On 21 February it is Mother Language Day so this month we have created a booklist of some terrific, translated books for children and young people to enjoy. Each book has been translated from their original language or are available in translation. From picture books to poetry to graphic novels,… read more
Set in a small village in the Lincolnshire Wolds, Trying Times for Sebastian Scattergood is a chronicle of a horrendous year, narrated by an earnest and pompous man who lacks any sense of self-irony. Part disaster diary, part social satire, it is a novel of literary fiction which is both… read more
The All About Set is perfect for helping little children learn about and navigate through confusing topics. The wonderfully illustrated books offer a reassuring and friendly take on these complex matters, making this set a must have for every child.
This set includes the following titles:
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What if we could think of mental health in a positive way?
In this empowering and hopeful handbook, Youth Mental Health Ambassador Dr Alex George is here to show us how.
A Better Day is a positive, accessible and practical toolkit guiding young readers in how they can care for their… read more
A fabled witch. A powerful curse. A monster out for revenge.
Kallie dreams of becoming a playwright and is determined that her dyslexia won't hold her back. But when rehearsals begin at Wildstorm Theatre Summer Camp and strange, scary things start happening to her and her new friends, Kallie… read more
One of the funniest books you'll read this year, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine.
Welcome to the Shop of Impossible Ice Creams! Step inside to discover a delicious world of magical adventure, from bestselling author Shane Hegarty. First in a comic,… read more
Who had birds called Death, Wigs and Spinach? How do you spell the noise of a door slamming? Whose working title was The Chronic Argonauts?
Henry Eliot – author, editor and insatiable bookworm – has ransacked the libraries and archives of world literature, compiling hundreds of bookish lists…. read more
January marks the beginning of a new year and we want to kick 2023 with lots of laughter. From picture books to graphic novels, there’s something for young readers of all ages. Escape into a world of LOL moments and don’t forget to tell us what you thought of any of the books on the list by… read more
'The Marvellers deserves the highest compliment I can give a book: I want to live in this world' – Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series.
Eleven-year-old Ella Durand is the first Conjuror to attend the Arcanum Training Institute for Magical and Uncanny Endeavors. At this magical… read more
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On a quiet farm in a frosty England, under the glowing light of a magical milk moon, a boy calf is born. His name is Albi, and he has no idea how extraordinary he is going to… read more
<b>Look for the perfect story time read? We have a sneak peek extract of <i>The Littlest Yak: The New Arrival</i> and a selection of social media assets to download for your library.</b>
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‘The heart-warming and hilarious sequel to Lu Fraser & Kate Hindley's much-loved… read more
Understanding money today is so much more than learning about notes and coins. Where does money come from? Why do I have to save? What happens if I click BUY NOW? Find answers to important money questions, and some silly ones too in this friendly and useful book.
- The question and answer… read more