Daria has transformed her bedroom into an unlikely secret sanctuary for a group of tiny living dinosaurs. She is convinced she has everything under control until the creatures begin multiplying and escaping into the neighbourhood. With the help of her loyal friends, Oleg and Rory, Daria must track down the runaway dinosaurs before a nosy professor uncovers her extraordinary secret.
Everything Amplified is a beautifully crafted and emotionally rich graphic novel which captures the intensity of growing up with honesty and care. At the centre is Nel, whose deep love of music runs throughout the story. Illustrated scenes and song lyrics are woven through the pages, reflecting her emotions and experiences and creating a strong sense of connection from the very beginning.
Our Wee Place is a warm, loving exploration of a grandfather sharing his love for Northern Ireland with his adorable and inquisitive granddaughter. Highlighting their special inter-generational relationship, Emily’s granda shares his childhood photographs with her and teaches her about friendship and the beauty of their ‘wee place’.
Hilda and Twig Wake the Ice Man is a captivating return to Luke Pearson’s much-loved Hilda universe. This new adventure is filled with winter magic and gentle humour, and is full of the warmth which makes Pearson’s work so appealing. Funny and visually striking, it stands out as one of Hilda and Twig’s most charming tales yet, with a story that will grip readers from the first page.
Shevolution is a powerful and uplifting book which shines a light on women who found the courage to speak up, stand out, and shape the course of history across an incredible span of 200,000 years.
Pandora is a clever young detective who needs the reader’s help to solve clues, crack codes, and catch crafty villains in an exciting, action packed adventure.
Leila is a little girl who fears the dark, that is, until she meets a magical girl from the moon. As her celestial friend descends to Earth, she paints the world with shimmering moonlight, revealing the beauty of the night. Together, they explore the transformed landscape, and Leila discovers that the night is not something to fear but something to marvel at.
The latest festive instalment in the popular Milly McCarthy series follows Milly in the build-up to the Christmas season. Milly’s school are staging a festive concert, and she is very excited to take part. The stage is set early in the novel as Milly’s fun, gently self-deprecating narration hint at the derailing of the school Christmas concert. The story still manages to build to an unexpected, unique and truly entertaining conclusion as the festive fiasco unfolds.
This graphic novel is a delicate, warm and thoughtful exploration of the author’s journey towards their transgender identity. Using the clever metaphor of home, Theo’s exploration of their feelings and development into their true self is done with care, kindness and beautiful honesty.
This lively and hugely enjoyable picturebook is the sequel to the lovely Martha Maps It Out with educational illustrated content shared in an offbeat style on every fun-filled page from talented writer-illustrator Leigh Hodgkinson.
