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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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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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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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Carmen Saldana – Little Red Riding Hood

Carmen has illustrated a spectacular new version of the story of Little Red Riding Hood for Lumen, a Spanish imprint of Penguin Random House.

‘La verdadera historia de Caperucita Roja’ is available now.

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Natalí Sejuro Aliaga: Chispas amigos por igual

‘Chispas amigos por igual’, published by Polifonía Editora.

Natali’s absolutely charming illustrations for this delightful tale about a girl and her mischievous but lovable pooch!

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Daniel Egneus – Lubna and Pebble

Congratulations go to über-talented Daniel Egneus whose artwork for OUP’s ‘Lubna and Pebble’ has received global recognition!

Time Magazine voted this wonderful title ’10 best YA and Children’s Books of 2019′. Excitingly, it has been nominated for the highly prestigious CLIP Kate Greenaway Award, shortlisted for the UKLA Awards, shortlisted for the Teach Primary Awards, and features on the US Library Association’s ‘Notable Book Award’ and the New York Library’s ‘Best Children’s Books of 2019’ list.

We’re absolutely thrilled this poignant story celebrating the endless creativity and resilience of children has received the accolades it truly deserves.

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Laura Brenlla – Hansel and Gretel’s Gingerbread House

QED’s Fairytale Friends series continues with ‘Hansel and Gretel’s Gingerbread House’, a charming modern twist on the classic tale.

Laura‘s charming artwork beautifully brings to life this story about hope. Available from February.

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Laura Brenlla – Don’t Be Cross, Goldilocks!

Part of the Fairytale Friends series illustrated by Laura Brenlla, ‘Don’t be Cross Goldilocks’ is a modern day take on the classic tale.

Each story in this new picture book series focuses on a different fairytale character, a different strength or core virtue and a challenge to overcome, often with the help of their friends.

Don’t Be Cross, Goldilocks!’, a story about forgiveness is available from QED Publishing this February.

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Alessandra Psacharopulo: Kamishibai

Enter the magical forest of Marilù and follow the fantastic adventure to discover the five senses. Told through the ancient Japanese art form of kamishibai , this wonderful story illustrated by Alessandra Pscharopulo will delight children and stimulate their imagination.

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Quang & Lien – Google Doodle

Google commissioned Quang & Lien to illustrate this beautiful Doodle, celebrating award-winning Vietnamese poet Xuân Quỳnh’s 77th Birthday.

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