New children's books we love
Every month, we review dozens of books for children and teenagers. Here are the ones we like best in March: guaranteed to get your child reading...
Whether they're a teeny toddler or a very particular teen, this is where you can find your child's next amazing book: just scroll down to find books for a range of ages.
We've sorted our favourite new books into rough age ranges, but this is just a guide and readers might find something they'll love in a different category.
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Bunny is in a magical mirror world! Can you spot the other creatures too? An innovative, unique board book that’s perfect for young children with additional sensory needs.
A completely unique, original baby book that will delight both babies and adults. Turn the pages to layer on the clothes and get the baby dressed!
A little monster gets sad that she doesn’t have any siblings until Dad reassures her that families are measured by love and not numbers.
Join Stevie the World’s grumpiest slug as he learns about all the things that makes slugs special in this hilarious picture book. A mixture ofnarrative and non-fiction with excellent illustrations.
This lovely, sweet and funny book is both an amusing animal story but also a useful guide to telling the time.
Monster Friend makes a yucky sandwich for lunch, but when he eats it, he realises maybe heshouldn’t have…
Recycling Day: What Happens to the Things We Throw Away
Faber and Fahlén’s brightly illustrated bookshows children the mechanics of what happens in different kinds of recycling and waste control solutions, demystifying what happens to things when we throw them away.
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Mechanic Cat and Rescue Rat are the best at fixing vehicles and rescuing their pals. That's why they are called the Rescue Crew. But when the Rescue Crew’s breakdown truck gets stuck, who will be able to save them?
Who will win the powder paint challenge? One girl and her grandad will try their best. A colourful celebration of a colourful festival!
Irish Book of the Month
Meep the robot is sent to Mars to search for aliens, but there are none to be seen. Littledoes she know, there are in fact hundreds of cheeky aliens just out of sight! A superbly illustrated space adventure.
Femi the fairy adores playing football, but her shots aren't always on target, which often gets her into trouble. A charming picture book about following your dreams, with rhyming text and vibrant illustrations.
Your heart is constantly pumping blood. Your lungs are always breathing. And your brain controls it all! Find out more details in this fun and informative lift-the-flap book.
Water Songs: A Cascade of Poems
Featuring poems about the many songs of water, from the cracks of glaciers and the whirl of blizzards to the rushing of rivers and the crashing of the sea, Mandy Ross considers water in all its diversity in this illustrated collection of new poems.
The mischievous Mubbles live in peace on the Isle of Smile until a mysterious delivery begins to cause chaos. Liz Pichon’s first graphic novel for younger readers is a huge amount of silly fun!
Squeak! Squawk! Roar! Amazing Animal Poems
This delightful collection of poems celebrates a host of different animals, from buzzy wasps and delicate dragonflies to elegant elephants and graceful giraffes.
MelandaNotwitch's three awful aunts make her life a misery, so she turns to magic to rid herself of the problem. This outlandish adventure features a host of larger-than-life characters who are brought to life by superb black-and-white illustrations.
Solving Crimes is NOT My Superpower
In a town full of people with powers, will Sara ever find her superpower? Solving the mystery of the stolen football trophy might help. The first in a hilarious series for young readers.
Julius Zebra: Commotion in Ancient China
This madcap historical adventure is told both in regular text and as lively and hilarious cartoons making it ideal for reluctant readers or lovers of graphic novels.
Wales Book of the Month
Rhys has to move to London from Wales, to live with his dad. But Dad doesn’t know about his new dog Worthington . . . Beautifully moving.
Wild Magic: Legend of the Black Lion
Twins Misha and Ziggy have secret superpowers! Misha can talk to animals and Ziggy can shapeshift into them. But can they save a black lion without their dad finding out? Fun magical adventure.
11-year-old Vanya is catapulted into a world of magic and monsters when she joins the enchanted school of Auramere. There, she must battle against the forces of the Old Ones and a dark family secret..
Set in a utopian landscape and addressing big questions about humanity’s relationship with the environment, this is a gripping and refreshingly original story of survival against the odds.
Bo finds a beautiful jewel when mudlarking next to the Thames. But others want it too – and will stop at nothing to get it. A magical, historical adventure.
Hope’s family cafe desperately needs money, but can dressing up as a giant ice cream really save it? Relatable, funny and relevant for all those moving up to secondary school.
Mo is a reluctant warden and monster catcher. In an effort to prove himself, he ends up on a perilous adventure with a band of monsters and discovers that their terrible reputation is not entirely accurate.
Ferris’s new foster brother is a tornado of chaos, but when their school is closed down, can the foster brothers work together? Funny and moving, and packed with comic strips and cartoons.
All humans have been plunged into darkness by a pagan god and only Ella Jones and her trusty guide dog can save them. Gripping.
Kyle bonds with his eccentric grandad over ashared passion for protecting wildlife in a local stream.This powerful book includes themes of illness and bullying but maintains an optimistic, humorous tone.
It’s a Brave Young World: A Guide to Life, Relationships and Speaking Up
In this appealing, friendly and informative book, Anu Adebogun guides young people through a variety of personal development, cultural and social topics as they grow into tweens and teenagers.
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