S J Kinkaid
  Publisher: Hot Key Books
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 11+

  What if playing computer games could help you save the world?

• Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

  Author: Dusti Bowling
  Publisher: Sterling Children’s Books
  Interest age: 10-12
  Reading age: 10-12

  Aven’s dad has just been offered a new job, managing a rundown theme park. And it turns out the theme park conceals some surprising secrets… With likeable characters and quirky humour, readers are likely to find this an inspiring and charming read. 

• Inspector Brunswick: The Case of the Missing Eyebrow

  Author: Angela Keoghan and Chris Lam Sam Illustrator: Angela Keoghan
  Publisher: Tate Publishing
  Interest age: 4-7
  Reading age: 6+

  Inspector Brunswick is the world's greatest cat detective. After a busy week of crime solving, he looks forward to a pleasant visit to the art museum with his trusty canine assistant, Nelson.

• Interdimensional Explorers

  Author: Lorraine Gregory Illustrator: Jo Lindley
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 8+

  Not only does Danny discover multiple dimensions in his grandad’s workshop, but now he has to stop evil aliens from total multidimension domination. Luckily, he has his best friend and clever cousin to help! A funny adventure packed with thrills and amazing creatures.

• Interstellar Cinderella

  Author: Deborah Underwood Illustrator: Meg Hunt
  Publisher: Chronicle Books
  Interest age: 5-8
  Reading age: 6+

  Told in amusing rhyming verse with bold illustrations, this is a fresh, enjoyable revamp of a traditional tale.

• Interview With A Shark and Other Ocean Giants Too

  Author: Andy Seed Illustrator: Nick East
  Publisher: Welbeck
  Interest age: 7-11
  Reading age: 8+

  Intrepid wildlife reporter Andy Seed is back with another collection of interviews for which he has risked personal safety, and gotten seriously wet, while talking to the giants of the oceans.

• Interview With a Tiger

  Author: Andy Seed Illustrator: Nick East
  Publisher: Welbeck
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 7+

  Packed with quirky, surprising and sometimes disturbing facts, presented in an accessible and entertaining question and answer format, this book is a must for any animal lover or budding conservationist.

• Into Goblyn Wood

  Author: Anna Kemp Illustrator: David Wyatt
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9-11

  Hazel is in a race against time to rescue her friend, Pete, from the monsters who’ve kidnapped him in this exciting, quirky fantasy adventure. 

• Into That Forest

  Author: Louis Nowra
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 11+
  Reading age: 10+

  Two girls find themselves lost in the Tasmanian bush in this powerful and memorable novel.

• Into the Blue

  Author: Nicola Davies Illustrator: Abbie Cameron
  Publisher: Graffeg
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 5+

  Nicola Davies takes young readers on an imaginary trip to the seaside, with Abbie Cameron's beautiful illustrations depicting the marvellous life on the beach and in the sea.

• Into the Forest

  Author: Anthony Browne
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 8+
  Reading age: 8+

  One night a young boy is awoken by a terrible noise. The next day he finds his father has disappeared and his mother doesn't know when he's coming back.

• Into the Jungle: Stories for Mowgli

  Author: Katherine Rundell Illustrator: Kristjana S Williams
  Publisher: Macmillan Children’s Books
  Interest age: 7-10
  Reading age: 7+

  Inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, this splendid collection of five short stories focuses on a variety of characters from the original tale. Full of stylish illustrations and a hardback cover, it would make a stunning gift book.

• Into the Volcano

  Author: Jess Butterworth
  Publisher: Hachette
  Interest age: 10-13
  Reading age: 10+

  Seb and his best friend Clay are on a school trip in Colorado, USA, when the unimaginable happens: while the coach is stopped at a petrol station, an armed robbery goes wrong. Several people are shot, and Clay is seriously injured.

  In London, Vivi is attending a major theatre audition when she gets a really strong feeling her grandmother is there watching he…

• Into the Wild

  Author: Thomas Docherty
  Publisher: Oxford
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Joe loves wild animals and nature, but he lives in the city where it feels like there is no wildness to be found.

• Introducing Teddy

  Author: Jessica Walton Illustrator: Dougal MacPherson
  Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  Interest age: 3-7
  Reading age: 5+

  Errol starts to notice that his teddy bear Thomas seems sad - he has always known he is a girl teddy, but is worried that Errol will not want to play with him anymore. A rare but much-needed picture book about gender fluidity.

