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Underground: Subway Systems Around the World

Underground: Subway Systems Around the World

Uijung Kim

An enjoyable and interactive book that can teach children about other cultures and cities around the world.

Everybody Counts: A Counting Story from 0 to 7.5 billion

Everybody Counts: A Counting Story from 0 to 7.5 billion

Kristin Roskifte

With a neatly punning title, this oversize picture book attracts attention.

Tyger

Tyger

SF Said, illus. Dave McKean

A powerful dystopian adventure that raises the timely issues of racism and classism, corruption and poverty, while celebrating the power of imagination.

Love

Love

Corrinne Averiss, illus. Kirsti Beautyman

Tess is surrounded by the love of her whole family, but what will happen when she starts school and is away from them?

The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei

The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei

Christina Matula, illus. Yao Xiao

Twelve-year-old Holly-Mei Jones moves from unremarkable urban life in Canada to an upmarket city area in Hong Kong.

Held in Love

Held in Love

Dawn Casey, illus. Oamul Lu

May your eyes look to the stars and know that you are held in the arms of the universe, held in love. A mother's blessing in rhyme.

The Story Collector series

The Story Collector series

Jane Ray

Jane Ray has selected a wonderful range of stories for these three volumes of beautifully illustrated retellings, themed on birds, the ocean and animals.

An Engineer Like Me

An Engineer Like Me

Dr Shini Somara, illus. Nadja Sarell

Inventive illustrations and an empowering story combine to introduce very young children to engineering, creative thinking and problem-solving.

When We Got Lost in Dreamland

When We Got Lost in Dreamland

Ross Welford

11 year-old Malky and his younger brother Seb become the owners of two Dreaminators that enable them to journey back in time together.

The Moon of Kyiv

The Moon of Kyiv

Gianni Rodari, illus. Beatrice Alemagna

Michael Morpurgo’s important words are quoted on the cover: “Read this book, look up at the moon, know it shines on the faces of the children in Ukraine, on everyone everywhere who is living through war and longing for peace.”

Dearest One

Dearest One

Arielle Dance, illus. Jenny Duke

A tender, lyrical story of love for ourselves and others.

The Boy Lost in the Maze

The Boy Lost in the Maze

Joseph Coelho, illus. Kate Milner

The lives of 21st century teenager Theo and Theseus of Ancient Greek legend become entwined on their journeys towards manhood.