New Picture Books and Novels: A Roundup of Must-Reads for Kids
The good deed dogs, three well-meaning but hapless canines, try to help others but end up causing chaos in "The Good Deed Dogs" by Emma Chichester Clark. Despite their best efforts, the dogs' attempts at kindness only lead to disastrous consequences until they successfully rescue a kitten.
Meanwhile, Auntie's Bangles by Dean Atta and Alea Marley tells a poignant story of loss and remembrance. When Theo and Rama miss their beloved Auntie, they come to terms with her absence by wearing her favourite bangles and dancing together in celebration of her memory.
For nature lovers, Grandad's World by Michael Foreman is an absorbing picture book that explores the joys of wildlife watching. Jack loves spending time with his grandad, but when rubbish pollutes the pond, it's up to them to put things right.
Jake in the Middle by Michael Catchpool and Shanarama is a gentle 5+ chapter book about Jake's adventures at No 3 Maple Street. This engaging story will delight newly independent readers.
In space, Postman Planet by Ben Davis takes us on an interstellar adventure with nine-year-old Postman Planet and his trusty robot dog assistant. Together, they must dodge the Space Vikings to deliver a crucial cargo of helium to the Planet of Fluffy Unicorns.
Donut Squad 2: Make a Mess! by Neill Cameron is back with more rip-roaring fun in this sequel to the original graphic novel. Anxiety Donut and Dadnut team up to show that even the most savoury bagels can bring joy, while the aggressively tasty Bagel Battalion plot their revenge.
The Golden Monkey Mystery by Piu Dasgupta takes us on a thrilling historical adventure as Roma discovers a golden monkey near her Indian boarding school. With bandits on her tail and the cursed Snakestone looming large, Roma must use all her skills to return the monkey to its rightful home.
Eleven-year-old Nathan is convinced he's from another planet in The Experiment by Rebecca Stead. As his peers start disappearing and his family returns to their spaceship, Nathan begins to question everything he thought he knew about his existence.
In post-apocalyptic Sunny's world, everyone knows the monsters that infest the sea are violent and terrifying – but until Sunny meets one, they're not so scary in The Monsters at the End of the World by Rebecca Orwin.
Zubair discovers he has time-traveling powers after receiving a mysterious amulet from his granny in The Night I Borrowed Time by Iqbal Hussain. As Zubair tries to fix his parents' marriage, he finds that meddling with the past is fraught with pitfalls.
Ghost Boys: The Graphic Novel by Jewell Parker Rhodes retells the haunting story of 12-year-old Jerome, who meets the spirit of Emmett Till in the afterlife. This graphic novel adaptation brings an added layer of power to the original story.
In Beth Is Dead, a modern YA thriller reimagines Little Women as a murder mystery told from all four sisters' perspectives. Will Louisa May Alcott's March girls survive?
For fans of fantasy, Queen of Faces by Petra Lord is a huge debut 14+ novel about Ana, a young girl trapped in an aging male body. As she becomes an assassin for Caimor's elite school of magic, Ana must navigate her loyalties and beliefs in a world ruled by the dark mage Khaiovhe.
These books are just a few of the many exciting new titles that have captured the imaginations of children and adults alike.
The good deed dogs, three well-meaning but hapless canines, try to help others but end up causing chaos in "The Good Deed Dogs" by Emma Chichester Clark. Despite their best efforts, the dogs' attempts at kindness only lead to disastrous consequences until they successfully rescue a kitten.
Meanwhile, Auntie's Bangles by Dean Atta and Alea Marley tells a poignant story of loss and remembrance. When Theo and Rama miss their beloved Auntie, they come to terms with her absence by wearing her favourite bangles and dancing together in celebration of her memory.
For nature lovers, Grandad's World by Michael Foreman is an absorbing picture book that explores the joys of wildlife watching. Jack loves spending time with his grandad, but when rubbish pollutes the pond, it's up to them to put things right.
Jake in the Middle by Michael Catchpool and Shanarama is a gentle 5+ chapter book about Jake's adventures at No 3 Maple Street. This engaging story will delight newly independent readers.
