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Books beginning with: Q

• Q Pootle 5

  Author: Nick Butterworth
  Publisher: Collins Children's Books
  Interest age: 3-7
  Reading age: 6+

  On his way to a moon party, Q Pootle 5 lands unexpectedly on Earth when one of his rocket boosters breaks down.

• Q Pootle 5 in Space!

  Author: Nick Butterworth
  Publisher: HarperCollins
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  Q Pootle 5 and his friend Oopsy are in a hurry – they are being chased by three very hungry bladder monsters and badly need the help of their big friend Dave.

• Quantum Drop

  Author: Saci Lloyd
  Publisher: Hodder
  Interest age: 13+
  Reading age: 13+

  Anthony, Tais, Lola and Ali are friends -  but when Tais is brutally attacked, leaving her in a coma, grief shatters their close-knit group. Can they find Tais's attacker?

• Queen Munch and Queen Nibble

  Author: Carol Ann Duffy Illustrator: Lydia Monks
  Publisher: Two Hoots
  Interest age: 5-9
  Reading age: 7-9

  This is a story of a queen who loves to eat and one who does not - but at its heart, it's more a celebration of difference and finding something in common between people. Sweet, funny and enticing, with vivid imagery from the Poet Laureate.

• Queen of Darkness

  Author: Tony Bradman
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 9-12
  Reading age: 9+

  Rhianna and Eleri are taken in by Queen Boudica following the death of their parents. When Boudica's determination to rule enrages the Romans, the sisters find themselves in the midst of a frightening military campaign, beginning to question the Queen's very humanity. A gripping adventure portraying one of history's most legendary female icons.

• Queen of Freedom

  Author: Catherine Johnson
  Publisher: Pushkin Press
  Interest age: 9-12
  Reading age: 9+

  Set in Jamaica in the 1720s, this is the incredible true story of Queen Nanny, leader of the Maroons, a community of escaped slaves who have settled high up in the Blue Mountains. 

• Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom

  Author: Teresa Robeson Illustrator: Rebecca Huang
  Publisher: Sterling Children’s Books
  Interest age: 5-8
  Reading age: 5+

  This fascinating non-fiction picture book explores the life of an inspirational woman who overcame race and gender barriers to become an internationally acclaimed scientist. Straightforwardly and accessibly explained, with distinctive illustrations. 

• Queen of the Falls

  Author: Chris Van Allsburg
  Publisher: Anderson Press
  Interest age: 8+
  Reading age: 7+

  There is much to discover in Van Allsburg’s sepia tinted, almost photographic illustrations, which complement the story well

• Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas

  Author: Pamela Ehrenberg Illustrator: Anjan Sarkar
  Publisher: Macmillan
  Interest age: 5-8
  Reading age: 5+

  A mix of Indian and Hebrew culture makes for a special Hanukkah in this lovely book. There are also two yummy recipes at the back for dosas and sambar...

• Queenie

  Author: Jacqueline Wilson Illustrator: Nick Sharratt
  Publisher: Doubleday
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 9+

  It's 1953 and Elsie dreams of attending the coronation of Queen Elizabeth - but then she discovers she has tuberculosis.

• Queer Heroes

  Author: Arabelle Sicardi Illustrator: Sarah Tanat-Jones
  Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 7+

  This wonderful celebration of a wide range of LGBTQ+ heroes - both famous and less well-known - is a beautiful book and highlights the lives of some truly inspirational people.

• Quentin Blake's ABC

  Author: Quentin Blake
  Publisher: Red Fox
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 6+

  Learning your alphabet has never been so much fun as with this brilliantly funny book from a favourite author and illustrator Quentin Blake.

• Quentin Blake's Nursery Rhyme Book

  Author: Quentin Blake
  Publisher: Red Fox
  Interest age: 1+
  Reading age: 6+

  This collection of lesser-known nursery rhymes from the 1950s, with lively illustrations by Quentin Blake, will introduce children to a host of intriguing characters.

• Quest

  Author: Various Editor: Daniel Hahn
  Publisher: Alma Books
  Interest age: 8-12
  Reading age: 7+

  This outstanding collection, which effectively showcases the work of talented authors, illustrators and translators from around the world, is utterly captivating and cannot be recommended highly enough.

• Question Everything! An Investigator's Toolkit

  Author: Susan Martineau Illustrator: Vicky Barker
  Publisher: b small publishing
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  This small but informative non-fiction book is an invaluable guide to help young people understand the vast quantities of information that surround them, from advertising and news reports to social media and the limitless scope of the internet.

• Quick Duck!

  Author: Mary Murphy
  Publisher: Walker
  Interest age: 0+
  Reading age: 4+

  Trace the mucky duckling's footprints as he leaps, wiggles, runs, hops and SPLASHES into the river.

• Quick Quack Quentin

  Author: Kes Gray Jim Field
  Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books
  Interest age: 4-7
  Reading age: 5+

  This beautifully illustrated, colourful picture book explores spelling and letter sounds in the context of great characters and a clever quest story.

• Quick, Let’s Get Out of Here

  Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Quentin Blake
  Publisher: Puffin Books
  Interest age: 5+
  Reading age: 7+

  Two former Children’s Laureates join forces for this brilliantly entertaining poetry collection for children

• Quiet!

  Author: Kate Alizadeh
  Publisher: Child’s Play
  Interest age: 2-7
  Reading age: 5+

  A small child takes us on an auditory tour of her home in this delightful picture of family life, ingeniously interpreted through its sounds. It's a book that radiates comfort, security, warmth and love.