Brimming with ideas and passion, Keisha’s determined to stamp down injustices and stand up for what she believes…
When Grandpa Joe tells Keisha about Great Aunt Bee, who was a lawyer and an activist, Keisha is determined to follow in her… read more
Packed with adventure and excitement, brimming with myth and magic, and full of history and heart, Relic Hamilton: Genie Hunter is a delightful read for any fan of action and fantasy. Bringing together the ancient world of genies and modern-day science fiction, Coelho’s first book in a new… read more
The bestselling Loki: A Bad God’s Guide series has been a gift from the old gods for countless children across the country. Now on his fourth instalment (plus a 2024 World Book Day title), Louie Stowell’s eponymous anti-hero enters new realms of Asgardian trickery in this madcap mash-up of myth… read more
Bursting onto the middle grade scene, Patrick Ness has created an instantly loveable classic in Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody. Filled with anarchic, laugh-out-loud humour and some brilliantly bizarre plot twists, the book still delivers a real punch through Ness’s usual wit, insight and … read more
All Miaow wants is to enjoy his peaceful, solitary life as a temple guardian catching mice. But when the Jade Emperor invites all creatures on Earth to compete in a Great Race, the reserved cat finds himself reluctantly entering – and worse, socialising!
Spirited and fiery, shapeshifter Ming… read more
From award-winning Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho and illustrator Fiona Lumbers, comes Luna Loves Christmas, the fourth book in the Luna Loves… series celebrates separated families at Christmas, and the power of giving to bring people together.
Luna loves Christmas. Sometimes at Mum’s,… read more
How much would someone pay for a painting done by a pig? Why did a Japanese company send a hamster to space? What do Star Wars and King Charles III have in common? And how can poo save your life?!
This fun-packed book is stuffed with facts – everything from the unbelievable to the essential!… read more
Penguin is thoughtful, kind and loyal. He can be a bit cautious with new things, and he’s very sensible. Pup, on the other hand, is a fun-loving whirlwind! She always thinks big and sometimes gets a bit carried away. . .
Like lots of friends, Penguin and Pup like very different things…. read more
*What on Earth! is a small but mighty independent publisher of illustrated children’s non-fiction books. Everything we create is lovingly crafted, visually compelling, highly giftable and a catalyst for children’s natural curiosity. Why non-fiction? Because we believe the real world is far more… read more
The true story of one girl's fight for survival against the unspeakable terror of Auschwitz – an important and sensitive retelling.
Tova Friedman was just five years old when she and her mother were sent to a Nazi labour camp. She turned six in Auschwitz. At twelve she was on her way to… read more
As we enter the cold and dark months, we have created a booklist filled with our favourite spine-tinglers and nail-biters to captivate readers who enjoy suspense, mystery, and supernatural adventures (at different levels of scariness).
From eerie children's tales to chilling adult thrillers… read more
If you go down to the woods today . . . you're in for a scary surprise. Creepy and atmospheric, join Pippa as she battles to overcome the dark powers lurking in the forest around her Grandpa's cottage.
Pippa Newton loves nature and being outdoors, and she's looking forward to visiting her… read more