Out in April 2026

U.S. Men's Soccer's Captain America, Christian Pulisic, tells a story of focus, determination, and most of all, confidence--all the soccer superpowers you need!

Christian loves to play soccer. The whoosh of the wind, the bounce of the ball, the ripple of the net—he can hardly wait to join a team! But when the kids on the field all seem bigger and stronger than he is, Christian is suddenly afraid. What if he’s not good enough to play? Will his greatest dream turn out to be his worst nightmare? Or will he find a way to win the day by using the most important soccer superpower of them all?

The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Beast Beyond The Fence written by Marcus Rashford and Alex Falase-Koya.

Die Schule Der Kleinen Götter weiten by Lucy K Walker

The Muddlemoor Mysteries: Peril at the Bake Off written by Ruth Quayle.

The Muddlemoor Mysteries: The Book Club Bank Heist written by Ruth Quayle.

The Muddlemoor Mysteries: The Chicken Farm Fiasco written by Ruth Quayle.

The second book in the The Breakfast Club Adventures series, The Ghoul in the School written by Marcus Rashford and Alex Falase-Koya.

The third book in the The Breakfast Club Adventures series, The Phantom Thief, written by Marcus Rashford and Alex Falase-Koya.

The fourth book in The Breakfast Club Adventures series, The Treasure Hunt Monster written by Marcus Rashford and Alex Falase-Koya.

The fifth book in The Breakfast Club Adventures series, The Headless Ghost, written by Marcus Rashford and Isaac Hamilton-McKenzie.

The sixth book in the The Breakfast Club Adventures series, The Goblin's Revenge, written by Marcus Rashford and Isaac Hamilton-McKenzie.

The seventh book in the The Breakfast Club Adventures series, The Movie Monster, written by Marcus Rashford and Abiola Bello.

From beloved actor Josh Gad--star of the animated hit movie FROZEN and the live-action movie BEAUTY AND THE BEAST--comes a hilarious picture book about a girl who won't rest until she gets the latest cool toy.

Eve knows she has all she needs. But what does she really WANT? Only the coolest doll on the market: PictureFace Lizzy! If only she can convince her parents to get her one, she knows she'll love it forever AND have the hottest toy in town. But what happens when you get what you want and that rush wears off?

This hilarious, energetic, and relatable story is all about the contagion of consumerism... and how imagination and love are the real gifts.

Publisher: Penguin Random House
Author: Sophie Kinsella

Ella's family have a big secret . . . her mummy is a fairy! She can do amazing spells with her computawand to make delicious cupcakes, create the perfect birthday party and cause chaos at the supermarket. But sometimes the spells go a bit wrong and that's when Ella comes to the rescue!

Magic and mayhem in this sweet and funny new series for 5-7 year olds from global bestselling author Sophie Kinsella.

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Publisher: Penguin Random House
Author: Sophie Kinsella

Hello. I'm called Ella Brook and I live in a town called Cherrywood. My best friends at school are Tom and Lenka. My worst enemy is Zoe. And then there is my mummy. She looks normal, like any other mummy . . . but she's not. Because she can turn into a fairy. She just has to shut her eyes tight, say 'Marshmallow' . . . and POOF! She's Mummy Fairy.

Ella's family has a big secret - her mummy is a fairy! She can do amazing spells with her computawand. Only, sometimes the spells go a bit wrong, and that's when Ella steps in to the rescue. In this brand-new book of magical adventures, there are very naughty monkeys, a swimming pool filled with ice cream, and the best birthday party ever - complete with giant cakes and fairy dust.

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Publisher: Penguin Random House
Author: Sophie Kinsella

Hello. I'm called Ella Brook and I live in a town called Cherrywood. My best friends at school are Tom and Lenka. My worst enemy is Zoe. And then there is my mummy. She looks normal, like any other mummy . . . but she's not. Because she can turn into a fairy. She just has to shut her eyes tight, say 'Marshmallow' . . . and POOF! She's Mummy Fairy.

Ella's family has a big secret - her mummy is a fairy! She can do amazing spells with her computawand. Only, sometimes the spells go a bit wrong, and that's when Ella steps in to the rescue. In this brand-new book of magical adventures, there are very naughty monkeys, a swimming pool filled with ice cream, and the best birthday party ever - complete with giant cakes and fairy dust.

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Publisher: Penguin Random House
Author: Sophie Kinsella

Hello. I'm called Ella Brook and I live in a town called Cherrywood. My best friends at school are Tom and Lenka. My worst enemy is Zoe. And then there is my mummy. She looks normal, like any other mummy . . . but she's not. Because she can turn into a fairy. She just has to shut her eyes tight, say 'Marshmallow' . . . and POOF! She's Mummy Fairy.