• Invented by Animals

  Author: Christiane Dorian Illustrator: Gosia Herba
  Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
  Interest age: 8-11
  Reading age: 8+

  This fun and informative picture book explores how animal anatomy, behaviour and skills have influenced the development of a range of human inventions. 

• Inventors

  Author: Robert Winston Illustrator: Jessamy Hawke
  Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  This engaging non-fiction book celebrates more than 50 incredible inventors from across the globe and throughout history. 

• InvestiGators

  Author: John Patrick Green
  Publisher: Macmillan
  Interest age: 7-11
  Reading age: 7+

  Mango and Brash, two alligator detectives, have an assignment to go undercover at Batter Down bakery when chef Gustavo Mustachio goes missing - and when a customer orders a person-sized birthday cake, the mystery deepens!

• InvestiGators: Take the Plunge

  Author: John Patrick Green
  Publisher: Macmillan
  Interest age: 7-9
  Reading age: 7+

  Mango and Brash are the InvestiGators: alligator detectives. This is the second comic book volume of their brilliantly silly adventures and it has just as many jokes and much inventive silliness. 

• Invictus

  Author: Ryan Graudin
  Publisher: Orion
  Interest age: 12-16
  Reading age: 11+

  Born out of time, Far McCarthy has always planned to be a time traveller, but his hopes are dashed when a computer appears to malfunction. However, it turns out to have been no malfunction, but a plot – one which will involve him, and everyone he loves.

• Invisible Emmie

  Author: Terri Libenson
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 10-14
  Reading age: 10+

  Thirteen-year-old Emmie is the quiet girl at school, the one nobody notices. She loves to draw – and is good at it too – and has a best friend, Brianna, but her crippling shyness makes school and interacting with, well, anyone, really scary.

• Invisible Fiends: Mr Mumbles

  Author: Barry Hutchison
  Publisher: HarperCollins
  

  Kyle's imaginary friend from childhood is back! With a vengeance.

• Invisible in a Bright Light

  Author: Sally Gardner
  Publisher: Zephyr Books (imprint of Zeus)
  Interest age: 11-14
  Reading age: 10+

  A mysterious and riveting fantasy thriller, with elements of horror, that will especially appeal to readers who enjoy puzzles and problem-solving. It will keep you pinned to your seat for hours. 

• Invisible Inc.

  Author: Steve Cole Illustrator: Jim Field
  Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  Interest age: 10-13
  Reading age: 10+

  This madcap science-fiction thriller is packed with humorous illustrations and features whacky inventions, gigantic homicidal chickens, corny jokes and some very old ghosts.

• Invisible Nature: A Secret World Beyond Our Senses

  Author: Catherine Barr Illustrator: Anne Wilson
  Publisher: Otter-Barry Books
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 7+

  This fascinating non-fiction picture book about the invisible wonders of our world is engaging, informative and attractively presented. An accessible, educational and fun picture book for junior readers.

• Invisible Vinnie

  Author: Jenny Nimmo Illustrator: Sue Heap
  Publisher: Random House
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 6+

  Rose is miserable and one morning she confides in her Uncle Vinnie. Although she is worried about reading in class, her real problem is Zack, a school bully, who teases her.

• Iremonger: Heap House

  Author: Edward Carey
  Publisher: Hot Key Books
  Interest age: 11+
  Reading age: 11+

  At the heart of Heap House, amongst the piles of rubbish that cover the London borough of Filching, Clod Iremonger can hear his bath-plug speaking to him.

• Iris and Isaac

  Author: Catherine Rayner
  Publisher: Little Tiger Press
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 4+

  This gorgeous story from an award-winning picture book- maker is a classic tale of friendship between two quarrelling polar bears. Rayner's illustrations are a delight and her animals are full of character.

• Is it a Mermaid?

  Author: Candy Gourlay Illustrator: Francesca Chessa
  Publisher: Otter-Barry Books
  Interest age: 4-7
  Reading age: 5+

  Bel and Benji meet a friendly dugong, also known as a sea cow, on a tropical beach. This delightful book about friendship, imagination and self-belief includes factual information about these gentle marine mammals, who are sadly at threat of extinction. 

• Is it Bedtime Wibbly Pig?

