A Whale of a Time: A Funny Poem for Every Day of the Year – Lou Peacock
£25.00Illustrated by Matt Hunt
Giggle all year round at this vibrantly illustrated anthology of humorous verse – familiar names plus fresh new voices.
Age guide: 5-9
A World Full of Winter Stories – Angela McAllister
£14.99Illustrated by Olga Baumert
A treasure trove of beautifully illustrated folk tales and legends from around the world – perfect bedtime reading for chilly nights.
Age guide: 5-9
An Animal a Day – Miranda Smith
£22.00Compendium of wildlife from habitats on land and beneath the seas, packed with fascinating facts and tips on conservation.
Age guide: 6-10
Around the World in 80 Dogs – Kristyna Litten
£15.99Wonderful visual celebration of the huge variety of dogs found across the world – with pictures of every breed and details of some of their special skills.
Age guide: 4-8
Baumgartner – Paul Auster
£18.99Sy Baumgartner decides to alleviate the loneliness and boredom of retirement by reading his late wife Anna’s papers, diaries and poems. A tender love story: witty, playful, moving and compassionate.
Code Name Kingfisher – Liz Kessler
£12.99When Liv finds a box from her grandmother’s childhood she uncovers an extraordinary story of bravery, betrayal and defiance. Who was the undercover agent?
Age guide: 11+
Einstein the Penguin: The Case of the Polar Poachers – Iona Rangely
£12.99When penguins start to go missing from the wild, Imogen and Arthur know they must turn detective again – with help, of
course, from their old friend Einstein.
Age guide: 6-9
Foxlight – Katya Balen
£12.99A powerful, heartwarming story of two sisters found curled up tight with the foxes at the edge of the wildlands. How can they discover where they are from?
Age guide: 7-12
How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? – Mac Barnett
£12.99Illustrated by Jon Klassen.
Head first? Feet first? What if he gets stuck? How does he get back up the chimney again? Lots of speculation together with some hilarious illustrations.
Age guide: 3-6
Impossible Creatures – Katherine Rundell
£14.99An exuberant, wildly imaginative adventure in which Christopher, on holiday, finds himself on a cluster of magic islands where creatures from mythology survive.
Age guide: 9+
Michael Morpurgo’s Tales from Shakespeare
£20.00Ten plays retold in Morpurgo’s warm, accessible style – a perfect introduction to Shakespeare for young children – copiously illustrated by contemporary artists.
Age guide: 8-12
Monsters Never Get Haircuts – Marie-Helene Versini
£12.99Illustrated by Vincent Boudgourd
Humorous, quirky picture book on the habits of monsters – who never brush their hair, go to the dentist or bother with shoes.
Age guide: 2-5
My First Christmas Cook Book: Festive Recipes for Young Cooks – David Atherton
£14.99Illustrated by Katie Cottle
Learn to bake and decorate tasty treats and gifts with this delightful step-by-step cookbook.
Age guide: 6-11
Sky High! A Soaring History of Aviation – Jacek Ambrozewski
£25.00Witty, informative and colourful survey of aircraft, from balloons and hang gliders to drones and solar powered planes.
Age guide: 8+
The Football School Encyclopedia – Alex Bellos & Ben Lyttletton
£14.99Large format celebration of the beautiful game packed with fun facts, stats and trivia, all copiously illustrated.
Age guide: 7-11
The Ice Children – M. G. Leonard
£12.99Illustrated by Penny Neville-Lee
When Bianca’s little brother goes missing she’s certain it has something to do with a sparkly book he borrowed from the library.
Age guide: 9-12