CHILDREN’S BOOK GUIDE APRIL
2017
EASTER BREAK EVENTS at your local Foyles bookshop
PEPPA PIG CUPCAKE DECORATING 11am-12noon
Chelmsford (Saturday 8th April) Westfield Stratford (Monday 10th April) Bristol (Thursday 13th April) Birmingham (Friday 21st April) Come along and decorate your very own Peppa Pig cupcakes and enjoy a morning of activities and storytelling.
TODDLER HOUR
Bristol (Tuesdays 10:30am-11:30am) Chelmsford (Mondays 10am-11am) Join our weekly Toddler Hour at Foyles. We will be reading from children’s classics as well as brand new hot off the press books, to suit every child’s taste.
STORY HOUR
Westfield Stratford (Fridays 4pm-5pm) Birmingham (Saturdays 11am-12 Noon) Join our weekly Story Hour at Foyles. We will be reading from children’s classics as well as brand new hot off the press titles, to suit every child’s taste.
EASTER EGG HUNT 11am-1pm
(throughout Easter)
Come along to your local Foyles this Easter holidays and take part in our instore Easter Egg Hunt. Pick up your map at any till point and take away stickers and balloons for taking part.
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PICTURE BOOKS
THE KOALA WHO COULD by Rachel Bright
Everyone knows koalas are very lazy, and this one is determined to stay put in his tree, in this colourful rhyming tale.
TRIANGLE
by Barnett & Klassen We love Jon Klassen, and his brilliant illustrations with Mac Barnett’s hilarious tale of the sneaky triangle make this a fun way to discover shapes.
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5-8 YEARS OLD FRANKIE’S MAGIC FOOTBALL
MY RAINBOW FAIRIES COLLECTION
by Frank Lampard
by Daisy Meadows
Young football fans will get hooked on reading with this lively series from the one and only Frank Lampard.
This lovely hardback brings together eight of Daisy Meadows’ classic stories, featuring Ruby Fairy and her friends.
THE SPY WHO LOVED SCHOOL DINNERS
FUNNY STORIES FOR SIX-YEAR-OLDS
by Pamela Butchart
Edited by Helen Paiba
There’s something suspicious about the new girl at school and Izzy is determined to get to the bottom of it!
These stories, from some of our favourite children’s writers, will have you in stitches. And the series includes books for seven- and eightyear-olds too.
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5-8 YEARS OLD
FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD
LOTS
by Marc Martin
by Kate Pankhurst
Explore the world from the comfort of this beautiful, colourful picturebook - stuffed with animals, people and places.
An inspiring picture book for girls and boys introducing some of the really awesome women of history you definitely need to know about
PADDINGTON’S FINEST HOUR
SQUISHY MCFLUFF by Pip Jones
by Michael Bond
If you’ve ever had an imaginary friend you’ll want to meet Squishy McFluf, the invisible cat. This rhyming book is huge fun to read aloud, and is the first in a hilarious series you’ll want to read again and again.
The adventures of Britain’s favourite bear are always a joy, and this new book (which sees Paddington appearing in a TV cookery show) is perfect for Paddington fans and readers new to series.
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8-12 YEARS OLD
THE GOLDFISH BOY by Lisa Thompson
A young boy grappling with OCD turns detective to solve the mystery of a missing toddler. Perfect for fans of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, this will make you laugh and cry.
MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE
THE PERSON CONTROLLER
Fans of Enid Blyton and Jacqueline Wilson will love this historical crime novel, the first in the series featuring feisty detective duo Daisy and Hazel.
Who wouldn’t want a device that could magically control other people? Twins Fred and Ellie find out the hard way that perhaps it’s more trouble than it’s worth... Readers who’ve devoured the books of David Walliams should definitely try David Baddiel next.
by Robin Stevens
by David Baddiel
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GOODNIGHT STORIES FOR REBEL GIRLS A gorgeously illustrated book for older children offering real-life tales of women who decided to be bold and do things a bit differently.
8-12 YEARS OLD
A WIZARD OF EARTHSEA by Ursula Le Guin
Welcome to the magical world of Earthsea -the setting for Ursula Le Guin’s landmark fantasy series. The story is breathlessly exciting and features one of the scariest baddies we’ve ever read.
DRAGONS AT CRUMBLING CASTLE
COGHEART
THE UNCOMMONERS
Set in a world of clockwork animals and zeppelins, this gripping adventure is irresistible. Charlotte in our Charing Cross Road shop called it her favourite debut of last year.
Jennifer Bell used to work at Foyles, so we’re superproud that her first novel is such a rip-roaring romp. Recommended for fans of Harry Potter and The Mysterious Benedict Society.
by Peter Bunzl
by Terry Pratchett
If you’ve not read any Terry Pratchett books before, this collection of his fantastical early stories is a great introduction. Readers of the Wimpy Kid series should definitely give this a go.
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by Jennifer Bell
8-12 YEARS OLD
WHAT NOT TO DO IF YOU TURN INVISIBLE by Ross Welford
Imagine if you could turn invisible at will! 13-year-old Ethel Leatherhead doesn’t have to - and soon realises it’s not all fun and games. The follow-up to the prizewinning (and very funny) Time Travelling with a Hamster.
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THE BOY IN THE DRESS
THE SECRET OF NIGHTINGALE WOOD
THE F WORLD OF FOOTBALL
David Walliams is one of the biggest children’s authors around. Maybe THE biggest! If you haven’t already read his books we recommend going back to his first book, which is touching and just as funny as you’d expect.
It’s 1919, and Henrietta is determined to uncover the secrets of her strange new house. A spooky and atmospheric tale, for readers of Frances Hodgson Burnett and E. Nesbit.
Become a premiership football star with the help of YouTube duo Billy and Jez, AKA The F2. They’ll even help you dribble like Messi!
by David Walliams
by Lucy Strange
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by F2 Freestylers
YOUNG ADULT
CRONGTON KNIGHTS
by Alex Wheatle The unfortunate McKay finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time in this fastpaced urban adventure, with plenty of laughs and lots of heart.
MARGOT & ME by Juno Dawson
Moving to the countryside, Fliss discovers a secret side to her stern grandmother. An unmissable new novel from one our favourite YA writers.
THE HATE U GIVE
by Alice Broadway
by Gemma Cairney
A young girl is caught in a struggle for justice and a battle against discrimination after witnessing the fatal shooting of her best friend.
Gripping dystopian fiction, set in a world where a person’s significant life events are tattooed onto their skin. We’re already looking forward to part two of the trilogy!
Radio 1’s resident agony aunt is your personal guide to the big (and little) questions about growing up.
by Angie Thomas
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