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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 November 2025.
Picture books
Hot Food: Nice by Michael Rosen
Michael Rosen’s poem about his dad and the too-hot potato is one of the best-known and best-loved of all his poems. Michael’s own performance of the poem has even become a meme – “Nice!” This is the first time the poem has been illustrated in full colour, in a hilarious picture book.
Young Michael thinks his dad knows everything. But then one day, one terrible day, he found that his dad does NOT know everything: this is how it goes. They sit down to eat, and the potato’s a bit hot. Michael knows to blow on it to cool it down before eating it. His brother knows it, and his mum knows it. So why does his dad pop it straight into this mouth? And what happens next? A funny slice of family life, told in irresistible repetitive text, that will delight young and old alike.
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Molly, Olive and Dexter: Who’s Afraid of the Dark? by Catherine Rayner
A new bedtime adventure for Molly, Olive and Dexter – stars of the delightful series for toddlers from Kate Greenaway Medal-winning artist Catherine Rayner.
Molly the hare, Olive the owl and Dexter the fox love to watch the sun set in the garden. But as night falls, they notice strange shapes in the shadows and hear strange rustlings in their beloved oak tree… And the more they look and listen, the more they wonder and worry… This story explores big emotional themes with gentle humour and gorgeous artwork; delivering all the charm of the 100 Acre Wood in a beautiful package for toddlers! And don’t miss the other stories in the series: Molly, Olive and Dexter, Molly, Olive and Dexter: The Guessing Game and Molly, Olive and Dexter: You Can’t Catch Me!
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Protecting the Planet: The Secret World of Seahorses by Nicola Davies
Find out incredible facts about seahorses in this fascinating picture book from bestselling zoologist Nicola Davies.
Dive beneath the waves and enter the secret world of seahorses! With an expert zoologist as your guide, uncover the mysteries of this unique and incredible sea creature.
Meet seahorses that are no bigger than the end of your little finger!
See the beautiful dance seahorses perform under the waves.
Find out how we can help seahorses thrive on our changing planet.
Learn about all this and more in this picture book with vibrant illustrations from Lou Baker-Smith.
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Colour Your Happy by Emily Coxhead
EMILY COXHEAD’S MISSION IS TO SPRINKLE A LITTLE BIT OF HAPPINESS ALL OVER THE PLANET.
Colour yourself happy in this cute colouring book, perfect for anyone, young or old, who wants to feel cosy and calm.
With over 40 hand-drawn illustrations, each page of soothing colouring will help you to relax and unwind. All the cute animals, cosy scenes, mindful mantras and positive affirmations will help you discover your creativity and focus on your wellbeing. So make your day feel brighter, kinder and better, and colour your happy!
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Middle grade
Snow by Meera Trehan
A magical fairy-tale adventure set in a winter wonderland, this gift hardback makes the perfect Christmas present for fans of Frozen, The Snow Queen and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
In this enchanting fantasy, an imprisoned princess needs the help of a girl from the modern world to undo a wish gone wrong and save her snowy kingdom.
Every day, a lonely princess digs through the snow in search of a way to undo the terrible wish she made – one that has left her with an empty kingdom. But one day, a mysterious girl named Ela tumbles through the kingdom’s protective mist barrier. The princess is determined to bring Ela to her father, the king, as proof that her wish can be undone. Meanwhile, Ela is shocked to discover she’s stumbled upon the very Snow Princess whose picture graces the cover of the locked book that Ela’s mom won’t let her read.
Can these two brave girls from different worlds come together to set things right? This captivating adventure of courage, belonging and unlikely friendship would make a wonderful stocking filler, and is the perfect book to curl up with on winter nights
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Anya’s Quest by Jasinder Bilan
Inspired by Hindu mythology, Anya’s Quest is an enchanting tale of a young girl’s journey to protect the planet, from the Costa-winning author of Asha and the Spirit Bird and renowned illustrator Jane Ray. A beautiful book to treasure for ever.
The earth’s lullaby is falling silent. Our world is in danger…
When the mighty goddess Ganga hears a forgotten melody in the night, she follows its tune to a palace in the icy Himalaya and to a young girl called Anya. For she has a quest for Anya – she needs her help to heal the fragile planet.
Flying on her dragon Makara, Ganga leads Anya and her friend Mahi on an epic journey through time and across India, in search of elusive spirit animals and forgotten lullabies. Together, they must confront their fears and discover friends new and old, as they join their voices in a celebration of the planet.
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