Spring 2026 Bloomsbury US childrens catalog by Bloomsbury Publishing

BLOOMSBURY SPRING 2026

JUVENILE FICTION / SOCIAL THEMES / EMOTIONS & FEELINGS

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 5/5/2026 9781547618767 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can.

Hardcover with dust jacket | 40 pages | Carton Qty: 30

10.3 in H | 10.3 in W | 0.4 in T | 1 lb Wt

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Find the Sun

Andy Harkness

From the creator of Wolfboy comes a spectacularly illustrated, whimsical story about finding courage in yourself.

Take a leap and find the sun . . .

Eddie doesn’t like Mondays. He’d rather burrow under the covers than face the day.

Then an unexpected friend arrives to take him on a journey.

Eddie is afraid, but that’s okay, journeys can sometimes be frightening. Step by step Eddie grows braver. Before long, he understands . . .

Through any storm, you can always find the sun.

PRAISE

"Across sprawling, full spread illustrations, each an individual treasure, Harkness demonstrates the capabilities of shape as a leading visual element. . . . A whimsical morning lullaby, this SEL adventure will gently guide readers to find the sun amid their own fears." —School Library Journal

"A visually engrossing representation of feelings in flux." —Kirkus Reviews

"In this inspiring picture book. . . . readers of all ages will be won over by the unique style of this dreamy tale." —Foreword Reviews

"Pencil sketches sculpted in virtual reality create immersive, three-dimensional digital renderings that lend the feel of Claymation . . . sensi...

Andy Harkness is the author and illustrator of Wolfboy, which received two starred reviews, Wolfboy is Scared, and of Bug Zoo. He is an award-winning art director who has worked on Moana, Frozen, and Wreck-it-Ralph, among other movies. After twenty-five years at Disney, he moved to Sony Pictures Animation. He is currently at Skydance Animation, where he is the production designer on an upcoming project. He lives in California with his family. www.andyharknessart.com • @andyharknessart

JUVENILE FICTION / CONCEPTS / COUNTING & NUMBERS

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 5/12/2026

9781547618262 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can.

Hardcover with dust jacket | 32 pages | Carton

Qty: 30

11.1 in H | 10 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.9 lb Wt

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Twenty Bears

Kathryn Simmonds

This rollicking picture book featuring twenty VERY silly bears spring cleaning is perfect for introducing young readers to counting!

Twenty bears have been asleep Lying in a snoring heap. Now it’s spring and time to clean! Time to tidy, shine and sheen!

Get ready for pure counting fun as twenty very busy bears attempt to spring clean their cottage after winter hibernation. Spring is here and it’s time to TIDY . . . but are these silly bears up to the task?

This charming picture book is perfect for little ones learning to count!

PRAISE

"Simmonds’ rollicking verses recount the well-meant mischief, and a couple of Britishisms add charm. Brown’s lively line-and-color art brims with personality. . . . A grand time for all." —Kirkus Reviews

“The art is engaging and the story is a fun rhyming time. Overall a fun read.” —bookseller, Books on Main

“This is a great addition to our library of read alouds for the toddler and preschool set! Fun, bright illustrations, rhyming text (the good kind that scans!) and a bear count that goes all the way to 20. What a delight!” —Angela Whited, Red Balloon Bookshop

Kathryn Simmonds is a British poet and short-story writer. Her first book of poems, Sunday at the Skin Launderette, won the Forward Prize for Best First Collection and was longlisted for the Guardian First Book Award.

Alison Brown studied Fine Art at Liverpool and then became a graphic designer. She is the illustrator of the Wall Street Journal and #1 Publishers Weekly bestseller I Love You Night and Day, I'll Never Let You Go, Snow Bear, You Make Me Happy, and the Little Owl series by Debi Gliori. Alison lives in the United Kingdom. www.aliscribble.com • @aliscribble

JUVENILE FICTION / ANIMALS / BEARS

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 6/16/2026 9781547620388 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 32 pages | Carton

Qty: 1

10.8 in H | 9.6 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt

Where is Pierre?

A dazzlingly sweet and funny search-and-find adventure!

Emma Clarke

A wonderfully sweet and funny picture book about a missing penguin. Where IS Pierre? Can you find him?

It’s Bear’s birthday and he can’t wait to spend it with his best friend Pierre. But there’s a problem . . . WHERE IS PIERRE?

Featuring one missing penguin and a whole lot of silliness, this irresistible rhyming picture book is packed with search-and-find fun! Can you help Bear find Pierre in time for the big birthday party?

With sweet and stylish illustrations by talented newcomer Emma Clarke, this gorgeous picture book is an unmissable addition to every child’s library.

PRAISE

"A rollicking read-aloud full of inquisitive fun." —Kirkus Reviews

Emma Clarke has always loved making up stories, and started writing and illustrating her own picture books during the pandemic. When Emma’s not teaching in school, reading to her own two children, or busy working on stories, she can be found puffing and panting up hills whilst her dog looks back at her pityingly. Where Is Pierre? is her debut picture book. She is based in Scotland. www.emmaclarkebooks.com • Instagram: @emmaclarkeillustration

JUVENILE

FICTION / DISABILITY

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 7/7/2026

9781547615834 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can.

Hardcover with dust jacket | 40 pages | Carton Qty: 1

10.8 in H | 9.6 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt

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Leroy Has Something to Say

Emily Rosenthal

Gustavo the Shy Ghost meets I Talk Like a River in this sweet and spooky picture book about the many ways we communicate with each other.