Ella's family has a big secret - her mummy is a fairy! She can do amazing spells with her computawand. Only, sometimes the spells go a bit wrong, and that's when Ella steps in to the rescue. In this brand-new book of magical adventures, there are very naughty monkeys, a swimming pool filled with ice cream, and the best birthday party ever - complete with giant cakes and fairy dust.

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Publisher: Harper Collins
Author: Cara J. Stevens

Get to know your family! This fun, colourful activity book designed for families to complete together will help parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and others who share their stories.

Have you heard the story of your grandmother’s most embarrassing moment? Can you guess what your stepdad would wish for if he found a genie in a bottle? Do you know what your aunt’s favourite family tradition is?

This activity book will help kids learn the amazing history of their own family with quizzes, interviews, family-themed games, get-to-know-you activities, a customisable family tree and more, including a world map to track where you’re from!

This family history activity book is perfect for genealogy fans, nontraditional families, and anyone looking for a fun activity to bring family members closer together. An excellent resource to use for family history projects at home and at school.

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A page-turning mystery brimming with lighthearted intrigue and essential middle-grade math skills, Math Mysteries: The Triplet Threat by author Aaron Starmer will have readers on the edge of their seats as they unravel the who-done it using math. Perfect for both mystery and math lovers, as well as kids who love puzzles, riddles, brainteasers, and adventure stories!

A page-turning mystery brimming with lighthearted intrigue and essential middle-grade math skills, Math Mysteries: The Fall Festival Fiasco by author Aaron Starmer will have readers on the edge of their seats as they unravel the who-done it using math. Perfect for both mystery and math lovers, as well as kids who love puzzles, riddles, brainteasers, and adventure stories!

Autumn has arrived and the fourth graders at Arthimos Elementary couldn't be more excited for the Fall Festival! But when the tickets go missing, the pie eating contest is sabotoged, and a suspiciously humongous pumpkin shows up, will anyone be able to save the day and catch the culprit?

Author: Kira Gembri

Publisher: Arena

Welcome to the School of Wonder Things! Here, every child receives a magical object to protect. A mechanical butterfly, a magic compass, even an invisibility cloak. It's bound to be a wondrous school year! But when Tilly Beanstalk is presented with the candlestick Lux, her enthusiasm is somewhat dampened. Lux isn't just cheeky, he also sets everything on fire. No sooner does Tilly get closer to her new magical friend than the unthinkable happens: Lux disappears! And the only clue for Tilly and her friends Pip and Nico is a smoky, smoldering S-O-S! The start of a magical children's book series by bestselling author Kira Gembri (Ruby Fairygale). Humorous, endearing, and truly wonderful! For fans of The School of Magical Animals and The Enchanted Wishing Bookshop, and all readers aged 8 and up.

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Author: Kira Gembri

Publisher: Arena

Tilly and the other wonder students are facing a big challenge: creating their first, very own wonder thing! But no sooner are they about to begin than a wonder thief suddenly appears in Blasslingen. And he has his sights set on Pip's invisibility cloak! Together with her friends, Tilly and her magical candlestick Lux must travel to the neighboring town to confront the wonder thief. Unfortunately, they need the help of a truly wondrous flying machine... Book 2 of the magical children's book series by bestselling author Kira Gembri ("Ruby Fairygale"). Humorous, endearing, and truly wonderful! For fans of "The School of Magical Animals" and "The Enchanted Wishing Bookshop" and all readers aged 8 and up.

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Author: Kira Gembri

Publisher: Arena

The magical children's book series by bestselling author Kira Gembri. Humorous, endearing, and truly wonderful! Tilly Beanstalk is bursting with excitement: She gets to go on a thrilling mission for Wonder Keepers—into the Amazon rainforest! Mysterious wonder-things have recently started wreaking havoc there. It's not so easy to capture a few runaway pieces of furniture amidst snakes and vines! Then, suddenly, Wonder Teacher Wilma vanishes without a trace. Luckily, the six Wonder Students still have magical support: for example, from Lux, the cheeky candlestick. And from some decidedly enchanting travel bags… For fans of "The School of Magical Animals" and "The Enchanted Wishing Bookshop," and all readers aged 8 and up.

