7-11

Unearth the funniest and stinkiest facts from history with medical doctor, historian and TikTok sensation, Dr Suzie Edge. Dive headfirst into the stinky secrets of our past, from Henry VIII’s dodgy diet to the dark depths of Victorian sewers. Perfect for fans of Horrible Histories aged 7+.

Themes: History | Science | Human Body

What actually is AI? Will it take over the world? And one day, will it tidy your bedroom…? The only book you need on AI from futurist and expert Dr Brian David Johnson – for all curious, fact-gobbling kids. Perfect for curious KS2 readers!

Themes: Computers | Science | Artificial Intelligence | IT | STEM

A dyslexia-friendly verse story of hope, belonging and finding sanctuary in a difficult world, from the author of Wider than the Sea, Serena Molloy. Perfect for fans of A Kind of Spark.

Themes: Hope | Belonging | Friendship | Family | Finding Sanctuary

Inspire children to practise creative writing skills with one of the best storytellers writing today: Kiran Millwood Hargrave. The activities included are for use alongside Kiran’s dazzling Geomancer series. They are suitable for literacy or library sessions.

Themes: World-building inspired by Nature | The Magic of Trees | Objects from the Natural World | Creating Nature-Conscious Characters

Watch videos of Kiran introducing the book and characters

Watch the Trailer

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Animal All-Stars is a hilarious guide to the animal kingdom where your favourite animals go head-to-head

Themes: Animals | Sports | Problem-solving | Animal facts

From middle-grade powerhouse L. D. Lapinski, comes an epic new series about a world where magic is fading and the extraordinary twins that might just bring it back.

Themes: Dreams & Nightmares | Magic & Fantasy | Finding Your Strength | Scottish Myths & Folktales

Be Awesome, Go Big is a package to help Year 6 students transition into Year 7. It can be used by students and parents at home or in school with teachers in class. It is designed to be motivational, helpful and reassuring and to help young people feel valued, loved, encouraged and equipped for the journey ahead.

A project from PiXL Club and Hachette Children’s Group.

Themes: The Amazon Rainforest | Amazon Amphibians | Deforestation

Subject checklist: PSHE | Citizenship | Art, Design and Technology | Geography |x Science

The activities included here are suitable for the classroom or library sessions. They are based on the environmental themes in Toxic by Mitch Johnson.

An extraordinary fantasy series for readers aged 9+, featuring an underwater school, fierce dragons, magical jellyfish and age-shifting immortals! Watch the epic trailer here!

Themes: Fantasy & Adventure | Chinese Mythology | World Building | Descriptive Writing

Suitable for: Ages 9 11

Includes: Extracts from the text + corresponding discussion questions and activities

Themes: Climate | Justice | Stories | Love

Encourage children to celebrate individuality and find their place in the world with this empowering story about living with dyspraxia. From author and mental health activist, Lily Bailey, perfect for readers of A Kind of Spark.

Themes: Overcoming challenges | Big Emotions | Dyspraxia | Relationships | Family and Friendship | Empathy | Identity | Being True to Yourself

Also available: When I See Blue Teaching Resources

From L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, comes a heartwarming and hilarious story about a girl who is convinced her new stepdad is actually Father Christmas. Structured like an advent calendar, this is the perfect story to read one day at a time in the lead up to Christmas (with an extra special chapter for Christmas day!).

Themes: Christmas | Advent | Blended Families | Humour