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‘The Street Where Santa Lives’ by Harriet Howe and Julia Christians, Little Tiger, £12.99
When an old man moves into a crowded street, only his young neighbor notices him; With his white beard and round belly, she is convinced he is Santa. But when Santa gets sick, the other neighbors must rally around to take care of him. Will it be better in time for Christmas? Sweet, funny, and keenly observed, this picture book is a joyful, joyful celebration of community.
I wish EA Very Minute to Christmas by Lauren Child, S&S, £12.99
Twenty-five years after their debut, this delightful new picture book by Charlie and Lola is filled with Lola’s excited impatience as she and her older brother get everything ready for Christmas.
‘The House with the Little Red Door’ by Grace Easton, Thames & Hudson, £14.99
Olivia is alone in her house. The mouse is alone in his oak tree. When the mouse tree falls, Olivia does her best to find him a new home – but none of them are quite right, until she welcomes him into her home. A beautiful and poignant picture book, featuring intricate details and endearing characters.
Sketch by Jack Goldstein, translated by Helen Mixter, Greystone Kids, £12.99
Lively and scribbled, Sketch has stood out since its birth, an innovative firecracker unlike its structured peers. Despite support from his parents and an art teacher, he feels isolated, especially in high school—but when he encounters other fascinating oddities, he realizes they are essential to the world in this original and hilarious picture book of 6+ paeans to inspiration and the unconventional.
The Tree of Tomorrow: How Nature Creates New Life from the Old by Maciej Michino and Danio Miserucci, illustrated by Valentina Gottardi, Phaidon, £16.95
This lyrical and informative nonfiction book examines the second life of deciduous trees, providing shelter, feeding, and play for beetles, ants, mosses, lichens, lynxes, and wolf cubs. With gorgeous illustrations, it’s perfect for budding naturalists aged 6 and up.
The Huesca Wildflower Diaries: The New School by Harriet Muncaster, Oxford, £7.99
When Wiska starts at Inkcap Academy, Cleobelle and Primrose seem friendly at first, but do they just want to exploit Wiska’s talents? This engaging, full-color memoir adventure for 6+ features the fantasy-like Wisklings as they navigate change and the dilemmas of friendship in an addictive new series from the author of Isadora Moon.
‘Road Trip’ by A.M. Dassault, illustrated by Joe Lillington, Zephyr, £12
Illustrated in black and orange, these 7+ adventure stories—about getting lost in the desert, overcoming sibling jealousy, helping a wolf cub, starting a new school and more—are interconnected by the symbol of starling migrations.
“The Blacks of Time and the Chrono Ring” by Martin SeneviratNee and Crystal Sutherland, Bonnier, £7.99
When 12-year-old genius twins Pearl and Patrick build a time machine, they run afoul of TIME (Investigation of Inter-Dimensional Misconduct) by upsetting the course of history – but soon their unique skill set is needed to right larger temporal errors. Part Spy Kids and part Artemis Fowl, this fast-paced 9+ game features sensitive and thoughtful character development.
‘Swanfall’ by Sophie Kirtley, Bloomsbury, £7.99
Pip loves the birds that live in the wetlands around his hut, especially the Arctic pelicans that return every winter. But this year, something is different, as Pip finds a strange book and hears mysterious whispers that lead him to new friends and the discovery of an ancient curse. This snowy weather visit for Lir kids is a totally absorbing fantasy for kids over 8 years old.
The Horse Dreamer by Holly Surplice, Chicken House, £12.99
Merryn’s family struggles after the loss of her father – but when a great storm leaves behind what a horse made of driftwood and seaweed, Merryn finds a new friend who helps her rediscover joy and healing. Tender and poignant, with dynamic blue and white illustrations, it’s a wonderful and hopeful story for children aged 9+.
Avalanche by Simon Fox, Nosy Crow, £7.99
Tom is upset because he’s stuck in a chalet while on “vacation” with his mother – all she’s doing is focusing on her job as head of security for a prominent scientist. But when kidnappers cause an avalanche trying to seize some deadly technology, it’s up to Tom and his new girlfriend Emily to stop them in this suspense thriller, perfect for Robert Muchamore fans aged 9+.
Ask Me Anything by Bethany Rutter, Hotkey, £8.99
As the sore aunt in her college magazine, Mary Elizabeth’s relationship advice is spot on; She has a blind spot when it comes to Felix Balfour, the apparently charming editor and indefensible posh boy. Meanwhile, the gruff and bossy Laurie, working at our prestigious sister newspaper, is nothing but a nuisance – until things start going wrong with Felix, and Laurie is there to offer solace in this warm, intelligent and lively youth comedy.
‘Roar’ by Manjit Mann, Penguin, £9.99
When Rizzo is uprooted from her privileged life on the outskirts of Delhi on charges of witchcraft, she runs away to join a group of pink-sari-clad vigilantes, seeking justice for acts of misogynistic violence that no one else cares enough to challenge. But what will Rizzo’s quest for revenge cost her? A powerful, angry novel featuring more than 14 poems by a Costa Award-winning author.
The House Saphir by Marissa Mayer, Faber, £8.99
Although she comes from a long line of witches, Mallory Fontaine is a trickster – her only magic is the ability to see ghosts, which she makes use of as an “expert” on the murders of Count Bastien Sapphire, also known as the notorious Monsieur Le Bleu. However, when a new murder occurs, Mallory is drawn into the investigation, with potentially deadly consequences – and drawn to the descendant of Count Armand in the sinister and richly romantic YA novel Bluebeard.
Girls Who Play Dead by Joel Wellington, HarperCollins, £8.99
When Kayla’s best friend, Erin, is murdered, her brother, Mickey, returns to their small town to support her. But as they delve deeper into anger and secret-keeping, brother and sister are drawn deeper into the dark mysteries of the city’s leading beauty industry. A young adult thriller, perfect for Holly Jackson fans.
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