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Author: Kira Gembri

Publisher: Arena

The magical children's book series by bestselling author Kira Gembri. Humorous, endearing, and truly wonderful! There's excitement at the School of Wonder Things! Tilly and her friends receive a clue as to where Nico's father might have disappeared to. But the trail leads right into the headquarters of the Wonder Thieves! Tilly knows this rescue mission could go terribly wrong (even with an invisibility cloak, a flying machine, and an absolutely amazing key!). But what kind of Wonder Students would they be if they didn't believe in real miracles? For fans of "The School of Magical Animals" and "The Enchanted Wishing Bookshop," and all readers ages 8 and up.

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Publisher: One Elm Books
Author: Laura Wiltse Prior

Middle-kid Emma is stuck between her two brothers, again.

She has to ride in the middle seat as her family heads out on a weeklong beach vacation with friends, where Emma knows that being just medium will only get worse! Then she has an idea. What if she could get out of being in the middle by taking on a new role? What if she acted BIG? Will Emma's plan work, or will she have another huge dilEmma?

Publisher: One Elm Books
Author: Laura Wiltse Prior

Emma's topsy-turvy summer led her to eagerly anticipate reuniting with friends Lily and Amelia for familiar activities.

However, when they meet before third grade begins, unexpected changes occur: Lily becomes a ballerina, Amelia loses interest in science, and they both enjoy hanging out with Emma's younger brother Little. Determined to restore their bond, Emma tries to impress them during the school bus ride. But as third grade unfolds, the differences keep coming. Will Emma's plans to fix her friendships work, or has she created another "dilEmma"?

Publisher: Walker Books
Author: Vivian French

Princess Persephone Stephanie Tiffany Jane (“Pom” for short) HATES being a princess. Her parents have no time for her – especially her dad, the King of Strüggen, who’s busy plotting against the neighbouring kingdom of Thrum. So when a friendly young orphan named Billy appears at the palace, Pom decides to run off with him. She’s after adventure, and knows exactly where she’ll find it: Bullion Island, a tiny patch of land that stands exactly between Strüggen and Thrum. Legend has it that there's pirate treasure hiding in Bullion's sea-caves, guarded by a fearsome dragon – but nobody knows for sure, because no sailor has managed a return trip. But Pom isn’t afraid of dragons … or anything else!

"Vivian French is a sublime storyteller" – Sunday Telegraph

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Author: Vivian French

Publisher: Walker Books

A rollicking fairy-tale adventure full of magical mayhem, from the makers of The Adventures of Alfie Onion, The Cherry Pie Princess and Tom & Tallulah and the Witches' Feast.

Pippin Potts is a helpful boy, which is exactly what forgetful wizard Abacus Peridot is looking for in an assistant who can help him get to the Wizards’ Centenary Banquet, so that he can be the hundredth wizard to arrive and win the golden cup. On their journey the pair soon bump into evil wizard Boldways Grime and mischievous elf Kitty Scarper who are secretly plotting against them. But Pippin is determined. With help from the magical Ms Latterly Pot and trusty crow Mavis, can Pippin guide Master Abacus through the Nine Hen Hills, cross the Rumbling Rocks and pass the Neverending Forest in time to win the golden cup? Vivian French's funny and uplifting story is brought to life by Marta Kissi's warm illustrations – the result is a charming book that's not to be missed!

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Author: Vivian French

Publisher: Walker Books

A rollicking fairy-tale adventure from the makers of The Adventures of Alfie Onion, Tom & Tallulah and the Witches' Feast and The Dragon's Breakfast.
"French is a skilled storyteller ... she reminds us how fresh a fairy tale can feel in the right hands." – The New York Times
Prince Max is on a mission. The royal family are down to their very last penny, so the king and queen have sent him away to the valley of the giants – with only a grumpy old donkey for company. According to legend, the giants are rich beyond all imagining: they live in gold palaces, drink from gold goblets and brush their teeth with gold toothpaste. But are the legends true and, even if they are, will the giants be willing to share their treasure? With the help of his donkey companion and Caromel, the talking cat, Max is about to find out. And he must keep his wits about him ... there are worse dangers than giants, lurking in the shadows!

"French is a writer of tremendous charm, her world at once comedic and believable." – Literary Review

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Publisher: Walker Books
Author: Vivian French

From much-loved author Vivian French comes a spellbinding new adventure. After turning up late to each and every meeting, Tallulah Tickle has one last chance to keep her place in the witches’ circle. To prove herself she must prepare a mouth-watering midnight feast for the other witches in just three days – and there’s a catch. They’ve ordered Tallulah to make their favourite meals … but she has to guess what they are! Tallulah has always been a terrible cook and, to make matters even worse, wicked witch Gertrude Higgins has it in for her. With help from her little brother Tom, her trusty cat Sparks and a very chatty crow, can Tallulah cook up something special before time runs out? Vivian French's funny and uplifting story is brought to life by Marta Kissi's warm illustrations – the result is a charming book that's not to be missed!

