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Books beginning with: M

• King Lear - Manga Shakespeare

  Author: William Shakespeare
  Publisher: Self Made Hero
  Interest age: 11+
  Reading age: 11+

  Ilya's illustrations match the intensity of the play to bring this tragic classic vividly to life

• M.O.L.E: Much Overworked Little Earthmover

  Author: Russell Hoban and Jan Pieńkowski
  Publisher: Red Fox
  Interest age: 5-7
  Reading age: 6-8

  Mole’s tale of our world from the Christian creation myth to modern times is an unusual but thought-provoking combination of cute animal narration with biblical references and environmental undertones. 

• Mabel and the Mountain

  Author: Kim Hillyard
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Mabel might be small (in fact, she’s a fly), but she has some big plans, one of which is to climb a mountain. Her friends tell her that it's impossible, but Mabel is determined and sets off immediately. A lovely book about the power of believing in yourself, expressed simply and with impact.

• Mabrook! A World of Muslim Weddings

  Author: Na’ima B Robert Illustrator: Shirin Adl
  Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 6+

  Learn the traditions of Muslim weddings around the world in this feast of acrylic colours and collage-textured images, made with real beads, cut paper, foils, patterned fabrics, and golden string. 

• Macavity

  Author: T. S. Eliot Illustrator: Arthur Robins
  Publisher: Faber Children's Books
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 4+

  Escaped from Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Macavity is now the star of his own picture book. With new illustrations from Arthur Robins, this timeless rhyme will charm a new generation.

• Macbeth United

  Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Tony Ross
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  In this reimagined version of William Shakespeare's Macbeth, 12-year-old football-mad Macbeth has a lot of talent on the field, but also has a bit of a liking for fouling the other players. An interesting take for a football-themed book, with plenty of sporty detail for football-mad readers.

• Machine Poems

  Author: Jill Bennett (ed.) Illustrator: Nick Sharratt
  Publisher: Oxford University Press
  

  • A great collection of action-packed rhymes about all sorts of different machines.

  • A perfect first poetry book to share.

  • Fantastic illustrations by Nick Sharratt

• Mad About Mega Beasts!

  Author: David Wojtowycz Giles Andreae
  Publisher: Orchard Books
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 5+

  This book celebrates these extraordinary animals, each accompanied by a humorous, wittily informative rhyme and vibrant, bold illustration.

• Mad About Minibeasts!

  Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: David Wojtowycz
  Publisher: Orchard Books
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 5+

  These simple, cheerful and humorous rhymes about all the familiar insects you might encounter in your garden are great fun to read together

• Mad About Monkeys

  Author: Owen Davey
  Publisher: Flying Eye Books
  Interest age: 7+
  Reading age: 7

  Proving just how stylish and attractive illustrated children's non-fiction can be, this informative book is sure to leave readers 'mad about monkeys'.

• Mad About Trucks and Diggers

  Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: David Wojtowycz
  Publisher: Orchard Books
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  From a steam roller to a fire engine, a dumper truck to a digger, a transporter or crane: this fun-filled picture book features a myriad of exciting vehicles for children to explore.

• Mad in the Back

  Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Richard Watson 
  Publisher: Picture Squirrels
  Interest age: 4-7
  Reading age: 6+

  How can Mum possibly drive when her two children are going mad in the back?

• Madame Badobedah

  Author: Sophie Dahl Illustrator: Lauren O'Hara
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 6+

  This beautiful and poignant picture book – made extra special and lush with Lauren O-Hara's dreamy, charming illustrations – is all about the unlikely friendship that eventually blossoms between adventurer Mabel and Madame Badobedah.

• Made By Raffi

  Author: Craig Pomranz Illustrator: Margaret Chamberlain
  Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
  Interest age: 5+
  Reading age: 5+

  A delightful and gently revolutionary picture book that challenges our absurd notions about what constitutes 'normal' or 'appropriate'.

• Madeline Finn and the Library Dog

  Author: Lisa Papp
  Publisher: Old Barn Books
  Interest age: 5+
  Reading age: 5+

  Madeline Finn doesn’t like reading until one weekend when she meets Bonnie the dog at the library. A really sweet story about finding the confidence to read aloud through practice with a patient listener.

• Maddigan's Fantasia

  Author: Margaret Mahy
  Publisher: Faber & Faber
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 9+

  When her father is killed Garland resents the man who becomes ringmaster of her family's travelling circus, fearing that he will also become her stepfather.

• Maddy Yip’s Guide To Life

  Author: Sue Cheung
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 7-10
  Reading age: 8+

  All Maddy’s family and friends have at least one talent but the only thing Maddy is good at is armpit farts. Surely there must be something else she can do well?

• Mae Fory'n Ddiwrnod Newydd Sbon / Tomorrow Is A Brand New Day

  Author: Davina Bell Illustrator: Allison Collpoys
  Publisher: Rily
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Llyfr perffaith ar gyfer helpu plant ifanc i ddeall a thrafod eu hemosiynau. 

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  The perfect book to help young children understand and discuss their emotions. 

• Mae’s First Day of School

  Author: Kate Berube
  Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
  Interest age: 4-7
  Reading age: 6+

  It’s Mae’s first day of school, but she doesn’t want to go. Instead, she climbs a tree and refuses to come down. This charming, stylish and reassuring picture book acknowledges the anxiety that children might have about starting school.

• Maggie Blue and the Dark World

  Author: Anna Goodall Illustrator: Sandra Dieckmann
  Publisher: Guppy Books
  Interest age: 9-12
  Reading age: 9+

  Twelve-year-old Maggie embarks on a dangerous journey into a sinister realm to rescue a schoolmate, and encounters bizarre creatures, moon witches and dark horrors. A compelling fantasy adventure that explores the nature of happiness, friendship and trust. 

• Maggot Moon

  Author: Sally Gardner
  Publisher: Hot Key Books
  Interest age: 13+
  Reading age: 11+

  Combining conspiracy theory and dystopia, this hugely original novel is set in an alternate 1950s in which Britain is dominated by the ruthlessly oppressive forces of The Motherland.

• Magic Beans: A Handful of Fairy Tales from the Storybag

  Author: Jacqueline Wilson Michael Morpurgo Malorie Blackman Philip Pullman and Anne Fine Illustrator: Nick Sharratt Ian Beck Nick Maland Michael Foreman and Bee Willey
  Publisher: David Fickling Books
  Interest age: 7+
  Reading age: 9+

  14 fairy tales are plucked from the Storybag and given new life by acclaimed writers from Michael Morpurgo to Jacqueline Wilson

• Magic Faces Heroes of the Pirate Ship

  Author: Esi Merleh Illustrator: Abeeha Tariq
  Publisher: Uclan Publishing
  Interest age: 4-5
  Reading age: 5+

  Can twins Austin and Alanna find the treasure chest before the sneaky pirates do? A fun young series sprinkled with magic.

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  Dyma'r cyntaf mewn cyfres newydd hyfryd. Gyda darluniau cyfeillgar mewn lliw ar bob tudalen ddwbl a phenodau byr, mae hwn yn ddewis da i ddarllenwyr sydd newydd ddechrau magu hyder wrth ddarllen ac sy'n edrych am antur ysgafn.

• Magic Ink

  Author: Steve Cole
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  Interest age: 8+
  Reading age: 8+

  Comic strips come magically to life in this engaging illustrated novel about 12-year-old comic fan Stew.

• Magic Marks the Spot

  Author: Caroline Carlson
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
  Interest age: 8-12
  Reading age: 8+

  The first of an exciting new trilogy, this is an action packed and fast paced story appealing to girls and boys.

• Magic Molly: The Witch's Kitten

  Author: Holly Webb
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 5+

  Molly can talk to animals and she meets a beautiful grey kitten in her father's veterinary surgery who needs her help.

• Magic Windows: Weather

  Author: Ladybird Illustrator: Libby Burns
  Publisher: Ladybird Books
  Interest age: 1-3
  

  The weather is just one area of everyday life that children come to understand at a young age, and this useful and rather beautiful board book from Libby Burns is just the thing to start to explain the causes for some common weather. 

• Magical Kingdom of Birds: The Sleepy Hummingbirds

  Author: Anne Booth Illustrator: Rosie Butcher
  Publisher: Oxford Children's Books
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 6+

  When Maya receives a colouring book called The Magical Kingdom of Birds, she is transported to a beautiful realm filled with magnificent birds. A magical adventure story that is great for nature-lovers and those advancing to chapter books.

• Magical Pets: A Practical Guide

  Author: Anya Glazer
  Publisher: David Fickling Books
  Interest age: 4-6
  Reading age: 5+

  This wonderful book by Anya Glazer is a fantastic combination of a book about finding the right pet – an important experience in a child’s life – as well as a whimsical imagining of a variety of magical beasts. 

• Magnificent Mabel and the Rabbit Riot

  Author: Ruth Quayle Illustrator: Julia Christians
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 7+

  Mabel is desperate for a pet rabbit, and absolutely furious when her big sister is given on for her birthday. Deciding Meg doesn't know how to care for a rabbit, Mabel takes matters into her own hands... Mabel's no nonsense approach to life is hilarious and her observation that "sometimes life isn't even fair" will resonate with young readers, who will love …

• Magrit

  Author: Lee Battersby
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 9+

  A little girl, who lives in a graveyard, adopts a baby she finds in the abandoned grounds. Together with her strange companion Master Puppet, she goes on a journey of self-discovery.

• Magyk

  Author: Angie Sage
  Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 10+

  Enter the world of Septimus Heap, Wizard Apprentice, in this fast-paced fantastical tale.

• Mango & Bambang – Tiny Tapir Trouble

  Author: Polly Faber Illustrator: Clara Vulliamy
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 7+

  Four funny adventures featuring Mango and her brave, loyal pet tapir, Bambang.

• Mango Delight

  Author: Fracaswell Hyman
  Publisher: Sterling
  Interest age: 11-13
  Reading age: 10+

  This school story features a multi-ethnic cast of characters and tackles issues of bullying, isolation, family dynamics, self-discovery and the nature of friendship.

• Maisie Hitchins: The Case of the stolen Sixpence

  Author: Holly Webb Illustrator: Marion Lindsay
  Publisher: Stripes Publishing
  Interest age: 7-9
  Reading age: 7+

  A delightful story with Maisie, a detective, on a mission to find out who stole the sixpence that landed the butcher's boy in trouble. This is a fast-paced story with lovely Victorian detail.

• Maisie Mae - Bad Luck Bridesmaid

  Author: Poppy Harper Illustrator: Clare Elsom
  Publisher: Little, Brown
  Interest age: 8+
  Reading age: 7+

  The second in a new series, this simple, funny and enjoyable read has excellent line drawings illustrating the joys and chaos of family life.

• Maisie’s Scrapbook

  Author: Samuel Narh Illustrator: Jo Loring-Fisher
  Publisher: Lantana Publishing
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 5+

  Celebrating the shared emotional experiences of different cultures, Maisie’s Scrapbook is a gentle, beautiful storybook which feels familiar and exotic at the same time: a timeless and calming treasure to share with toddlers and nursery children.

• Maisy Gets A Pet

  Author: Lucy Cousins
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 2-4
  

  The Maisy books explore events in the ordinary life of little ones, from starting nursery to going to the park, and this story about getting a pet has all of Maisy’s usual bright interest and calm friendliness as well as being a useful guide for little ones about caring for a pet.

• Maisy’s Chinese New Year

  Author: Lucy Cousins
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 2-3
  

  Maisy celebrates Chinese New Year with her friends.

• Maisy’s Pirate Ship

  Author: Lucy Cousins
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  Set sail for a pirate adventure with Captain Maisy and her crew in this colourful pop-up-and-play book, which will inspire hours of imaginative fun and games.

• Maisys Amazing Big Book of Words

  Author: Lucy Cousins Illustrator: Lucy Cousins
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 18 months+
  Reading age: 3+

  Covering everything from dressing up and cooking to visiting a farm or the beach, there are more than 300 words and 25 flaps to keep youngsters interested.

• Maisy's Rainbow Dream

  Author: Lucy Cousins
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 2-4
  Reading age: 5+

  This is a large and exuberant picture book, in which Maisy Mouse lies fast asleep in her bed, dreaming that she is on a journey with her friends.

• Maisy's Treasure Hunt

  Author: Lucy Cousins Illustrator: Lucy Cousins
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 2-5
  Reading age: 5+

  Maisy and her friends jump all aboard in search of treasure. They’ve got a ship and a map. All they need to find are three keys hidden beneath the flaps…

• Maisy's Wonderful Weather Book

  Author: Lucy Cousins Illustrator: Lucy Cousins
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 4+

  Maisy returns, this time leaping out of bed and investigating weather with characteristic mouse-like joie de vivre.

• Major and Mynah

  Author: Karen Owen
  Publisher: Firefly Press
  Interest age: 6-8
  

  When random items are being stolen from around the neighbourhood, nine year-old Callie and her best friend Grace set out to catch the thief. The arrival of a stray bird on the scene adds an extra tier of mystery and magic, acquiring Callie’s family a new pet and her detective team a rather unusual sidekick.

• Make More Noise

  Author: Various
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 8-11
  Reading age: 8+

  This anthology of short fiction marks the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. The result is a truly diverse collection of optimistic, powerful stories about historical and contemporary girls and women, by some of the best writers in children’s fiction.

• Make Tracks: Emergency

  Author: Johnny Dyrander
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 2-3
  

  Robust, interactive board book on emergency vehicles.

• Making Faces: A Book of Emotions

  Author: Abrams with photographs by Molly Magnuson and book design by Alyssa Nassner
  Publisher: Abrams Appleseed
  Interest age: 0-3
  

  Babies can be sad, angry, happy, surprised and silly – can you tell which is which? A fun and absorbing game of "Snap", this book encourages little ones to study faces and think about feelings and how to identify them from a very young age.

• Making Friends

  Author: Amanda McCardie Illustrator: Colleen Larmour
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 4-8
  

  Sukie's nervous about her first day at a new school - but little acts of kindness from the other children help her forget her worries and make lots of new friends.

• Making Friends!

  Author: Jess Stockham
  Publisher: Child's Play
  Interest age: 0+
  Reading age: 4+

  This book is full of great animal pictures and lift-the-flap pages. It’s a friendly and colourful way to encourage children to enjoy sharing and have fun.

• Making Tracks: Farm

  Author: Cocoretto
  Publisher: Child’s Play
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  Colourful board book with flaps and die-cuts for little fingers to explore who, or what, makes tracks around the farm. With plenty of opportunities for adult-child interaction, this is a great book for sharing with the very young.

• Making Tracks: Park

  Author: Cocoretto
  Publisher: Child's Play
  Interest age: 0-2
  

  Sia the squirrel is searching for nuts, vision impaired Duli is walking with his dog Diego, Pippa the park ranger is driving her truck and Su-Yin is riding her skateboard. A simple, colourful board book that babies and toddlers will love.

• Malamander

  Author: Thomas Taylor
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  Twelve-year-old Herbert Lemon lives and works in the Grand Nautilus Hotel in the strange and frequently foggy seaside town of Eerie-on-Sea. The hotel’s ‘lost and founder’, he’s tasked with cataloguing lost things and trying to find their owners. But his newest ‘lost’ item is rather different: an enigmatic girl called Violet Parma.

  Left in the hotel as a baby…

• Malarkey

  Author: Keith Gray
  Publisher: Red Fox
  Interest age: 13+
  Reading age: 11+

  John’s struggle to prove his innocence and smash the gang is recounted in gritty language

• Malice

  Author: Chris Wooding
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 11+
  Reading age: 10+

  If someone told you there was a comic book that was a view into another, darker world, would you believe them?

• Malkin Moonlight

  Author: Emma Cox
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 8+
  Reading age: 8+

  Malkin Moonlight is given his wonderful name by the Moon, who also tells the tiny black kitten that he is destined for great things. This charming, magical story is beautifully written and reads like a classic.

• Malorie Blackman Biography

  Author: Verna Wilkins
  Publisher: Tamarind
  

  A clear and concise biography of the Children's Laureate which will inspire children to follow their dreams and believe in themselves. This biography may also inspire children to read more of Blackman's work.

• Mama Zooms

  Author: Jane Cowen-Fletcher
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 5+

  A young boy 'zooms' with his mother in her wheelchair. The pictures capture their exhilaration and his glorious flights of fancy.

• Mama’s Sleeping Scarf

  Author: Nwa Grace-James (AKA Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie) Illustrator: Joelle Avelino
  Publisher: Harper Collins
  Interest age: 4-5
  Reading age: 7+

  While waiting for her mama to return from work, Mama’s sleeping scarf becomes an object of magic and whimsy in Chino’s imaginative play. 

• Mamasaurus

  Author: Stephan Lomp
  Publisher: Abrams & Chronicle Books
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  A striking book with brightly coloured, big eyed dinosaurs against a black background, Mamasaurus has the lovely message that all mums are different, but each mum is the perfect mama for their little babysaurus.

• Mammoth

  Author: Anna Kemp Illustrator: Adam Beer
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  Interest age: 4-7
  

  A woolly mammoth wakes up after a long sleep and can't find any friends or family. He searches for somewhere he can fit in and, finally, finds a new herd. A fantastic and well-told picture book, with a subtle message about feeling lost and finding your people. 

• Mammoth Pie

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

  A very hungry caveman wants nothing more than to eat a mammoth pie. But with the fat mammoth at the  very top of the mountain, it proves more difficult than he thought.

• Man Man and the Tree of Memories

  Author: Yaba Badoe Illustrator: Joelle Avelino
  Publisher: Zephyr
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 8+

  Man-man is excited for Carnival, and mistakenly summons the Queen of Revels during the parade. Can she help his mother get better? Vibrant colour illustrations bring this unusual story of family history and different Black cultures to life.

• Managing Your Money

  Author: Jane Bingham and Holly Bathie Illustrator: Nancy Leschnikoff and Freya Harrison
  Publisher: Usborne
  Interest age: 9-13
  Reading age: 9+

  This clear, concise non-fiction guide to managing money for young people explores a range of topics, including setting a budget, opening a bank account and managing debt. Well-designed and easy to navigate.