Leroy the ghost loves his garden at Rosebud Manor. Each time a new family moves in, he greets them with a beautiful yellow rose, the flower of friendship. But no one understands what he’s trying to say, and they get scared off! Until Tara, a girl who uses a tablet to talk, moves in. It turns out Tara knows just as much about plants as Leroy! Is it possible she speaks the language of flowers, too, and that Leroy has finally found someone who will understand him?

This sweet picture book celebrates the many ways we communicate with each other, showing there’s more than one way to find your voice and make a friend.

PRAISE

“Leroy and Tara have such a special place in my heart. Leroy just wants a friend but every time he presents a yellow rose as a sign of friendship, people get scared and run away. That is until he meets Tara who is super knowledgeable about plants and understands how to communicate without using her own voice. This beautiful story shows that it's not always about the words we use but rather the actions we take that can create lasting bonds. Fans of Millie Fleur and A Friend for Henry will adore this new addition to their collection.” —Lily Taliaferro, Eagle Harbor Books

“Lush illustrations and such light for a ghost book! Which makes it perfec...

Emily Rosenthal (she/her) is a writer and illustrator based in Baltimore, Maryland. She loves ghosts, monsters, and all kinds of creatures, and frequently tells stories about them. When not coming up with stories, Emily plays soccer, watches scary movies, and snuggles with her cat. She’s thankful for everyone who has believed she has something important to say. Leroy Has Something to Say is her first picture book. Connect with her at emilyrosenthalart.com.

Thai My Phuong is a Vietnamese illustrator passionate about visual storytelling. With a BFA in Interior Design and an MA in Sequential Art/Illustration, she has worked with international publishers and taught illustration classes. Phuong currently lives in Chi...

JUVENILE NONFICTION / ANIMALS / BEARS

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 8/11/2026 9781547618231 | $23.99 / $31.99 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 48 pages | Carton Qty: 1

12 in H | 9.3 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt

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A Bear Belongs

A Wildlife Rescue Story

Catherine Barr

The inspiring true story of how three endangered sun bears were rescued, rehabilitated, and released back into the rainforest where they belong.

Southeast Asian rainforests are home to the smallest and one of the rarest and most endangered bears of all: the sun bear. Sun bears belong deep in the forest, far from humans. But this is the true story of three little bears who were taken from their wild home . . .

Follow the three little sun bears from their heartbreaking beginnings as cubs stolen by poachers from their natural habitat, through their heroic rescue by conservationists, until at last they are released back into the wild rainforest of Borneo—because that’s where a bear belongs.

This captivating nonfiction picture book features insightful fact pages about the amazing flora and fauna of the rainforest and the importance of this incredible ecosystem alongside inspiring information about how to protect endangered sun bears.

PRAISE

The Wolves of Yellowstone

“Any lover of nature and science should find plenty to absorb within.” —Shelf Awareness, starred review

“Artful writing and comprehensive research combine in this wide-ranging, lyrical picture book.” —Booklist, starred review

“[A] remarkable story.” —Wall Street Journal

Catherine Barr is a prolific non-fiction natural history writer and former Greenpeace campaigner. She writes illustrated books to spark conversation and curiosity, including The Story of Life, the 10 Reasons to Love series, The Wolves of Yellowstone, The Tigers' Tale and many other books about animals around the world. www.catherinebarrbooks.me

Harriet Hobday is the illustrator of Wild Cities and Wild Family and All Through the Night. She was selected for The Bookseller’s Illustrator Showcase and The Cheltenham Illustration Awards, was runner up in The Batsford Prize, and has been highly commended in “The Macmillan Prize” for Children’s Illustration. She is now based in Edinburgh. www.harriethobday.com

JUVENILE FICTION / HOLIDAYS & CELEBRATIONS / HALLOWEEN

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 8/11/2026 9781547620661 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 32 pages | Carton Qty: 1

10 in H | 10 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt

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Cat's Halloween

Alison Murray

The world’s most loveable grumpy cat learns to love Halloween in this quirky story, for fans of Grumpy Monkey.

Meet Cat, an adorably cranky cat, who HATES Halloween.

He hates the spidery cobwebs and the spooky pumpkin faces and he especially hates the trick-or-treaters who come knocking on the door!

But in the moonlit night, magic is stirring. Perhaps Halloween isn't all bad--especially when you can share it with your favorite people.

This purrfectly cozy follow-up to Cat's Christmas celebrates the spooky season in feline style!

PRAISE

Cat’s Christmas “Murray’s vibrant illustrations charm, and pet lovers will especially enjoy a Christmas evening spent with Cat. . . . A perfectly sweet Yuletide treat.” —Kirkus Reviews

Alison Murray is the author-illustrator of many picture books including, but not limited to, Cat’s Christmas, Dino Duckling, Sharky McShark, Apple Pie ABC, and Hare and Tortoise. Her work has been shortlisted twice for the Scottish Children's Book Awards. She now lives with her family in Glasgow, Scotland. @alisonmurray360 • everythingispattern.com

JUVENILE FICTION / HORROR

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The Fate of Finnegan Quick

Larry Hayes

This page-turning middle grade horror about a boy whose nightmares come to life is guaranteed to scare even the bravest readers.

By night, Finnegan Quick has horrible nightmares. By day, they come TRUE. After he dreamed his parents out of reality, Finn’s nightmares are the only hope he has of finding them again. Searching for the truth about their disappearance, Finn investigates the paranormal with his best friends, Squid and Cass. Their only lead is an urban legend about a girl whose body remained perfect even after death. Rumor is, she’s a banshee—a terrifying creature with the power of prophecy whose unearthly scream could drive anyone who hears to instant madness.