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Author: Karina Evans

Publisher: Hachette UK

In this fun and honest romp about friendship, puberty, and growing up, a debut author gives modern-day readers their own version of Are You There God? It's Me Margaret, for fans of Pixar's Turning Red.

Twelve-year-old Tahlia Wilkins is ready to kick off the perfect summer, starting with an invitation to a pool party being thrown by the most popular kid in school. But when the Red Goddess of Panties, aka her first period, arrives twenty-four hours before the party, it messes up all her plans. To make matters worse, her mom is out of town, and there's no way she's going to ask her awkward dad for help! Tahlia always feared that growing up would be tough, but this is just not fair.

In order to save herself from total embarrassment, it will take all of Tahlia and her best friend Lily's scheming to keep her reputation-and her favorite jeans-from being ruined. Sneak off to the grocery store only to have the clerk price-check your tampons over the loudspeaker? Check. Trick your mature teenage neighbor into letting you use some of her tampons? Check. Take a dip into a fountain to get quarters for a bathroom period product dispenser? Check, check, check!

With the hilarious and heart-warming tone of Dork Diaries, Grow Up, Tahlia Wilkins! is a coming-of-age middle-grade novel about growing up, in all of its awkward glory.

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Publisher: Scholastic
Author: Annie Kelsey

A small girl with a BIG imagination. Life is not going at all well for ten-year-old Pippa Morgan. Her best friend has moved away and her parents have decided to get divorced. Then she accidentally signs up to the school talent show in an attempt to impress the coolest girl in school. The only problem is, Pippa's singing sounds like a cat being strangled... Will things get any better for Pippa Morgan? You'll have to read her super-secret diary to find out!

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Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Author: Mo Farah & Kes Gray

From Olympic gold medal winner Mo Farah and bestselling author of Oi Frog!, Kes Gray, comes a fun fiction series which will get kids reading, and running too!

Mo and his friends are jogging in the local park when Mo suggests they run backwards for fun. But what they hadn't bargained for was running back in TIME. There are DINOSAURS everywhere ... and they are hungry. Luckily Mo and his friends are wearing good trainers. It's a good job they love to run! Follow Mo on his madcap adventures as his running skills go from strength to strength.

The perfect book to share and read aloud.

The nation watched with bated breath as Mo Farah seized Olympic gold in the 10,000m and 5000m - he's been a national treasure ever since. In this adventurous series father of three, Mo Farah, combines two lifelong passions - literacy and exercise.

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Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Author: Mo Farah & Kes Gray

From Olympic gold medal winner Mo Farah and bestselling author of Oi Frog!, Kes Gray, comes a fun fiction series which will get kids reading, and running too!

After returning home from a long cross-country run, it's time for Mo and his friends to decide where to go on their next running adventure. Sandwiches at the ready, the friends head somewhere beautiful, with glistening snow and sparkling lakes ... The Rocky Mountains!

But crossing states is tiring work, and with lots of new creatures (and monsters!) to meet along the way, will Mo and friends ever get time for a sandwich break?

Here comes Bigfoot ... RUN!

Follow Mo on his madcap adventures as his running skills go from strength to strength.

The perfect book to share and read aloud.

The nation watched with bated breath as Mo Farah seized Olympic gold in the 10,000m and 5000m - he's been a national treasure ever since. In this adventurous series father of three, Mo Farah, combines two lifelong passions - literacy and exercise.

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Publisher: Harper Collins
Author: Iva-Marie Palmer

Dear fans of Dork Diaries and Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life—meet your new favorite kid-next-door hero! Gabby Garcia an overly confident baseball-obsessed sport nut who’s going to win your heart.

If life were a baseball game, all-star pitcher Gabby Garcia would be having her Best. Season. EVER! Until she’s suddenly sent to another school and her winning streak is about to disappear—both on and off the field. But Gabby never gives up! She has a PLAN to keep her champion status intact, and every step of is written out—PLAY by PLAY. How could it not work?

This new series written by Iva-Marie Palmer is filled with funny illustrations, sports facts, and blooper-reel moments that will have readers laughing and rooting for more.

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Publisher: Harper Collins
Author: Iva-Marie Palmer

“Perfect for fans of Big Nate and Dork Diaries.”—Nerdy Book Club

Everyone’s favourite pitcher Gabby Garcia is back and better than ever in the second instalment of this laugh-out-loud illustrated middle grade series full of doodles, sports trivia, and home-run humour!