• Manatee Baby

  Author: Nicola Davies
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 7-11
  Reading age: 7-9

  When Manuela and her father see a manatee and its calf in the Amazon river, they can’t believe their luck. But can one girl convince the community that these beautiful creatures should be protected? A moving and powerful chapter book, based on a true story.

• Manfred The Baddie

  Author: John Fardell
  Publisher: Quercus
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 7+

  In this comic-style book Manfred is the baddest baddie of all, robbing people, kidnapping inventors and planning evil ways to rule the world.

• Mannie and the Long Brave Day

  Author: Martine Murray Illustrator: Sally Rippin
  Publisher: Allen and Unwin
  Interest age: 0+
  Reading age: 5+

  Mannie takes her doll and her toy elephant Lilliput on an adventure along the road. But she feels frightened by the sun going behind the clouds and the thunder rumbling...

• Mansa Musa: the richest man in history

  Author: Our Story Illustrator: Emanuel Colban
  Publisher: Our Story Media Group Ltd
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 7+

  Find out about the richest man in history – where he lived and how he spent his money! With money going to Camfed with every copy sold, this simple and charming book is a great introduction to African and Islamic history.

• Many Moons

  Author: Remi Courgeon
  Publisher: Walter Foster Jr
  Interest age: 2-5
  Reading age: 6+

  This black and white picture book presents a series of vignettes of a bright yellow, shiny and changeable moon interacting with different people and animals.

• Maps of the United Kingdom

  Author: Rachel Dixon Illustrator: Livi Gosling
  Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 7+

  This comprehensive hardback guide to the UK is full of illustrated maps, facts and historical titbits. A great way to get children excited about exploring – or perhaps whet their interest about any planned holidays or day trips.

• Mara, Daughter of the Nile

  Author: Eloise McGraw
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 13+
  Reading age: 13+

  Mara is a proud and beautiful slave girl in ancient Egypt during the reign of Hatshepsut. She yearns for freedom, and one day is presented with the chance to earn it.

• Margot and Me

  Author: Juno Dawson
  Publisher: Hot Key
  Interest age: 12-16
  Reading age: 12+

  A perfectly written family drama for teens, Margot and Me explores the developing relationship between a grandmother and her granddaughter, who is just starting to understand that life, and love, is rarely straightforward.

• Maria and Me

  Author: Maria Gallardo and Miguel Gallardo
  Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  Interest age: 9-13
  Reading age: 9+

  This is essentially a father’s description of life with his autistic daughter. However, its humorous voice and quirky graphic book style make for a highly unusual end result.

• Marie Curie and her Daughters

  Author: Imogen and Isabel Greenberg
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  Did you know that Marie Curie was the single mother of two daughters, Irene and Eve, one of whom would later get a Nobel Prize, just like her mother? The story of a family of remarkable women, this is a truly fascinating and inspiring read.

• Mariella Mystery Investigates A Cupcake Conundrum

  Author: Kate Pankhurst
  Publisher: Orion Children’s Books
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 7+

  Mariella, Violet and Poppy are the Mystery Girls: there is no mystery too mysterious and no puzzle too puzzling for this team to take on.

• Mariella Mystery: The Ghostly Guinea Pig

  Author: Kate Pankhurst
  Publisher: Orion Children's Books
  Interest age: 7+
  Reading age: 7+

  Mariella Mystery is a totally amazing girl detective, aged nine and a bit - and this is her top secret detective journal.

• Mariella, Queen of the Skies

  Author: Eoin Colfer Illustrator: Katy Halford
  Publisher: Barrington Stoke
  Interest age: 5-8
  Reading age: 7+

  A funny first "chapters" book with lively illustrations, in which a budding young scientist tries to find a way to slow down time so she doesn’t have to go to bed...

• Mark and Shark: Detectiving and Stuff

  Author: John Dougherty Illustrator: Katie Abey
  Publisher: Oxford University Press
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 7+

  Mark and his best friend Shark run a detective agency, although they’ve not yet been offered any cases to solve. Luckily, they also deal with ‘stuff’, which Shark prefers, as she’s not very good at detectiving. She often gets the wrong end of the stick and tends to mistake most objects for seals, so tries to eat them.

  When Ursula, a large, aggressive polar b…

• Marley Dias Gets It Done and So Can You!

  Author: Marley Dias with Siobhan McGowan
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 10-13
  Reading age: 10+

  Marley Dias describes her campaign to find 1,000 books featuring black girl protagonists, and also provides insight on what it is to be a young social activist in the present day. Inspiring stuff. 

• Marmaduke the Very Different Dragon

  Author: Rachel Valentine Illustrator: Ed Eaves
  Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  Dragons and princesses have universal appeal for the under 5s, and this story is also a celebration of the things that make us different and having the courage to just be yourself.

• Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery

  Author: Laura Ellen Anderson
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 7+

  When young moth Marnie Midnight enrols at Minibeast Academy, she and her new friends, Floyd the bee and Star the ant, embark on a perilous lunar adventure. The first in an exciting new series, this imaginative, bug-sized tale is richly illustrated and full of humour.  

• Marooned in Manhattan

  Author: Sheila Agnew
  Publisher: The O'Brien Press
  Interest age: 9-12
  Reading age: 8+

  This lively story encapsulates all the excitement of a summer in New York City. Evie is a likeable character, witty and sharply observant and the author captures her twelve year old voice perfectly. This is the first Evie adventure in a brilliant new series.

• Mars Evacuees

  Author: Sophia McDougall
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 9+

  This engaging story is the first in a fun new sci-fi adventure series that is perfect for 9-12 year-old readers, and is sure to be enjoyed by both boys and girls.

• Marshall Armstrong is New to Our School

  Author: David Mackintosh
  Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 5+

  Marshall Armstrong feels different to the other kids in his class. Then, one day, he manages to make everyone act differently – so they are just like him. A thoughtful book about tolerance, acceptance and celebrating difference.

• Marshmallow Clouds: poems inspired by nature

  Author: Ted Kooser and Connie Wanek Illustrator: Richard Jones
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  A captivating collection of poems, stunningly illustrated, that explores and celebrates nature, through the four elements.

• Marshmallow Pie the Cat Superstar on TV

  Author: Clara Vulliamy
  Publisher: HarperCollins
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 7+

  A giggle-inducing, illustrated, first chapter book narrated by Marshmallow Pie, a big, fluffy, grumpy cat who is full of his own importance and is about to make his TV debut.

• Marshmallows for Martians

  Author: Adam and Charlotte Guillain Illustrator: Lee Wildish
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  Bright, busy illustrations provide ample material for discussion, filled with a jumble of familiar objects and extraordinary aliens.

• Marta: Ultimate Football Heroes

  Author: Charlotte Browne
  Publisher: Dino Books
  Interest age: 9-12
  Reading age: 8+

  This biography showcases the srength of Brazilian footballer Marta, both on and off the pitch, and should be compulsory reading for every girl. Marta’s steely determination will inspire young people to follow their passions, whether they feature a football or not.

• Martha Maps it Out

  Author: Leigh Hodgkinson
  Publisher: Oxford University Press
  Interest age: 4-5
  Reading age: 7+

  Martha loves making maps! In this charming and original picture book, follow Martha as she takes you on a tour of her world and shares her hopes and dreams for the future.

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  Gan gyfuno labeli ffeithiol â manylion difyr yn benodol i sefyllfa Martha ei hun, mae hwn yn llyfr sy'n cynnig dysgu heb fod yn drwm a neges bositif am freuddwydio'n fawr. 

• Marv and the Dino Attack

  Author: Alex Falase-Koya Illustrator: Paula Bowles
  Publisher: Oxford
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 6+

  Marvin, a secret superhero with a robot sidekick named Pixel, is super excited because he’s going on a school trip to the Natural History Museum to see some REAL dinosaur bones. But he'll need all his superhero skills when the bones come to life!

• Marv and the Mega Robot

  Author: Alex Falase-Koya Illustrator: Paula Bowles
  Publisher: Oxford
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 6+

  This illustrated early reader is fast paced with an inspiring Black superhero and plenty of adventure for young readers just making the transition from picture books, or kids that really love books with dynamic illustrations.

• Marv and the Pool of Peril

  Author: Alex Falase-Koya Illustrator: Paula Bowles
  Publisher: Oxford
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 6-8

  Marvin has a secret: when he puts on a special super-suit, which is powered by kindness and imagination, he becomes Marv the superhero. So far, nobody but his Grandad – who Marvin inherited the super-suit from – knows.

• Marvellous Maths

  Author: Jonathan Litton Illustrator: Thomas Flintham
  Publisher: Templar Publishing
  Interest age: 7+
  Reading age: 7+

  Thinks Maths is boring? Think again! This attractive, large-format interactive book will help make numbers fun and exciting.

• Marvin and the Book of Magic

  Author: Jenny Pearson Illustrator: Aleksei Bitskoff
  Publisher: Barrington Stoke
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 7+

  When Marvin discovers a book which grants magic wishes, he decides to use it to secure a win at the school talent show. This hilarious, heartwarming chapter book features superb black-and-white drawings and is aimed specifically at dyslexic and reluctant readers.

• Mary and Frankenstein

  Author: Linda Bailey & Julia Sarda
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 7-9
  Reading age: 7+

  Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is credited with having invented the science fiction genre. But many adults and very few children will know the fascinating story of her life. A great introduction to Mary, a teen girl writing in a man’s world.

• Mary Had a Little Lamb - Classic Books with Holes

  Author: Marina Aizen
  Publisher: Child's Play
  Interest age: 0+
  Reading age: 4+

  One of Child's Play's delightful early years books which reflect the true diversity of society in a natural and uncontrived way.

• Mary Poppins

  Author: P L Travers
  Publisher: Harper Collins
  Interest age: 7+
  Reading age: 9+

  Mary Poppins arrives with the East wind to Number Seventeen Cherry Tree Lane to respond to the needs of Jane and Michael, whose parents are too busy to give them the attention they crave.

• Mary’s Hair

  Author: Eoin Colfer Illustrator: Richard Watson
  Publisher: Barrington Stoke
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 6+

  Mary hates her hair! She thinks it looks like a big bush growing on her head. She fetches the scissors from the kitchen drawer and cuts it all off.

• Mary’s Monster: Love, Madness and How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein

  Author: Lita Judge
  Publisher: Wren & Rook
  Interest age: 14+
  Reading age: 12+

  In the stupendously illustrated verse novel, Lita Judge looks at the facts behind the real life of Mary Shelley: an important woman, feminist and writer. It’s a heart-wrenching read in parts, and a deeply inspiring one in others.

• Masque of the Red Death

  Author: Bethany Griffin
  Publisher: Indigo
  Interest age: 13+
  Reading age: 13+

  In a city ravaged by a devastating plague, wealthy 17-year-old Araby tries to escape reality at the infamous Debauchery Club. But even here she can't forget the horror of the dark streets outside - or her guilt about her brother's death.

• Master Tracks Train

  Author: Allan Ahlberg Illustrator: Andre Amstutz
  Publisher: Penguin
  Interest age: 3-7
  Reading age: 6+

  How could it be that the train approaching platform two is a day and a half late? Boldly illustrated, this is an imaginative twist on an all too familiar experience!

• Matched

  Author: Ally Condie
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 12+

  Welcome to a Society that utterly controls its citizens; what they eat, what they do, who they marry - even when they die.

• Matilda

  Author: Roald Dahl Illustrator: Quentin Blake
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 7+
  Reading age: 8+

  This modern fairy-tale with a brilliantly inspiring young heroine is one of Roald Dahl's best loved stories.

• Matilda's Cat

  Author: Emily Gravett
  Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 5+

  Matilda's cat watches with disdain as his mistress plays with wool, climbs into boxes and dons a funky hat. But there is one thing that Matilda's cat likes very much indeed.

• Matisse, King of Colour

  Author: Laurence Anholt Illustrator: Bruce Ingman
  Publisher: Frances Lincoln
  Interest age: 5+
  Reading age: 6+

  This book centres on the teenage Monique, who comes to nurse Matisse, already an old man but living in rooms filled with his amazing colourful art.

• Matt Millz

  Author: Harry Hill Illustrator: Steve May
  Publisher: Faber & Faber
  Interest age: 9-12
  Reading age: 9+

  This is a light-hearted look at one boy’s dream of becoming a stand-up comedian. The utterly ridiculous plot and caricatured cast make it inevitable that you will end this book with a smile on your face. Feel-good fiction at its best.

• Matty Takes Off

  Author: Miriam Moss and Jane Simmons
  Publisher: Anderson Press
  

  Matty’s strong sibling relationship is a joy to read about, and there’s a great message in here about possessions not being everything.

• Mathematicians are Counting the Stars!

  Author: Saskia Gwinn Illustrator: Ana Albero
  Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 6+

  In this beautiful and fascinating cartoon-style picture book, Saskia Gwinn and Ana Albero explain all the different ways that mathematicians are finding out brilliant things about the world and using maths to help our future.

• Maus

  Author: Art Spiegelman
  Publisher: Penguin
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 12+

  This is the complete story of Vladek Spiegelman and his wife, living and surviving in Hitler's Europe.

• Max & Chaffy: Welcome to Animal Island

  Author: Jamie Smart
  Publisher: David Fickling Books
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 5+

  Max has just moved to Animal Island where there are lots of new friends – including a chaffy. But Chaffy is lost! Can you help Max find Chaffy? This very young, colourful graphic novel series is brilliantly interactive and full of fun.

• Max and Bird

  Author: Ed Vere
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 5+

  Ed Vere's delightful stories are always full of pitch-perfect language that is always silly in just the right places. There is also a comfortable sense of warm friendship between Max and Bird, which young readers will return to again and again.

• Max and the Midknights

  Author: Lincoln Peirce
  Publisher: Macmillan
  Interest age: 6-9
  Reading age: 7+

  Max is a troubadour-in-training - but she'd much rather be a knight. When her uncle is hired as court jester for King Gastley, Max knows she has to save him! But girls aren't allowed to be knights... A fabulous adventure quest for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

• Max and the Millions

  Author: Ross Montgomery
  Publisher: Faber
  Interest age: 8-11
  Reading age: 8+

  When a school caretaker mysteriously disappears, leaving behind a small pile of sand, a student is drawn into an extraordinary adventure. Alongside the delightfully daft plot, Montgomery successfully touches on topics such as assumptions about deafness.

• Max and the Won't Go to Bed Show

  Author: Mark Sperring Illustrator: Sarah Warburton
  Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  Max the Magnificent (the world's youngest magician) is putting on his world-famous and death-defying show - putting off going to bed for as long as possible!

• Max at Night

  Author: Ed Vere
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  It’s way past little Max’s bedtime and he’s so sleepy, but he wants to say goodnight to the moon! Will he ever find it? Ed Vere’s adorable Max features in a gentle bedtime book which will have little ones feeling very snoozy indeed by the end.

• Max Helsing: Monster Hunter

  Author: Curtis Jobling
  Publisher: Orchard Books
  Interest age: 10-12
  Reading age: 9+

  Monster Hunter is a pace-filled adventure full of supernatural battles, school hassles, and running for your life. With a diverse cast of characters who excel in witty repartee, the humour brilliantly offsets the monsters.

• Max Kowalski Didn’t Mean It

  Author: Susie Day
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  When Max meets Tal and his two dads, he learns that there are lots of different ways to be a man, and that his own dad’s expectations of him at such a young age aren't fair. An utterly remarkable book about families, being a boy and coping with loss. 

• Max the Brave

  Author: Ed Vere
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  Max the kitten is Brave - which is why he doesn't like being dressed up in ribbons. He sets out to find a mouse to chase, but he doesn't know what one looks like, and he doesn't know all the other creatures cats like to chase either!

• Max the Champion

  Author: Sean Stockdale and Alexandra Strick Illustrator: Ros Asquith
  Publisher: Frances Lincoln
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 5+

  This inclusive book is about a boy who loves sport, his friends, and school - and has a vivid imagination

• Maya’s Walk

  Author: Moira Butterfield Illustrator: Kim Geyer
  Publisher: Oxford
  Interest age: 2-3
  Reading age: 2-3

  Maya loves walking. There are so many different types of walk to enjoy: walks where she and her parent listen to the sounds around them: birds singing, people talking, dogs barking. Then there are walks where Maya can smell the different smells: the earthy goodness of soil, the perfume of flowers and a blade of grass rubbed in your hand.

• Maybe a Fox

  Author: Kathi Appelt and Alison McGhee
  Publisher: Walker
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 10-12

  Sylvie runs to the most dangerous part of the river to make a wish, leaving her sister Jules behind. But Sylvie runs so fast, she disappears. In the same moment, a fox is born. A quiet and touching story about a girl coping with the loss of her sister.

• Maybe…

  Author: Chris Haughton
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  A cautionary tale about pushing boundaries that strikes a perfect balance between indulging in naughtiness and listening to wise advice from your elders.

• Mayfly Day

  Author: Jeanne Willis Illustrator: Tony Ross
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 6+

  Mayfly’s first day on earth is also her last. And she is determined to enjoy every minute. From early dawn light to the rising of the moon, Mayfly delights in everything around her.

• McTavish Goes Wild

  Author: Meg Rosoff Illustrator: Grace Easton
  Publisher: Barrington Stoke
  Interest age: 7-11
  Reading age: 8+

  The Peachey family have a rescue dog called McTavish – but McTavish is pretty sure he's there to rescue THEM. So when the family go camping, McTavish decides to bring the family closer together. Gentle, funny and affectionate, with well-drawn characters.

• McTavish on the Move

  Author: Meg Rossoff Illustrator: David Shephard (in the style of Grace Easton)
  Publisher: Conkers (Barrington Stoke)
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 6+

  McTavish is the beloved dog of the Peachey family and this is their fourth exciting adventure. Here, the Peachey family are moving house. Betty is struggling with leaving her home, school and friends behind, but nobody has noticed –  except McTavish. 

• McTavish Takes the Biscuit

  Author: Meg Rosoff Illustrator: Grace Easton
  Publisher: Barrington Stoke
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 7+

  After McTavish, a rescue dog, whipped the Peachey family into shape, they’ve all become food fans. Even Pa Peachey is determined to win a local Bake Off competition. Fortunately, McTavish is on the case to ensure that everything ends up as well as it can…

• Me

  Author: Emma Dodd
  Publisher: Templar
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 5+

  A baby penguin realises how small he is and on each page he compares himself to the world around him.

