Matthew Kelly

This delightfully silly story is sure to bring joy into storytime as everyone in the castle tries to figure out who is causing the spooky sounds in the castle. Willis’ whimsical writing and Fitzgerald’s use of colour instantly brings readers into this magical world of green castles and mischievous green ghosts hiding along the walls seeking someone to scare. Trying to spot the green ghost blending into each green-coloured scene is something that adds a little extra layer of fun into an already delightful story.

In this fast-paced picturebook, readers are urged to put on their boots and get ready for the pitch as they are invited along to take part in a match alongside a fantastically illustrated football team.

What happens to the chosen one once they’ve grown up? In this graphic novel we find out what the world looks like after the heroes have won, the darkness is banished, and life attempts to return to normal.

The world we live in is alive with sound and this delightful story invites young readers to join in on creating those noises. From thunderous rainstorms to chaotic circus performances, this book celebrates the many noises that fill our everyday lives.

Tariq is on a delicious quest to discover his favourite food, and with the help of his family, he learns what makes a simple snack so personal and special. From eating paratha with parrots to concocting magic with his aunty while making saag paneer, slowly but surely Tariq learns that there’s more to food than just taste. It’s about love, family and our memories too.

In Solve It, you play just as much of a role in solving the case as Detective O’Malley and his loyal seagull sidekick, Twist. Fanning draws the reader into a puzzling interactive adventure across Ireland as you try to outwit the thief behind the mystery of the stolen Irish crown jewels.

Sometimes we take the world around us for granted. This book reminds us about how great the stuff around us truly is – from the air we breathe and the sun in the sky, to fire, smartphones and even our DNA, it all makes up this wonderful world.

Like all of us, children question the world around them. Bunting has collected many of those wonders that we have all thought about at some stage and wrote them in a way that makes them both accessible and humorous for children to read. From why are we here and if there was ever a universe before the Big Bang, to can we cure hiccups and why we choose mint ice cream, this book is perfect for any little ones with curious minds and a love for wondering about the big and the small parts of our universe.

A heartwarming story, charming artwork and lovely meaning, this book makes for the perfect parent-child read.

How do we silence the harsh voice in our head and allow ourselves to speak? In Louder Than Hunger, we befriend Jake and learn his story of fear, courage and perseverance. From the very first page we’re sucked into his thoughts and sit next to the personification of his problems known as ‘the voice.’ Everything from the dynamic type growing bigger and smaller page to page, to the repetitive nature of some sentences makes us see the world exactly how Jake does as he struggles to overcome his eating disorder.