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If you’ve got a little bookworm at home then you will probably always be on the lookout for new books. Nosy Crow has a great selection, released in April 2024. You’ll find a mix of books in this post.
A Llama Called Lightning (Age 7-10)
The sixteenth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children’s Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon.
Jasmine’s dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble. Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself…
When Lightning escapes his lonely field to follow Jasmine home, she’s determined to find a place for him on her farm. Jasmine is convinced that he’ll make a perfect guard llama for the sheep and their newborn lambs! But Lightning is young, and there’s a fox on the loose. When the lambs face mortal danger, can Lightning rise to the challenge?
Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged seven and up.
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Press Start! Super Rabbit Boy’s Mega Quest! (Age 5-7)
Sunny’s favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy, where his carrot-loving friend must thwart all the plots the evil King Viking of Boom Boom Mountain comes up with.
King Viking has a new GIANT ROBOT that’s more powerful than Super Rabbit Boy. How can Super Rabbit Boy win?
Luckily, there’s a Mega Wand that can help. But Super Rabbit Boy must find gold coins, capture Slimes and solve puzzles to use it. Can Super Rabbit Boy complete this SUPER MEGA QUEST? Sunny’s ready to PRESS START and find out!
The sixth in a full-colour series of graphic novels about – and for – kids who love gaming! Join Sunny as he and Super Rabbit Boy take on the world, one move at a time!
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Lenny Lemmon and the Alien Invasion (Age 7-9)
Hilarious school-based comedy for 7+ with black and white illustrations throughout. A modern day Just William, perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart, Wimpy Kid and Bunny Vs Monkey!
In order to boost sales for Lenny’s grandmother’s ice-cream shop, Lenny persuades Sam to dress as an alien to attract attention to it. Soon there are sightings of aliens all over town and it becomes the subject of intense media scrutiny. The journalists and tourists and alien watchers all buy ice creams and business booms. So Lenny tells Sam he can take his costume off now and Sam points out he’s no longer wearing it. What?! Who is–? OMG!
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Shadow Fox (Age 9-11)
A beautiful story of loss and belonging, all told through the eyes of a wild, affectionate, prickly fox who has a love of collecting shoes and not a small amount of magic. From the bestselling author of I, Cosmo.
Bee’s family runs a lakeside inn, offering rest and sustenance to weary travellers. Bee’s Nan has gone missing, possibly drowned, but Bee knows that can’t be true. And so does the hungry fox that her grandmother was feeding. Shadow is cross that her supply of salmon has dried up and is determined to do something about it. Soon both fox and child are on an adventure to find Nan, uncover what’s happening to all the secret islands on the Great Lake and learn just how far magical powers can take you…
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How Many Dinosaurs Is Too Many (Age 2-5)
Meet a riot of cheeky dinosaurs in this adorable story about friendship.
When a dinosaur comes to play, you’re sure to have lots of fun. But wouldn’t 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . or even 10 dinosaurs be better still? Or would they be too big, too messy and just a little bit too naughty? Perhaps one very special dinosaur is just perfect!
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