• Me and Aaron Ramsey

  Author: Manon Steffan Ros
  Publisher: Firefly
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 8+

  Sam and his dad love football. When an accident has long-lasting effects, everything at home changes. A moving depiction of a father-son relationship, set in Wales.

• Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

  Author: Jesse Andrews
  Publisher: Allen & Unwin
  Interest age: 14+
  Reading age: 14+

  This surprising gem is at once moving and hilarious.

• Me and Mister P

  Author: Maria Farrer Illustrator: Daniel Rieley
  Publisher: Oxford University Press
  Interest age: 7+
  Reading age: 8+

  All Arthur wants is a completely normal family, so he decides to run away to find one. But on his doorstep, he meets a polar bear called Mister P. With nods to Mary Poppins and Paddington Bear, this book will win the hearts of every reader.

• Me and My Cat?

  Author: Satoshi Kitamura
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 5+
  Reading age: 6+

  A witch casts a spell on Nicholas and he wakes up to discover he has turned into Leonardo, his pet cat.

• Me and My Fear

  Author: Francesca Sanna
  Publisher: Flying Eye Books
  Interest age: 5-8
  Reading age: 5+

  The young girl in this story has a tiny, secret friend called Fear. Fear has always helped her stay safe when exploring new things, but since moving to a new country, Fear has grown and grown and won’t let her go out and explore, and guards her jealously at school.

• Me and My Sister

  Author: Rose Robbins
  Publisher: Scallywag Press
  Interest age: 4-6
  Reading age: 5+

  A delightful insight into sibling life is delivered through appealing animal characters in this simple and effective picture book, reminding us that every child is different. 

• Me and You

  Author: Anthony Browne
  Publisher: Doubleday Children's Books
  Interest age: 7+
  Reading age: 6+

  The resolution of this story about a girl and three bears will challenge perceptions and provoke much thought in those who read it.

• Me Myself Milly

  Author: Penelope Bush
  Publisher: Piccadilly Press
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 12+

  Milly Pond feels like she's living in her twin sister's shadow - but now she has decided to step out on her own for the first time.

• Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow

  Author: Benjamin Dean Illustrator: Sandhya Prabhat
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  Archie’s mum and dad are splitting up because Archie’s dad is gay. Can a Pride parade give Archie’s family a way of coming together again?  

• Me, Suzy P

  Author: Karen Saunders
  Publisher: Templar Publishing
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 10+

  Fourteen-year-old 'disaster magnet' Suzy heroically struggles with her name, her hair, her family and her love life in this hugely enjoyable comic novel.

• Me, the Queen and Christopher

  Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Tony Ross
  Publisher: Orchard Books
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 7+

  A warm, touching and funny tale of an unusual meeting with the Queen

• Meanwhile Back on Earth…

  Author: Oliver Jeffers
  Publisher: Harper Collins
  Interest age: 6-8
  

  A father invites his children - and the reader - to look back at the Earth at particular points in world history.  A thoughtful and clever story that will get adults thinking as much as children.

• Measuring Angels

  Author: Lesley Ely Illustrator: Polly Dunbar
  Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 5+

  A heartwarming tale with beautiful illustrations that reminds us how good it is to work together.

• Measuring Me!

  Author: Nicola Kent
  Publisher: Little Tiger
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  This charming non-fiction picture book takes a fun and whimsical look at the important early learning concept of measurement. Features a colourful, illustrated size chart that little learners can pull out and colour in themselves!

• Meekoo and the Big Red Potty

  Author: Camilla Reid Illustrator: Nicola Slater
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 1-3
  

  A cute and thoughtfully produced book that is non-gender specific and will make the potty an approachable concept for even the most sensitive child. There are also interactive buttons!

• Meekoo and the Little Nursery

  Author: Camilla Reid Illustrator: Nicola Slater
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 2-3
  

  This delightful, interactive board book explores the highs and lows of Meekoo the bear’s busy day at nursery

• Meerkat Mail

  Author: Emily Gravett
  Publisher: Macmillan Children's books
  Interest age: 4-6
  Reading age: 5+

  Sunny lives on an arid plain with his extensive and loving meerkat family; they work together, play together and together do their best to stay away from jackals!

• Meesh the Bad Demon

  Author: Michelle Lam
  Publisher: Faber and Faber
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 8+

  Meesh isn’t a typical demon – preferring flowers to lava, and being bullied for it. But when the other demons are turned to stone, it’s up to Meesh to find a way to save them. This first story in a fantasy graphic novel series is fun, fast-paced and full of peril.

• Meesha Makes Friends

  Author: Tom Percival
  Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  This charming picture book is perfect to share with those who may find it difficult to form friendships and is ideal to promote discussions about emotional well-being. 

• Meet Happy Bear

  Author: Carles Ballesteros
  Publisher: Words & Pictures Press
  Interest age: 0-3
  Reading age: 5+

  Happy Bear is smiling, until suddenly – he’s not! How can we make Happy Bear happy again? A sweet first book for little ones that ends in a hug.

• Meet the Maliks, Twin Detectives: The Cookie Culprit

  Author: Zanib Mian Illustrator: Kyan Cheng
  Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books
  Interest age: 6-7
  Reading age: 7+

  Can Maysa and Musa solve the mystery of who destroyed the competition cookies? Relatable and funny, this is a story about everyday family life, with a gentle mystery and a BIG lie at the heart of it. 

• Meet the Oceans

  Author: Caryl Hart Illustrator: Bethan Woollvin
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 4-8
  

  A vibrant picture book all about the incredible bodies of water which make up most of our planet, providing young readers with a lively introduction to the importance of looking after the world's oceans.

• Meet the Parents

  Author: Peter Bently Illustrator: Sara Ogilvie
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 6+

  Children might think that parents are just there to nag and boss them about, but in fact mums and dads have all kinds of other uses.

• Meet the Weather

  Author: Caryl Hart Illustrator: Bethan Woollvin
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  An energetic, fun introduction to different types of weather, using rhyme and vibrant, bright illustrations.

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  Mae merch fach a'i chi yn hedfan trwy'r awyr mewn balŵn aer poeth hudol, gan ddysgu am dywydd ein planed: cymylau, gwynt, corwyntoedd, mellt a tharanau, niwl ac eira, heulwen a glaw, ac – yn olaf – enfys hyfryd.

• Meet the Wildlings

  Author: Gwen Millward
  Publisher: Templar Books
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Max and Poppy have turned into rampaging Wildlings! But to go to the park, they need to be children again. Can they work together to turn back into kids? A useful tool for discussing emotions and sharing. 

• Meg and Merlin: Making Friends

  Author: Tanya Landman Illustrator: Sònia Albert
  Publisher: Barrington Stoke
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 7-9

  Meg adores ponies and longs to have one of her own but knows that her parents can’t afford it. She is overjoyed to find a beautiful pony in her front garden on her tenth birthday and for one, incredible moment, she wonders if he is a birthday gift. However, when she realises that he has escaped from his field and must be returned to his rightful owner, she i…

• Meg and Mog

  Author: Helen Nicholl Illustrator: Jan Pienkowski
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 5+

  In this the first story about much-loved characters Meg the witch and Mog her cat, the pair go off to a wild Hallowe'en party with all the other witches

• Meg at Sea

  Author: Helen Nicoll Illustrator: Jan Pieńkowski
  Publisher: Puffin Books
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 5+

  Meg, Mog and Owl go sailing, but when there is no wind Meg makes a spell to make it blow more strongly and inadvertently brews up a storm

• Meg Comes to School

  Author: Author Helen Nicoll Illustrator: Jan Pienkowski
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  When Meg attends Owl's school sports day in a very unusual hat, everyone is in for a big surprise!

• Meg Goes to Bed

  Author: Helen Nicoll Illustrator: Jan Pienkowski
  Publisher: Puffin Books
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 4+

  Meg, Mog and Owl are a beloved addition to any picture book collection and this quirky fun tale is no exception.

• Meg in the Jungle

  Author: Jan Pienkowski & David Walser
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 2-4
  

  It’s Mog the cat’s birthday and she makes a wish… to go to the jungle! Jan Pienkowski’s artwork is full of bold colour, character and pizzazz in another simple, quirky story about everyone’s favourite picture book witch and her cat. 

• Mega Mash-Up: Robots v Gorillas in the Desert

  Author: Nikalas Catlow Illustrator: Tim Wesson
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 7+

  This is great fun, likely to engage and encourage boys to write and illustrate

• Mega Robo Bros

  Author: Neill Cameron
  Publisher: David Fickling Books
  Interest age: 8+
  Reading age: 9+

  Brothers always find something to fight about. Alex and Freddy are no different - even though they're also the most powerful robots in the universe.

• Mega Robo Bros 2: Mega Robo Rumble

  Author: Neill Cameron
  Publisher: David Fickling Books
  Interest age: 8-11
  Reading age: 8+

  A celebration of diversity in a robot-themed comic book featuring mega robot battles – and a trip to buy school uniform.

• Mega Robo Bros 3: Mega Robo Revenge

  Author: Neill Cameron
  Publisher: David Fickling Books
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  Third instalment of the graphic novel series about sentient robot brothers Alex and Freddy, in which we learn more about the boys’ origins and a monster from the past returns to get revenge on their mother. Funny and full of fabulous artwork. 

• Mega Robo Bros: Double Threat

  Author: Neill Cameron
  Publisher: David Fickling Books
  Interest age: 8-11
  Reading age: 8+

  With massive mechanoid fights, explosions and laser battles, this fourth comic book adventure for the Mega Robo Bros once again asks thoughtful questions about what makes us human and features its customary cast of diverse characters.

• Megan

  Author: Mary Hooper
  Publisher: Bloomsbury Childrens Books
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 12+

  Megan is 15 when she realises she is pregnant. GCSE’s are imminent, the baby’s father seems disinterested and Megan has mixed emotions.

• Melissa (formerly published as George)

  Author: Alex Gino
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 10+

  To everyone around her, George is a boy - but George longs to be like Charlotte, the wise and gentle hero of Charlotte's Web. This short, sweet story of embracing your true self and trusting those around you is a timely addition to the growing awareness of transgender identification in children and young adults. 

• Melowy: The Test of Magic

  Author: Danielle Star Cortney Powell and Ryan Jampole
  Publisher: Papercutz
  Interest age: 6-10
  Reading age: 7+

  The Melowies are five girl unicorns who live in Aura, a world where magical creatures live in harmony. When they find themselves transported out into the outside world to face their deepest fears, it is the power of friendship that can save them.

• Melric and the Sorcerer

  Author: David McKee
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 6+

  The King wants Melric the magician, to make him more powerful. Melric keeps telling him that more power will not make him happier - but the King won't listen.

• Melric the Magician Who Lost His Magic

  Author: David McKee
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  Melric, the King's magician, uses his magic to help everyone in the kingdom. But one day he wakes up to find his powers have disappeared!

• Melrose and Croc Beside the Sea

  Author: Emma Chichester Clark
  Publisher: HarperCollins
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  Little Green Croc is sulking and won't speak to his friend, Melrose the dog. Melrose decides to cheer up his pal. This is a delightful, heartwarming story about friendship.

• Memoirs of a Neurotic Zombie

  Author: Jeff Norton
  Publisher: Faber & Faber
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 10+

  A healthy dose of the paranormal, mad scientists, and Adam's distinctive voice, as he conceals his zombie nature, combine to provide humour in this diary-novel.

• Memoirs of a Neurotic Zombie: Escape from Camp

  Author: Jeff Norton
  Publisher: Faber and Faber
  Interest age: 8+
  Reading age: 8+

  A group of friends: a zombie, a vegan vampire and a chupacabra go to camp, only to find out they're set to be turned into doughnuts.

• Meowsterpieces: A Cat’s Guide to Art and Life

  Author: Jenn Bailey Illustrator: Nyansongi
  Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing
  Interest age: 4-8
  

  Featuring 13 catty recreations of famous works of art, you'll squeal at the cuteness of Nyansongi’s adorable round-faced cats, and the book is also great to introduce kids to art. A fun concept that makes purrfect reading!

• Mermaid

  Author: Cerrie Burnell and Laura Ellen Anderson
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 6+

  Luka loves living by the sea, but neither he nor his brothers have ever learned to swim.

• Merry Christmas, Hugless Douglas

  Author: David Melling
  Publisher: Hodder
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 5+

  A new Christmas edition of the popular bear hug series that is full of wintry fun - and even features ideas for things to try yourself this winter.

• Merry Little Christmas: A finger wiggle book

  Author: Sally Symes Illustrator: Nick Sharratt
  Publisher: Walker
  Interest age: 2-3
  

  Have a giggle as you wiggle your fingers with the Christmas characters. A fun interactive baby book.

• Metamorphosis and Other Stories

  Author: Franz Kafka Translator: Malcolm Pasley
  Publisher: Penguin
  Interest age: 14+
  Reading age: 15+

  These translations bring together the small proportion of Kafka's works that he thought worthy of publication, including his most famous story Metamorphosis.

• Mexikid: a Graphic Memoir

  Author: Pedro Martin 
  Publisher: Guppy Books
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 7+

  Buckle up for the road trip of a lifetime in Pedro Martin’s hilarious graphic novel memoir, Mexikid, 
  an adventure-packed, deeply personal tale of family and identity.  

  Brilliantly insightful and full of thoughtful detailing, this is a thoroughly engaging graphic novel that will have young readers gripped right until the end of this epic li…

• Mi Wnes I Weld Mamoth / I Did See a Mammoth

  Author: Alex Willmore adapted by Casia Wiliam
  Publisher: Atebol
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Dyma lyfr doniol a chwareus bydd yn hoelio diddordeb darllenwyr ifanc ac yn eu cyflwyno i'r mamoth gwlanog.

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  This is a funny and playful book that will grab the interest of young readers and introduce them to the woolly mammoth.

   

• Mia and the Lightcasters

  Author: By Janelle McCurdy Illustrator: Ana Latese
  Publisher: Faber
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9-11

  12 year-old Mia lives with her young brother Lucas and mum and dad in the city of Nubis, under the light of the forever moon and permanently starlit skies. She has always dreamed of being umbra tamer, but a terrifying encounter with a red eyed umbra out on the Nightmare Plains three years ago frightened her into staying within the city walls. Now Mia’s …

• Mia’s Magic Uncle

  Author: Lindsay McLeod Illustrator: Stephen Lambert
  Publisher: Walker
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 7+

  Mia's uncle is indeed magic - and in more ways than one

• Miaow Said the Cow

  Author: Emma Dodd
  Publisher: Templar
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 5+

  Cat's feeling grouchy: he's been harshly woken up again by the farm cockerel crowing. 'Something's got to be done about that', he mutters and after a little thought, weaves a crafty spell.

• Mic Drop: A High Rise Mystery

  Author: Sharna Jackson
  Publisher: Knights Of
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  The second in Sharna Jackson’s High Rise Mystery books sees Nik and Norva return with another crime to solve on their home turf. 

• Mickey and the Animal Spies

  Author: Anne Miller Illustrator: Becka Moor
  Publisher: Oxford University Press
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 6+

  Top codebreaker Mickey joins COBRA - a secret organisation protecting animals, currently investigating a spate of diamond robberies. Is Mickey up to the challenge? Anne Miller's debut story is full of sparky wit and colourful characters - plus, plenty of puzzles to crack.

• Michael Rosen’s Book of Very Silly Poems

  Author: Michael Rosen
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 5-9
  Reading age: 8+

  In this collection of traditional rhymes from across the world, Michael Rosen reminds us of the rather silly things that we might learn in the playground or from our parents, as well as including some of his own poems and that of other authors.

• Michael Rosen's A to Z

  Author: Michael Rosen
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 8+

  Former Children’s Laureate, Michael Rosen, gathers together the best children’s poetry from Agard to Zephaniah in this collection. From Grace Nichol's poem about her Caribbean Gran visiting England to Rosen's own hilarious account of his Dad's intolerance to 'The Noise', There are poems to entertain everyone. A brilliant book for dipping iin…

• Michael Rosen's Big Book of Bad Things

  Author: Michael Rosen
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 7+
  Reading age: 7+

  Some poems are funny, some desperately sad. But in Rosen's hands, small, scruffy words you don't even notice gain extra weight and meaning...

• Michael Rosen's Sad Book

  Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Quentin Blake
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 6+

  The subject of bereavement is treated in an unusual way in Michael Rosen's Sad Book, which deals with the death of the author's own son.

• Michael the Amazing Mind-reading Sausage Dog

  Author: Terrie Chilvers Illustrator: Tim Budgen
  Publisher: Firefly Press
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 7+

  Michael the mind-reading sausage dog is extremely clever and talented. But can he get his own show in Hollywoof? With his friend Stanley Big Dog as his assistant, Michael discovers that talent can only get you so far without teamwork. A small dog with a big personality!

• Midge and Mo

  Author: Lara Williamson Illustrator: Becky Cameron
  Publisher: Stripes (Little Tiger)
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 5+

  Midge doesn’t want to go to a new school. He wants things to stay the same. His buddy, Mo, does her best to help him settle in.

• Midnight

  Author: Jacqueline Wilson Illustrator: Nick Sharratt
  Publisher: Yearling
  Interest age: 11+
  Reading age: 10+

  Although she loves him dearly, Violet is scared of her older brother Will, because he often taunts and teases her, and even physically hurts her.

• Midnight at the Zoo

  Author: Faye Hanson
  Publisher: Templar
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 5+

  When Max and Mia are left behind the zoo, they discover something very exciting: the Midnight Zoo! And it's a riot of colour and glamour... Young fans of the zoo will enjoy this alliterative jewel of a book.

• Midnight For Charlie Bone

  Author: Jenny Nimmo
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 10+

  Charlie is unnerved to discover that he can hear people in photographs talking. His aunts take an unhealthy interest in his gift and send him to the notorious Bloor's Academy...

• Midnight Magic

  Author: Michelle Harrison Illustrator: Elissa Elwick
  Publisher: Little Tiger
  Interest age: 5-8
  Reading age: 6+

  A fabulous and fully illustrated rhyming story about a magical kitten and the family who adopt her. Ideal for newly independent readers or as shared reading with younger children.