That very night, Finn finds the banshee in his dreams. He hears her scream and sees a vision of the future. Squid. His best friend, dead. When he wakes, Finn’s only choice is to unravel the mystery of the Banshee’s curse, or risk losing the only family he has left.

Larry Hayes helps run an investment fund and is a trustee for a homeless charity. On Fridays he homeschools his two kids, letting them decide what to study. In the future he hopes to become a treasure hunter, invent a yogurt that makes you happy, and solve the math behind the human brain.

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JUVENILE NONFICTION / ACTIVITY BOOKS

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The Week Junior Ultimate Puzzles and Quizzes

Over 200 pages of mind-bending quizzes, sudoku, word searches, crosswords and much more

The Week Junior

Popular children’s magazine The Week Junior offers the ultimate collection of brain-teasing puzzles and quizzes to keep kids learning and entertained!

From slippery Sudoku puzzles to mind-stretching ciphers, The Week Junior Ultimate Puzzles and Quizzes is packed with over 500 brilliant puzzles and quiz questions, all specially designed by the award-winning The Week Junior team. In a portable paperback perfect for stashing in a backpack for travel and entertainment, this challenging collection includes mazes, word searches, crosswords, sudoku, ciphers, and more! With colorful photos and clear and attractive design, this book is the ideal summer companion for curious kids!

The Week Junior reports news directly to kids ages 8-14—providing the facts behind what’s happening in the world and empowering Gen Alpha to develop and voice their own point of view. The weekly subscription magazine, launched in 2020 and now reaching over 100K households, is packed with news, science, animals, nature, sports, entertainment, and puzzles alongside readersubmitted stories and causes kids care about.

In addition to content that encourages children to arrive at a real understanding of the world, The Week Junior’s experienced team of literacy-minded editors also provides parent-oriented communication around timely topics and resources for educators. Beyond the magazine, their platforms include thewee...

JUVENILE FICTION / HORROR

Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781547615773

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My Zombie Vs. Your Closet Monster

Perfect quick read for reluctant readers

Paul Tobin

Last Kids on Earth meets Goosebumps in this monster mash of a series featuring all your favorite creatures going head-to-head in epic battles.

So far in the Versus Universe, we've seen what happens in a fight between a vampire and a werewolf as well as a mummy and a ghost. This time, we'll see who wins when it's my zombie vs your closet monster.

Trainers Joon and Tradd are ready to claim a Versus victory with a zombie unlike any you've seen before. With a mind for strategy, this monster doesn't need to go hunting for brains—he has plenty of his own. But will the brainy brawler be any match for what lurks in the shadows behind your closet door? Lilly and Amos's closet monster has stepped out of your nightmares and onto the battlefield, and hiding under the covers won't stop him this time.

Will the zombie fall apart?

Is the monster in your closet nothing more than a bad dream?

Find out who will win when the undead goes up against your worst nightmare in the third installment of the epic Versus Universe!

This series is perfect for:

- Video-game fans who want an action-packed read

- Graphic novel readers who love humor and fast-paced storytelling

- Kids who want simple, fun books

PRAISE

"Fans of R.L. Stine will rejoice in this addition to the scaries in the stacks. Readers who are looking for a bridge from graphic novels into more text-based narratives will enjoy this series." —School Library Journal

Paul Tobin is a New York Times-bestselling author of multiple graphic novel properties such as Plants vs. Zombies, Angry Birds, and The Witcher. His original graphic novels Bandette, I Was the Cat, and Colder have all been nominated for Eisner Awards.

JUVENILE FICTION / FAMILY

Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781547616398

The Trouble with Heroes

Kate Messner

New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner crafts a poignant novel-in-verse about a boy and the summer that changes everything.

Finn Connelly is nothing like his dad, a firefighter hero who always ran toward danger until he died two years ago. Finn is about to fail seventh grade and has never made headlines—until now.

Caught vandalizing a cemetery, he's in big trouble for knocking down a dead old lady's headstone. Turns out she was a legendary local mountain climber, and her daughter makes Finn an unusual offer: she'll drop all the charges if he agrees to climb all forty-six Adirondack High Peaks in a single summer. And he has to bring along the dead woman's dog.

On the trails, Finn begins to find his way, and he begins to understand more about himself and his dad. But as the clock ticks down to September, the mountains have more surprises in store for him. Finn's final summit challenge may be more than even a hero can face.

PRAISE

The Trouble with Heroes

“Kate Messner is the Judy Blume of a new generation.” —Anne Ursu, author of Not Quite a Ghost

“Each verse touches your soul.” —Renée Watson, New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor-winning author “Richly imagined.” —Nikki Grimes, award-winning author of Ordinary Hazards “Will capture your heart.” —Jasmine Warga, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Rover’s Story and the Newbery Honor-winning Other Words For Home “A heartfelt, moving page-turner.” —Dan Gemeinhart, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Children and The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise

“Pitch-perfect.” —Kip Wilson, award-winning aut...

New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner is passionately curious and has written over seventy books for kids who wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books like Over and Under the Snow, The Next Scientist, and The Scariest Kitten in the World as well as novels for older readers like Breakout and The Trouble with Heroes. Kate also writes the popular the History Smashers graphic nonfiction series and leads the multi-author team behind The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class chapter books. She splits her time between Lake Champlain and South Florida and is a proud Adirondack 46er. www.katemessner.com • @KateMessner

JUVENILE FICTION / HORROR

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 8/18/2026

9781547619221 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can.