  Author: Mick Inkpen
  Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 6+

  Children will love the humorous and endearing pictures while parents will recognise only too well the familiar excuses to delay bedtime. A comforting and cosy book for sharing at bedtime.

• Is it Christmas Yet?

  Author: Jane Chapman
  Publisher: Little Tiger
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  Christmas is coming, and Ted is so excited, he's ready to pop! A gentle story about preparing for Christmas with bright, lively illustrations.

• Is It Really Nearly Christmas?

  Author: Joyce Dunbar Illustrator: Victoria Turnbull
  Publisher: Hodder
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 5+

  There’s only one more sleep until Christmas, but Lucas cannot wait! A soothing classic story about the magic of Christmas and the anticipation felt in the run up.  A perfect read for settling down excited children on Christmas Eve.

• Is My Teacher a Robot?

  Author: Dave Cousins Illustrator: Catalina Echeverri
  Publisher: Stripes
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 6+

  When Robin the robot wakes up one day convinced he's a teacher, he ends up as a supply cover for Jess and Jake's class - but when he disappears on the night of the science fair, the children fear the worst. A zany twist on school life with lots of laughs, adventure, and a suitably challenging vocabulary for younger readers.

• Is That You, Little Bear?

  Author: Rob Hodgson
  Publisher: Ladybird
  Interest age: 0-2
  

  Little Bear is very good at finding. Can you help find him? Bright colours, an interactive design and a compact size means this is a brilliant book to fit in a bag and take on trips.

• Is That Your Mama?

  Author: Patrice Lawrence and Diane Ewen
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 4-5
  Reading age: 2-3

  Josie doesn’t look like her mum, and  worries that she should. But her family show her that all families are different, and all are special. A beautiful book full of empathy and heart. 

• Is There a Dog In This Book?

  Author: Viviane Schwarz
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 6+

  Join the cats on this fun, interactive story as they hide from and search for the (spoiler alert) dog that is in this book. Told entirely through speech bubbles and with lots of flaps to lift, this is a book you'll want to come back to again and again.

• Is There Anybody Out There?

  Author: Dara Ó Briain
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  An entertaining and funny book exploring what we currently know about space - and how likely it is that we'll find alien life.

• Is This My Nose?

  Author: Georgie Birkett
  Publisher: Random House
  

  This book is full of lots of faces and lots of fun!

• Isaac and His Amazing Asperger Superpowers!

  Author: Melanie Walsh
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 4+

  Isaac introduces himself, explaining from the outset that he has 'superpowers', making him slightly different. He then guides us through some of the many challenges faced by children with Asperger's Syndrome.

• Isadora Moon Goes to School

  Author: Harriet Muncaster
  Publisher: Oxford University Press
  Interest age: 5-8
  Reading age: 7+

  Isadora Moon is half fairy, half vampire. When she reaches school age, she visits both a fairy and vampire school to see which she prefers - but everything goes wrong. A humorous chapter book about being different and celebrating diversity.

• Isadora Moon Puts on a Show

  Author: Harriet Muncaster
  Publisher: Oxford University Press
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 6+

  Isadora Moon is unique: she has a vampire father and a fairy mother. So what kind of show will she put on at the annual vampire ball? This charming, funny chapter book celebrates individuality and explores issues like overcoming fears and wanting to fit in. 

• Isla and the Happily Ever After

  Author: Stephanie Perkins
  Publisher: Usborne Publishing
  Interest age: 14+
  Reading age: 13+

  This delightful romance from bestselling US author Stephanie Perkins is set against the background of Paris, New York and Barcelona.

• i-SSASSINS

  Author: Christopher Edge
  Publisher: Pearson
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 9+

  Luke Kitson is training with the ELITE, a crack team of teenage hackers recruited by MI5 and currently investigating YourLife, a new social networking site with vast ambitions. But disappearances begin – first members of the site, next MI5 agents and finally one of the ELITE hackers.

• It MUST Have Been You!

  Author: Zanib Mian Illustrator: Fatima Mian
  Publisher: Sweet Apple Publishers
  Interest age: 5-6
  Reading age: 5+

  A little girl gets into trouble again and again but gets love when she apologises. This is a lovely book celebrating the power of saying sorry, as well as one that recognises that children sometimes feel like they haven’t done anything wrong at all!

