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Never Teach a Stegosaurus to Do Sums

Diane Ewen & Rashmi Sirdeshpande

A love letter to learning and the power of numbers from exciting talents, Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Diane Ewen. A laugh-out-loud ‘what if . . .?’ adventure that celebrates maths being fun in this riotous read. If a Stegosaurus knew how to do sums – well, what would happen? Maybe she’d learn to code, to invent, […]

Animals, Art, Creating art/ Imagination, Dinosaurs, Picture Books, Space/ Rockets

AGES: 3-7

Luna Loves Art

Fiona Lumbers & Joseph Coelho

At the gallery, Luna is transfixed by the famous art, but her classmate Finn doesn’t seem to want to be there at all. Finn's family doesn't look like the one in Henry Moore's 'Family Group' sculpture, but then neither does Luna's. Maybe all Finn needs is a friend.

Creating art/ Imagination, Emotion/ Feelings, Empathy, Family, Friendship, Marriage/ Divorce, Picture Books, School/ Learning

AGES: 3-7

AGES: 7-10

Katie meets the Impressionists

James Mayhew

Five Impressionist paintings come to life when Katie jumps through the frame and into the picture! It’s Grandma’s birthday – wouldn’t it be lovely if Katie could give her some flowers like those in the painting by Mr Monet …or Mr Renoir …or Mr Degas! Learn all about three Impressionist painters with Katie as she […]

Adventure, Creating art/ Imagination, Family, Fiction, Historical, Picture Books

AGES: 3-7

King Otter

Jane Porter

When an adorable otter finds a box filled with fancy clothes and a crown, he declares himself King Otter, ruler of his riverside realm. He wastes no time in ordering his loyal subjects to throw him the biggest, grandest parade in history! But will this be a party to remember, or will the King’s bossy […]

Animals, Creating art/ Imagination, Friendship, Picture Books

AGES: 3-7

The One-Stop Story Shop

Tracey Corderoy

Hey you – fearless Knight! Can’t you find a dragon to fight? Then why hang about in a story that’s stuck – come to The One-Stop Story Shop! A knight is desperate to fight a dragon and finish his story, but the dragon is on holiday. In desperation, the knight goes to the One-Stop […]

Adventure, Creating art/ Imagination, Fiction, Picture Books

AGES: 3-7

AGES: 7-10

Humperdink Our Elephant Friend

Claire Alexander

When Humperdink the baby elephant joins the children’s playgroup, he seems friendly enough, but it soon becomes clear that he’s not very good at the usual games the children play, like dressing up or hide-and-seek. When he breaks the children’s favourite slide, everyone feels sad. But with a little patience and understanding the children soon […]

Animals, Creating art/ Imagination, Empathy, Fiction, Friendship, Funny, Picture Books

AGES: 3-7

LOB

Linda Newbery

He’s older than anyone can tell. Older than the trees. Older than anybody. For as long as she can remember, Lucy has wanted to catch a glimpse of the mysterious green man who lives in Grandpa Will’s garden: Lob. You have to be very special to see him; that’s what Grandpa says. Lucy’s […]

Creating art/ Imagination, Family, Fiction

AGES: 7-10

Rosa and Clive

Jessica Spanyol

Rosa and Clive is a set of twelve colourful board books that promotes gender equality, challenge gender stereotypes and celebrate inclusivity. The book titles are: Rosa Loves Dinosaurs, Rosa rides her Scooter, Rosa loves Cars, Rosa plays Ball, Clive is a Librarian, Clive is a Waiter, Clive is a Teacher, Clive is a Nurse, Clive and his […]

Adventure, Creating art/ Imagination, LGBT/ Gender, Picture Books

AGES: 3-7

Luna Loves Library Day

Fiona Lumbers & Joseph Coelho

Luna loves library day: that’s the day she spends with her dad. Exploring the shelves they find magic, mystery and even start to mend their own history. An inspiring story from one of the UK’s greatest up-and-coming poets for children, captured in all its flights of fancy by newcomer Fiona Lumbers.

Adventure, Creating art/ Imagination, Fiction, Library, Picture Books, School/ Learning

AGES: 3-7

Let’s Explore With Ted

Sophy Henn

Which magical place will Ted explore today? A cold, snowy iceberg with lots of slippery seals? A hot, tropical jungle full of tigers and leopards? Or maybe the tippity-top of a mountain where the giddy goats live! Lift the flaps to find out where Ted’s marvellous imagination will take him this time. With sturdy flaps […]

Adventure, Creating art/ Imagination, Fantasy, Picture Books

AGES: 3-7

I am an Artist

Kertu Sillaste

Jaan is an artist. He imagines and draws and paints and pastes and sketches and moulds and photographs and films and thinks and builds and assembles. Jaan believes that having a good idea is the most important part of making art. There are all kinds of ideas, just like there are all kinds of art. […]

Creating art/ Imagination, Fiction, Waddesdon Manor

AGES: 3-7

AGES: 7-10

I am an Artist!