Hardcover with dust jacket | 256 pages | Carton Qty: 1

8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt

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The Hungry Forest

Kaela Rivera

In this fast-paced, thrilling middle grade horror, a boy must confront his grief and save his little brother from a cursed forest.

Never go into the Hungry Forest.

Ryan’s dad had a lot of rules: Never let others see you cry, never let other people hear you speaking Spanish, work extra hard, make sure you always succeed. But the most important of all: never go into the forest. Too many kids have disappeared there.

Since Dad’s death, Ryan’s been following those rules to be the kind of man his father would be proud of. But his anger has been getting stronger lately, and he finds himself fighting with his little brother, Teddy, who constantly embarrasses Ryan. When Teddy hears their father calling them from the forest, he ventures inside. Ryan follows to save his brother and finds that the place is as cursed as the legends say. And if he can’t find his brother and escape the forest before sunrise, they’ll be trapped there forever.

PRAISE

"Kaela Rivera's The Hungry Forest is a deeply imaginative, spooky story that is rooted in real family dynamics and authentic emotions. Young readers will connect with and root for Ryan and Teddy as they fight to survive an impossible forest and its weird inhabitants (and maybe make some friends along the way). The Hungry Forest belongs in schools and libraries and on the shelves of young readers who love a sometimes-scary, heartfelt adventure. I'll be handing this one to my own kids."

—Lora Senf, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Clackity

"The Hungry Forest is a spooky middle grade that serves up equal parts horror, heart, and hair-raisi...

Kaela Rivera was raised to believe in will-o’-the-wisps and el chupacabra, but even ghost stories couldn’t stop her from reading in Tennessee’s Appalachian forests. She still believes in the folktales of her Mexican-American and British parents, but now she writes about them from the adventurefilled West. Her award-winning debut novel, Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls, earned multiple starred reviews, and was on several best-of-the-year lists. Her biggest hope is to highlight and explore the beauty of cultural differences—and how sharing those differences can bring us closer. www.kaelarivera.com • @kaelacub (Instagram)

JUVENILE FICTION / FANTASY

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 8/25/2026 9781547618293 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 240 pages | Carton Qty: 40

8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt

Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781547621118

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The Magic Library of Waterfall Way

Deluxe Limited Edition

Julie Abe

This cozy middle grade fantasy about an unremarkable girl with a remarkable destiny is perfect for fans of Greenwild and Studio Ghibli.

This deluxe special edition features eye-catching patterned edges with sparkling magical books, allowing readers to step into the world of Waterfall Way!

The Alterran Empire hasn’t had an Unremarkable born in centuries . . . until Lyra Hunt. All Lyra wants is a guild to call home—preferably one with a library full of storybooks—but because of her cursed fate, nearly everyone has rejected her.

Then Lyra stumbles upon the secretive Guild of Scholars in the cozy little village of Waterfall Way. With their tight-knit community and magical Library, this might finally be the perfect place for her. To be accepted, though, she must recover the Scholars’ crystal, the source of their magic that was lost in a terrifying fire. With the help of a mischievous new furry friend, Lyra must brave the Library’s cursed halls.

Lyra may have an Extremely Unremarkable past, but she’ll do whatever it takes to find a guild—and a home—where she belongs.

PRAISE

“The best word to describe this is: charming. Lyra is a charming character, the story is a charming story, the world is a charming world (though I really adored the unique magic system). This will be a perfect book for someone looking for a cozy magic series with a character who learns to love herself for her 'faults' and finds strength in friendship. Absolutely, well, charming!” —Melissa Fox, Watermark Books

“Julie Abe never misses and her latest wonderful novel is an heartwarming ode to the power of books to sustain us and help us discover who we are and find 'our people.' Lyra has been officially labeled Extremely Unremarkable by the kingdo...

Julie Abe writes heartfelt, whimsical stories for readers of all ages, including Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch, which was listed as a Best Middle Grade Book by Kirkus Reviews, NYPL, Bank Street, and Book Riot; Alliana, Girl of Dragons; Tessa Miyata Is No Hero; and Tessa Miyata Is So Unlucky, as well as the young adult novels The Charmed List and Our Cursed Love www.julieabebooks.com • @julieabebooks

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / HUMOROUS

Bloomsbury YA | 5/19/2026

9781547618118 | $20.99 / $27.99 Can.

Hardcover with dust jacket | 256 pages | Carton

Qty: 32

8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt

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This Could All Go Bad

Spencer Hall

One night can change everything in this hilarious and heartfelt novel perfect for young teens and tweens.

It’s no secret that Jensen Chapman is a coward. He’s scared of dodgeball day in gym class, talking to his crush Leslie Chen, starting high school . . . just to name a few things. But on the night before his eighth-grade graduation, that’s all about to change.

When Jensen’s two best friends, Maleek and Cooper, recruit him to compete against a group of girls (including Leslie Chen herself) in a series of dares, Jensen knows it’s now or never: face his fears once and for all, or face a life of wimp-hood forever. The boys set out on an epic journey that includes faulty skateboards, internet-famous ferrets, frat bros, and a stolen golf cart. But when Jensen finds out that Maleek and Cooper have been keeping a huge secret from him, he’ll need every scrap of his newfound bravery to save their friendship.

