New children's books we love

Fun and interactive, with instructions to get those fingers moving! Great for practising fine motor skills.

Let’s move our bodies to a beat! Bend knees or elbows. Stomp those feet! A delightful board book to get children moving, with colourful, inclusive illustrations and simple text. 

A charming board book with magic changing pictures as you turn the page! Will delight babies and toddlers. 

A grumpy tiger wakes up to find three children sitting on his back in this picture book. How will he cope with the intrusion – and what will he do to help the children when they need it? 

Fairytale creatures are gathering for a special picnic across the bridge. There’s just one rule: don’t feed the troll! A wonderfully funny fairytale with a big heart and a lovely message about kindness.

Nash the chihuahua protects his pack of loving humans – but sometimes the line between being a Good Boy and a Bad Boy is hard to find. When does being protective turn into bad behaviour? A fun read for dog lovers.

Ash shows Nell round her new street, and introduces her to the supportive, friendly community of people who live there. A warm hug of a picture book that depicts a wide range of characters, families and homes. 

A child finds the end of a tail and follows it around town. Readers are invited to follow along with the tactile tail as it loops, curls and zig zags across the pages in this interactive picture book – great fun!

Moonie and Junie are intergalactic pen-pals, but while Moonie is desperate to meet her friend in person, Junie’s fear of social interaction means she repeatedly makes excuses not to visit. Full of warmth and humour, this quirky graphic novel features superb illustrations that add an extra layer to the story. 

It’s 1917 and a little girl’s father is fighting in the trenches: the girl decides to send him her puppy to help. Trained at the British War Dog School, can the little white and ginger dog save the day? A heartwarming tale of hope. 

Ruby’s mama is getting married to Alex, but Ruby doesn’t know how she feels about it. A soft, pastel-illustrated picture book about blended families and navigating difficult feelings.

Long Long and his family of water dragons have just moved to a new home, but will Long Long fit in at a school of fire dragons? A gorgeous picture book about fitting in and being yourself. 

When twin bunnies Clover and Sage are ambushed by Big Bad Fox and his gang of dastardly weasels, the Ninja Bunnies leap to their rescue. Full of action and humour, this illustrated chapter book highlights the importance of courage and perseverance. 

From airship designers to algae farmers, foresters to oceanographers, drillers to sewage workers, there are many jobs that help protect our planet. This engaging book offers an introduction to the varied careers that can combat climate change. Inspiring and hopeful.

Highly illustrated non-fiction book about amazing archaeological treasures from around the world. 

In this gentle and funny graphic novel, Pomona the Cat Witch solves problems for her quirky friends across six short stories.

This immersive story of life on the Home Front during World War Two is exciting, inclusive and full of atmospheric, historical detail. 

Swallow travels across a prehistoric England to find a precious stone to cure her baby sister. Her companions are a friend, Ishi, and the spirit of a sabretooth tiger to guide her. Will their quest be successful? A thrilling Neolithic adventure story, evocatively illustrated. 

A practical guide for young people on how to challenge racism and build a more equal world, wirtten in partnership with Show Racism the Red Card. 

Written by sports personality Billy Monger, aka Billy Whizz, this empowering book combines autobiography, sporting knowledge and some cracking motivational advice about how to get the most out of life. 

Afghan refugee Azeem has settled well in the UK and hopes to persuade his new friends to form a cricket team, but how will he find enough players, a coach and somewhere to train? A heart-warming, dyslexia-friendly book which demonstrates how sport can bring people together.

Did you know that the oldest prosthetic device is a 4,000-year-old toe from Ancient Egypt? A fun, informative tour of the pioneering practices and curious cures across the history of medicine. Engaging and not too gruesome.

Packed with doodles and black and white scribble-drawings, The Detention Diaries is a hilarious stream-of-consciousness thought experiment from the brain of a hyperactive eleven-year-old.

Two boys from very different backgrounds escort an elephant across continents in this gripping historical adventure perfect for middle grade readers.

In Stone Flower, witches must strive to be wonderful in every way. But Mari just wants to be true to herself in all her chaotic and unwonderful glory. A fun middle grade fantasy for fans of Studio Ghibli. 

Pear and her parents move in with her grandma when she is diagnosed with dementia. With the help of a loveable rescue dog, Pear gradually rediscovers her inner confidence in this poignant, illustrated verse novel.

Read about the work of 47 inspiring contemporary scientists from around the world in this fascinating and informative book.

A pacy, magical adventure in which two disabled protagonists swap identities and change their destinies.

A ghost is looking for somewhere to sleep, but no-one wants to let her in. An adorable bedtime read with a quirky twist. 

From the Industrial Revolution in the nineteenth century to the present day, find out how Wales has changed over the last two hundred years. A comprehensive non-fiction guide to a slice of Welsh history, covering tough topics in a child-friendly way.