• It Starts with a Seed

  Author: Laura Knowles Illustrator: Jennie Webber
  Publisher: Words & Pictures Press
  Interest age: 4-6
  Reading age: 5+

  A seed becomes a sapling, then a young tree, until, after many years, it grows into a large tree with roots and branches filling the page.

• It Was So Quiet I Could Hear A Pin Drop

  Author: Andy Goodman
  Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
  Interest age: 4-6
  Reading age: 5+

  As she sits on her tree swing, a girl hears a myriad of sounds, including a bee buzzing, someone singing, even a volcano exploding. This beautifully designed picture book with stylish illustrations takes the reader on a thought-provoking sound journey.

• It’s a Book

  Author: Lane Smith
  Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 7+

  Jackass, playing on his computer, wants to know what Monkey is up to. Monkey is reading a book

• It’s A Little Baby

  Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Rebecca Cobb
  Publisher: MacMillan
  Interest age: 0-3
  

  This is a really simple and fun book to read, encouraging interaction between the book and the child, and the reader and little one. And there’s a bonus: the words are also a song, which can be downloaded or found on the It’s A Little Baby website.

• It’s a No-Money Day

  Author: Kate Milner
  Publisher: Barrington Stoke
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 5+

  This moving picture book about a family’s visit to the food bank is a sensitive exploration of how it may feel to live below the poverty line. Perfect to share with young children to develop empathy and understanding (or to recognise their own situation).

• It’s a Wrap

  Author: Perdita and Honor Cargill
  Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  Interest age: 12-14
  Reading age: 12+

  Elektra James is back in the third installment of the Waiting for Callback series for more romance, school issues and insights from the acting world. This fun and funny series will give a bit of light relief to younger teens.

• It’s Her Story: Rosa Parks

  Author: Lauren Burke Illustrator: Shane Clester
  Publisher: Sunbird Books
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 6+

  Rosa Park’s story is brought to life for a young audience in this wonderfully accessible picture book, with comic-style illustrations.

• It’s MINE!

  Author: Emma Yarlett
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  A mystery thing has appeared. No one is quite sure what it is, but they each want to keep it for themselves. A funny read-aloud picture book with a surprise ending.

• It’s My Pond

  Author: Claire Garralon Translator: from French by Sarah Ardizzone
  Publisher: Book Island
  Interest age: 1-3
  

  This book is a beautiful and enjoyable read. It teaches children the importance of sharing rather than selfish hoarding, and the vibrant illustrations invite young readers to identify the different colours, as well as count the ducks.

• It’s Not Fine to Sit on a Porcupine

  Author: Neal Zetter Illustrator: Rory Walker
  Publisher: Troika Books
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 10+

  An amusingly illustrated collection of humorous poems from an award-winning performance poet, which covers a wide range of funny and interesting subjects.

• It’s One Giant Leek for Mankind

  Author: Olaf Falafel
  Publisher: Unexporcupine Publishing
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 6+

  Olaf Falafel’s rhyming books are hugely popular with kids of a certain age, and the fart jokes just keep coming. Lots of laughs set in space – what more could you ask for?

• It’s the End of the World and I’m in my Bathing Suit

  Author: Justin Reynolds
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 12-14
  Reading age: 11+

  12 year old Eddie has hatched a foolproof plan. His mum has told him to take care of his own laundry for the summer – but he doesn’t have time to waste doing chores when the sun’s out, so he’s spent the entire holidays hiding his dirty clothes in the closet when he’s done with them instead.

• It’s Up To Us: A Children’s Terra Carta for Nature, People and Planet

  Author: Christopher Lloyd with a foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales Illustrator: various
  Publisher: What on Earth Books in partnership with The Prince’s Foundation
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 6+

  Based on HRH The Prince of Wales and his Sustainable Markets Initiative Terra Carta, It’s Up To Us highlights the things that organisations need to do to slow down climate change and create a better future for everyone. A beautiful, poignant and important book.

• Itch - Element Hunter

  Author: Simon Mayo
  Publisher: Doubleday Children's Books
  Interest age: 11+
  Reading age: 11+

  Itchingham Lofte is different from other year 10 boys. Instead of football or computer games, his passion is chemistry, involving explosions, missing eyebrows, school poisonings and terrible smells.