PRAISE

“The night before 8th grade graduation, anxiety-ridden Jensen is in for the wildest ride of his life, bonding with his best friends as they compete with a group of girls in a dare-off. Come for the hijinks, stay for the positive, empathetic relationships and coming-of-age angst. Perfect for young teens raised on Gordon Korman and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” —Chris Schmidt, Main Street Books

“A fun fast-paced night of adventure! The anxiety-ridden narrator, dragged out in the middle of the night by his thrill-seeking friends, discovers maybe he can tolerate a little risk after all. Maybe he can even have fun! And maybe there's a lot more behind this...

Spencer Hall is a graduate of University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky. After moving to Chicago to study improv, he soon realized when it comes to being funny, he’s better at writing things down than making them up on the spot. He enjoys writing comedic stories about friendship, embracing the unexpected, and self-discovery. When he’s not writing, he can usually be found drawing stick figure comics (poorly), playing pickleball (adequately), and working with his wife to determine the best donut in town (expertly). www.spencertryinghisbest.com • TikTok: @spencer.is.trying.his.best • Instagram: @spencer.writes

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / SOCIAL THEMES / DEPRESSION

Bloomsbury YA | 6/2/2026

9781547611409 | $20.99 / $27.99 Can.

Hardcover with dust jacket | 384 pages | Carton

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8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt

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Where You'll Find Us

Jen St. Jude

A stunning YA novel about a trans teen who finds a house where queer kids from across history have found refuge from hatred—and time.

Calla Quick has no future. At least, that’s how it feels. Her parents disowned her, and now she can’t afford to go to an all-women’s college with her girlfriend Ramona. But maybe that’s for the best, because lately Calla has been questioning whether she’s a girl at all. Then Calla and Ramona find a mysterious cabin that has been a safe haven for queer kids throughout history, free of hate and time itself. Here, Calla can be Cal and use they/them pronouns. They don’t have to worry about the future because it will never come—until one night, when the clock strikes twelve. Now under a literal ticking clock, the housemates must find a way to stop time again, but as Cal learns everyone’s story, they begin to wonder what queer people lose when their history is lost to time.

PRAISE

"St. Jude dazzles." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A fierce, tender story about choosing yourself when it costs you everything, Where You’ll Find Us is unflinchingly honest, wildly romantic, and quietly magical. Jen St. Jude captures the ache of first love, the terror of becoming, and the courage it takes to step into the unknown. For anyone who’s ever felt caught between who they were and who they might be, this is a reminder: you don’t have to have all the answers to begin again." —Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of The Sunbearer Trials

"Powerful and immeasurably beautiful. Jen St. Jude’s writing captures what it really m...

Jen St. Jude (they/them) is the author of If Tomorrow Doesn't Come and Where You'll Find Us They live near Chicago with people (and an old dog) they love. jenstjude.com • @jenstjude

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / FANTASY

Bloomsbury YA | 6/9/2026

9781547615230 | $22.99 / $30.99 Can.

Hardcover with dust jacket | 384 pages | Carton

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Devils We Know

L.T. Thompson

In book two of this YA historical fantasy duology, three queer teens must bring Death out of hiding to save one of their own.

We need to find Death.

Cas, Remy, and Finn are on the run from the Order of Lazarus, a secret society that wants to use Cas’s prophetic powers to capture Death and ensure that only the “unworthy” and “immoral” meet their ends.

To protect their found family of queer pirates, the three teens will need to find Death first and strike a bargain of their own. But the Order is hot on their heels—and so is a demon who’s determined to claim the soul he’s owed.

Our Flag Means Death meets The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue in the final installment of this exciting and emotional YA historical fantasy duology.

PRAISE

Devils Like Us

“In this taut, complex fantasy, Thompson skillfully plumbs the [. . .] protagonists' doubts, motivations, and desires, as experienced against a vivid society and setting, to examine themes of found family and identity.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

L.T. Thompson writes stories about queer kids and teens discovering themselves and having adventures. They’re a proud library worker and the author of two books for middle-grade readers: The Best Liars in Riverview and The House That Whispers. L.T. grew up in Kentucky, spent a decade in Boston, and now lives in Iowa with their wife and cat. When they’re not writing, they enjoy picking up new hobbies and letting their interests cycle like the tides. ltthompsonbooks.com • @ltthompsonbooks

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY Bloomsbury YA | 6/9/2026

9781547619047 | $15.99 / $21.99 Can. Trade Paperback | 336 pages | Carton Qty: 36 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt

Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781547613717

Guava and Grudges

Alexis Castellanos

A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow meets Tweet Cute in a romcom about teens from rival bakeries who create a recipe for disaster when they fall for each other.

Ana Maria Ybarra dreams of being a pastry chef. She loves developing new Cuban-fusion treats in her family’s bakery, but her dad refuses to change the menu—meanwhile, their rival Morales Bakery is thriving with their viral desserts.

Ana Maria’s only way to go to culinary school is winning a recipe scholarship with a social media angle. Then the ultimate distraction shows up: Miguel, a boy she spent one magical day with who she never thought she’d see again. Ana Maria thinks fate has brought them together for a reason—until she learns the truth. Miguel is a Morales. An Ybarra cannot be associated with a Morales, let alone fall for one. But when she finds out Miguel is behind the Morales’ viral success, she accepts his offer to help. As long as their families don’t find out, nothing can go wrong . . . right?

