From the very first page, the narrator insists, ‘I am NOT a dog!’ As the story unfolds, comparisons with different dog breeds reveal why this scruffy little character feels he could never measure up. Strong, fast, clever or elegant – every dog seems to possess a quality that he believes he lacks.
This gripping young adult novel explores friendship, loyalty, and the weight of secrets. The story centres on Charlie who is trying to balance the pressures of school, family expectations, and complicated friendships. Charlie’s life becomes increasingly difficult when she becomes entangled in a situation involving crime and silence that she never intended to be part of.
This lyrical and imaginative picturebook explores the shifting emotional landscape of childhood through a series of vivid, nature-inspired metaphors. On some days, the young narrator feels light and free like the wind: on others, she is a storm, a stone or a soaring bird.
This lively singalong picturebook invites young readers to celebrate all the different ways bodies can move, play and participate in the world. Warm, rhythmic rhyming text encourages children to notice what helps their mobility, how they groove and what makes them feel free to move in their own way. The language is joyful and accessible, making it ideal for shared reading, group story times and early learning settings where movement and participation are encouraged.
This is a vibrant celebration of storytelling, identity, and cultural pride. Inspired by her own work as a Kenyan storyteller and theatre-maker, Jallow’s text encourages young readers to speak up and honour where they come from.
This is a lively, heartwarming picture book that shines a spotlight on Brazilian culture, language, and daily life. With playful, engaging text and a spirited young heroine, author Siqueira invites readers into a colourful world full of joy, imagination, and pride in heritage.
Hippo’s Garden Day by Nicola Kent is a delightful interactive boardbook that invites toddlers to explore the joys of gardening.
This is Frog is an energetic and interactive board book that keeps little readers engaged from start to finish.
Is there any better book combination of Irish mythology, folklore, and magic? If you are a fan of both, then The Harp of Power is for you! This is a follow up to Dunne’s first book The Book of Secrets following Cat who loves magic and has The Sight.
