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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 June 2026. You’ll find a mix of books in this post.
Baby and Toddler books
Pip and Posy: The New Friend
Pip and Posy are best friends – they love to play, and make things, and have fun. But just occasionally they get cross or sad, and sometimes things go wrong that are beyond their control. And that’s when kindness and understanding – and a cuddle – make everything better.
In The New Friend, Pip and Posy are having a fun day at the seaside, collecting shells and digging the sand. But when Posy has a nap, Pip makes friends with a boy called Zac. Zac is very cool – he has lots of amazing toys AND he’s really good at handstands. So, to her dismay, when Posy wakes up, she finds that Pip is more interested in playing with Zac than her.
A funny and dramatic story about working out that two’s company and three’s a . . . PARTY!
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Picture books
Unicorn Acadmey: Layla’s Magical Summer
Follow Layla and Glacier for a sparkling summer adventure at Unicorn Academy in this magical storybook!
It’s the summer holidays at Unicorn Academy! Layla can’t wait to start her summer job as a research assistant and make lots of discoveries just like her hero, Professor Faraday.
But when Layla’s discovery releases a dangerous new creature onto the island, can she save the unicorns and their magic before it’s too late?
Packed with colourful pictures from the hit Netflix show, this is the perfect book for young fans of Unicorn Academy who love unicorns, friendship and adventure!
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Chapter books
Troofriend by Kirsty Applebaum
Imagine having the perfect friend, one who never steals, lies or bullies.
Now you can, with the TrooFriend 560, the latest in artificial intelligence! What can go wrong with a robot buddy? Especially one that’s developing human characteristics and feelings, and who has just run away with her human?
A topical and sinister middle-grade novel about artificial intelligence from the Waterstones Children s Book Prize shortlisted author of The Middler.
Related discussion notes and activity sheets available on the Nosy Crow website.
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Non-Fiction
The Power of Volcanoes
Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about volcanoes.
Have you ever wondered what makes a volcano erupt? Or what happens when molten lava meets the sea? From towering mountains that spit fire to hidden underwater volcanoes shaping the ocean floor, this beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on an explosive journey into the heart of Earth’s most powerful natural wonders.
Discover the secrets of volcanoes – from the science behind eruptions and the different types of volcanoes around the world, to the daring work of volcanologists who study these fiery giants up close. Find out how volcanic eruptions have shaped our planet, created new islands, and even changed the climate.
- Part of a fascinating series of illustrated single-subject STE(A)M books for children aged 7-10, exploring some of the universe’s most fascinating subjects.
- Written by leading volcanologists and Oxford professors, Tamsin Mather and David Pyle
- Published in collaboration with the University of Cambridge and the Sedgwick Museum
- Clear, accessible explanations and easy-to-digest sections make complex topics engaging and easy to understand
- Bright, engaging illustrations on every page bring the drama and beauty of volcanoes to life
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Look What I Found At The Park
Discover a world of wonder on a walk in the park, with this beautiful picture book from the National Trust.
Let’s explore the park today. We’ll spot some secrets on the way. Look what I found! A pine cone. Its knobbly scales are locked tightly shut.
Set off on a trip to the park to find natural treasure, from a big green leaf to sweet-smelling rose petals, then learn more about the found object with irresistibly illustrated and informative nature notes.
Packed full of fascinating facts alongside a gentle rhyming narrative and encouraging children to get outside and explore their surroundings, this is a nature treasure hunt series for the whole family to treasure!
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