PRAISE

“A sweet, delicious story that thoughtfully turns immigrant-parent stereotypes on their head and rightfully notes that ‘sometimes letting something go is the only way forward.’” ?Booklist, starred review

“Filled with decadent descriptions of food, bittersweet rivalries, and zesty romantic tension, Guava and Grudges will have you hungry for more. A deliciously sweet read!” ?Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author of The Dead Romantics, The Seven Year Slip, and A Novel Love Story

“Sparkling romance, authentic family and friend relationships, and witty, relatable characters meld like the sweetest ingredients. A delight!” ?Laura Taylor Nam...

Alexis Castellanos was born and raised in Florida where she enjoyed sunny days, dramatic thunderstorms, and delicious Cuban food. After graduating from college, she moved to New York City and worked as a scenic artist, bringing theatrical sets to life with a little bit of paint and a whole lot of ingenuity. She currently works as a graphic designer by day and spends her nights dreaming up stories. She is the author of the graphic novel Isla to Island and YA novels Guava and Grudges and Lemons and Lies. She lives in Los Angeles with her partner and two cats. Connect with her on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @alexisc_art and on her website alexiscastellanos.com.

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / HORROR

Bloomsbury YA | 7/14/2026

9781547621125 | $14.99 / $19.99 Can.

Trade Paperback | 320 pages | Carton Qty: 48

8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt

Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781547616312

How to Survive a Slasher

Justine Pucella Winans

You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight meets Scream in this YA slasher that turns classic horror tropes on their heads.

Few people can say they faced the infamous Satterville Wolf Man and lived. But CJ Smith can. Not that she would.

Everyone knows the whole story anyway thanks to the bestselling Slasherville series, a true crime phenomenon documenting the Wolf Man massacres that changed CJ forever. CJ hates everything about the books and their fans, but she has survived the horror movie that is her life by following one rule: stay out of it.

Until the day an unpublished Slasherville book shows up on her doorstep predicting new murders. CJ is sure it’s a bad prank, but then the events in the book start coming true. And when she breaks her one rule, the Final Girl—the person who, according to the book, was supposed to stop the Wolf Man—ends up dead. Suddenly, staying out of it isn’t an option, and CJ will have to use everything she knows about the rules of horror to make it out alive.

PRAISE

“A whip-smart, genre-savvy horror that perfectly balances dark humor with a genuine struggle for survival.” —Andrew Joseph White, New York Times bestselling author of Compound Fracture “Winans expertly blends chills and laughs in this cozy slasher with characters you'd die for. The perfect pick-me-up for the horror girlies.” —Trang Thanh Tran, New York Times bestselling author of She Is a Haunting “Fast-paced, chilling, and packed with punchy horror. Slasher fans will stay up all night to finish this one!” —Lisa Springer, author of There's No Way I'd Die First “A delightful twist on slashers, Final Girls, and what it means to live in the present...

Justine Pucella Winans (they/she) is a critically acclaimed and award-winning author of queer fiction. They have written a variety of funny and/or scary books across age ranges, receiving accolades such as a Stonewall Honor, a Lammy Award Finalist, an Indies Introduce pick, Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selections, and multiple starred reviews. When not writing, she can be found taking too many photos of her cats, training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, actively avoiding real life scary situations, and working their true goal of becoming a Pokémon trainer. Connect with them on Instagram @justinepwinans and their website www.justinepucellawinans.com.

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / THRILLERS & SUSPENSE / CRIME

Bloomsbury YA | 7/21/2026

9781547618484 | $20.99 / $27.99 Can.

Hardcover with dust jacket | 240 pages | Carton Qty: 32

8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt

MARKETING

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Digital influencer outreach

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National review coverage School and library promotion

I Didn't Do It

Elle Gonzalez Rose

I Killed Zoe Spanos meets The Counselors in this YA thriller about the daughter of a killer who must prove her innocence after a night of fun turns deadly.

Dina Soto is used to laying low. Ever since her father confessed to murdering two of his students, Dina’s mom has kept the family on a short leash to avoid drawing any more attention. But when cute, popular, and sweet Kai Thompson invites Dina to spend the weekend with him and his friends at his cabin, Dina thinks maybe being noticed wouldn’t be so bad.

But once at the cabin, Dina realizes one night won’t change her reputation as the daughter of a killer—especially not when people start turning up dead. Told in part through police evidence, the truth of what happened that night unravels alongside long-held secrets. But one thing remains true: Dina is adamant she didn’t do it. Now, she just has to prove it.

PRAISE

"I love a good YA thriller and this one was one of them! I highly recommend!" —Danielle Jordan, Kramerbooks

The Girl You Know

“An expertly plotted thriller that grips you from the very first page. The Girl You Know hits all of the dark academia sweet spots while delivering well-crafted twists. I couldn’t put it down.” —Jessica Goodman, New York Times bestselling author of The Meadowbrook Murders and The Legacies

“Fast and furious; a must-buy.” ?School Library Journal, starred review “Cunning . . . Masterfully balances themes of justice and acceptance, offering profound lessons on grief and letting go.” ?Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Elle Gonzalez Rose is the author of the YA rom-coms Caught in a Bad Fauxmance and 10 Things I Hate About Prom, and YA thriller The Girl You Know. She's probably working on her Halloween costume right now. Connect with her on Instagram @ellegonzalezrose and her website www.ellegonzalezrose.com

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / HORROR

Bloomsbury YA | 8/4/2026

9781547621309 | $14.99 / $19.99 Can.

Trade Paperback | 320 pages | Carton Qty: 1

8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt

Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781547615865

Make Me a Monster

Kalynn Bayron

New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron pens a Frankenstein-tinged horror romance.