• Midnight Pirates

  Author: Ally Kennen
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 9+

  Three children take on the running of a secluded Cornish guest-house and soon find themselves in danger in this contemporary adventure story bursting with exuberance and energy.

• Midwinterblood

  Author: Marcus Sedgwick
  Publisher: Indigo
  Interest age: 13+
  Reading age: 10+

  In seven stories that take place on the strange island of Blessed, two souls seek each other over a period of a thousand years.

• Middle School and Other Disasters: Worst Broommate Ever!

  Author: Wanda Coven Illustrator: Anna Abramskaya
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 8+

  Heidi is off to boarding school – where she’ll have secret magic lessons! But will she ever get on with her broommate? Funny and relatable, with bags of charm. 

• Middle School: Just my rotten luck

  Author: James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts Illustrator: Laura Park
  Publisher: Young Arrow
  

  Rafe is back in middle school, and he must now join a special education class. A funny, heart-warming story about real issues, brought to life with lively cartoons.

• Middle School: Save Rafe!

  Author: James Patterson Illustrator: Laura Park
  Publisher: Young Arrow
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 8+

  This book deals with annoying sisters, crushes on girls, living up to your parents' expectations, doing your homework and being responsible, in a funny and engaging way - including some great illustration to add some extra fun into the text.

• Miffy and the New Baby

  Author: Dick Bruna Translator: Tony Mitton
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  Miffy's mummy and daddy have some very exciting news, Miffy is going to be a big sister!

• Miffy at the Seaside

  Author: Dick Bruna
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 3+

  Toddlers will enjoy sharing this simple story about Miffy's day at the seaside

• Mighty Min

  Author: Melissa Castrillón
  Publisher: Alison Green Books
  Interest age: 4-7
  Reading age: 5+

  Min is a tiny girl who lives in a miniature house at the bottom of the garden with her four small-but-mighty aunts. This delightful tale of kindness, courage and ingenuity is accompanied by exquisite pencil drawings in warm, gentle colours. 

• Mighty Small

  Author: Timothy Knapman Illustrator: Rosie Reeve
  Publisher: OUP
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 5

  Max Small has the perfect name, because he's a tiny mouse. But Max is convinced that actually he is a superhero.

• Migrants

  Author: Eduard Altarriba
  Publisher: Button Books
  Interest age: 9-11
  

  This beautiful and useful picture book is a mine of information on the subject of human migration, which is sadly so topical and which many children will have questions about. Altarriba is very thorough on the subject, making sure that he asks the right questions in the right order as he progresses from explaining how humans have always migrated for various …

• Mike

  Author: Andrew Norriss
  Publisher: David Fickling Books
  Interest age: 10-11
  Reading age: 10+

  Mike is a smart and humorous take on mental health and figuring out how to follow your own path in life. But it’s also so much more: a brilliant, pacey and engaging story packed with highly relatable characters and an enormously uplifting coming-of-age story.

• Mike Falls Up

  Author: Candy Gourlay Illustrator: Carles Ballesteros
  Publisher: Little Tiger
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 7+

  This quirky, imaginative tale is full of unexpected twists and turns, and is sure to engage young children. Distinctive, full-colour illustrations provide humour and visual interest, while the short chapters are ideal for newly-independent readers.

• Miki

  Author: Stephen Mackey
  Publisher: Hodder Childrens Books
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 5+

  Shimmering like the northern lights, the illustrations' luminous blues and greens glow out of the darkness in this chilly yet elegantly magical wintry tale

• Mildred the Gallery Cat

  Author: Jono Ganz
  Publisher: Tate
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 4-8

  During the day, the Art Gallery is filled with people admiring the paintings and sculptures of some of the world’s most famous artists, while Mildred – the little black and white cat who lives in the gallery – snoozes in her basket. But when night falls, Mildred springs into life and has the artworks all to herself!

• Milo and the Restart Button

  Author: Alan Silberberg
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
  Interest age: 7+
  Reading age: 7+

  Silberberg's novel is funny, sad, and empowering for young readers who have suffered bereavement. His comical illustrations and lists both lighten and extend the text.

• Milo Imagines The World

  Author: Matt de la Peña Illustrator: Christian Robinson
  Publisher: Two Hoots
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 6+

  Milo and his big sister are on their way to visit their mum in prison. On the way, Milo imagines all the different lives of the people on the subway - discovering that you can't always judge somebody by their appearance.

• Milton the Megastar

  Author: Emma Read Illustrator: Emma Read and Alex G Griffiths
  Publisher: Chicken House
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 6+

  Milton needs a holiday - but his trip to Hawaii isn't as relaxing as he thought it would be, thanks to an unscrupulous billionaire, an endangered spider species, and an active volcano! This lovely sequel to Milton the Mighty is a well-paced and thoughtful story with themes of friendship, understanding, and conservation at its heart.

• Milton the Mighty

  Author: Emma Read Illustrator: Alex G Griffiths
  Publisher: Chicken House
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 7+

  When an exterminator starts spreading false rumours of deadly spiders on the loose, Milton and his arachnid friends fear for their lives. Will they be able to convince the humans they live with that they're perfectly harmless? A warm, funny tale.

• Millie’s Missing Yawn

  Author: You Jung Byun
  Publisher: Pavilion
  Interest age: 4-7
  Reading age: 5+

  Millie has brushed her teeth and slipped into her pyjamas but cannot find her yawn! The repetition in this night-time adventure will be comforting to children and help them wind down after a busy day.

• Millie's Marvellous Hat

  Author: Satoshi Kitamura
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  Millie loves the colourful hats she sees in the hat shop, but she can't afford to buy one.

  Fortunately, the man at the counter has a solution...

• Millions

  Author: Frank Cottrell Boyce Illustrator: Steven Lenton
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 9+

  One night, a bag containing £229,370 falls from the sky and flattens the hermitage. Damian is convinced it is a gift from God.

• Milly and the Mermaids

  Author: Maudie Smith Illustrator: Antonia Woodward
  Publisher: Orion
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  A charming story about wishes coming true, with warm, jewel-coloured illustrations which bring the simple, magical text alive.

• Mind Games

  Author: Teri Terry
  Publisher: Orchard Books
  Interest age: 14+
  Reading age: 14+

  Teri Terry has once again delivered a roller coaster thriller that will delight fans and hook new readers.

• Mind the Gap

  Author: Phil Earle
  Publisher: Barrington Stoke
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 12+

  When Mikey's unreliable, mysterious and more than slightly dodgy dad Vinny dies, Mikey seems to lose himself and spirals into a self-destructive spiral of despair - and his best friend loses Mikey. 

• Mind Writer

  Author: Steve Cole Illustrator: Nelson Evergreen
  Publisher: Barrington Stoke
  Interest age: 8+
  Reading age: 8+

  Luke has a secret, a hidden skill: he can read minds. But when Luke meets Samira, he can't read her mind at all. A gripping thriller where fantasy meets horror - perfect for fearless older children or reluctant and dyslexic readers.

• Mind Your Head

  Author: Juno Dawson with advice from Dr Olivia Hewitt Illustrator: Gemma Correll
  Publisher: Hot Key Books
  Interest age: 12-18
  Reading age: 12+

  In this upfront and accessible book, Juno Dawson tackles all things mental health. Packed with practical advice, guidance from clinical psychologist Dr Olivia Hewitt and some humorous reassurance.

• Mindi and the Goose No One Else Could See

  Author: Sam McBratney Illustrator: Linda Ólafsdóttir
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  This beautiful story about a girl afraid of a big goose, who learns to let go of her fears, feels like an instant classic. A lovely, calm book to read to little ones, full of the simple magic of early childhood and the warm comfort of family.

• Mine!

  Author: Rachel Bright
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  One day Fifi and Frankie go to visit Grandma Flo and they both want to hold Funny Bunny. After some arguing they pull him in different directions and off come his ears.

• Mini Monsters: Can I Be The Best?

  Author: Caryl Hart Illustrator: Tony Neal
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  Interest age: 2-4
  

  The second in Hart and Neal’s Mini Monsters series is a perfect read for toddlers and pre-schoolers, with, a simple but effective storyline and sympathetic characters - as well as a strong message that thoughtfulness, kindness and being a good friend are things we can all try to do better.

• Mini Monsters: Can I Play?

  Author: Caryl Hart and Tony Neal
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  Sparkle and Arthur have decided to put on a magic show. How exciting! Yet when their friend Scout asks if they can join in, Sparkle says no. A bright and colourful story about being a good friend (and saying sorry), perfectly pitched for older toddlers and pre-schoolers.

• Mini Rabbit Must Help

  Author: John Bond
  Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Mini Rabbit has an important job to do - he has to post a letter to Granny Rabbit by 5 o'clock sharp! But helping out is not as easy as it looks...

• Mini Rabbit: Not Lost

  Author: John Bond
  Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 5+

  Mini Rabbit helps Mother Rabbit to bake a cake, but they run out of berries, so he embarks on an enthusiastic search for the missing ingredient. A delightfully funny picture book, bursting with distinctive, vibrant illustrations.

• Ministry of Pandemonium

  Author: Chris Westwood
  Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 12+

  Mr October heads the Ministry of Pandemonium, helping souls of the recently departed on their way, rescuing them from darker, deadlier forces.

• Minty

  Author: Christina Banach
  Publisher: Three Hares Publishing
  Interest age: 14+
  Reading age: 9+

  This is a thought provoking debut novel about love, loss and the importance of family.

• Minus Me

  Author: Ingelin Rossland
  Publisher: Oneworld Publications
  Interest age: 13+
  Reading age: 13+

  Intense, poetic, immediate, Linda's voice is distinctive and determined in this gripping, sensitive exploration of big issues - living, dying, loving, the nature of good and evil.

• Mira a'r Trip Ysgol

  Author: Luned Aaron Illustrator: James Cottell
  Publisher: Atebol
  Interest age: 8-9
  Reading age: 8+

  This is a perfect choice for a reader venturing into chapter books for the first time. The language, chapter sizes and cartoon illustrations that appear consistently throughout the book mean that this story is sure to grab attention.

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  Dyma ddewis perffaith ar gyfer darllenwr sydd yn mentro i lyfrau pennod am y tro cyntaf. Mae'r iaith, maint y penodau a'r llu…

• Mira Forecasts the Future

  Author: Kell Andrews Illustrator: Lissy Marlin
  Publisher: Sterling
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 8+

  A deceptively simple picture book about understanding the weather that also explores ideas about success, failure and discovering individual talents.

• Mira’s Curly Hair

  Author: Maryam al Serkal Illustrator: Rebeca Lucini
  Publisher: Lantana Publishing
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  Mira wishes she had straight, smooth hair, just like Mama’s shiny elegant locks, but instead, she has an abundance of unruly curls. She tries everything she can think of to straighten them... A delightful tale that celebrates diversity and self-acceptance.

• Mirabelle and the Naughty Bat Kittens

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

  Mirabelle is half fairy and half witch (even her hair is black on one side and purple on the other) and, though she goes to a witch school, she can’t resist sparkly things. Perhaps because of her fairy genes, Mirabelle is also a little bit prone to getting into mischief every now and again, which wins her no points with strict Miss Spindlewick or class …

• Mirabelle Gets Up To Mischief

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

  Half-fairy, half-witch Mirabelle Starspell is under strict instructions from her dad to leave her witchy potions at home for the fairy's Midsummer Dance - but surely just one or two little potions can't hurt? 

• Miraculous Miranda

  Author: Siobhan Parkinson
  Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books
  Interest age: 9-12
  Reading age: 9-12

  When her sister has to stay in hospital, Miranda escapes into her own fantasy land: Magnanimous. Can Miranda write a miracle for her sister, and make her better again? A sweet, funny ride that gives a lovely salute to the power of imagination.

• Mirror Baby: Hello You!

  Author: n/a
  Publisher: Campbell Books
  Interest age: 0-3
  

  A striking and fun board book that celebrates diversity and takes baby through the day with a fold-out mirror and plenty of interaction.

• Mirror Baby: Peekaboo!

  Author: Campbell Books
  Publisher: Campbell Books
  Interest age: 0-1
  

  Peekaboo! Can you see a smiling baby? What about that baby hiding under a blanket? Babies adore seeing photos of other babies and seeing themselves – so what better than a book that shows your little one five other babies they can play peekaboo with, as well as a mirror they can see their own face in?

• Mirror Magic

  Author: Linda Chapman Illustrator: Lucy Fleming
  Publisher: Little Tiger Press
  Interest age: 7-9
  Reading age: 7-9

  Maia meets an unusual little fox who can hear talk: Bracken is a Star Animal who's been sent to the human world because fewer and fewer children believe in magic. A gentle adventure story with themes of friendship and kindness. 

• Mirrormask

  Author: Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  

  MirrorMask tells the story of a girl from a family of circus performers who finds herself in a strange new world populated by mysterious creatures - a dreamworld in which she is about to embark on a most amazing journey.

• Mischief at Midnight

  Author: Esme Kerr
  Publisher: Chicken House Ltd
  Interest age: 8-12
  Reading age: 8

  Readers who enjoy Malory Towers, The Worst Witch or The Chalet School will find much to enjoy in this series of books.

• Miss Dotty’s Potty School

  Author: Tracey Corderoy Illustrator: Ali Pye
  Publisher: Little Tiger
  Interest age: 4-5
  Reading age: 7+

  This charming and reassuring picture book offers up gentle tips and guidance in a super child-friendly way for children starting out on their toilet training journey.

• Miss Hazeltine’s Home for Shy and Fearful Cats

  Author: Alicia Potter Illustrator: Birgitta Sif
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 5+

  Although all the cats who live at Miss Hazeltine's school are afraid of something, Crumb is afraid of everything. This is a perfect story for anyone who prefers hiding behind pillows.

• Missing Arabella

  Author: Kathryn Siebel
  Publisher: Oxford University Press
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 10+

  A warm and witty take on a traditional set-up of two sisters and some rather unpleasant parents. The style is fresh, fun and contemporary - less Grimm and more Disney.

• Missing Me

  Author: Sophie McKenzie
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 11+

  In the third book of the Missing series, Madison discovers who her birth father is - and finds herself in grave danger.

• Missing Mummy

  Author: Rebecca Cobb
  Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  A little boy struggles to make sense of his mother's death in this moving picture book.

• Mission Microraptor

  Author: Philip Kavvadias
  Publisher: Chicken House
  Interest age: 9-14
  Reading age: 9+

  A nerve-jangling, but very funny, thriller with exceptionally nasty baddies and interesting moral and ethical dilemmas. Will have wide appeal, especially to fans of Alex Rider who like a few jokes with their jeopardy – and an added tiny dinosaur.

• Mist

  Author: Kathryn James
  Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
  Interest age: 11+
  Reading age: 9+

  A variation on the popular magic/fantasy/werewolf genre

• Mister Cleghorn's Seal

  Author: Judith Kerr
  Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  What do you do if you find an abandoned seal pup on a rock in the middle of the sea? Well, take it home with you to your flat, of course

• Mister Creecher

  Author: Chris Priestley
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 11+

  Friendship, trust and betrayal combine to form a dangerous liaison in this moving and frightening new book from Chris Priestley

• Mister Magnolia

  Author: Quentin Blake
  Publisher: Random House
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 6+

  Mr Magnolia has many things - but only one boot.

• Mister Seahorse

  Author: Eric Carle
  Publisher: Penguin
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 3+

  Mister Seahorse, like many other types of marine animal, is a 'male mother'.

• Mister Skip

  Author: Michael Morpurgo Illustrator: Griff
  Publisher: HarperCollins
  Interest age: 7+
  Reading age: 8+

  Although Jackie looks after Gran's tatty old donkey, Barnaby, she longs to have her own horse like the local boys. And when she finds an old broken gnome in a skip her fortunes start to change.

• Mister Whistler

  Author: Margaret Mahy Illustrator: Gavin Bishop
  Publisher: Gecko Press
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 7+

  Mister Whistler sings and dances all the time.  As he sets off on the journey to see his great-aunt, a new song is racing around his head, pushing out all other thoughts.

• Mistletoe and Murder

  Author: Robin Stevens
  Publisher: Corgi Children's
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 10+

  Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are spending Christmas in Cambridge, but there isn't time to enjoy the snow as a gruesome accident occurs just two days before. Children will love all the twists and turns, plus the many authentic 1930s touches.

• Mix it Up!

  Author: Hervé Tullet
  Publisher: Chronicle Books
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 5+

  This book is an utter joy to read and should be a staple on every child's bookcase.

• Mixed

  Author: Arree Chung
  Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
  Interest age: 4-7
  Reading age: 6+

  A funny, vibrantly illustrated, allegorical tale that celebrates individual differences and talents and has an inspiring message about understanding and acceptance.

• Mo, Lottie and the Junkers

  Author: Jennifer Killick Illustrator: Gareth Conway
  Publisher: Firefly
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  Mo and Lottie are a mismatched pair, but they must join forces to beat the murderous Junkers and find out the truth about Mo’s missing father. A great book for readers who are looking for their next laugh-out-loud fantasy.

• Mockingbird

  Author: Kathryn Erskine
  Publisher: Usborne
  Interest age: 11+
  Reading age: 10+

  A high school shooting has left a small American town devastated.

• Mockingbird Song

  Author: Carol Thompson
  Publisher: Child's Play
  Interest age: 0-5
  

  A beautiful retelling of the classic lullaby.

• Mockingjay

  Author: Suzanne Collins
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 9+

  Collins explores the effects of war and violence on those coming of age, centring her text around Katniss, a girl who faces serious ethical and personal issues.

• Mog and Me

  Author: Judith Kerr
  Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  Follow Mog and a little boy through their busy day. From when they wake up in the morning with a big stretch until when they fall fast asleep curled up together

• Mog and the Baby

  Author: Judith Kerr
  Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 6+

  Mog's peaceful day is shattered when a baby comes to visit.

• Mog the Forgetful Cat

  Author: Judith Kerr
  Publisher: HarperCollins
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 6+

  Reformatted and reissued, Mog the Forgetful Cat has lost none of its gentle charm.

• Mog's Christmas

  Author: Judith Kerr
  Publisher: HarperCollins
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 5+

  The house is full of strange bustling, there are new noises and new smells, and where is that tree going? Disconcerted by all the unusual activities, Mog escapes to the roof, and there she stays… until, unexpectedly, she returns with a bump!

