children’s publishing

Nicola Slater – The Leaf Thief

Hitting the shelves this month is ‘The Leaf Thief’, a brilliantly funny story of the seasons featuring a super-sassy squirrel illustrated by Nicola Slater for Scholastic.

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Carmen Saldana – Pets & Safari

Flip the flaps to create your own crazy combinations with these fantastic new pop-up books beautifully illustrated by Carmen Saldana.

‘Flip, Flap, Snap: Pets’ and ‘Flip, Flap, Snap: Safari’ are available this September from Bonnier Books.

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Ekaterina Trukhan – Počuješ ma?

Ekaterina‘s charming new author/illustrated book, Počuješ ma? (Can you hear me?) focuses on the importance of connecting with nature. Available now from Egres.

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Nicola Slater – Jonathan The Magic Pony

‘Jonathan The Magic Pony’ illustrated by Nicola Slater is a fabulously entertaining tale of a horsey magician who is not quite as accomplished as he thinks he is!

Available this August from Puffin Books.

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Quang & Lien – Pionnières!

Discover 50 incredible women from around the world who throughout history have shown incredible courage in standing up against injustice and discrimination.

‘Pionnières ! – 50 femmes au destin extraordinaire’ illustrated by Quang & Lien for Auzou is available now.

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Daniela Sosa – Land of the Giants

We’re HUGE fans of this utterly adorable new ‘Land of the Giants’ series by Daniela Sosa.

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Olga Skomorokhova – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Join Bottom the Weaver, Oberon and Titania, and the confused lovers in a series of events so outrageous it must be a dream! With lavish illustrations by Olga Skomorokhova: A Midsummer Night’s Dream is an unprecedented kid’s introduction to William Shakespeare’s beloved classic comedy.

Gorgeous illustrations transport the reader from Athens to the enchanted woods, while tons of interactive elements invite kids to find the magical flower and switch Bottom’s human head for a donkey’s!

Available this September from Familius.

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Nicola Slater – Meekoo and the Little Nursery

A reassuring and engaging story about the ups and downs of nursery school, ‘Meekoo and the Little Nursery’ is the second sound book in the charming Meekoo series illustrated by Nicola Slater. Available this August from Nosy Crow.

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Elisa Ferro – Fingertrail ABC Board book

Meet a cool cat in a car, an enormous elephant, a rabbit in a rocket and much more in this charming introduction to the alphabet.

Gorgeous illustrations by Elisa Ferro, irresistible finger trails and alphabetical text combine to make this a perfect book to help very young children learn letter shapes and the sounds associated with them. Available now from Usborne.

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Laura Brenlla – The Case of the Missing Train

The Smithsonian museums are places of wonder that spark curiosity in children of all ages!

At night, the halls belong to Officer Smitty and Owl. Together, they solve mysteries and help find important lost things.

‘The Case of the Missing Train: The Owl and Officer Smitty’ illustrated by Laura Brenlla is available now from Cottage Door Press.

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