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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. Walker Books has a great selection, released in April 2026.
Picture books
Rafi and Rita by Jarvis and Chris Judge
Which twin is taller? Sibling rivalry rises to new heights in this funny picture book about two willful and imaginative giraffes.
Rafi and Rita are twins. They do everything together. They like the same things, they finish each other’s sentences, and they look exactly the same . . . except for their height. But who is the tallest twin, really? Is it Rafi, who’s so tall that a painter trying to paint him ran out of paint? Or Rita, so towering in stature that when her hat falls off it takes three hours to hit the ground? In a hilarious progression of hyperbole, Jarvis’s narrative, at once humorous and endearing, is matched by Chris Judge’s bold and whimsical illustrations in a charming, playful, and oh-so-familiar tale of competitiveness.
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You Are Nature, Too by Gillian Burke, Rong Pham, and Vinh Nguyen
In the city, “nature” can seem far away and hard to find… But when you stop, and listen, and look, you can find nature everywhere – always.
With words by biologist and Springwatch presenter Gillian Burke, and artwork from the team of Rong Pham and Vinh Nguyen, this non-fiction picture book encourages children to look for the wildlife where they live; and to notice, and cherish, the sense of calm and connection that comes from connecting with the natural world. With backmatter including mindful nature activities, this is a beautiful, thoughtful book for ages 3+.
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Tiny Jenny: Little Fairy, Big Trouble by Briony May Smith
Fall into a different kind of fairy tale by Briony May Smith!
Mr and Mrs Wren are surprised when a tiny, wingless fairy hatches from one of their eggs. But they lovingly name her Tiny Jenny and raise her as their own.
Tiny Jenny – like all fairies – grows to be a menace in the woods. She digs up squirrel nuts and blocks mole hills. The other forest creatures are not happy. So Tiny Jenny decides it is time to leave her home and seek out her fairy family.
But it turns out the fairies are anything but welcoming!
Where, oh where, does Tiny Jenny truly belong?
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Sockflea by Laura Dockrill and Eva Byrne
This little elephant is GOING CAMPING! And no, DAD, he will not need his teddies – he’s FIVE. Besides, you don’t need teddies out in the wild, OK? Not even when it is dark (so dark) and the sky is endless black and there are scrunchy-crunchy noises all around…
This little elephant is going camping. He’s never been before and he can’t wait for marshmallows on sticks, singing by the campfire and sleeping under the stars! When his grown-up asks, “Now, are you sure you don’t want to bring a teddy?” He’s SURE. He’s way too old for for teddies. So, goodbye and good luck Mr Conkie, Gladys the hedgehog, Sugarpie and Bad Debbie (who really is bad) and it’s all sun’s out, tent up, fire lit … oh yeah. But when night comes … it’s so quiet, and dark and spooky in the tent and – guess what? – HE WANTS HIS TEDDIES! Luckily, quick-thinking Dad comes up with the perfect solution: Sockflea! Two (slightly smelly) socks become – ta-da! – a loveable rabbit. The perfect sock teddy for cosying up to.
Goofy, deliciously funny and very relatable, Laura Dockrill and Eva Byrne have made a true laugh-out-loud picture book about being brave and adventuring in the great outdoors.
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Middle grade
Mighty Mega Pets: Freaky Food Fiasco! by Gary Northfield
A laugh-out loud graphic novel with PETS! SUPERPOWERS! SILLINESS! ACTION!
A strange magical substance has seeped into a pet food warehouse, and now dogs, cats, bunnies and fish all have freaky superpowers – whether they want them or not! The newly-formed Mighty Mega Pets are determined to get to the bottom of the pet food mystery in order to … no pressure … save the world!
This hilarious, action-packed full-colour graphic novel about the perils of power, the importance of teamwork, friendship and standing up to bullies will have 6-12 year olds barking with laughter. AND they’ll get tips on how to deal with a cranky tortoise!
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Greek Boy by Tony Bradman
For fans of Percy Jackson and Dominic Sandbrook – Key Stage 2 history topics brought to life as pacey action thrillers.
Nikos is the son of an important Athenian politician as the shadow of war against the Persians descends over Ancient Greece. When his father is forced to flee Athens, leaving his family behind, Nikos hears shocking news; his father is accused of spying for the Persian king. As Persia invades Greece, Nikos and his family are cast out as traitors. Determined to clear his father’s name, Nikos goes undercover as a Greek spy in the Persian army. His quest for the truth – personal and political – takes Nikos from the burning of Athens to the famous battles of Salamis and Platea.
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Toby Alone by Timothee de Fombelle and Francois Place
A multi-award-winning adventure of heroism, friendship and survival with a powerful ecological message – set in an epic miniature world.
Toby Lolness is just one and a half millimetres tall, and he’s the most wanted person in his world, the Great Oak Tree. When Toby’s father makes a ground-breaking discovery, tapping into the very heart of the Tree’s energy, he also realizes that exploiting it could permanently damage their world. Refusing to reveal the secret of his invention to an enraged community, the family is exiled. But one man is determined to get hold of the forbidden knowledge … and his plan is to destroy the Tree. Now Toby’s parents have been imprisoned and sentenced to death. Only Toby has managed to escape, but for how long?
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