• Mog's Kittens

  Author: Judith Kerr
  Publisher: HaperCollins Children's Books
  Interest age: 2-5
  Reading age: 6+

  Mog can't do all the things she used to do as she had two kittens to look after.

• Mold and the Poison Plot

  Author: Lorraine Gregory
  Publisher: Oxford University Press
  Interest age: 10-13
  Reading age: 10+

  Lorraine Gregory creates a fully fleshed-out fantasy world, full of wondrous creatures and horrible humans. The humour is earthy and the action bloody (gruesomely so, at points), and it all combines perfectly in this great read.

• Molly and the Mathematical Mystery

  Author: Eugenia Cheng Illustrator: Aleksandra Artymowska
  Publisher: Templar
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  Molly is a curious explorer and finds that her bedroom is just the beginning of a fantastic journey through a mysterious house which she must navigate by solving mathematical puzzles. A great introduction to mathematical concepts for older primary readers.

• Molly Maybe's Monsters: the Dappity-Doofer

  Author: Kristina Stephenson Illustrator: Kristina Stephenson
  Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  Interest age: 4-7
  Reading age: 7+

  Can Molly, Waggy and Dappity-Doofer find thye monster mascot from Mr Brown's pond?

• Mommy, Mama and Me

  Author: Leslea Newman Illustrator: Carol Thompson
  Publisher: Tricycle Press
  Interest age: 0-3
  Reading age: N/A

  What a treat: a warm and adorably illustrated board book about a loving family which just happens to have two mums in it. There's a fun, upbeat universality to it: the packing of lunches, the trip to the playground, the baking of cakes and the end-of-the-day bath.

• Momo

  Author: Michael Ende Translator: J.Maxwell Brownjohn
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 10+

  At the edge of the city, in the ruins of an old amphitheatre, there lives a little homelss girl called Momo.

• Momo Arashima: Steals the Sword of the Wind

  Author: Misa Sugiura
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  A thrilling fantasy adventure exploring the rich mythology of Japan and the intense feelings of a lonely girl.

• Monday

  Author: Anne Herbauts
  Publisher: Tate Publishing
  Interest age: 1+
  Reading age: 5+

  Monday is a penguin who likes to stay warm. When winter comes, Monday's house is blown away in a snowstorm, and his friends go in search of him.

• Monkey and Me

  Author: Emily Gravett
  Publisher: Pan Macmillan
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 5+

  A small girl takes her toy monkey everywhere with her. Together they imitate and then imagine visiting a string of real animals, from penguins to kangaroos, whose glorious images fill the pages.

• Monkey and Me

  Author: David Gilman
  Publisher: Templar
  Interest age: 9-14
  Reading age: 9+

  Beanie and his gang must protect Malcolm, a chimpanzee they found in an abandoned house, from some men who come after him.

• Monkey Nut

  Author: Simon Rickerty
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 5+

  Two little spiders find a monkey nut, and shouting 'it's mine!', each tries to snatch it.

• Monkey Puzzle

  Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Axel Sheffler
  Publisher: Macmillan Children's books
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 6+

  Monkey is lost in the jungle, so he asks Butterfly to help him find his mum. However, Butterfly cannot seem to understand that Monkey and his mum look alike!

• Monkey Photo

  Author: Gita Wolf Illustrator: Swarna Chitrakar
  Publisher: Tara Publishing
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  Monkey is tired of tourists taking his photo. Snatching a camera from a stray hand, he starts to snap all the birds and animals in the jungle - whether they like it or not.

• Monster Busters

  Author: Cornelia Funke Illustrator: Glenys Ambrus
  Publisher: Barrington Stoke
  Interest age: 7-11
  Reading age: 7

  Rosa loves ghost trains so she is very excited when the fair comes to town.

• Monster day at work!

  Author: Sarah Dyer
  Publisher: Frances Lincoln
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 6+

  A cheeky child’s eye view of what an adult’s working day is like

• Monster in the Woods

  Author: Dave Shelton
  Publisher: David Fickling
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 8+

  A brilliantly funny, and gloriously rambling, historical hunt for a monster with a great twist at the end and a subtle message about not judging by appearances.

• Monster Max and the Bobble Hat of Forgetting

  Author: Robin Bennett Illustrator: Tom Tinn-Disbury
  Publisher: Firefly
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 6+

  Max is reigning in his monster behaviour to become a crime-fighting hero... but there's a suspicious kid who's determined to capture the beast!

• Monster Max and the Marmalade Ghost

  Author: Robin Bennett Illustrator: Tom Tinn-Disbury
  Publisher: Firefly
  Interest age: 7-9
  Reading age: 7+

  Plenty of epic, slapstick battles, spooky, icky, sticky ghostliness, bum jokes and fun are the background to an evolving friendship that doesn’t always go smoothly and a backstory that is starting to get very dark. The second adventure in the series. 

• Monster School

  Author: Kate Coombs Illustrator: Lee Gatlin
  Publisher: Chronicle Books
  Interest age: 5-8
  Reading age: 5+

  This richly illustrated collection of ghoulish poetry is set in a kindergarten full of young ghosts, goblins and zombies. Accompanied by macabre illustrations and plenty of gruesome humour, these spooky rhymes are great fun to read aloud to little monsters.

• Monster Slayer

  Author: Brian Patten Illustrator: Chris Riddell
  Publisher: Barrington Stoke
  Interest age: 9
  Reading age: 9+

  The story of Beowulf does not tire and this new retelling will bring it to a new generation of readers. Smart production, featuring foils and neon illustrations from the incomparable Chris Riddell, adds real flair.

• Monster Support Group: The Werewolf’s Tale

  Author: Laura Suarez
  Publisher: Flying Eye Books
  Interest age: 12+
  

  A hilarious cast of crazy characters including mummies, medusas and vampires form The Monster Support Group in this hilarious high school themed graphic novel. A howl out loud coming of age story like no other.

• Monster! Hungry! Phone!

  Author: Sean Taylor Illustrator: Fred Benaglia
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  Brilliantly funny and full of silly catchphrases that kids will be repeating for days after listening, Monster! Hungry! Phone! is a straightforward, funny book with a simple idea at its core – trying to get something and failing - and a chaotic but loveable monster.

• Monsters Love Underpants

  Author: Claire Freedman
  Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
  Interest age: 2-4
  

  Monsters around the world have different ways to scare, but they all share a love for zany underpants! Every Saturday night, you will find them in a secret cave, showing off their pants as they dance the Monster Bop--but they have to make it home before the sun comes up. After all, who would be scared of monsters in pants that were stripped and dotted?

• Monsters Never Get Haircuts

  Author: Marie-Hélène Versini Illustrator: Vincent Boudgourd
  Publisher: Boxer Books
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Let’s get to know monsters a little better.What do they like? What don’t they like? The simple text promotes conversations about what makes us different, using slightly scary – but thrilling! –monsters. 

• Monsters of Men

  Author: Patrick Ness
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 13+
  Reading age: 11+

  A heart-stopping novel about power, survival, and the devastating realities of war

• Monstersaurus

  Author: Claire Freedman Illustrator: Ben Cort
  Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Books
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 5+

  Children who giggled over the Aliens Love Underpants series, will love this new book from the same author and illustrator team. Monty is a scientist whose inventions don't always work - his walking toaster runs away and his robot goes berserk… until he produces a big, hairy Monstersaurus, with hilarious consequences!

• Montacute House

  Author: Lucy Jago
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 8+

  It is 1596 and Queen Elizabeth I is soon to visit Montacute House where Cess is just the poultry girl and a penniless outcast. But there is conspiracy afoot...

• Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum

  Author: Alasdair Beckett-King Illustrator: Claire Powell
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  When a murdered man is discovered in a room that is locked from the inside, who better to investigate than Montgomery Bonbon, the world’s greatest detective – aka 10-year-old Bonnie Montgomery.

• Monty and the Poodles

  Author: Katie Harnett
  Publisher: Flying Eye Books
  Interest age: 4-7
  Reading age: 5+

  Katie Harnett’s adorable book works on two levels: one, as a fun story about dogs, with lovely doggy illustrations, but also as a story about tolerance, compromise and staying true to oneself. 

• Moo on the Farm

  Author: Julie Fletcher
  Publisher: Caterpillar Books
  Interest age: 4months+
  Reading age: 1+

  This is a big board book with strong pages. You’ll find it a great book to share aloud, and you'll have lots of noisy fun reading it!

• Moo!: Play-city Rattler

  Author: Make Believe Ideas
  Publisher: Make Believe Ideas
  Interest age: 0-1
  

  A sturdy board book with a rattle, introducing farm animals and their various sounds. A fun introduction to farm animals and the concept that books can be interactive like toys.

• Moomin and the Birthday Button

  Author: Tove Jansson
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  Moomin fears that his friends have forgotten his birthday and are too busy to talk to him.

• Moomin's Little Book of Numbers

  Author: Tove Jansson
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 5+

  In this bright little boardbook Moomin helps under-fives to count from one to ten as he spends time in his natural habitat.

• Moon Bear

  Author: Gill Lewis
  Publisher: Oxford University Press
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 9+

  Gill Lewis tells the powerful story of a boy and a bear in this thought-provoking novel set in Laos.

• Moon Dreams

  Author: Gleb Toropov
  Publisher: Templar Publishing
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 6+

  This warm illustrated picture book is an ideal bedtime read for the very young. Die-cut pages gradually reveal the growing moon as it is seen, and interpreted, by a wide range of animals.

• Moon Juice: Poems for Children

  Author: Kate Wakeling Illustrator: Elina Braslina
  Publisher: The Emma Press
  Interest age: 7-9
  Reading age: 7-9

  Kate Wakeling's first book of poems for children is full of curious characters and strange situations. The poems she writes are always musical, sometimes wistful, and full of wonder.

• Moon Pie

  Author: Simon Mason
  Publisher: David Fickling Books
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 8+

  A deceptively simple novel for older Key Stage 2 readers: easy to read but addressing serious and complex issues around bereavement, self-image, family relationships and loyalty.

• Moon Princess

  Author: Barbara Laban
  Publisher: Chicken House
  Interest age: 8-11
  Reading age: 9+

  A young girl in China must turn detective when her mother disappears, and she is convinced her own life is in danger. This mystery thriller for young readers is an excellent introduction to magic realism.

• Moon’s Ramadan

  Author: Natasha Khan Kazi
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Lyrical and welcoming, this beautiful picture book joins Moon as she peeks at the Ramadan celebrations happening all over the world.

• Moonbeans and the Dream Cafe

  Author: Annie Dalton
  Publisher: Usborne Publishing
  Interest age: 7+
  Reading age: 7+

  When a pink fireball lands in Jax's bedroom, she wonders if an alien has landed! Instead she discovers Moonbeans, a magical kitten.

• Mooncat and Me

  Author: Lydia Corry
  Publisher: Two Hoots
  Interest age: 4-6
  

  A perfect book to share with a little one who might be nervous about starting school or moving house, Mooncat and Me is a lovely, gentle story about not being scared to ask for help, and a reminder that changes can often turn out to be really positive. 

• Moonchild: City of the Sun

  Author: Aisha Bushby Illustrator: Rachael Dean
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 8+

  This exciting sequel to Moonchild: Voyage of the Lost and Found celebrates the magic of storytelling, set in a universe where moonchildren Farah and Amira have a magical animal companion, known as a jinni, who is linked to their emotions. 

• Moonchild: Voyage of the Lost and Found

  Author: Aisha Bushby Illustrator: Rachael Dean
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 8+

  When Amira's magical cat goes missing, she must embark on a perilous quest to save him, calm a mythical stormbird, and discover the truth about her past. Inspired by traditional Middle Eastern tales, this captivating adventure is full of magic, mystery and danger. 

• Moondust

  Author: Gemma Fowler
  Publisher: Chicken House
  Interest age: 12-15
  Reading age: 10+

  A moon-based sci-fi action thriller constructed around Earth's ever-increasing demand for cheap energy. It has some relevant and thought-provoking content about excessive consumption, corporate greed and the corrupting effects of power.

• Moone Boy 2: The Fish Detective

  Author: Chris O'Dowd and Nick V. Murphy Illustrator: Walter Giampaglia
  Publisher: Macmillan Children’s Books
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 8+

  The second in the series featuring hapless Martin, this most original adventure story is packed with laughs and silliness.

• Moone Boy: The Blunder Years

  Author: Chris O'Dowd and Nick V. Murphy Illustrator: Walter Giampaglia
  Publisher: Pan Macmillan
  Interest age: 7+
  Reading age: 8+

  Genuinely bizarre and ridiculously funny, this is one of the maddest books of the year.

• Moonflight

  Author: Gill Lewis Illustrator: Pippa Curnick
  Publisher: David Fickling Books
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 8+

  Could Tilbury Twitch-Whiskers really be the rat hero to return the legendary diamond and break its curse? A thrilling adventure with a classic feel, set in a richly drawn world of rats.

• Moonlocket

  Author: Peter Bunzl
  Publisher: Usborne
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 9+

  Renowned escapologist Jack Door has escaped from prison and is after the precious Moonlocket. This sequel to Cogheart is similarly action-packed, with a truly evil nemesis.

• Moonrise

  Author: Sarah Crossan
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 14-18
  Reading age: 14+

  Moonrise is the story of teenager Joe and his brother Ed on death row. Written in Sarah Crossan’s pioneering (and now trademark) free verse, it’s a stirring and thought-provoking book about poverty, injustice and love.

• Moose Baby

  Author: Meg Rosoff
  Publisher: Barrington Stoke
  Interest age: 16+
  Reading age: 14+

  Having a baby at 17 is hard. It's even harder if that baby turns out to be a moose. This utterly hilarious short novel highlights the difficulties of raising a child that is different. A fun, quirky read that will have you laughing out loud.

• Moose’s Book Bus

  Author: Inga Moore
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 4-8
  

  This delightful picture book, which celebrates the pleasure of sharing books, reading aloud and the importance of libraries, is sure to inspire young children to embark on their own reading journey.

• More Bloody Horowitz

  Author: Anthony Horowitz Illustrator: Mick Brownfield
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 9+

  Entertaining and unsettling in equal measure!

• More Pants

  Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Nick Sharratt
  Publisher: Random House
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 4+

  When a book begins: 'Red pants, green pants, Yellow Submarine pants, Dancing with the Queen pants, la la la!' you know you're in safe hands!

• More Than This

  Author: Patrick Ness
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 14+
  Reading age: 14+

  Carnegie Medal-winning author Patrick Ness tackles weighty questions of life and death head on in this provocative and challenging novel. Combining elements of a sci-fi thriller with the abstract and philosophical, this is bold, unusual and beautifully written. 

• More Would You Rather...

  Author: John Burningham
  Publisher: Penguin
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  Would you rather serve a meal to a very polite rat or a very bad-mannered cat? John Burningham's hilarious sequel to Would You Rather... poses this and other vital questions. A brilliant book you can turn into a game, which also ends with a particularly snuggly bed.

• Morris the Mankiest Monster

  Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Sarah McIntyre
  Publisher: Picture Corgi
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 5+

  A delight for any child that loves the gross factor, Morris has all the poo, farts, snot and general filth that anyone could want. He’s also rather sweet, and wants friends just like anyone else.

• Mortal Chaos

  Author: Matt Dickinson
  Publisher: Oxford University Press
  Interest age: 13+
  Reading age: 10+

  A butterfly in an English wood flutters its wings and so begins a chain of events connecting people whose paths would never normally cross.

• Mortal Chaos: Deep Oblivion

  Author: Matt Dickinson
  Publisher: Oxford University Press
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 10+

  In the second volume of the Mortal Chaos trilogy, Marko's attempt to swat a butterfly kickstarts a chain reaction of events going all around the world.

• Mortal Engines

  Author: Philip Reeve
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 11+
  Reading age: 11+

  London is on the move again: the traction city trawls the world on wheels, capturing and eating smaller towns.

• Mortality Doctrine: The Eye of Minds

  Author: James Dashner
  Publisher: Corgi
  Interest age: 13-16
  Reading age: 10+

   Gamers and computer geeks will love this vivid, fast-paced, cleverly-plotted cyber-thriller.

• Mortimer Keene: Robot Riot

  Author: Tim Healey Illustrator: Chris Mould
  Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 7+

  A funny, rhyming tale about a tiny scientist whose gigantic invention goes spectacularly wrong.

• Mortlock

  Author: Jon Mayhew
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 11+
  Reading age: 11+

  Orphaned twins Josie and Alfie, separated as babies, rediscover each other and set out on a quest for the truth of their past in this Victorian horror story.

• Mossbelly MacFearsome and the Dwarves of Doom

  Author: Alex Gardiner
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 6+

  Formidable dwarf warrior, Mossbelly MacFearsome, is on a quest to save humankind from obliteration. This hilarious fantasy adventure will delight and entertain young readers from start to finish.

• Moth Girls

  Author: Anne Cassidy
  Publisher: Hot Key Books
  Interest age: 10-18
  Reading age: 10+

  This beautifully written thriller has excellent, well-drawn characters. It is a sensitive and multi-layered exploration of friendships and family tensions, including abuse, as well as a mystery that will keep you turning the pages right up to the end.

• Mother Cary’s Butter Knife

  Author: Nicola Davies Illustrator: Anja Uhren
  Publisher: Graffeg
  Interest age: 7-10
  Reading age: 7+

  Inspired by traditional folk tales of mythical sea creatures, this other-worldly story of the savagery and beauty of the ocean will captivate readers. The ethereal illustrations, in a palette of watery blues, greens and greys, perfectly complement the poetic narrative.

• Mouse is Small

  Author: Mary Murphy
  Publisher: Walker Books
  

  A colourful picture book about animal sizes

• Mouse Noses On Toast

  Author: Daren King Illustrator: David Roberts
  Publisher: Faber & Fabee
  Interest age: 7-11
  Reading age: 7+

  A funny, fast-moving, quirky tale of a group of friends searching for the truth and fighting for what they believe in. Enriched by beautifully detailed black and white illustrations.

• Mouse Trouble

  Author: John Yeoman Illustrator: Quentin Blake
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 6+

  A multitude of mice aggravate a grumpy old miller in whose mill they live, but the creatures are actually rather kindly souls. Then the miller buys a cat...