As a newly certified mortician’s assistant at her parents’ funeral home, her days are not for the faint of heart. Luckily her boyfriend Noah isn’t squeamish, and Meka is finally feeling ready to say the three little words that will change everything.

But then tragedy strikes, and Meka’s world is torn apart. Nothing makes sense, especially the strange things start happening. Ravens are circling her home. Strangers are following her. Someone is leaving mysterious items at her door. And worst of all . . .

The dead don’t seem to be staying dead

Meka thought she understood death better than anyone. Turns out, the family business is a bit more complicated than it seems. And Meka isn't the only one desperate to unearth their secrets . . . because the truth may be worth dying for.

PRAISE

SLJ Best Book of 2025

“Explores grief, family ties, and rebirth in this tenderhearted riff on Frankenstein.” Publishers Weekly, starred review

You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight (A New York Times bestseller) “Spine-tingling.” —Ryan Douglass, author of New York Times bestseller The Taking of Jake Livingston

This Wicked Fate (A New York Times bestseller) “A delightful novel about literal Black Girl Magic.” —Foreword Reviews, starred review

This Poison Heart (An Indie Bestseller)

“Bayron takes an old story, turns it on its head, and makes it her own.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author E.K. Johnston “Wonderfully gothic.” —Publishers Weekly, starred...

Kalynn Bayron is the New York Times bestselling author of young adult novels Cinderella Is Dead, This Poison Heart, This Wicked Fate, You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight, and Sleep Like Death and the middle grade Vanquishers series. She is a classically trained vocalist, and she grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. When she’s not writing you can find her listening to Ella Fitzgerald on loop, attending the theater, watching scary movies, and spending time with her kids. She currently lives in Ithaca, New York with her family. www.kalynnbayron.com • @KalynnBayron

JUVENILE FICTION / SOCIAL THEMES / FRIENDSHIP

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 5/5/2026

9781526621450 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can.

Hardcover with dust jacket | 32 pages | Carton

Qty: 24

10.3 in H | 10.3 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.8 lb Wt

This Way Up

Tom Percival

A powerful, warm-hearted picture book from the creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, celebrating the life-changing power of seeing the world from other points of view.

Everyone knows which way "UP" is. It’s the opposite of "DOWN." Or at least, that’s what Queetle had always thought . . .

Now, he's about to discover that ‘UP’ might not be as simple as it seems. When he meets Meeple, a creature who lives and walks around SIDEWAYS on a different side of their shared planet, Queetle is forced to reconsider everything he thought he knew.

A powerful, warm-hearted picture book from the creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, celebrating the life-changing power of seeing the world from other points of view.

PRAISE

"This thoughtful tale . . . is a reminder that another person's point of view can change our minds about everything we once thought was true." —The Bookseller

Tom Percival is a writer, artist, video producer and musician. He is the creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, which includes Perfectly Norman, Ruby's Worry, Ravi's Roar, Meesha Makes Friends, Tilda Tries Again, Milo's Monster, Finn's Little Fibs and Bea's Bad Day. Tom lives in Stroud with his partner and their two children. tom-percival.com • @TomPercivalsays

JUVENILE FICTION / ANIMALS

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 5/26/2026

9781526627360 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can.

Hardcover with dust jacket | 32 pages | Carton

Qty: 30

10.9 in H | 9.8 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.9 lb Wt

Where Are My Massive Flying Wings?

A soaringly funny picture book for little nature lovers!

Sarah Tagholm

The heartfelt and hilarious story of one little creature’s journey from caterpillar-dom to glorious flight!

This little caterpillar can’t wait to become a butterfly, swoop-a-looping with massive flying wings. But there is TOO MUCH WAITING. First you have to eat LOTS of leaves. Then you have to make a cocoon . . . and wait some MORE before you can grow wings and fly!

But what happens if you come out of your cocoon to find that you're not a butterfly after all? Could there be another destiny in wait?

This hilarious, heartwarming book is a celebration of accepting your true identity and growing into yourself – perfect for little ones interested in butterflies, moths and the natural world!

Sarah Tagholm is a children’s author who loves writing about confused animals, mischievous children and all things funny and strange. She lives in Cornwall, and is the author of Wolves in Helicopters and We Are the Wibbly!

Jane McGuinness is a Scottish illustrator and author who specialises in picture books. She completed the prestigious MA in Children’s Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art and was the 2018 winner of the Sebastian Walker Prize.

JUVENILE FICTION / ANIMALS / DINOSAURS & PREHISTORIC CREATURES

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 5/26/2026 9781526671523 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 32 pages | Carton

Qty: 30

12.1 in H | 9.6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.9 lb Wt

Next Door There is a Dinosaur

A funny picture book for 3+ with hidden dinosaurs on every page

Saskia Gwinn

The first of a brilliant new picture book series, this is a bold, funny story with hidden dinosaurs on every page – can you find them all?

There are hidden clues everywhere in this riotous, pacy picture book about a little boy’s suspicion that his sweet, elderly neighbour is secretly keeping an array of dinosaurs in her house.

The boy tries to alert his parents to the presence of claws, jaws and prehistoric roars coming from next door, but they remain blithely unconcerned. Mrs Shaw from Number 84 does NOT have any dinosaurs, of that they’re sure . . .

