Looking for new and exciting stories for your little ones? Take a look at our new children’s book picks for October! All free to borrow with a library card.
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Little Ghost and the Robot
David Litchfield
Little Ghost and Robot make unlikely friends: one is emotional, the other logical. But they have something important in common – they know what it’s like to be different.
As they journey through the bustling city together, they encounter moments of quiet courage that help each of them see the world in new and surprising ways. These discoveries reveal to Little Ghost and Robot not only the wonder that exists beyond the walls of their old lives, but also the strength that comes from standing side by side.
Over the course of a sweeping adventure, the pair realise that, while the world may see them as outsiders, they can find belonging in each other – a sense of connection that makes each one finally feel as though they have found their forever home.
The Most Magnificent Moose
Rachel Bright and Jim Field
Morris is a happy-go-lucky moose who thinks the world is AMAZING! But when he overhears a conversation between two busy beavers, he starts to think thoughts he’s never had before.
Are some moose born better than others? Is he enough?
Soon, all the other moose begin to argue about who is the best. Can Morris help his friends realise that there is magnificence inside us all?
Don’t Feed the Troll
Emily Gravett
Everybody in faraway fairy-tale land is getting ready for a very special party. Except one tiny bridge troll, who is making his own fun – by being extremely rude.
With every insult he hurls, with every ego he bruises, he gets bigger and bigger. How will Cinderella, the three little pigs and all the other fairy-tale friends defeat that naughty troll?
The Boy Who Knew Too Much
Aaron Blabey
What if life on earth was an intergalactic game show, and our pets were the evil animal overlords?
Meet Griff, an eleven-year-old kid with innumerable allergies who’s just been told he’s the only one who can save the world.
The trouble is, this prophecy comes with a warning: ‘Watch your back, man – your pets are not what they seem’.
Pomona: Stories of the Cat Witch
Tor Freeman
Pomona lives in a little house in the forest, near her friends Ratso, Prince Frog, Elfis and Grandma Wyona.
In this funny and charming collection of stories, she learns how to bake a cake with love, finds a friend for her lonely pet caterpillar, discovers empathy and confirms that there definitely isn’t enough room for anyone else in her hammock!
Absent
Rex Ogle
With a dad in jail and a lack of teachers interested in helping him learn, Manny doesn’t see the point in anything besides skateboarding and writing lyrics.
Calvin has so many responsibilities to his father and little brothers that when his bike is stolen, he can’t make it to school on time.
And while Liam is studious and wants to become a doctor, he is tormented by bullies and hides out in an unused janitor’s closet instead of going to class.
When the boys are thrown together in detention, they realise that they might still have a lot to learn – not just from their teachers but from each other.
Front Desk: A Graphic Novel
Kelly Yang
Mia Tang has a lot of secrets.
Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests.
Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they’ve been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed.
Number 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she when her mom thinks she should stick to math because English is not her first language?
It will take all of Mia’s courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, escape Mr. Yao, and go for her dreams?
Our Forests
Yuval Zommer
On this wilderness adventure readers will come face-to-face with incredible creatures, from giant otters in the Amazon rainforest to wild wolves making a comeback in the Black Forest.
They’ll visit remarkable and diverse forests from all over the world, including a steamy tropical rainforest in central Africa, the wintry boreal forest in Canada, leafy ancient woodland in the UK and bamboo forest in China. They’ll also learn why forests are so important to our planet and why they need our protection.
This breath-taking tour of our planet’s most exceptional forests is the perfect read for young explorers and budding environmentalists alike.
Secrets of History Revealed: Incredible Stories of How We Rediscovered Our Past
Matt Ralphs
On an autumn day in 1940, four boys explored a tunnel that their dog had gone into. They had no idea that they had entered the Lascaux Caves, a network of chambers covered in cave art from 17,000 years ago.
This is just one of countless tales of rediscovery that have given us glimpses of ancient history. In this stunning book, 32 of the most surprising and beautiful artefacts from around the world are displayed photographically, and brought to life with colourful illustrations.
Whether it’s an Ancient Egyptian throne or an archer from China’s Terracotta Army, author Matt Ralphs brings the excitement and intrigue of how each item was recovered and what it can tell us about the lives of the people who made it.
The Wild Atlas: Journey to the World’s Most Remote Places
Seth Foreston and Bao Luu
Join nature filmmaker Seth Foreston on an incredible journey to some of Earth’s most remote places. Discover their fascinating history, the ancient cultures that have called them home, and the incredible creatures found there through 14 detailed maps.
Readers will meet the monkeys swinging through the jungles of the Congo, ascend from the savannah to the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, and trek through Australia’s inhospitable outback. Kids will discover how salmon keep ecosystems alive in British Columbia, why snow leopards have taken over an abandoned city in the Himalayas, and which creatures in Romania’s Carpathian mountains have inspired terrifying tales and legends.
A mixture of richly-detailed illustrated maps and stunning scenes created by Bao Luu bring each remote location to life and will encourage a sense of wonder and a thirst for adventure.
Corpse Talk: Dead, Famous and Very Chatty
Adam Murphy and Lisa Murphy
Think history is DEAD boring? Well – you’re only half right.
A wonderfully inventive, tongue-in-cheek comic-book take on history, featuring the names you know (and those you should) interviewed from beyond the grave!
Join your host, Adam Murphy, for the chat show that brings the dead famous to life! Meet Greek philosopher Aristotle, French queen Marie Antoinette, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and more, and discover the incredible stories behind these notorious figures – straight from their own mouths!
Dinosaur Records
Lan Cook, Kimberley Kinloch and Dominique Byron
Stomp back in time and discover the jaw-dropping records set by dinosaurs.
Which dinosaur had the deadliest claws? Who had the most wings? How big was the biggest dinosaur poo?
Find out the fascinating answers and other easy-to-read facts about these magnificent beasts.
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