New children's books for June 2023
by Sophie Green
Looking for new books for your little ones? Take a look at our brand new children's fiction and non-fiction books for June 2023.
Luna and the Sky Dragon, by Bethan Woollvin
Luna loves the sky and finding out about all the wonders she can see above her. But the villagers can't stop worrying about the mythical Sky Dragon - a fearsome creature who is said to dwell in the sky. Can Luna share her love of the sky and show the villagers that the Sky Dragon is nothing to be afraid of?
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Everybody's Equal, by Patricia Hegarty and Greg Abbott
When Stoat builds a fence to keep Mouse away, the woodland animals have to work together to prove that nobody deserves to feel left out. Will Stoat ever learn that everyone is equal? This illustrated picture book explores the importance of kindness and equality. Animal characters and a woodland setting take readers on a journey of inclusivity, showing that life is a lot more fun when we let everyone join in.
Into the Wild, by Thomas Docherty
Joe loves Wild things, but can't find any in the city he lives in. When the Wild invites him to explore the night-time city, he is going to learn that nature can be found just about everywhere.
Stop! That's Not My Story!, by Smriti Halls and Erika Meza
A girl opens up a book looking for the story that's perfect for HER and tumbles inside. But Goldilocks is not her story, and Jack and the Beanstalk is not her story and Little Red Riding Hood is not her story. There's only one thing for it: she's going to have to write her own story - and the hero will be HER.
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Star Cat: A Turnip in Time, by James Turner and Yasmin Sheikh
Space has never EVER been so silly, so join Captain Spaceington and Co at the final frontier of laughter! From the space slugs wreaking havoc at the Space Prettiest Flower competition, to the flativerse where everything is two-dimensional (top tip: you can only enter the flativerse when flattened by a giant mallet), life onboard the SS Star Cat is never dull!
Bumble & Snug and the Shy Ghost, by Mark Bradley
Bumble and Snug are excited to show off their magic tricks at the Bugbopolis Talent Show together with their new friend, a little ghost. They'll need to practise first, from pulling rabbits out of a hat to picking the right cards and levitating. There's just one problem, the ghost turns invisible when she's shy! When the little ghost gets overwhelmed and vanishes before they can begin their act, Bumble and Snug will have to save the show. But there are other obstacles to overcome too - and it starts with a falling stage.
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Luna and the Treasure of Tlaloc, by Joe Todd-Stanton
Buried amongst the treasures in Professor Brownstone's vault, lie his most prized possessions - a humble collection of books. Filled with stories from his ancestors, they contain tales of fearless fighters, unlikely heroes and legends from years gone by. Get ready to meet Luna Brownstone: the most devious Brownstone of all. When a tragedy strikes her family, she decides that she will only ever look out for herself. She runs away, and begins her search for riches to steal.
Whilst travelling, she stumbles across a village ravaged by drought and hears rumours of a palace filled with great gold treasures. When a young girl, Atzi, volunteers to journey to the palace of the rain god Tlaloc with an offering to save her village, Luna develops a cunning plan: befriend Atzi, steal her map, and find the god herself. Working together to find the palace Atzi finds herself in danger; Luna needs to decide what matters most.
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How to Survive the Future, by Larry Hayes and Katie Abey
It's the year 2525, and things aren't looking great for Planet Earth. An endless night is coming - a super-advanced alien spaceship has stopped the world from turning, threatening the existence of every creature on the planet - and it turns out that ten-year-old Eliza Lemon is the only one who can save them! Will she be able to handle alien overlords, a doughnut-shaped spaceship, monkeys and vampire finches? And, most importantly of all, will she be able to rescue her baby brother, save the world and survive the future?
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Greenwild: The World Behind the Door, by Pari Thomson and Elisa Paganelli
Daisy Thistledown has recently escaped from boarding school and has a mystery to solve. Her search for her missing mother will lead her across London and through a hidden doorway to another world, bursting with magic: the Greenwild. But all is not well in this astonishing land. Before long Daisy finds herself confronting a dangerous presence that threatens green magic on both sides of the door. Daisy must band together with a botanical genius, a boy who can talk to animals and a cat with an attitude, to channel the power that can revive the Greenwild and find her missing mother - and save her own world too.
Until the Road Ends, by Phil Earle
When Peggy saves a stray dog from near-death, a beautiful friendship begins. Peggy and Beau are inseparable: the only thing that can ever come between them is war. Peggy is evacuated to the safety of the coast, but Beau is left behind in the city, where he becomes the most extraordinary and unlikely of war heroes. Night after night, as bombs rain down and communities are destroyed, Beau searches the streets, saving countless families. But then disaster strikes, changing Peggy's life forever. With her parents killed, both she and Beau are left alone, hundreds of miles apart. But Beau has a plan to reunite them at long last.
City of Stolen Magic, by Nazneen Ahmed Pathak
India, 1855. The British rule, and all across the country, Indian magic is being stamped out. More terrifying still, people born with magic are being snatched from their homes. Rumour is that they are being taken across the sea - to England - by the all-powerful, sinister Company. When Chompa's home is attacked and her mother viciously kidnapped, Chompa - born with powerful and dangerous magic that she has always been forbidden from using - must travel to the smoky, bustling streets of East London in search of her. But Chompa will discover far more treachery in London than she had bargained for - and will learn that every act of her rare magic comes with a price.
Stone Age Beasts, by Ben Lerwill and Grahame Baker-Smith
Are you brave enough to meet the incredible giants that shared the Stone Age world with our ancestors? From the woolly mammoth to the fearsome sabre-toothed cat, and from the giant eagle swooping in the skies to the six-metre snake slithering along the forest floor, this is an awesome introduction to prehistory's biggest beasts. Featuring 18 animals from all over the world, illustrated with flair by Kate Greenaway Medal-winning illustrator Grahame Baker-Smith, and packed with jaw-dropping facts, this is an atmospheric and absorbing journey through the Stone Age world.
Welcome to Our Table: A Celebration of What Children Eat Everywhere, by Laura Mucha and Ed Smith
From pasta to passionfruit, baguettes to biryani, ramen to rambutan, there are so many different dishes and delicacies all around the world. In this fascinating book, young children can learn all about what people in other countries eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as where our food comes from, and the stories, cultures and traditions behind what we eat. A unique, warm-hearted book that will teach children understanding, empathy and respect, and inspire a love of food and flavour.
Flight: Explore the Secret Routes of the Skies From a Birds-eye View, by Mya-Rose Craig and Lynn Scurfield
'Flight' is the story of seven of these amazing birds and their incredible journeys around the globe. You'll meet the arctic tern, which covers the distance from the Earth to the Moon and back three times in its lifetime. And the humble swallow, whose epic migration takes it through Europe, across the Sahara Desert and all the way to the tip of South Africa. Along the way, you'll discover history and folklore from around the world that reveal the special relationship between humans and birds.
Sharks! Sharks! Sharks!, by Susan Martineau and Vicky Barker
From award-winning non-fiction duo, Susan Martineau and Vicky Barker, this is an expertly pitched book all about sharks and how they behave. There are coral reef sharks, glow-in-the-dark sharks, baby sharks and even mystery sharks. Young readers will find out whether sharks want to eat us, do they have friends and how do they look after their babies. This is the perfect book to surprise shark-loving super fans with new information and to delight enthusiastic amateurs.
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Stolen History: The Truth About the British Empire and How it Shaped Us, by Sathnam Sanghera
An accessible, engaging and essential introduction to the British empire for readers aged 9+, by bestselling author of 'Empireland', Sathnam Sanghera.
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