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Trains and Boats and Planes

Trains and Boats and Planes is a rhyming picture book by Michelle Robinson, illustrated by Jez Tuya. From the publisher: Join three busy transport vehicles as they speed their doggy passengers to the Big Festival! The running isn’t smooth, and …

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Fletcher and the Stars

Grotti

Grotti is “a funny, sweet, original picture book about adapting to babies’ needs” – The Guardian This charming picture book by author-illustrator Leonie Lord stars Grotti – a gorgeous, grubby little goblin. From Walker Books: Down in the hollow, where …

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The Thunk

The Thunk – a new picture book by queen of verse Michelle Robinson, illustrated by Deborah Allwright. Publishes with Bloomsbury in 2023. From the publisher: Meet Hector Voltaire – a young explorer who can’t wait to discover all the wonders …

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123 Do the Robot

Five Little Friends: A Collection of Finger Rhymes

Five Little Friends: A Collection of Finger Rhymes is a new poetry book for the very young, by Sean Taylor. Decades of teaching poetry in schools have led Sean to this perfect little book. With a starred review from Kirkus. …

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When Dinosaurs Walked the Earth

When Dinosaurs Walked the Earth – a book with more false endings than a country-house maze (and all of them ‘sad and terrible’). This is a strictly fictional, funny and fantastical new picture book from Sean Taylor – author of …

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The Treasure

The Treasure – a heartwarming new picture book about adventure and friendship, by Marcela Ferreira. Illustrated by Brian Lambert, published by Magic Cat in 2023. Marcela’s represented by The Catchpole Agency.

Natterjack Toad Can’t Believe It!

Natter Jack Toad Can’t Believe It! A new picture book by Sean Taylor – of Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise! From Walker Books: Do you have a favourite snack? One you’ve been thinking about all day, and just can’t wait …

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The Dream Train

Out in 2022, The Dream Train is Sean Taylor’s first collection of children’s poetry for Walker. A truly exquisite book, which carries the happy side-effect of making children very sleepy. From the publisher: From Sean Taylor, the author of Hoot …

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