In space, Postman Planet by Ben Davis takes us on an interstellar adventure with nine-year-old Postman Planet and his trusty robot dog assistant. Together, they must dodge the Space Vikings to deliver a crucial cargo of helium to the Planet of Fluffy Unicorns.
Donut Squad 2: Make a Mess! by Neill Cameron is back with more rip-roaring fun in this sequel to the original graphic novel. Anxiety Donut and Dadnut team up to show that even the most savoury bagels can bring joy, while the aggressively tasty Bagel Battalion plot their revenge.
The Golden Monkey Mystery by Piu Dasgupta takes us on a thrilling historical adventure as Roma discovers a golden monkey near her Indian boarding school. With bandits on her tail and the cursed Snakestone looming large, Roma must use all her skills to return the monkey to its rightful home.
Eleven-year-old Nathan is convinced he's from another planet in The Experiment by Rebecca Stead. As his peers start disappearing and his family returns to their spaceship, Nathan begins to question everything he thought he knew about his existence.
In post-apocalyptic Sunny's world, everyone knows the monsters that infest the sea are violent and terrifying – but until Sunny meets one, they're not so scary in The Monsters at the End of the World by Rebecca Orwin.
Zubair discovers he has time-traveling powers after receiving a mysterious amulet from his granny in The Night I Borrowed Time by Iqbal Hussain. As Zubair tries to fix his parents' marriage, he finds that meddling with the past is fraught with pitfalls.
Ghost Boys: The Graphic Novel by Jewell Parker Rhodes retells the haunting story of 12-year-old Jerome, who meets the spirit of Emmett Till in the afterlife. This graphic novel adaptation brings an added layer of power to the original story.
In Beth Is Dead, a modern YA thriller reimagines Little Women as a murder mystery told from all four sisters' perspectives. Will Louisa May Alcott's March girls survive?
For fans of fantasy, Queen of Faces by Petra Lord is a huge debut 14+ novel about Ana, a young girl trapped in an aging male body. As she becomes an assassin for Caimor's elite school of magic, Ana must navigate her loyalties and beliefs in a world ruled by the dark mage Khaiovhe.
These books are just a few of the many exciting new titles that have captured the imaginations of children and adults alike.
There's something for everyone here - adventure, humor, heartbreak, and even some sci-fi fun in space 
! What I love is how each book tackles unique themes that will resonate with kids and adults alike. The stories are all so different yet so relatable, you know? Like Grandad's World, where the pollution of a pond teaches us about responsibility and taking care of our environment 
. And then there's Postman Planet, which is just pure imagination 
. Can't wait to dive into each of these must-reads! 
like i know "the good deed dogs" sounds funny but trust me it's actually really heartwarming 
and auntie's bangles is literally the saddest thing i've read in ages 
it's all about loss and remembrance which i think is so important to talk about
i mean, who wouldn't want to travel through space with a robot dog assistant? 
and donut squad 2: make a mess! sounds like so much fun, i need it in my life now 
it's like a real-life detective story!
what do u think of them? have any of u read any of these already?
i love how they came up with this creative way to celebrate her memory 
like grandad's world by michael foreman is so beautiful and inspiring, i love how it teaches us to take care of nature 
also postman planet by ben davis sounds like so much fun! space travel and robots are my fave things ever 
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, what's up guys? So I'm browsing through this list of must-read picture books and novels for kids and I gotta say, some of these stories are really captivating! 
I love how diverse they are too - you've got your animal friends in "The Good Deed Dogs", nature explorers in "Grandad's World", space adventurers in "Postman Planet"... it's like they're trying to make sure every kid can find something that interests them! 
️ But seriously, these books seem like they're not just fun but also teaching some valuable lessons about empathy, kindness, and perseverance.
And I've heard great things about "Queen of Faces", which I haven't read yet. It's always great to see more diverse representation in books. 
And Auntie's Bangles is give me all the feels 
Grandad's World 
Postman Planet sounds out of this world 