New books for June!
The days are getting longer which means… more reading time! This June we’ve got loads of exciting new adventures to share. From a brand new picture book by Cerrie Burnell to the next epic instalment in Defender of the Realm and some unmissable debut young adult fiction.
Fairy Magic
When Isabelle meets a fairy called Summer-Blue, she discovers an enchanted world. Isabelle uses a hearing aid and is delighted when she realises that a fairy can talk to her in very special ways. But Isabelle’s family don’t believe in fairies… An enchanting new picture book by well-loved children’s author, Cerrie Burnell, illustrated by Laura Ellen Anderson.
Don’t Wake the Yeti!
f you find a yeti under your bed, there’s no need to fret! Yetis are friendly, cuddly creatures and with this hilarious step-to-step guide your yeti will soon feel at home. You’ll discover how to feed a yeti (you’ll need a napkin), how to run a yeti’s bath (with ice), and what to expect if you take him to school. A hilarious picture book by Claire Freedman, author of ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS.
Paws Off My Book
Olaf the Giraffe is excited when he finds a book and starts to have a look. But he gets interrupted by a whole host of animals who tell him how to read: lying down like a crocodile, standing on one leg like a flamingo, and even hanging upside down like a monkey! A charming picture book about the joy of reading and finding your own way.
George’s Dragon at the Fire Station
George and his pet dragon, Sparky, return for another adventure in this funny new picture book from the author of Aliens Love Underpants. Open Day at the fire station turns into chaos when George takes Sparky. But when a call comes in for a real emergency Sparky is able to save the day – and a scared cat from a tree – by flying to Fluffy’s rescue!
The Pearl in the Attic
Scarlet finds a real treasure in her grandma’s flat: a novel that her gran wrote, imagining the life of a girl just like Scarlet. But as Scarlet reads about Ruby’s life in Victorian London, she begins to realise this is no piece of fiction – Ruby was real! A real life, facing real danger – and a mystery that rumbles on to the present day.
Defender of the Realm 2: Dark Age
After the great battle at King Alfie’s coronation, the nation thinks it’s seen the last of the Black Dragon, and Alfie gets busy learning what it means to fill his father’s shoes. But when a band of undead Vikings appears, Alfie, Hayley and the rest of the Yeoman Warders fear that Professor Lock is back to finish what he’s started. For the epic battle that’s brewing, Alfie will need to enlist help from abroad, as well as from a mysterious new friend who seems to be watching over him…
Show Stopper
Set in a near-future England where the poorest people in the land must watch their children be taken by a travelling circus – to perform at the mercy of hungry lions, sabotaged high wires and a demonic ringmaster. The ruling class visit the circus as an escape from their structured, high-achieving lives – pure entertainment with a bloodthirsty edge. Ben, the teenage son of a draconian government minister, visits the circus for the first time and falls instantly in love with Hoshiko, a young performer. They come from harshly different worlds – but must join together to escape the circus and put an end to its brutal sport.
The LEGO® Batman Movie(™): Being Batman
A picture book based on the animated film, starring Batman™! Find out how Batman™ takes on the Joker™ and saves Gotham City with the help of his friends Robin™ and Batgirl™ in this full-colour book featuring images from the film.
Trolls: Poppy and the Mane Mania
A Trolls chapter-book adventure featuring favourite character Poppy! When Poppy goes to Maddy’s salon to get her hair styled for a big party, Smidge arrives to say that Karma has gone missing! Will Poppy and her friends be able to find Karma and bring her back safe – and still make it for the big party?
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