Brand new picture books to enjoy this summer

This chunky board book is ideal for little hands to explore. Celebrating the joy of eggs from boiled to runny, with clever die-cuts to link the story, this brightly coloured book is perfect for reading aloud and enjoying again and again. Out now!

There is something scary in the woods – but don’t worry! You are in safe hands with the cool-headed narrator of this brilliantly funny book by Jess Hannigan, who isn’t at all scared of a bear. . . Or is she?! With bold, bright, colourful images, this is a great twist on a classic fairy tale told in a novel and fun way. Out now!

The stunning book celebrates the loving relationship between a dad and his little boy. Harry’s family are all pilots but Harry wants to discover the depths of the deep, dark of the ocean instead. And so his dad helps him make a special bubble to journey to the unknown. A sweet and uplifting story about being true to yourself. Out now!

Poor Liliana is in bed with a nasty cold but her parents remind her of the all the times she’s been strong. Like the time she helped a whale back to ocean when it got stuck on the beach, and the time she helped a driver when he lost control of his steamroller. This delightful tale is funny, with gorgeous illustrations, and a brilliant reminder of young children’s resilience and strength. Out now!

In this book, which celebrates the joy of food, friendship and different cultures, Shane and Yinka are trying to work out whose rice is best. Shane knows the best meal EVER is rice and peas. But his friend Yinka insists it is Jollof rice. The bright colours and fantastic bold illustrations bring this friendly rivalry alive on the page – which becomes even more complicated when other friends have other rice favourites! Out now!

A little girl misses the freedom of the wild when she moves to the confines of the big city. But she soon discovers that the city has its own pockets of nature; with canals carrying graceful swans and dark green mallards, to the glimpse of a night-time fox as it slinks aways into the dark. There is wildness everywhere if you know where to look and this beautiful book reminds us to appreciate the nature around us. Out now!

This sweet book explores the relationship between a little boy and his grandad as they explore the outdoors and collect pebbles from the beach. Jarvis’s beautiful illustrations perfectly capture their journey through the woods and over the dunes to their special place where all their memories are made. Heartwarming and poignant, this story will stay with you long after the final page is turned. Out now!

This fun and vibrantly illustrated story from Lo Cole follows Eddie, who loves to feel the wind in his ears as he zooms around on his scooter. But when his scooter breaks, and with some help from his tortoise friend Thelma, he comes to appreciate what can be discovered when you slow down a wee bit. Out in August 2025.

More tongue-twisting madness from the duo who brought you The Cat and the Rat and the Hat. Hare wants to go to the fair but Bear doesn't want to. Can Hare persuade Bear that he might have some fun? Maybe a dare from Hare will make Bear go to the fair? Lots of fun in neon pink. Out now!

Farah hates her ‘strong’ nose, but when her Dadi Ama takes her to see a South Asian heritage photography exhibition, Farah is surrounded by photos of women with the same nose, and starts to feel proud of this feature that connects her to a ling line of trailblazers, mothers, leaders and friends. A beautifully illustrated story which explores South Asian heritage and history, and those who moved to new lands, learned new languages and built new lives. Out now!