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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 September 2025.
Picture books
The Bestest Big Brother, Ever by Ben Mantle
An honest and yet hopeful portrayal of tricky sibling dynamics that also shows children at play – creating and engaging in imaginative games, both inside and outside.
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Big Thoughts: Catch and Release Your Worries
A reassuring picture book about managing emotions, feelings and worries. Laura Dockrill connects with her readers – making them feel completely seen and heard – and offers children very real coping strategies to calm their worried minds; strategies they can carry with them throughout their lives. Richly detailed and emotive illustrations from Ashling Lindsay make this a vital read to reassure the anxious minds of children of all ages.
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One Diwali Day by Dev Kothari and Aditi Anand
A classic new picture book by the creators of the bestselling We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. Young readers will love joining in the rhyming text and guessing what comes next in this hilarious picture book, sure to become a timeless classic. With words from prize-winning author Dev Kothari and warm, colourful art from rising star Aditi Anand, this is the perfect gift to celebrate Diwali.
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Porridge Please by Laura Mucha and Marc Boutavant
A laugh-out-loud, modern fairy tale featuring all our favourite characters and one little bear who just wants the hullabaloo to stop so he can read his book in peace!
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Middle grade
Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Causing Chaos by Louie Stowell
The fifth book in the hilarious and doodle-packed bestselling Loki series. Norse mythology meets school story in a witty, high-illustrated diary format that appeals to comics fans and reluctant readers.
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Fear Files: Hide and Seek by Christopher Edge
The first title in a brand-new middle-grade horror series. Each book explores a case from the fictious ‘Darkive’, a database filled with first-hand accounts of strange, unexplained experiences. A chilling reading experience that is immersive, pacy, super accessible and PERFECT for engaging reluctant readers.
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Beastopia by Chrissie Sains
Step into a world of magical creatures! Digby, Mog and Tai must pass three challenges to become Apprentice Guardians of Beastopia in this brand-new adventure for 7+ readers.
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Frankenstein: Abridged for Young Readers by Lucy Strange, Mary Shelley
A beloved classic adult novel skilfully abridged to inspire and engage a new generation of middle-grade readers, from a Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author.
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Tomorrow’s Ghost by Tanya Landman
A pacy historical time-slip adventure for middle grade readers, from the Carnegie Medal-winning author of Apache and Buffalo Soldier.
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The Appletree Animal Agency: Collie Chaos by Katya Balen and Gill Smith
The second book in a new series by award-winning creators Katya Balen and Gill Smith, featuring heart-warming adventures for readers who love animals.
Mattie and her friends, Zoe and Casper, have set up the Appletree Animal Agency in order to help local vet, Dr Polly, find forever homes for the pets of Mossdale village. One of their latest clients is a three-legged collie called Nimbus who needs lots of puppy training. Unfortunately, his new owner is more interested in giving him cuddles and treats – and Nimbus keeps escaping. At the same time, there’s a new boy in the village who might just need a friend. When Nimbus escapes yet again, Mattie and her friends have to go after him … into the snow.
Following a trail of three-paw prints they discover a new friend to rescue, a farmer in need of a farm dog and the answer to making the village feel friendlier than ever – just in time for the Christmas lights to come on!