• Itch Scritch Scratch

  Author: Eleanor Updale Illustrator: Sarah Horne
  Publisher: Red Squirrel Books
  Interest age: 4+
  

  Head lice are the focus of this fun and engaging picture book. The dyslexia-friendly features make this book highly accessible.

• It's About Love

  Author: Steven Camden
  Publisher: Harper Collins Children's Books
  Interest age: 13+
  Reading age: 10+

  This gripping and thought provoking story slowly unfolds to reveal credible characters and events.

• It's Not Fairy!

  Author: Ros Asquith
  Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  Children beware: if you say 'it's not fair' one too many times, the It's Not Fairy might just come and gobble you up.

• It's OK to Cry

  Author: Molly Potter Illustrator: Sarah Jennings
  Publisher: Featherstone
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 6+

  A lovely book helping children to navigate their feelings and emotions - both positive and negative - as well as gently discussing mental health issues.

• It's OK, I'm Wearing Really Big Knickers!

  Author: Louise Rennison
  Publisher: HarperCollins
  Interest age: 11+
  Reading age: 11+

  Georgia Nicholson's account of her life with her friends, her family, her eccentric cat Angus and her on-off relationship with 'sex god' Robbie is colourful and convincing.

• It's Only Stanley

  Author: Jon Agee
  Publisher: Scallywag Press
  Interest age: 3-6
  

  The Wimbledon family keep getting woken up by their dog, Stanley - what could he possibly be up to in the middle of the night? Find out in this brilliantly inventive and funny picture book.

• It's Raining! It's Pouring! We're Exploring!

  Author: Polly Peters Illustrator: Jess Stockham
  Publisher: Child's Play
  Interest age: 0+
  Reading age: 5+

  Three children are stuck inside while it's raining. Luckily they have plenty of imaginative ideas to turn a potentially dull and dreary day into a series of exhilarating adventures.

• It's Snow Day

  Author: Richard Curtis Illustrator: Rebecca Cobb
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 4-9
  Reading age: 7+

  This must-read winter picture book is crammed with fabulously joyful and expressive illustrations and will be loved by young and old alike.

• It's Time For Bed

  Author: Adele Geras
  Publisher: Piccadilly Press
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 6+

  Mother Hare says it’s time for bed, but baby Hare doesn’t feel sleepy.

• It's Time to Hush and Say Good Night

  Author: Chitra Soundar Illustrator: Sandhya Prabhat
  Publisher: Walker
  Reading age: 2-5

  Follow a father and child in an imaginative journey towards bedtime. Based on traditional Indian lullabies, this rhyming book is ideal for bedtime. A feast for the senses.

• Ivan the Terrible

  Author: Anne Fine Illustrator: Philippe Dupasquier
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 6+

  When Russian Ivan arrives at Boris's school, Boris is assigned as his translator. But while Boris is a mild-mannered, peace-loving child, Ivan is quite the opposite.

• I've Broken My Bum!

  Author: Dawn McMillan Illustrator: Ross Kinnaird
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Our hero returns for more bum-related hijinks in this rhyming story about the perils of gluing things to your own bottom.

• Ivy and the Lonely Raincloud

  Author: Katie Harnett
  Publisher: Flying Eye Books
  Interest age: 4-7
  Reading age: 6+

  When the scorching hot sun scares the rainclouds away, it leaves one lonely little cloud behind. A thoroughly heartwarming book, with picture-perfect illustrations, about loneliness and finding friendship in the most unexpected places.

• Izzy Gizmo

  Author: Pip Jones Illustrator: Sara Ogilvie
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  Interest age: 5-7
  Reading age: 5-7

  Izzy Gizmo is a girl that loves inventing things: the Swirly Spagsonic, the Tea-Mendous and the Beardtastic, for instance. But unfortunately, something always goes wrong...  

• Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Convention

  Author: Pip Jones Illustrator: Sara Ogilvie
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  Interest age: 4-6
  Reading age: 5+

  Izzy Gizmo and her companion Fixer have been invited to compete for the Genius Guild Badge... but the other competitors have used up all the power! Another delightful story for little engineers.

• Noisy Tractor: I Can Learn My First Sounds

  Author: Lauren Crisp Illustrator: Thomas Elliott
  Publisher: Caterpillar Books
  Interest age: 1-3
  

  This brilliant board book is full of realistic tractor noises, short, rhyming text, and simply labelled animals for toddlers to enjoy.