• Move and Play: I Want to be a Duck

  Author: Illustrator: Pintachan
  Publisher: Oxford University Press
  Interest age: 2-3
  

  A fun and bright early picture book with fun things to learn and plenty of play opportunity. 

• Movies Showing Nowhere

  Author: Yorick Goldewijk Illustrator: Yvonne Lacet Translator: Laura Watkinson
  Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 8+

  When Cate visits Mrs Kano's cinema, she is transported into a world beyond her wildest dreams. This wonderfully imaginative time-travel adventure beautifully explores the nature of grief, guilt and loneliness.

• Moving the Goalposts

  Author: Rob Childs Illustrator: Gary Rees
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 8+

  Sam is the hugely successful goalie in his football team...

• Moxie

  Author: Jennifer Mathieu
  Publisher: Hodder
  Interest age: 14-18
  Reading age: 14+

  One day, when Viv finds feminist Riot Grrrl zines in her mum’s wardrobe, she’s inspired to make her own: Moxie. Jennifer Mathieu expertly takes the Riot Grrrl aesthetic and philosophy and translates it into a modern story for teens.

• Mr Benn: Gladiator

  Author: David McKee
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 4-8
  

  Mr Benn tries on a Roman gladiator costume in his favourite costume shop and is magically transported back to Roman Britain! The Emperor in his chariot demands Mr Benn go to the arena to fight, on pain of 'a squidging'. Can Mr Benn escape in time?

• Mr Biff the Boxer

  Author: Allan Ahlberg Illustrator: Janet Ahlberg
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 6+

  The Ahlbergs' funny and classic Happy Families story is now available in a larger format and is ideal for newly independent readers

• Mr Big

  Author: Ed Vere
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  With its gruff hero, vibrant, strong colours, bold design and spare text, this story about looking beyond appearances has a satisfying punchy simplicity and jazzy feel.

• Mr Birdsnest and the House Next Door

  Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Hannah Shaw
  Publisher: Little Gems
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 7+

  Elmo and his sister love sneaking over the garden wall to play in the empty house next door, with its enticing overgrown garden. They are certain their fun will come to an end when the house is sold - but their new neighbour is full of surprises.

• Mr Bunny's Chocolate Factory

  Author: Elys Dolan
  Publisher: Oxford
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 6-8

  Mr Bunny gets taught a big lesson about how he should treat his employees when his chickens go on strike in this funny and sophisticated Easter egg tale.

• Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree

  Author: Andy Stanton Illustrator: David Tazzyman
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 7+
  Reading age: 7+

  There's a touch of fever in the air and Old Granny O’Leary leads the school children into the Forest of Runtus with unpredictable results.

• Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear

  Author: Andy Stanton Illustrator: David Tazzyman
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 7+
  Reading age: 8+

  Mr Gum is a very nasty man. He is mean, cruel, smelly and ruthless and has a dastardly plan to make money out of Padlock the bear.

• Mr Gum and the Goblins

  Author: Andy Stanton Illustrator: David Tazzyman
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 6+

  The third in Stanton's wickedly surreal series about the dastardly (and disgusting) Mr Gum - smelly, anarchic, entertaining, over-the-top and outrageous.

• Mr Gumpy's Rhino

  Author: John Burningham
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Mr Gumpy is off on an another adventure, rescuing a rhino who has lost its parents. A gentle conversation starter about conservation and helping endangered and vulnerable animals, which is firstly a sweet story of kindness and animal-human friendship. 

• Mr Large In Charge

  Author: Jill Murphy
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 5+

  Mr Large confidently announces he will be in charge for the day and sets about organising the house and children.

• Mr Leon's Paris

  Author: Barroux Translator: Sarah Ardizzone
  Publisher: Phoenix Yard Books
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 6+

  Paris is beautifully rendered in moody beige, blue and orange in this retro-styled tale of French taxi driver Mr Leon and his multifarious taxi journeys around the city.

• Mr Mistoffelees, The Conjuring Cat

  Author: T S Eliot Illustrator: Arthur Robins
  Publisher: Faber & Faber
  Interest age: 5+
  Reading age: 5+

  With magic tricks, incredible illusions and astonishing spectacles, both old and new fans will adore meeting the conjuring cat, Mr Mistoffelees, the second of the Old Possum's illustrated picture books. Arthur Robins brings this magical cat bursting to life. A perfect starter picture book to the wondrous stories to be found in the original Old Possum's Book …

• Mr Peek and the Misunderstanding at the Zoo

  Author: Kevin Waldron
  Publisher: Templar
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 7+

  Great fun from cover to cover, this quirky picturebook warns its readers of the dangers of unguarded words, and making assumptions from partly-heard remarks.

• Mr Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise

  Author: Alex T Smith
  Publisher: Hodder
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 6+

  Mr Penguin is setting sail on the Saucy Sandra cruise ship for a well-earned holiday. But is everything what it seems? The third in Alex T Smith’s brilliant Mr Penguin series is as full of brilliant illustration, cosy details and delightful puns as the others. 

• Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets

  Author: Alex T Smith
  Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 7+

  Alex T Smith’s second book in the hilarious Mr Penguin series is a plunging plane-ride of action and excitement with a very British sensibility that will delight fans of funny illustrated books. A cross between Poirot and Indiana Jones for younger ones!

• Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure

  Author: Alex T Smith
  Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books
  Interest age: 7-9
  Reading age: 7+

  With the help of Colin (a spider), Mr Penguin battles ferocious beasts and makes his way into a hidden jungle underneath the museum with exciting (and often hilarious) results.

• Mr Pusskins

  Author: Sam Lloyd
  Publisher: Orchard Books
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  Humorous, lively illustrations accompany the text in this unconventional love story, which is also a lesson in not taking people for granted.

• Mr Pusskins Best in Show

  Author: Sam Lloyd
  Publisher: Orchard Books
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  Lloyd’s typically funny, lively illustrations and simple text both entertain and offer young readers the reassurance that there is more than one way to succeed.

• Mr Pusskins Colours

  Author: Sam Lloyd
  Publisher: Orchard Books
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 3+

  A great introduction to colours, simple stories and relationships – all in twelve pages!

• Mr Scruff

  Author: Simon James
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 4-6
  Reading age: 5+

  Every other dog and its owner look suspiciously alike. But young Jim picks a dog who looks NOTHING like him. Their names don't even rhyme! A snuggly, cuddly book that inspires a sense of belonging and home, as well as appealing to all young animal lovers. 

• Mr Shaha’s Recipes for Wonder

  Author: Alom Shaha Illustrator: Emily Robertson
  Publisher: Scribe
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 7+

  Learn to think like a scientist in this beautifully illustrated book, which celebrates and inspires readers to be curious and explore the world around them. This book will be very handy for keeping kids and adults busy on a rainy day.

• Mr Stink

  Author: David Walliams Illustrator: Quentin Blake
  Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 10+

  Irreverant and charming, this is a hilarious and surprisingly touching story about secrets, love and life.

• Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Golden Seahorse

  Author: Sally Gardner Illustrator: Nick Maland
  Publisher: Zephyr
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 6+

  This magical underwater adventure is the third in the Mr Tiger and Betsy series, but can easily be read on its own. Filled with stunning illustrations and printed using the dyslexie font, this romping quest is fun and accessible for children turning to books for a fantastical escape.

• Mr Tweed's Busy Day

  Author: Jim Stoten
  Publisher: Flying Eye Books
  Interest age: 4-9
  Reading age: 5+

  This is a seek and find style-book, where readers help Mr Tweed find items on ten densely illustrated double-page spreads. However, unlike Where's Wally, there's a story and characters here too that focus on the theme of helping and friendship.

• Mr Tweed's Good Deeds

  Author: Jim Stoten
  Publisher: Flying Eye Books
  Interest age: 5+
  Reading age: 5+

  Children will love playing along and discerning adults cannot fail to be impressed by Flying Eye's beautiful production. Mr Tweed's Good Deeds is very good indeed.

• Mr Underbed

  Author: Chris Riddell
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 8+

  One night, as Jim is just about to drop off to sleep, a large, blue, shaggy head pops out from under the mattress and complains about how uncomfortable it is to always sleep on the floor.

• Mr Wolf and the Enormous Turnip

  Author: Jan Fearnley
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 7+

  Mr Wolf is about to dig up the enormous turnip in his garden for stew when a frog demands his assistance: the kiss of a princess is needed to restore his prince-hood.

• Mr Wolf's Pancakes

  Author: Jan Fearnley
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 6+

  Mr Wolf wants to make pancakes but is unable to read the recipe book, write the names of the ingredients or count the money to buy them. Will his neighbours help?

• Mr. Aesop's Story Shop

  Author: Bob Hartman Illustrator: Jago Jago
  Publisher: Lion
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 7+

  Ten of Aesop's fables are here retold within the framework of a storyteller who tells and sells his stories for a living.

• Mr. Men Little Miss: Happy Eid

  Author: Roger Hargreaves
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 4-5
  Reading age: 6+

  The Mr. Men and Little Miss join their friend Aleena to celebrate Eid in their own special ways.

• Mrs Bibi's Elephant

  Author: Reza Dalvand
  Publisher: Flying Eye Books
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 5+

  Mrs Bibi and her pet elephant love going for walks, playing with the local children, having afternoon tea and reading stories - but the money-obsessed townspeople don’t like this at all and want Mrs Bibi's elephant to be put in a zoo. A stunning, colourful work about the importance of happiness, animals, and friendship.

• Mrs Mole, I’m Home!

  Author: Jarvis
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  Morris Mole has had a long, hard day at work and is finally ready to go home, but he's lost his glasses! He can't find them anywhere, so decides to set off home without them.

• Mrs Mo's Monster

  Author: Paul Beavis
  Publisher: Gecko Press
  Interest age: 3-5
  Reading age: 7+

  One day a very rude monster barges into Mrs Mo's house and starts to wreck her belongings - together they work to make the monster more polite. 

• Mrs Noah's Garden

  Author: Jackie Morris Illustrator: James Mayhew
  Publisher: Otter-Barry Books
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Inspired by the biblical tale of Noah’s Ark, the central character in this charming picture book is the strong, compassionate and quietly determined figure of Mrs Noah, who is determined to create a beautiful garden once the Ark reaches dry land.

• Mrs Pepperpot Minds the Baby

  Author: Alf Proysen Illustrator: Hilda Offen
  Publisher: Random House
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  Mrs Pepperpot has an unfortunate problem: she shrinks at the most unexpected moments. And one of those moments comes while she has agreed to look after Roger, the neighbour's baby.

• Mrs Pepperpot’s Christmas

  Author: Alf Prøysen Illustrator: Hilda Offen
  Publisher: Red Fox
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 7+

  Mrs Pepperpot’s shrinking habit can be very inconvenient, especially when she wants to go shopping for Christmas presents

• Mrs Vickers’ Knickers

  Author: Kara Lebihan Illustrator: Deborah Allwright
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  Poor Mrs Vickers is pegging up her pretty pink knickers when a gust of wind whisks them up into the sky. Her pink frillies spiral away on the breeze, causing quite a commotion.

• Mrs Wobble the Waitress

  Author: Allan Ahlberg Illustrator: Janet Ahlberg
  Publisher: Puffin Books
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 6+

  This cheery and funny tale is another winner in the Happy Families range of stories. Perfect for sharing, it is sure to raise lots of giggles!

• Muck and Magic

  Author: Michael Morpurgo Illustrator: Olivia Lomenech Gill
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 7+

  Bonny sees three magnificent horses in the Dales. Mesmerised by their beauty, she is delighted when she gets a Saturday job in the stables. This touching tale about an intergenerational friendship unfolds at a gentle pace, with exquisite drawings.

• Mudpuddle Farm: Pigs Might Fly!

  Author: Michael Morpurgo Illustrator: Shoo Rayner
  Publisher: HarperCollins
  Interest age: 4-9
  Reading age: 6+

  Two funny farm stories for younger readers from the perennially popular Michael Morpurgo. 

• Muddle and Win

  Author: John Dickinson
  Publisher: David Fickling Books
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 10+

  Muddle is a demonic but well-meaning wart. Win is an over-achieving, sharp-suited angel. Both of them have been sent by their respective employers to capture the soul of Sally Jones.

• Muddle Earth

  Author: Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell Illustrator: Chris Riddell
  Publisher: Macmillan Children's books
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 9+

  Randalf is an apprentice wizard – he only knows one spell and some of that is guesswork – but he is the only wizard left to save Muddle Earth from the evil Dr Cuddles.

• Mungo and the Dinosaur Island

  Author: Timothy Knapman Illustrator: Adam Stower
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 7+

  Action, humour and colour fill each engaging spread before the final, reassuring, bedtime scene

• Mungo Monkey has a Birthday Party

  Author: Lydia Monks
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 1+
  Reading age: 6+

  This lovely book is full of bright, vibrant colour and humour. Young children will delight in peaking under the flaps to find out what happens next at Mungo's birthday party.

• Mummies Unwrapped

  Author: Tom Froese
  Publisher: Nosy Crow and the British Museum
  Interest age: 7-10
  Reading age: 7+

  Fans of ancient Egypt or kids studying it at primary school will really enjoy this attractive guide to the mysterious practice of mummification.

• Mummy and Me

  Author: Lydia Bright Illustrator: Jojo Clinch
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 4-5
  Reading age: 2-3

  Etta and Mummy Elephant are a Terrific Team of Two, enjoying adventures together. A charming picture book that celebrates imaginative play and single mothers.  

• Mummy Laid an Egg!

  Author: Babette Cole
  Publisher: Random House
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 5+

  This facts-of-life book has become a classic, despite its controversial subject matter. Cole firmly believed in children's right to knowledge about their own bodies and the accompanying pictures are never vulgar.

• Mummy Time

  Author: Monique James-Duncan Illustrator: Ebony Glenn
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  Wake up, it’s mummy time! A warm and reassuring picture book about the everyday life of a stay-at-home mother and her two children over the course of a day.

• Mummy!

  Author: Nosy Crow Illustrator: Lerryn Korda
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 0-3
  

  Back in ancient Egypt a little girl has lost her mummy. Follow her through the markets, streets, rivers and temples as she tries to find her.

• Mummy’s Suitcase

  Author: Pip Jones Illustrator: Laura Hughes
  Publisher: Faber & Faber
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  Mummy is going away for a few days, so well-meaning Ruby Roo and her little brother Barney decide to pack her suitcase. Bursting with lively illustrations, this funny tale will delight young readers.

• Mummy's Special Day

  Author: Frances Stickley Illustrator: Carolina Rabei
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  A sweet story about a Mother’s Day that doesn’t go quite according to plan is a riot of colourful detail, delighting in the chaos the children make, all because they love Mummy so much. A delightful book for mums and little ones to read together.

• Mum's Jumper

  Author: Jayde Perkin
  Publisher: Book Island
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 5+

  Jayde Perkin's sensitive and thoughtful picture book about the way grief feels, and the death of a parent for a young child, is very well handled. It's a calm and touching portrayal of the ways we can remember the ones we've lost.

• Mumsnet Book of Animal Stories

  Author: Various
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 8+

  A wide variety of animals feature in these original stories; they are beautifully illustrated in a range of styles and the book is well-produced

• Muncle Trogg

  Author: Janet Foxley
  Publisher: Chicken House
  Interest age: 7+
  Reading age: 7+

  Muncle Trogg is the smallest giant in the world - will he ever pass his Gigantia exams and get a job like everyone else?

• Murder in Midwinter

  Author: Fleur Hitchcock
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 10+

  On a cold, midwinter day, 13-year-old Maya spots a man holding a gun. She doesn't know exactly what's going on - but the man looked right at her, and she's been in danger ever since. A fast-paced story with nail-biting action and a heart-racing finish.

• Murder Most Unladylike

  Author: Robin Stevens
  Publisher: Corgi Children's
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 10+

  There's been a rather shocking murder at Deepdean School for Girls - but luckily, young detectives Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are on the case!

• Murray and Bun: Murray the Viking

  Author: Adam Stower
  Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 7+

  Best friends Murray the cat and Bun the rabbit are magically transported back to Viking times, where they become troll hunters. This hilarious comic caper, which is generously illustrated throughout, is the first instalment in an exciting new series for independent young readers.

• Music is My Life

  Author: Myles Tanzer Illustrator: Ali Mac
  Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
  Interest age: 10-14
  Reading age: 10+

  An illustrated guide to finding the soundtrack to the good, bad or sad times in your life.

• Music Legends

  Author: Herve Guilleminot and Jerome Masi
  Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
  Interest age: 7-10
  Reading age: 7+

  An informative, fun and cool guide to 40 of the greatest musical acts of the modern era, perfect for any young fans keen to learn more about their favourite bands.

• Musical Truth

  Author: Jeffrey Boakye Illustrator: Ngadi Smart
  Publisher: Faber & Faber
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 12+

  A concise and passionate exploration of Modern Black British history through 28 songs that changed British culture forever.

• Musical World

  Author: Jeffrey Boakye Illustrator: Ngadi Smart
  Publisher: Faber & Faber
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 10+

  In a playlist of 40 songs from artists as diverse as Shakira, John Lennon, Billie Holiday, the Spice Girls and Drake, Jeffrey Boakye asks whether music has the power to build bridges and overcome racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination.

• Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly & Gravy

  Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Quentin Blake
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 5+

  Funny poems are a great way to share a quick read with a child. Michael Rosen breaks down barriers with his poems for children, creating an infectious informality and irreverence that brilliantly captures the funny moments of everyday life. Quentin Blake's illustrations perfectly complement and bring to life Michael Rosen's poems.

  The book also includes a…

• Mutant Zombies Cursed my School Trip!

  Author: Matt Brown Illustrator: Paco Sordo
  Publisher: Usborne
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 7+

  Children will laugh their heads off at this zombie adventure. Full of gooey fun, the story is a rollercoaster ride with monsters, close calls and a sweet friendship, too.

• My Beautiful Voice

  Author: Joseph Coelho Illustrator: Allison Colpoys
  Publisher: Frances Lincoln
  Interest age: 4-8
  

  When a child who never speaks gets a new teacher, she is blown away by her colourful personality. A gentle story that pays homage to the people that sometimes come into our lives to guide us through difficult times, and the power of a fantastic teacher.

