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Hachette Children’s Group is one of the largest children’s publishers in the UK, with an excellent track record in creating bestselling and award-winning books for children. The Group aims to cater for every child, with baby and pre-school books, picture books, gift, fiction, non-fiction, series fiction, books for the school and library market and licensed publishing and comprises the imprints Hodder Children’s Books, Orchard Books, Orion Children’s Books, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Quercus Children’s Books, Laurence King Children’s Books, Pat-a-Cake, Welbeck Children’s Books, Wren & Rook, Franklin Watts and Wayland Books.

Henry’s Little Sister by Jo Weaver

A beautifully illustrated story celebrating sibling relationships, encouraging patience and understanding as a little elephant learns what it truly means to be a big brother. From Jo Weaver, award-winning creator of Little One

Paperback, £7.99, 9781444948691

 

Rainbowsaurus by Steve Anthony

A joyful and fun read-along tale of one family’s quest to find the Rainbowsaurus, featuring lots of colourful creatures. From the author and illustrator of the Mr Panda series and The Queen’s Hat collection, comes this instantly classic-feeling adventure. A perfect story to read at bedtime again and again.

Hardback, £12.99, 9781444964516

 

Waiting For Froggo by Alice Courtley

Inspired by Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, Alice Courtley’s Waiting for Froggo is a minimalist story of the ups and downs of waiting with brilliantly expressive characters and charming deadpan humour. Froggo is definitely worth waiting for!

Hardback, £12.99, 9781408364215

 

Confetti by Dean Atta, Illustrated by Alea Marley

Celebrate love and life through the seasons in the much-anticipated debut picture book from acclaimed poet Dean Atta and illustrated by award-winning Alea Marley

Hardback, £12.99, 9781408362075

 

Dinos Love Numbers by Adam Frost, Illustrated by Mike Byrne

Packed with amazing dinosaur facts and awe-inspiring numbers, Dinos Love Numbers looks at shapes, fractions, addition, subtraction, measurements and so much more. Wherever you go you will bump noses with numbers, rub shoulders with shapes or have a chance meeting with multiplication, and guess what: numbers are SUPER fun. Don’t believe me? Try this for dinosaur-loving-size..

Hardback, £12.99, 9781526365514

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By Penny McCarthy

Penny McCarthy is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Parents News UK, a pioneering publication launched in 1993 to serve the needs of busy parents in Southwest London. Alongside her husband, Fergus McCarthy, Penny played a crucial role in the rapid expansion of the printed edition, which grew from a local startup to a widely circulated monthly publication with a reach of 192,000 copies across Kent, South London, and beyond. Under Penny’s leadership, Parents News quickly became a trusted resource for families, providing valuable information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly events. Her vision helped the publication extend its influence with franchises in Northern Ireland and Cornwall, catering to a growing demand for accessible, family-oriented content. In 1997, recognising the importance of digital media, Penny spearheaded the launch of Parents News UK Online. The website initially mirrored the content of the printed editions and has since evolved into a comprehensive online resource for parents, achieving significant popularity with up to 700 daily hits. In 2017, the publication transitioned fully to an online platform, continuing to inform and engage families across the UK. Today, Penny remains deeply involved in the ongoing success of Parents News UK, focusing on innovative advertising opportunities and future growth plans. Her dedication to supporting families through accessible and practical content has made Parents News a cherished name in households across the country.

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