Summer is here, and pitching phenom Gabby Garcia has another hot streak all planned out! After she’s invited to join an elite baseball league and asked out by her crush, it seems like Gabby is bound to achieve her MVP dreams.

But life loves throwing Gabby curveballs. And when her BFF Diego returns from Costa Rica with a totally oddball new hobby, it feels like their once solid friendship is suddenly biting the dust. Thank goodness Gabby has her playbook!

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Publisher: Harper Collins
Author: Iva-Marie Palmer

“Perfect for fans of Big Nate and Dork Diaries.”—Nerdy Book Club

It’s curveball after curveball for star pitcher Gabby Garcia in the final book of this laugh-out-loud illustrated series full of doodles, sports trivia, and home-run humor!

Gabby has gotten her team out of some tough jams on the mound, but when a freak accident temporarily takes her out of the game, she is at a total loss. Can Gabby still be Gabby if she's benched from the action?

None of it might matter, though, once she learns her family might move to another state. Gabby needs a game plan—and her playbook—more than ever!

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Publisher: Penguin Random House
Author: Alice Paul-Tapper

Instant New York Times Bestseller!

11-year-old Alice Paul Tapper–daughter of CNN’s Jake Tapper–is challenging girls everywhere to speak up!

When Alice Tapper noticed that the girls in her class weren’t participating as much as the boys, she knew she had to do something about it. With help from her Girl Scout troop and her parents, she came up with a patch that other girls could earn if they took a pledge to be more confident in school. Alice even wrote an op-ed about the experience for the New York Times! Inspired by that piece, this picture book illustrates her determination, bravery, and unwillingness to accept the status quo. With Marta Kissi’s delightful illustrations depicting Alice’s story, young readers everywhere will want to follow Alice’s lead and raise their hand!

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Publisher: One Elm Book
Author: Wiley Blevins

If there's one thing everyone knows, it's that Trevor Lee and school don't mix. Like pickles and peanut butter. When his new teacher announces all the third graders must read in front of everyone at Parents Night, Trevor Lee and his best friend Pinky take action before his secret of not being able to read gets out. After several over-the-top attempts at getting out of Parents Night, Trevor Lee enlists the help of his Mamaw. "Some days are just bad. You gotta hold your head high and keep moving," she always says. Can Trevor Lee remember her advice as he stands in front of a crowd on the biggest night of third grade?

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Author: Dee Romito

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

A group of friends use teamwork, creativity, and construction know-how to start their own fort building company in the first story in a new, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that's perfect for emerging readers!

Caleb could really use a bit more spending money--he needs to buy the next book in his favorite series so he can see what happens! But what can he do to raise funds once his allowance runs out? Caleb puts his head together with his best friend, Jax, and a couple other kids in their neighborhood, and come up with a brilliant idea. They're going to start their own fort-building business! Good forts are always in demand, and who better to design and construct them than kids? But when Fort Builders, Inc., gets their first gig, the group has trouble agreeing on the right way to go about it. Can they learn to work together in time to build an incredible fort, or will their business be over before it even begins?

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The enterprising kids of Fort Builders, Inc., are at it again. This time, the friends use their creativity and construction know-how to build a pet palace in the second story in the fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that’s perfect for emerging readers!

Jax and his twin sisters are getting kittens! The new four-legged members of the family will be coming home any day. And Fort Builders, Inc., has a new project…pet forts! Together, they know they can come up with the purr-fect hangout for the tiny felines. But they hit a major snag in their testing phase. None of the forts they test out is quite right. Can the team manage to build the best pet palace imaginable in time for the kittens’ arrival?

When kids of Fort Builders, Inc., go to summer camp, a friendly blanket fort competition turns serious in the third story in the fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that’s perfect for emerging readers!

Kiara is super excited to go to Camp Firefly for the summer and be with all her friends, including the rest of Fort Builders, Inc. And this year, she can’t wait to enter the camp-wide CREATE contest. One lucky team will win the prize of building something from scratch, using all the DIY skills they show in the competition. Kiara and her cabin decide compete by making the best blanket fort ever—but Caleb and his cabin decide to do the same thing! Can they learn to work together, or will this epic blanket fort battle turn into an all-out cabin war?

Author: Dee Romito

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

The kids of Fort Builders, Inc., hunt for the perfect treehouse tree in the fourth story in the fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that’s perfect for emerging readers!

Caleb and the rest of the Fort Builders, Inc. group feel like it’s finally time to have their own dedicated workspace! Their big idea? A fort treehouse! But finding the perfect tree for their unique fort is a little tougher than they thought...

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