• My Best Friend and Other Enemies

  Author: Catherine Wilkins
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 10+

  The first children's book from comedian Catherine Wilkins is told from the point of view of 11-year-old Jessica, whose best friend Natalie may have just become her worst enemy.

• My Best Friend is A Giraffe

  Author: Siân Roberts
  Publisher: Priddy Books
  Interest age: 2-3
  

  A delightful and playful touch and feel board book. Bird’s best friend is a giraffe and this giraffe likes getting up to all kinds of silly antics…

• My Big Barefoot Book of Wonderful Words

  Author: Sophie Fatus
  Publisher: Barefoot Books
  Interest age: 2-6 years
  

  A simple concept but a hugely satisfying wealth of material is offered up in this vibrant catalogue of words and pictures. The reader is first introduced to a diverse cast of characters before joining them in a jubilant celebration of a busy family’s daily life, covering everything from getting dressed and making breakfast to visiting the library, goin…

• My Big Brother JJ

  Author: Odette Elliott Illustrator: Patrice Aggs
  Publisher: Tamarind
  

  This book features a great relationship between a young girl and her much older sibling.

• My Big Fantastic Family

  Author: Adam and Charlotte Guilain Illustrator: Ali Pye
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 3-6
  

  A positive and encouraging story about a young girl coping with the separation of her parents. Families come in all shapes and sizes and this cheerful picture book celebrates that wonderfully.

• My Big Mouth

  Author: Steven Camden Illustrator: Chanté Timothy
  Publisher: Macmillan
  Interest age: 11-13
  Reading age: 8+

  Jay makes up stories in an attempt to look cool and to forget about his family troubles –until the stress of keeping up his new façade becomes overwhelming. A funny and entertaining cautionary tale for anyone who has been tempted to tell a little lie.

• My Big Shouting Day

  Author:
  Publisher: Jonathan Cape
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  Bella is having a Big Shouting Day: from morning until bedtime, she shouts and complains about everything from biscuits to baths. But eventually, Bella says 'sorry' for her big shouting day...

• My Body: Ladybird Magic Windows

  Author: Ladybird Illustrator: Libby Burns
  Publisher: Ladybird
  Interest age: 1-3
  

  This interactive board book leads children through the years with their body and everything it needs every day to do incredible things. It's a lovely reminder of our daily routines and why our bodies are so brilliant, and gorgeously presented too. 

• My Book of Birds

  Author: Geraldo Valerio
  Publisher: Wren & Rook
  Interest age: 5+
  Reading age: 7+

  A gorgeous palette of colours and some clever design makes each page a joy. A great gift for any bird or design enthusiast.

• My Brigadista Year

  Author: Katherine Paterson
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 11-14
  Reading age: 10+

  Based on real events in post-revolutionary Cuba, this is the story of 13-year-old Lora who volunteers to spend a year in bandit country in a bid to help eliminate illiteracy. A fascinating look at recent world history, seen through the eyes of an idealistic girl.

• My Brother

  Author: Anthony Browne
  Publisher: Random House
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  The brother in this book is the ultimate in cool: clever, talented, kind  and fun.

• My Brother is a Superhero

  Author: David Solomons
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 9+

  Fast-moving, very funny, and gleefully mining the comic potential of the superhero genre, this is an inventive story about Luke: superhero expert and comic-lover.

• My Brother Sammy

  Author: Becky Armitage and David Armitage
  Publisher: Sky Pony Press
  Interest age: 5+
  Reading age: 6+

  If only his brother was “normal”. Mum says that Sammy is “special” but the narrator doesn’t want a special brother. He describes a roller coaster of different feelings – loneliness and frustration, sadness and anger, embarrassment and guilt.
  
  With beautiful colour-wash artwork, this picture is a gentle, honest and ultimate…

• My Brother Simple

  Author: Marie-Aude Murail
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 14+
  Reading age: 14+

  Kleber is 17 years old and at sixth form college in Paris. He's trying to secure himself a place in a shared flat, but things are complicated by his elder brother who has learning difficulties.

• My Brother's Keeper

  Author: Tom and Tony Bradman
  Publisher: Bloomsbury
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 9+

  Alfie's story has obvious subject appeal for boys and the length is enticing for reluctant readers, but this neat little story manages to be both thought-provoking and moving, and in the barrage of solider stories coming out this year this is a small but strong offering.

• My Butterfly Bouquet

  Author: Nicola Davies Illustrator: Hannah Peck
  Publisher: Wren & Rook
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 6+

  Nicola Davies’ books are full of lovely details about nature, and in this book, she has deftly woven a story about a child recovering from illness into a story about how we can also help revive butterflies, a species that are under threat.

• My Cousin is a Time Traveller

  Author: David Solomons Illustrator: Robin Boyden
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 8+

  This is the fifth title in an exceptionally funny series about 11-year-old Luke and his chaotic superhero world. Witty, zany and full of references to science fiction classics, this laugh-out-loud page turner will have readers on the edge of their seats.

• My Dad

  Author: Anthony Browne
  Publisher: Random House
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 6+

  A young boy proudly describes his father (a big, friendly, unshaven dad, sporting an old dressing gown).

• My Dad is a Grizzly Bear

  Author: Swapna Haddow Illustrator: Dapo Adeola
  Publisher: Macmillan
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  The dad in this book is very bearish - he loves honey, chases his little boy around while growling, and naps everywhere. And there's nothing like a grizzly bear hug from your dad to make you feel safe. A charming picture book celebrating all the bear-like dads out there.

• My Dad is a Tree

  Author: Jon Agee
  Publisher: Scallywag Press
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Madeleine persuades her dad to be a tree, so she can stay outside with him all day long. This delightful picture book, infused with quirky humour, celebrates a touching father-daughter relationship and the simple joy of a child’s make-believe world.

• My Dad is Brilliant

  Author: Nick Butterworth
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 1-5
  

  This dad does everything well: from running like a cheetah to singing like a pop star. Quite simply, he's brilliant. This board book version of a much-loved story brims over with an adorable, young enthusiasm for dads everywhere.

• My Dad is Definitely NOT a Crime Lord

  Author: Ben Davis
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 8+

  Damian’s family is in hiding because his dad used to be a bad guy. But when Damian – now Finn – meets local crime-fighter Star Kid, he questions both what it means to be a villain and to be a hero.

• My Dad Thinks He's Funny

  Author: Katrina Germein Illustrator: Tom Jellett
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 6+

  What do you do when your Dad has a terrible sense of humour? And he repeats the same jokes over and over again?

• My Dad Used To Be So Cool

  Author: Keith Negley
  Publisher: Flying Eye Books
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 5+

  Unfolding like a detective story, the son in this story sets out to discover if his dad was ever cooler than he seems right now. After all - the evidence is stacked against him!

• My Dad's a Birdman

  Author: David Almond Illustrator: Polly Dunbar
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 8+

  Lizzie is doing her best to behave normally in the face of her father’s announcement that he is going to put on wings and take part in The Great Human Bird Competition.

• My Daddies!

  Author: Gareth Peter Illustrator: Garry Parsons
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  This rhyming picture book celebrating same sex parents is a gentle and sweet read, with the added bonus of including mention of a gay couple adopting their daughter.

• My Daddy is a Silly Monkey

  Author: Dianne Hofmeyr Illustrator: Carol Thompson
  Publisher: Otter-Barry Books
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 5+

  A little girl imagines her busy Daddy as all sorts of animals during their packed day in a playful, warm story about a single father and his daughter.

• My Daddy's Going Away

  Author: Christopher MacGregor Illustrator: Emma Yarlett
  Publisher: Random House Children’s Books
  Interest age: 3-7
  Reading age: 6+

  With rhyming text and appealing, fun illustrations, My Daddy's Going Away cleverly and subtly helps children to understand and find ways to cope with separation.

• My Dog is a Carrot

  Author: John Hegley Illustrator: Joel Stewart
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 7+
  Reading age: 7+

  Hegley plays with words and ideas, which results in poems that are wonderful to read aloud, and also to use as a springboard for would-be poets to try their hand at the genre.

• My Embarrassing Dad's Gone Viral!

  Author: Ben Davis Illustrator: Mike Lowery
  Publisher: Oxford University Press
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 10+

  Nelson's attempts to become a viral YouTuber are going from bad to worse - but when he accidentally creates a brilliant parody of a Bear Grylls-like bushcrafter, he gets the attention he's been craving. Genuinely funny and of the moment.

• My Especially Weird Week with Tess

  Author: Anna Woltz Translator: David Colmer
  Publisher: Rock the Boat
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 8+

  During his week’s holiday, Sam had expected football on the beach but instead finds himself ballroom dancing, holding a funeral for a canary and hatching a plan to help Tess meet her father; a father who doesn’t even know she exists.

• My Evil Twin is a Supervillain

  Author: David Solomons
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 10+

  Luke's older brother, Zack, is a superhero (it's complicated) but when Luke's alter ego arrives from another dimension it seems it is him (Luke) who has the superpowers and not his brother - you were warned it was complicated!

• My Family and Other Ghosts

  Author: Lou Kuenzler Illustrator: Steve Brown
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 7+

  With nail-biting excitement as well as laugh-out-loud moments, children will be queuing up to check in to the haunted hotel, Grave Grange. This spooky story is lots of fun, but is ultimately about family and friends and overcoming fears: children will race through it! 

• My Family Your Family

  Author: Laura Henry-Allain Illustrator: Giovana Medeiros
  Publisher: Penguin
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 6+

  An accessible, useful non-fiction guide to all types of families. 

• My Family's Changing

  Author: Pat Thomas Illustrator: Lesley Harker
  Publisher: Hachette
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 6+

  The issue of divorce is presented here in a simple and straightforward way, supported by colourful illustrations.

• My Favourite Fairy Tales

  Author: Tony Ross
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 5-9
  Reading age: 8+

  Tony Ross retells seven fairy tales for a contemporary audience with wit and style.

• My First Animal Signs

  Author: Anthony Lewis
  Publisher: Child's Play
  

  One of the series of board books introducing useful words - delightful illustrations show children signing the words.

• My First Atlas

  Author: Philip Dauncey Illustrator: Stephen Barker
  Publisher: Really Decent Books
  Interest age: 1-3
  

  A bright and simple vision of the world shown in seven continents. Each spread shows a map outline in bright colours with a few animals and some major sights picked out.

• My First Book of Microbes

  Author: Sheddad Kaid-Salah Ferrón Illustrator: Eduard Altarriba
  Publisher: Button Books
  Interest age: 6-11
  Reading age: 9+

  This fascinating picture book for junior readers delves into the hidden world of microbes, explaining what they are, where they are found and why they are essential to our existence.

• My First Book of Opposites

  Author: Alain Greé
  Publisher: Button Books
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 5+

  Big as an elephant, small as a mouse, hot as the sun, cold as the snow. There are so many opposites - and this delightful  book will help you learn them.

• My First Book of Quantum Physics

  Author: Sheddad Kaid-Salah Ferron and Eduard Altarriba
  Publisher: Button Books
  Interest age: 8-11
  Reading age: 8+

  This is an absolutely fascinating, head-scratching look at quantum physics for older children, which may have parents secretly consulting their dummies' guide in case of further questions.

• My First Day

  Author: Leilani Sparrow Illustrator: Dan Taylor
  Publisher: Boxer Books
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  This simple and reassuring picture book lets nervous little ones know that there's lots of fun to be had at school or nursery.

• My First Elmer Christmas

  Author: David McKee
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 2-3
  

  It is Christmas time and Elmer takes the young elephants to select a tree. The elephants would love to spot Papa Red if he visits them that night, but will the excitable youngsters stay hidden? A charming tale, which captures the excitement of Christmas for a young audience.

• My First Ladybird Dictionary

  Author: Ladybird Illustrator: Mike Phillips and Jane Swift
  Publisher: Puffin Books
  Interest age: 5+
  Reading age: 5+

  The ideal first reference book for primary school children

• My First Ladybird Thesaurus

  Author: Clare Vickers with Della Summers Ilustrated by Mike Phillips and Jane Swift
  Publisher: Ladybird Books
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 4+

  The ideal first reference book for primary school children

• My First Mog ABC

  Author: Judith Kerr
  Publisher: HarperCollins
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 5+

  You don’t have to be a Mog fan to appreciate this new Mog alphabet book, as the iconic illustrations are just as charming without a story, and indeed might prompt new readers to seek out the original stories. 

• My First Peek-a-Boo Animals

  Author: Eric Carle
  Publisher: Caterpillar Books
  Interest age: 0-3
  

  This is a lovely, brightly coloured book made with sturdy card pages, so it is ideal for little fingers to play with.

• My First Signs

  Author: Annie Kubler
  Publisher: Child's Play
  Interest age: 0+
  Reading age: 4+

  Lots of fantastic baby pictures illustrate this introduction to sign language.

• My first… Ready for School

  Author: Kerri-Ann Hulme & Natalie Munday Illustrator: Becky Down
  Publisher: Priddy Books
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  A large board book all about going to school, with tabs to pull and questions to ponder. Playful and friendly.

• My Friend Earth

  Author: Patricia McLachlan. Illustrator: Francesca Sanna
  Publisher: Chronicle Books
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 6+

  Francesca Sanna’s stunning illustrations are the star of this lovely picture book which (rather like Disney’s Moana) depicts Nature as a young girl deity, tending the landscape which is a part of her. A lovely book to inspire children to want to be a good friend to Earth, who will perhaps read this alongside some factual books about nature when they get…

• My Friend Fred

  Author: Frances Watts Illustrator: A. Yi
  Publisher: Allen & Unwin
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  A funny, gentle tale about appreciating the differences in one another. With a read-aloud structure and a mysterious narrator, this is a fun and engaging book that keeps you guessing who Fred’s friend is right up until the end. 

• My Friend Nigel

  Author: Jo Hodgkinson
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 7+

  Billy’s parents are mad about magic but their spells usually go wrong with dangerous results! When Billy rescues a snail, his parents decide he needs a more interesting pet.

• My Friend’s a Gris-Kwok

  Author: Malorie Blackman Illustrator: Andy Rowland
  Publisher: Barrington Stoke
  Interest age: 5+
  Reading age: 6+

  Malorie Blackman's 1994 Scholastic story has been adapted by Barrington Stoke for their series of dyslexia/reluctant reader-friendly titles for young readers.

• My Funny Family Gets Funnier

  Author: Chris Higgins Illustrator: Lee Wildish
  Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 7+

  Mattie's huge family gets even bigger with the arrival of Aunty Sheila and Uncle Bruce. Not only is this book a fun read, it is also filled with great nuggets of information about Australia.

• My Grandma and Me

  Author: Mina Javaherbin Illustrator: Lindsey Yankey
  Publisher: Candlewick Press
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 6+

  A true tale of a young girl in Iran, who idolises and follows her grandmother everything, this is a beautiful ode to family and lifelong memories, illustrated with wondrous and intricate detail. 

• My Grandma’s Magic Recipes - Stories and recipes for every season: Winter Warmth

  Author: Ella Phillips Illustrator: Camilla Sucre
  Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Zee is excited to go to Grandma’s Christmas party, and when she gets to Grandma’s delicious-smelling house with Mummy, Daddy and her sister Ree, she goes looking for her. But, the party is busy, and Zee can’t find Grandma anywhere!

• My Granny Went to Market

  Author: Stella Blackstone Illustrator: Christopher Corr
  Publisher: Barefoot Books
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 6+

  Join Granny as she takes a magic carpet ride around the world

• My Gym Teacher is an Alien Overlord

  Author: David Solomons
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 9-12
  Reading age: 9+

  Ever had that funny feeling your gym teacher is an alien hell-bent on destruction? Well, so has 11-year-old Luke. This is a funny, sweet, surreal and madcap adventure, full of laughs and thrills. 

• My Hair

  Author: Hannah Lee Illustrator: Allen Fatimaharan
  Publisher: Faber & Faber
  Interest age: 3-7
  Reading age: 5+

  This joyful celebration of black hair demonstrates a range of styles and will inspire children to experiment with their own look.

• My Happy Life

  Author: Rose Lagercrantz Illustrator: Eva Eriksson
  Publisher: Gecko Press
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 6+

  Dani is very happy and excited about starting school but also a tiny bit worried.  What if she doesn't find a friend?

• My Heart and Other Black Holes

  Author: Jasmine Warga
  Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  Interest age: 14+
  Reading age: 10+

  This is a brave, relevant and ultimately uplifting story, beautifully written with sensitivity and understanding. Read it!

• My Heart is a Poem poetry about feelings

  Author: Various Illustrator: Annalise Barber; Mariana Roldán; Masha Manapov; Nabila Adani
  Publisher: Little Tiger
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 6+

  A stunning collection of poems, beautifully illustrated, that explores and celebrate feelings of all kinds. Perfect for reading aloud, and for curling up with.

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• My Henry

  Author: Judith Kerr
  Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 7+

  Unconventional subject matter for the very young is presented with gentle humour and a sense of great joy

• My Humongous Hamster

  Author: Lorna Freytag
  Publisher: Piccadilly Press
  Interest age: 4+
  Reading age: 6+

  The narrator of this story imagines her hamster getting bigger and bigger until he is as big as King Kong!

• My Laugh Out Loud Life: Mayhem Mission

  Author: Burhana Islam Illustrator: Farah Khandaker
  Publisher: Knights Of
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 8+

  At the heart of this amusing diary-style novel is the story of Yusuf - a little boy who is sad that his beloved big sister is leaving home, perhaps especially so because Affa has been his closest support in a single parent household. Readable, relatable and accessible to all.

• My Life as a Cat

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

  Leonard isn’t a cat; he is an alien who has fallen to earth and he needs to get home. So Olive sets out on a road trip to get her pet home to his family.

• My Life on Fire

  Author: Cath Howe
  Publisher: Nosy Crow
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 8+

  Since her house burned down, Ren has nothing. Surely everyone else deserves to lose stuff too? Friendship and ‘doing the right thing’ are the focus of this excellent novel.

• My Little Book of Big Freedoms

  Author: Chris Riddell
  Publisher: Amnesty International UK
  Interest age: 8+
  Reading age: 7+

  Children's Laureate Chris Riddell has sketched 16 simple but beautiful illustrations of the freedoms that form part of the Human Rights Act. It would be hard to find anybody, young or old, not enchanted by this pocket-sized book.

