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  • Bluey’s Little Book
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    Bluey’s Little Book

    Written By Bluey

    Published by Ladybird

  • Who’s in Acorn Wood?
    Who's in Acorn Wood £1 book cover

    Who’s in Acorn Wood?

    Written By Julia Donaldson

    Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

    Published by Macmillan Children’s Books

  • Barbara’s Very Useful Guide to Moods
    Barbara's Very Useful Guide to Moods £1 book cover

    Barbara’s Very Useful Guide to Moods

    Written By Nadia Shireen

    Published by Puffin

  • The Magic Balloon
    The Magic Balloon £1 book cover

    The Magic Balloon

    Written By Carl Anka

    Illustrated by Amanda Quartey

    Published by DK

  • Rita agus an tEachtrán
    A colorful book cover featuring a character named Rita in a spacesuit reaching out to a whimsical octopus. The background displays a vibrant, starry sky and fantastical underwater plants, conveying an adventurous and imaginative theme. Text includes the title and authors' names in both Irish and English.

    Rita agus an tEachtrán

    Written By Máire Zepf

    Illustrated by Andrew Whitson

    Published by An tSnáthaid Mhór

  • Un i Ti ac Un i Fi
    A colorful book cover featuring various cartoon hands and animal paws reaching towards a smiling apple, with the title "UN I TI AC UN I FI" prominently displayed. The background is bright blue.

    Un i Ti ac Un i Fi

    Written By Aneirin Karadog

    Illustrated by Matt Abbott

    Published by Gwasg Rily Publications

  • Ag Buzzáil sa Ghairdín
    Ag Buzzáil sa Ghairdín book cover

    Ag Buzzáil sa Ghairdín

    Written By Áine Ní Ghlinn

    Illustrated by Andrew Whitson

    Published by An tSnáthaid Mhór

  • The Big Bang
    The book cover of "The Big Bang!" features three playful cartoon cats against a stormy background. The title is bold and vibrant, while the illustration includes lightning and rain, creating a whimsical yet dramatic atmosphere. It is authored by Katie Blackburn and illustrated by Paddy Donnelly.

    The Big Bang

    Written By Rose Ayling-Ellis, in collaboration with Katie Blackburn

    Illustrated by Paddy Donnelly

    Published by DK

  • Peppa Pig: One Big Family
    Peppa Pig and friends happily gathered under "One Big Family" text, against a blue background with hearts and stars, promoting World Book Day on 5 March 2026.

    Peppa Pig: One Big Family

    Published by Penguin Random House UK

  • Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest
    The cover of "Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest" features two cartoon penguins in a whimsical adventure. One, dressed in armor, looks confused, while the other holds a torch, questioning their time machine's location. A castle and colorful landscape complete the playful scene.

    Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest

    By Sheena Dempsey

    Published by Bloomsbury

  • Pia’s Pet Club: Iguana Escape
    Cover of "Pia's Pet Club: Iguana Escape" featuring two children, one holding a pet iguana, and a playful dog in the background. The title, author, and illustrator are prominently displayed.

    Pia’s Pet Club: Iguana Escape

    Written By Serena Patel

    Illustrated by Emma McCann

    Published by Usborne Publishing

  • Unicorn Academy: My Secret Unicorn Diary
    A colorful book cover for "My Secret Unicorn Diary" from Unicorn Academy, featuring a girl with purple hair and a white unicorn. The design includes stars, a castle, and symbols of secrecy. It also mentions a free audiobook.

    Unicorn Academy: My Secret Unicorn Diary

    Published by Nosy Crow

  • Funny FACTopia!
    A vibrant book cover titled "Funny Factopia!" features whimsical illustrations, including a curious mouse and playful creatures. It invites readers to explore 100 fun facts, authored by Christopher Lloyd and Kate Olesin, with illustrations by Andy Smith, highlighting its release for World Book Day on March 5, 2026.

    Funny FACTopia!

    By Christopher Lloyd & Kate Olesin

    Illustrated by Andy Smith

    Published by What on Earth!

  • The Adventures of Paddington: Farm Escape!

    The Adventures of Paddington: Farm Escape!

    Published by HarperCollins Children’s Books

  • Pokémon: The Epic Pocket Guide

    Pokémon: The Epic Pocket Guide

    Written By Pokémon

    Published by Farshore

  • All Poems Aloud

    All Poems Aloud

    Written By Joseph Coelho

    Illustrated by Daniel Gray-Barnett

    Published by Quarto (Wide Eyed Editions)

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  • A.F Steadman author headshot

    A.F. Steadman

  • Andrew Whitson headshot

    Andrew Whitson

  • Andy Smith headshot photo

    Andy Smith

  • Aneirin Karadog author headshot

    Aneirin Karadog

  • Christopher Lloyd headshot photo

    Christopher Lloyd

  • Emily Jones illustrator headshot

    Emily Jones

  • Emma McCann headshot

    Emma McCann

  • Hannah Gold headshot

    Hannah Gold

  • Jamie Smart headshot

    Jamie Smart

  • Karen Harte author headshot

    Karen Harte

  • A person with glasses is smiling while holding a decorative cup. They are wearing a dark green bomber jacket and a yellow shirt, sitting in a bright room with shelves visible in the background.

    Kate Olesin

  • Katie Blackburn headshot

    Katie Blackburn

  • Kevin Moran headshot

    Kevin Moran

  • Leona Forde headshot

    Leona Forde

  • Levi Pinfold headshot

    Levi Pinfold

  • Máire Zepf headshot

    Máire Zepf

  • A smiling man with red hair and a beard poses with crossed arms against a red brick wall, wearing a black sweatshirt.

    Matt Abbott

  • Matt Oldfield headshot

    Matt Oldfield

  • Nathanael Lessore - author headshot

    Nathanael Lessore

  • Ollie Mann headshot

    Ollie Mann

  • Paddy Donnelly headshot

    Paddy Donnelly

  • A cartoon pig named Peppa Pig, with a pink body and round face, wearing a red dress and yellow boots, joyfully splashing in muddy puddles. She has a cheerful expression and is standing with arms outstretched.

    Peppa Pig

  • Rose Ayling-Ellis headshot

    Rose Ayling-Ellis

  • Serena Patel

    Serena Patel

  • Sheena Dempsey author headshot

    Sheena Dempsey

  • Sibeal Pounder headshot

    Sibéal Pounder

  • A golden logo featuring a stylized unicorn and the text "Unicorn Academy" against a purple background with sparkles, conveying a whimsical and magical theme.

    Unicorn Academy