Marta Altés

Meet the boy who can’t stop creating art! He loves colours, shapes, textures and EVERYTHING inspires him: his socks, the contents of the fridge, even his cat gets a new coat (of paint!). But there’s just one problem: his mum isn’t quite so enthusiastic. In fact, she seems a little cross! But this boy has […]

Creating art/ Imagination, Fiction, Waddesdon Manor

AGES: 3-7

AGES: 7-10

Carlo Likes Reading

Jessica Spanyol

A colourful and absorbing way of learning to read with Carlo the giraffe! Carlo likes reading everywhere and everything. He reads his bedroom, his breakfast – he even reads his dad! That’s because everything in his colourful world has a clear label attached with its name on it – slippers, Crackers the cat, fly, teapot, […]

Animals, Creating art/ Imagination, Picture Books

AGES: 3-7

Alun yr Arth y Môr-leidr

Morgan Tomos

Dydi Alun ddim yn hapus pan mae Mam yn prynu llyfr iddo yn lle tegan. Ond daw i ddeall fod dipyn o sbort a drygioni i’w gael rhwng cloriau ambell i lyfr. Alun isn’t very happy when his mother buys him a book instead of a toy. However, he realises that you can have […]

Adventure, Creating art/ Imagination, Picture Books

AGES: 3-7

If All the World Were…

Joseph Coelho

A moving, lyrical picture book about a young girl’s love for her granddad and how she copes when he dies, written by poet and playwright Joseph Coelho. This beautifully illustrated, powerful and ultimately uplifting text is the ideal way to introduce children to the concept of death and dying, particularly children who have lost […]

Creating art/ Imagination, Family, Grief/Loss, Nature/ Outdoors, Picture Books

AGES: 3-7

Dog Loves Drawing

Louise Yates

Dog loves books, but one day he receives a strange one in the mail—it’s blank! Soon, Dog realises that this book is not for reading, but for drawing. Before long, Dog is doodling and drawing himself into a new world, full of friends and surprises.

Animals, Creating art/ Imagination, Picture Books

AGES: 3-7

Katie’s Picture Show

James Mayhew

Join Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure! When Katie visits an art gallery for the first time with Grandma, she discovers that art is wonderfully exciting, especially when five famous paintings come alive for her . . . Expect a little bit […]

Creating art/ Imagination, Picture Books, Waddesdon Manor

AGES: 3-7

AGES: 7-10

Everyone Makes Art Their Own Way

Kertu Sillaste

Astrid, John, Mary, Martin, Rosie, August, Lily, and little Linda all have parents who are artists. They paint and draw, make installations and do performance art, and are sculptors, photographers, and illustrators. Mary’s mom, however, is an art expert. She knows a whole lot about art and helps other people understand it, too. Everyone can […]

Creating art/ Imagination, Family, Picture Books, Waddesdon Manor

AGES: 7-10

The Weaver

Qian Shi

A beautiful story about a collecting spider.

Animals, Creating art/ Imagination, Fiction, Natural History Museum, Tring, Picture Books

AGES: 3-7

Elephant

Petr Horacek

Imaginative young minds will love this bold, contemporary picture book about a boy and his rather unusual best friend.

Animals, Creating art/ Imagination, Family, Funny, Picture Books

AGES: 3-7

Aubrey and the Terrible Yoot

Horatio Clare

A modern-day fable by an award-winning author

Creating art/ Imagination, Empathy, Family, Grief/Loss, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Picture Books, Surreal

AGES: 10-12

AGES: 7-10

Eddy Stone and the Epic Holiday Mash-Up

Simon Cherry

All aboard for an EPIC adventure...

Adventure, Creating art/ Imagination, Family, Fiction, Funny

AGES: 7-10

Watcher of the Skies

Rachel Piercey

How big is the universe?

Creating art/ Imagination, Nature/ Outdoors, Non-fiction, Poetry, Space/ Rockets

AGES: 7-10

Birdsong

Ellie Sandall

Ellie Sandall’s Birdsong demands to be read aloud, combining a subtle and charming story with a feast of colour and sound.

Animals, Creating art/ Imagination, Nature/ Outdoors, Picture Books

AGES: 3-7

Meet the Circus

Ed Cheverton

Roll up!! Roll up!! The circus have arrived and they're here to show you all good time!

Adventure, Creating art/ Imagination, Drama/ Theatre, Picture Books

AGES: 3-7

Her Idea

Rilla Alexander

Do you love thinking up new ideas?

Creating art/ Imagination, Funny, Picture Books

AGES: 7-10

The Accidental Prime Minister

Tom McLaughlin

When Joe tells a local news reporter exactly what he would do if he were leader of the country, the video goes viral and Joe's speech becomes famous all over the world!

Adventure, Creating art/ Imagination, Fiction, Funny

AGES: 7-10

Katie and the British Artists

James Mayhew

Katie just can't decide what she wants to be when she grows up

Creating art/ Imagination, Fiction, Library, Picture Books, Waddesdon Manor

AGES: 3-7

AGES: 7-10

Katie and the Mona Lisa

James Mayhew

Five famous Italian Renaissance paintings come alive for Katie when she steps into the picture frames.

City, Creating art/ Imagination, Historical, Learning, Picture Books

AGES: 3-7

The Pencil

Bruce Ingman

A pencil draws a boy, a dog, a cat and a whole world for them to play in!

Creating art/ Imagination, Fiction, Funny, Picture Books, Surreal, Waddesdon Manor

AGES: 3-7

AGES: 7-10

The School of Art

Daniel Frost

So: you want to make great art?

Creating art/ Imagination, Non-fiction, Picture Books

AGES: 7-10

Dog Loves Books

Louise Yates

When someone does come into Dog's book shop, Dog knows just which books to recommend...

Animals, Creating art/ Imagination, Funny, Picture Books

AGES: 3-7

Werewolf Club Rules

Joseph Coelho

Find out the mysterious rules of Werewolf Club, how to look like a rainbow, what happens when puppies fall in love – and how to fold up your gran.

Animals, Creating art/ Imagination, Empathy, Poetry

AGES: 7-10

Graphic

Cathy Brett

Joe loves Art. It's his favourite subject and he draws constantly (even when he shouldn't!). But Joe also loves Art because of Honey Jackson, the prettiest girl in the year.

Creating art/ Imagination, Fiction, Friendship, Romantic

AGES: 10-12