• My Little Book of Trains

  Author: Rod Green and Claudia Martin
  Publisher: QED
  Interest age: 3-6
  Reading age: 5+

  Tilting trains, trams, cable cars, funicular railways, monorail, Maglev trains… All these and so many more are documented in this colourful photographic hardback - ideal for vehicle-mad little ones.

• My Magical Life

  Author: Zach King Illustrator: Beverly Acre
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 7-11
  Reading age: 7-9

  Eleven-year-old Zach King comes from a magical family, but has yet to unlock his own powers. Fast-paced and funny, this chapter book is the first in a trilogy, and would particularly appeal to reluctant boy readers. 

• My Magical Unicorn

  Author: Illustrator: Yujin Shin
  Publisher: Campbell Books
  Interest age: 0-2
  

  Follow the bright adventures of one very cute unicorn as she spends a day in a magical world full of rainbows, castles, multicoloured trees and fun friends. 

• My Magnificent Jelly Bean Tree

  Author: Maura Finn Illustrator: Aura Parker
  Publisher: New Frontier Publishing
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Some people say jelly beans don’t grow on trees. Not this little boy... He believes in magic. A feast for all the senses with fun and simple rhythmic text, which makes this great to read aloud.

• My Messed-Up Life

  Author: Susin Nielsen
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 12-14
  Reading age: 12+

  Now Violet's dad has moved to Los Angeles with his new wife, her mum keeps going on dates with truly awful men - so she takes matters into her own hands and decides it's time to make George Clooney a new stepdad. A funny, well-observed story.

• My Monster and Me

  Author: Nadiya Hussain and Ella Bailey
  Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  A boy introduces both himself and his monster, who has been with him for as long as he can remember. An all-round perfect picture book for entertaining and reassuring any child that though anxiety may be a part of life, it does not define us and can be managed. 

• My Mum

  Author: Anthony Browne
  Publisher: Random House
  Interest age: 2+
  Reading age: 6+

  All small children love their mums and in this colourful and entertaining picture book, Anthony Browne explains exactly why.

• My Mum Always Looks After Me So Much!

  Author: Sean Taylor & David Barrow
  Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  Little gorilla has to go to the doctor’s to get an injection, but he doesn’t mind too much because the doctor is nice. Also, getting an injection is all part of Mum looking after little gorilla...

• My Mum is a Lioness

  Author: Swapna Haddow Illustrator: Dapo Adeola
  Publisher: Macmillan
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  The delightful sequel to Haddow and Adeola’s My Dad is a Grizzly Bear features a powerful, energetic mum who is very much the centre of the family, cheering on her children and loving everyone fearlessly. 

• My Mum is a Spy!

  Author: Andy McNab & Jess French Illustrator: Nathan Reed
  Publisher: Welbeck Flame
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 7+

  Can Idris and Lucía help find the zoo’s missing pangolins? A fun spy adventure with themes of conservation and endangered species.

• My Mum Tracy Beaker

  Author: Jacqueline Wilson Illustrator: Nick Sharratt
  Publisher: Doubleday
  Interest age: 7-11
  Reading age: 7+

  Tracy Beaker is now a mum, and this marvellous tale, narrated by her daughter Jess, introduces the spirited character to a new generation of readers. Serious issues are explored with sensitivity and humour, creating a funny, moving and uplifting tale.

• My Mum’s Growing Down

  Author: Laura Dockrill Illustrator: David Tazzyman
  Publisher: Faber & Faber
  Interest age: 7-11
  Reading age: 7-11

  What do you do if your mum loves nothing better than complaining in restaurants and calling museum guards fruit bats? What if she makes you hold hands in the cinema, won’t stop playing on the PlayStation, has custard on her dress and insists on you telling her a bedtime story? The little boy that describes his creative, warm and often embarrassing mum is (de…

• My Mummy is Autistic

  Author: Heath Grace and Joanna Grace
  Publisher: Speechmark Publishing
  Interest age: 6-12
  

  Five-year-old Heath explains in his own (very young but very wise) words what he has learnt about his mum’s experience of autism. A fascinating celebration (and explanation) of differences, particularly around language processing differences.

• My Mums Love Me

  Author: Anna Membrino Illustrator: Joy Hwang Ruiz
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 2-3
  

  This adorable picture book with warm toned illustrations celebrates the daily routine of a baby and the fun that can be had all day including singing in the car and visiting a farm for a fun day trip. 

• My Must-Have Mum

  Author: Maudie Smith Illustrator: Jen Khatun
  Publisher: Lantana
  Interest age: 4-6
  Reading age: 6+

  There is so much to enjoy in this charming, inclusive picture book, which beautifully celebrates diversity, acceptance and unconditional love. The bond between Jake and his mother, who happens to be a wheelchair user, is utterly heart-warming. 

• My Name is Bear!

  Author: Nicola Killen
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  Bear is very proud of his name, but that’s not a good reason to be rude about everyone else’s! Can Bear ever learn to be polite and kind? Beautifully formatted, wittily illustrated and absolutely hilarious. 

• My Name is Bob

  Author: James Bowen and Garry Jenkins Illustrator: Gerald Kelley
  Publisher: Red Fox
  Interest age: 5+
  Reading age: 7+

  An uplifting, true story, a prequel to the adult bestseller.

• My Name is Book

  Author: John Agard Illustrator: Neil Packer
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 9+

  If you are intrigued as to how sheep and birds have played important roles in the recording of the written word then this is the definitely the book for you!

• My Name is Mina

  Author: David Almond
  Publisher: Hodder
  Interest age: 10-16
  Reading age: 9+

  Through a collection of stories, journal entries and meandering thoughts, Mina tells the story of her life so far; of grief, marginalisation, bravery, self- knowledge and love.

• My Name is not Refugee

  Author: Kate Milner
  Publisher: The Bucket List
  Interest age: 4-8
  Reading age: 5+

  When they reach a safe place, a little boy must remember that although children call him Refugee, that is not his real name. Clear, moving illustrations complement this simple, touching book that explains the refugee crisis in an accessible way.

• My Name is Parvana

  Author: Deborah Ellis
  Publisher: Oxford University Press
  Interest age: 13+
  Reading age: 13+

  Fifteen year old Parvana is found by American troops in the ruins of a school in Afghanistan. Through flashbacks we learn her story.

• My Name is Sunshine Simpson

  Author: G. M. Linton
  Publisher: Usborne
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 8+

  What is special about Sunshine Simpson? She needs to find something to say about herself for a school assembly – but what? A delight of a book, exploring grief, friendship dynamics and finding your voice in a friendly, relatable manner.

• My Name's Not Friday

  Author: Jon Walter
  Publisher: David Fickling Books
  Interest age: 13+
  Reading age: 13+

  This is an extraordinary book that brings an incredibly dark period of American history into sharp focus for teen readers.

• My Nana's Garden

  Author: Dawn Casey Illustrator: Jessica Courtney-Tickle
  Publisher: Templar Books
  Interest age: 4-8
  

  A stunning book about nature, the seasons and the cycle of life and death, My Nana’s Garden is a beautiful picture book and a perfect choice to use to talk to children about bereavement and the loss of a grandparent in particular. 

• My Naughty Little Sister

  Author: Dorothy Edwards Illustrator: Shirley Hughes
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 5+
  Reading age: 7+

  This affectionate portrait of family life is the story of a naughty three-year-old sister who is obstinate, inquisitive and full of mischief.

• My New Shoes

  Author: Leilani Sparrow Illustrator: Dan Taylor
  Publisher: Boxer Books
  Interest age: 2-6
  Reading age: 5+

  Young bear’s feet are growing, so it is time for him to get some new shoes. Vibrant illustrations and rhyming text capture the excitement of this familiar experience, making this an ideal tale for toddlers who are embarking on their own visit to the shoe shop.

• My Own Lightning

  Author: Lauren Wolk
  Publisher: Penguin
  Interest age: 11+
  Reading age: 10+

  Annabelle is walking home from school when she’s caught in a summer storm and struck by lightning. Somebody saves her life – she has a memory of them pounding their fist on her heart to restart it – but then leaves. Who was it, and why would they save her life and then disappear? And now, after the lightning, the world feels different to Annabelle: her norma…

• My Parents are Out of Control

  Author: Pete Johnson
  Publisher: Yearling, Random House Children's Books
  Interest age: 8+
  Reading age: 9+

  Out of the blue, Louis’s parents ask for tips on being cool. At first Louis is amused and teaches his parents how to use lingo like ‘wicked’ and ‘sick,’ – until one day things go too far...

• My Period: Find your flow and feel proud of your period!

  Author: Milli Hill Illustrator: Sarah Eichert
  Publisher: Wren & Rook
  Interest age: 9-13
  Reading age: 9+

  Explaining what puberty is, how your period works, the period products there are on the market, how to chart and understand your menstrual cycle, and much more, this friendly and down to earth book is a real must for those who are about to start or who have recently started menstruating.

• My Pet Book

  Author: Bob Staake
  Publisher: Andersen Press
  Interest age: 3-7
  Reading age: 6+

  If you have ever wanted a pet that was easy to look after then this is the book for you.

• My Pet Goldfish

  Author: Catherine Rayner
  Publisher: Walker
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  A heart-warming story of a young child's experience of getting their first ever pet, a shimmering goldfish named Richard. 

• My Pet Star

  Author: Corrinne Averiss Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw
  Publisher: Orchard Books, Hachette
  Interest age: 2-5
  

  A star falls from the night sky and is cared for by a small girl, who introduces him to all the things she loves, until it's time to say goodbye. A gentle, magical story about the importance of kindness with a positive message about letting go. Perfect for bedtime.

• My Pet T-Rex

  Author: Fabi Santiago
  Publisher: Orchard
  Interest age: 3-5
  

  This colourful story is about the joy and excitement of owning a pet, and, like any good book about pets, acknowledges that there is some work involved to make sure our animals are safe and happy. Combined with a delightful T-Rex, this is a fabulous picture book with a lot of cuteness and laughs thrown in. 

• My Pop-Up World Atlas

  Author: Anita Ganeri Illustrator: Stephen Waterhouse
  Publisher: Templar Publishing
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 8+

  This beautifully-presented pop-up atlas has lots of flaps to lift, tabs to pull and facts to discover.

• My Rhinoceros

  Author: Jon Agee
  Publisher: Scallywag Press
  Interest age: 4-5
  

  Initially disappointed that his pet rhinoceros isn’t very dynamic, a young boy is astounded when the animal reveals some remarkable hidden talents and saves the day in this quirky, humorous picture book.

• My Scorching Summer Diary

  Author: Liz Rettig
  Publisher: Corgi Children's
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 12+

  Kelly Ann’s head is filled with dreams as she leaves Glasgow, her family and her boyfriend Chris for a six-week summer hotel job in London - and an audition with a cutting-edge modern dance company.

• My Secret War Diary, by Flossie Albright

  Author: Marcia Williams
  Publisher: Walker Books
  Interest age: 8+
  Reading age: 7+

  Following Archie's War, which recorded in diary form the First World War home-front experience of a ten year old, Williams now turns to Archie's daughter, Flossie Albright.

• My Side of the Diamond

  Author: Sally Gardner Illustrator: Nat Barlex
  Publisher: Hot Key Books
  Interest age: 13-18
  Reading age: 10+

  A breathtaking Young Adult science fiction thriller that celebrates diversity: heart-breaking, terrifying but ultimately uplifting. The story will haunt you long after the last page is finished.

• My Sister is an Alien

  Author: Rachel Bright
  Publisher: Puffin
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 7+

  Alfie's new baby sister, Ruby, looks, sounds and smells like an alien. Alfie is convinced she often cries for home. He decides to take Ruby back to the moon where she belongs.

• My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece

  Author: Annabel Pitcher
  Publisher: Orion Children's Books
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 10+

  Told through the eyes of ten-year-old Jamie, My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece sensitively tackles issues around grief, terrorism, racism and bullying.

• My Skin, Your Skin

  Author: Laura Henry-Allain MBE Illustrator: Onyinye Iwu
  Publisher: Ladybird Books
  Interest age: 4-8
  

  This important non-fiction book explores the concept of racism for a young audience, explaining what it is and why it is always wrong. With colourful pages and engaging illustrations, this picture book carries an essential message that nobody should be disadvantaged because of their race. 

• My Smoky Bacon Crisp Obsession

  Author: J A Buckle
  Publisher: Curious Fox
  Interest age: 14+
  Reading age: 10+

  Josh, a metal-head and owner of Ozzy the ferret, has just started college.

• My So-Called Haunting

  Author: Tamsyn Murray
  Publisher: Piccadilly Press
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 12+

  Life isn't easy when you're a teenager starting a new school in a new city, especially when you can see ghosts all the time, like 14-year-old Skye!

• My So-Called Life

  Author: Joanna Nadin
  Publisher: Oxford University Press
  Interest age: 13+
  Reading age: 13+

  'Why is life never like it is in books? Nothing interesting ever happens to me...Even my name sucks. In other words, my life is earth-shatteringly normal.'

• My Story: Princess Sophia Duleep Singh

  Author: Sufiya Ahmed
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 10-12
  Reading age: 9+

  A biography of the suffragette Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, whose fascinating life has been ignored by many other books for children and teenagers about the suffragettes.  Sufiya Ahmed’s powerful and detailed biography puts right the unfair impression that only white women in history cared about women’s rights.

• My Super Sister

  Author: Gwyneth Rees Illustrator: Lydia Monks
  Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 7+

  Sensible Emma and her naughty little sister Saffie love having superpowers. The only problem is that Mum and Dad don't want anyone to find out about their very unusual gifts.

• My Swordhand is Singing

  Author: Marcus Sedgwick
  Publisher: Hachette
  Interest age: 11+
  Reading age: 10+

  Set in the seventeenth century amid the bleakness of winter in Eastern Europe, and inspired by vampire folklore, this is a superbly crafted, dark and menacing tale.

• My True Love Gave to Me

  Author: Various Editor: Stephanie Perkins
  Publisher: Macmillan
  Interest age: 12+
  Reading age: 9+

  A collection of Christmas-themed romantic short stories, one for each of the 'twelve days', by some of the best known American YA authors.

• My Two Grandads

  Author: Floella Benjamin Illustrator: Margaret Chamerlain
  Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
  Interest age: 6-8
  Reading age: 8+

  Aston’s granddads are different from each other, but both love playing musical instruments.

• My Uncle is a Hunkle, Says Clarice Bean

  Author: Lauren Child
  Publisher: Orchard Books
  Interest age: 6+
  Reading age: 7+

  Clarice Bean's mum is dubious about letting fireman Uncle Ted babysit, as things tend to go wrong when he's around.

• My Village: Rhymes from Around the World

  Author: Various Illustrator: Mique Moriuchi Editor: Danielle Wright
  Publisher: Frances Lincoln
  Interest age: 3+
  Reading age: 7+

  Printed beside each rhyme is its native language version. The illustrations are designed to attract even the youngest audience, lively, colourful and child-centred.

• Mysteries of Ravenstorm Island: Ship of Ghosts

  Author: Gillian Philip
  Publisher: Orchard Books
  Interest age: 9-12
  Reading age: 9+

  Accomplished story-telling, clever plotting and heroic youngsters who save the day, make for an engaging page-turner. A riveting follow-up to The Lost Children. 

• Mysteries of Ravenstorm Island: The Lost Children

  Author: Gillian Philip
  Publisher: Orchard Books
  Interest age: 9-12
  Reading age: 9+

  Thrown together during a summer holiday on a remote island, Molly and Arthur seem unlikely friends who must solve a mystery together.

• Mysterium: The Black Dragon

  Author: Julian Sedgwick
  Publisher: Hodder Children's
  Interest age: 13+
  Reading age: 10+

  Embarking on an action-packed quest through Hong Kong, Danny finds out about the Mysterium - the travelling circus of which his parents were members.

• Mystery & Mayhem

  Author: Various Editor: Katherine Woodfine
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 12+

  This collection has twelve different mysteries told by twelve fantastic authors, and there's a range of motives and solutions to the crimes. There really is something for every mystery lover.

• Mystery at the Ice Hotel

  Author: Sara Grant
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 10+
  Reading age: 10+

  This is the second adventure for teenager heroes Chase and Mackenzie, but this new thrill-a-minute story set in the Arctic circle stands alone. For wannabe teens and young teens in search of light thrills and escapism.

• Mystery Horse

  Author: Jane Smiley
  Publisher: Faber Children's Books
  Interest age: 11+
  Reading age: 9+

  The third book in Jane Smiley's series about Abby and her family moves their fractured relationships onwards, as well as introducing a new horse, and a supernatural element. 

• Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow

  Author: Katherine Woodfine
  Publisher: Farshore
  Interest age: 9+
  Reading age: 9+

  Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow is a wonderful adventure full of friendship and heart, danger and mystery, and is not to be missed.

• Mystic City

  Author: Theo Lawrence
  Publisher: Corgi Children's
  Interest age: 13+
  Reading age: 12+

  Set in a futuristic semi-submerged Manhattan, this is a story of forbidden love fighting to survive in a dystopian world of corruption and political intrigue.

• Myth Atlas: Maps and Monsters, Heroes and Gods from Twelve Mythological Worlds

  Author: Thiago de Moraes
  Publisher: Alison Green Books
  Interest age: 6-10
  Reading age: 7+

  The mythological worlds of 12 cultures from Ireland to Japan, Polynesia to the mythos of the Hindu world are explored here in a beautiful collection, which helps children to celebrate and respect the wonderful differences in the way people see the world.

• Mythologica: An Encyclopedia of Gods, Monsters and Mortals from Ancient Greece

  Author: Steve Kershaw Illustrator: Victoria Topping
  Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
  Interest age: 7-11
  Reading age: 8+

  This guide to Greek mythology combines accessible facts with amazing visuals for a truly amazing read. The artwork really is the star of the book. 

• Noor-un-Nissa Inayat Khan

  Author: Sufiya Ahmed
  Publisher: Scholastic
  Interest age: 9-11
  Reading age: 9+

  This is the incredible true story of Noor Inayat Khan, a Muslim woman who spied for Britain during the Second World War. Noor is written by Sufiya Ahmed as a brave and fiercely impassioned young woman, painting her life with meticulous detail and a realistic first person voice.