children’s books
Ekaterina Trukhan – I Am Kind to Myself
With vibrant illustrations by Ekaterina Trukhan, ‘I Am Kind to Myself’ offers preschoolers and kindergartners effective affirmations for difficult-to-manage-emotions so they can practice building positivity, self-care and self-confidence.
Highlights kindness books are crafted by childhood experts to promote strong social and emotional skills and build positive associations with reading.
Gisele Murias – The Secret Garden
Stunning cover art by Gisele Murias for Oxford Children’s Classic edition of The Secret Garden – the ultimate story of friendship.
Amy Adele – The Christmas Songbook
Sing along with 8 festive tunes as you join in the Mouse Family’s preparations for a magical day!
Charmingly illustrated by Amy Adele for Magic Cat, this interactive sound book is packed with Christmas spirit, this is the perfect book to help readers aged 4+ celebrate the festive season.
Victoria Stebleva – New Detective Series
Victoria enjoyed working on the covers for a brand new middle grade mystery series featuring a girl detective called Rebekah.
Quang & Lien – My Grandfather’s Song
‘My Grandfather’s Song’, written and illustrated by Vietnamese duo, Quang & Lien, is a stunning picture book about a family’s connection to their land, their home, and each other.
Long ago, Grandfather came to a new land. Fish swam in the water, birds chirped in the sky, monkeys played in the trees. And in this wilderness, with his own two hands, Grandfather built a house.
It wasn’t easy. But the land gave him what he needed. And it became his home. Decades later, his grandson will have all he needs: a head full of memories, two capable hands, and the heart to appreciate family, nature, and home. Published by Penguin Random House, this picture book creates a warm symphony of conservation and the sacred bond between grandparent and child.
Daniel Egneus – The Big Dreaming
The Cold is coming, and it’s time for Big Bear and Little Bear to get ready for the Big Sleep: for bears sleep all winter long, and wake up in the spring. But Little Bear is worried. What if they run out of dreams during the Big Sleep?
The Big Dreaming, written by Michael Rosen, is a classic in the making, filled with luminous illustrations by award-winning Daniel Egnéus. Available this month from Bloomsbury.
Sam Caldwell – Endangered Animals Atlas
Endangered Animals Atlas illustrated by Sam Caldwell is a richly informative book for animal lovers everywhere, with an important and timely focus on the endangered animals around the world that need our protection.
On this Amazing Adventure children will discover the reasons why the rich biodiversity of our planet is so at risk, and why so many of its creatures are endangered. Available this October from Words & Pictures.
Nicola Slater – The Safari Stomp
Prepare to hop, crawl, lunge and STOMP in this delightful rhyming story illustrated by Nicola Slater that will get children reading and moving along!
Available now from Orchard Books.
Carmen Saldana – Cleo the Completely Fine Camel
Cleo is a COMPLETELY FINE camel. Really, everything is just great. Honestly. A sweltering hot day? Well, Cleo has never felt better! Is she thirsty? No really she’s fine. A desert sandstorm? Not a problem, because Cleo is FINE (even while buried under two feet of sand). It’s only when an ostrich who tells it like it is turns up that Cleo has the courage to admit that, just maybe, she’s not fine at all.
Illustrated by Carmen Saldana, this lovely story gently and humorously advises young children that it’s all very well putting on a brave face but not to the detriment of your own well-being.
Mélanie Grandgirard – Mon premier Goldman
Fans of Jean-Jacques Goldman will love introducing their children to some of his classic songs in ‘Mon Premier Goldman’, illustrated by Melanie Grandgirard for Play Bac Editions.
