THERE WERE DINOSAURS EVERYWHERE! Written by Camilla de la Bedoyere Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup Published by Big Picture Press Published: July 2026 First line: Dinosaurs were among the fiercest and most fascinating animals to ever exist. Price: £12.99 Genre: Non-fiction, Dinosaurs Age: 8+ ISBN: 978 1 80078 838 1 Thanks to the UKLA for the... Continue Reading →
The Raven's Gift by Kiran Millwood Hargrave Written by: Kiran Millwood Hargrave Illustrated by: Tom de Freston Published by: Starboard Published: October 2026 First line: There it is. Price: £14.99 Genre: Contemporary Age: 12+ ISBN: 978 1 510 11324 4 Thanks to LoveReadingforKids for the review copy. What's it all about? Set over the course... Continue Reading →
There was an Egyptian in your school Written by Bettany Hughes Illustrated by Nathan Reed Published by Puffin Published on 16th July 2026 First line: Imagine you're waking up to go to school. Price: £8.99 Genre: Non- fiction, Ancient Egypt Age: 9+ ISBN: 978 0 241 66217 5 Thanks to Loveresding4kids for the review copy.... Continue Reading →
Rise of the Goblin Queen Written by Francesco Bedini Illustrated by Stefano Tambellini Published by Five Quills Published on May 7th 2026 First line: My cat was called Odin and he had only one eye. Price: £8.99 Genre: Fantasy Age: 9+ ISBN: 978 1 912923 52 6 Thanks to the UKLA for the review copy.... Continue Reading →
The Littlest Puffling Written by Holly Webb Illustrated by John Meiring Published by Little Tiger Published on: June 4th 2026 First line: Alice peered out of the car window. Price: £7.99 Genre: animal stories Age: 7+ ISBN: 978 1 78895 806 Thanks to the UKLA for the review copy. What's it all about? This story... Continue Reading →
Our Weather - Lift and Learn Written by Isabel Otter Illustrated by Hannah Tolson Published by Little Tiger Published on 5th February 2026 First line: Sunshine gives us warmth, light and Vitamin D for healthy teeth and bones. Price: £12.99 Genre: Science, Geography Age: 7+? ISBN: 978 1 83891 961 0 Thanks to the UKLA... Continue Reading →
Frank the monster Written by Mats Strandberg Illustrated by Sofia Falkenhem Published by: Gecko Press Published on: April 2026 First line: On my ninth birthday, I turned into a monster. Price: £8.99 Genre: Horror, mystery Age: 9+ ISBN: 9798348029661 Thanks to the UKLA for a review copy. What's it all about? Frank has no friends.... Continue Reading →
Boss of the Underworld: Shirley vs The Huge Beast Written and illustrated by: Tor Freeman Published by: Hodder Children's Books Published on: 15th January 2026 First line: Price: £7.99 Genre: fantasy Age: 8+ ISBN: 9781444976410 Thanks to the UKLA for the review copy. What's it all about? I’ve read some of the Bunny vs Monkey... Continue Reading →
Finders of Silverthorn Forest Written by Rachel Chivers Khoo Illustrated by Laura Catalonia Published by Walker Books Published on: 12th February 2026 First line: Tuftorious Snook patted his moss-snuffed pillow into shape for the umpteenth time. Price: £7.99 Genre: Fantasy, Magical Age: 7+ ISBN: 978 1 5295 2381 2 Thanks to the UKLA for the... Continue Reading →
The Lion's Run Written by: Sara Pennypacker @sarapennypacker Illustrated by: Jon Klassen @jonklassen Published by: Hachette @hachettechildrens Published on: 3rd February 2026 Price: £14.99 First line: A little freedom. Genre: Historical Fiction Age: 10+ ISBN: 978 1 44497878 0 Thanks to Toppsta for the review copy. What's it all about? Lamorlaye, France, 1944. France has... Continue Reading →
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