children’s books

Anjan Sarkar – Spy School the Graphic Novel

Can an undercover nerd become a superstar secret agent? The first book in Stuart Gibbs’s New York Times bestselling Spy School series is now a graphic novel!

With action-packed, eye-catching illustrations by Anjan Sarkar, join Ben Ripley as he survives his first year at the Academy of Espionage.

Available Feb 2022 from Simon & Schuster.

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Elisa Ferro – Fingertrail 123

Gorgeous illustrations by Elisa Ferro help very young children learn number names and shapes, and practise counting.

July sees the release of this delightful board book from Usborne.

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Kasia Nowowiejska – Baby Animals

‘Let’s Read, Play and Learn: Baby Animals’ illustrated by Kasia Nowowiejska for Little Tiger.

Little ones will love matching the 12 slot-in play pieces with the cheerful character illustrations in this chunky board book.

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Silvia Sponza – Summertime

We’re loving this super-relaxed summertime scene by Silvia Sponza…aaaand relax!

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Melanie Grandgirard – Pinocchio

Editions Fleurus commissioned Melanie to illustrate ‘Pinocchio’, one of eight classic tales from ‘Mes premiers grands classiques’.

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Olivier Latyk – Race to the Rescue!

Button-activated sounds and flashing lights make ‘Race to the Rescue!’ a must-have for every young fan of emergency vehicles!

Featuring exciting illustrations by Olivier Latyk of helicopters, fire trucks, & rescue boats, little ones will delight in following all the action as it unfolds.

Published by Tiger Tales this September.

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Ekaterina Trukhan – We’re Better Together

Cooperation, helping, and working together are beautifully illustrated by Ekaterina in this book that demonstrates the joys of community and teamwork for young readers.

We’re better together when we play, when we make music, and when everyone pitches in. This celebration of coming together to solve problems, support communities, and honor everyone’s differences is perfect for young children who are learning about empathy and cooperation.

Winner of the Mom’s Choice Award, this wonderful book is available from Highlights Press.

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Carmen Saldana – Howard the Average Gecko

Howard thinks he’s the most exceptional creature in the rainforest – that’s because no other creature is as exceptionally camouflaged as him! But when he learns that the rainforest is full of other camouflaged creatures, he begins to wonder: ‘Who will like me if I’m just . . . an average gecko?’

Illustrated by Carmen Saldana, ‘Howard the Average Gecko’ is a fun new picture book published by Oxford University Press.

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Olivier Latyk – Petites comptines en promenade

Olivier Latyk has illustrated ‘Petites comptines en promenade’, a sweet sing-along nursery rhyme book available from Editions Milan this May.

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Olga Skomorokhova – Jane Eyre

Charlotte Brontë’s classic Gothic novel comes to life for children! Wheels, pull tabs, and other interactive elements invite kids to hide with Jane in the window-seat and help her solve the mystery of Thornfield Manor.

Illustrated by Olga Skomorokhova for Familius, this lastest title in the Lit For Little Hands series is available from October.

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