Saskia Gwinn has written 20 children’s books and worked in children’s publishing for nearly 20 years. She lives in Hertfordshire with her two boys who hope dinosaurs will one day revisit Earth. Leanne Coelho grew up in South Africa and Portugal, is a self-taught illustrator, and says she now finds all the adventure she needs in a pencil, paper and the view from outside her window. She now lives in Hertfordshire with her wife and her cat, Pawtia.

JUVENILE FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 7/14/2026 9781526666369 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 32 pages | Carton

Qty: 30

11.1 in H | 9.9 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.8 lb Wt

OOPS!

A

laugh-out-loud picture book about manners for age 3+

Simon Philip

A hilarious picture book about saying the importance of saying "sorry." Manners have never been so much fun!

You probably know it’s good manners to ALWAYS say ‘Sorry’ when you make a mistake. But when Clare forgets this very simple rule (OOPS!), the consequences are stranger than she could ever have imagined.

Get ready for a laugh-out-loud adventure featuring dragons, trolls, polar explorers and a whole load of furious fishermen. Saying ‘Sorry’ has never been so important!

Simon Philip is the bestselling author of many much-loved picture books, including You Must Bring a Hat (2016 Sainsbury’s Children’s Book of the Year) and I Really Want the Cake (shortlisted for the 2018 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize).

Nathan Reed’s work includes Think Big by Kes Gray, the 'Sam Wu' series by Katie and Kevin Tsang, and Incredible You by Rhys Brisenden. OOPS! is his third picture book for Bloomsbury.

JUVENILE FICTION / ANIMALS / ELEPHANTS

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 7/21/2026

9781526671493 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 32 pages | Carton

Qty: 1

10.8 in H | 9.6 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt

You Can't Take an Elephant into School

Patricia Cleveland-Peck

From the duo behind the brilliant, bestselling You Can’t Take an Elephant on the Bus, comes a riotous new book set in a school where the animals are in charge and chaos reigns!

Flamingo gym teachers swinging from the rafters?

Hyena librarians howling in the hushed library?

Koala science teachers causing a real stink?

Written by the hilarious team behind the bestselling 'You Can't Take an Elephant' series is a must-have for both new and returning fans. With irresistible rhyme and laugh-out-loud illustrations, this action-packed book full of outlandish animal antics is sure to tickle the funny bone of anyone who’s ever been to school.

Patricia Cleveland-Peck has published fourteen children’s books including The String Family, Much Too Much, The Bus From Beyond and Shepherd Boy. She has also written adult books, plays and visited many countries as a travel journalist. Patricia lives on a smallholding in rural Sussex with lots of animals and a big untidy garden.

David Tazzyman is the bestselling illustrator of the Mr Gum books (Egmont), which have won a multitude of awards, including the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. David grew up in Leicester and studied illustration at Manchester Metropolitan University. He lives in Leicestershire with his partner and their three children.

JUVENILE NONFICTION / NEURODIVERSITY

Your Wild and Wonderful Brain

Make Your Unique ADHD Brain Work for You!

Alice Harman

Learn to harness, celebrate and love your wonderfully wild ADHD brain!

This aspirational, fun and friendly guide is a brilliant tool to explain how and why ADHD brains behave the way they do.

Exploring all kinds of ADHD traits, from things you might recognise as stereotypical struggles (like a butterfly flitting between different tasks) to wonderful strengths (such as an octopus-like ability to adapt), this book celebrates both the brilliant bits and the more challenging aspects of ADHD. By doing this, you will learn to understand and accept every part of the unique ADHD brain.

From Alice Harman – long-time lover (and some-time wrestler) of her own ADHD brain – this book offers helpful tools, tips and insights, as well as ‘Brain Science’ pull-outs explaining the neuroscience behind each concept. This is a must-have book for anyone interested in understanding more about these wonderful, wild and one-of-a-kind brains!

PRAISE

"Positively affirming and inclusive guide to the ADHD brain that explains ADHD traits using animal metaphors to help children understand." —The Bookseller

Alice Harman is a children's author, editor and author coach. She's written more than 50 books for kids, about everything from art to outer space. She loves creating fun, thoughtful books that make big ideas feel really exciting and easy to understand. As someone with ADHD, she is passionate about spreading awareness and understanding about it.

JUVENILE NONFICTION / SCIENCE & NATURE

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 8/18/2026 9781526671264 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 72 pages | Carton Qty: 1

11.8 in H | 9.3 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt

Marvolution

A Guide to the Evolutionary Marvels of the

Future

Claire Asher

Find out what our planet might look like in the millennia to come in this stunning compendium of creatures with a futuristic twist.

From cows the size of rabbits and raccoons with sabre teeth to pigeons that nest in shopping trolleys and whales that walk on land – this unique encyclopaedia utilises real evolutionary science to wonder at the extraordinary animals that might one day be living on planet Earth!

Encouraging children to be curious about how evolution works, while bringing imagination and knowledge together, this book also celebrates the magic and drama of real scientific research – inspiring children to apply science in fun ways, while thinking about the future of our planet.

From evolutionary scientist Dr Claire Asher, with stunning and surreal artwork from Fiona Fogg, Marvolution is an awe-inspiring celebration of the evolutionary marvels of the future that any curious young scientist, historian or animal lover is sure to delight in.

Dr Claire Asher is a freelance science writer, performer and comedian with a PHD in evolution, plus expertise in ecology, genetics and animal behaviour. This is her first book for children. Fionna Fogg is a freelance illustrator and designer. She’s worked with clients such as the National Trust, Natural England, Candlewick press, design agencies and museums.

JUVENILE FICTION / SPORTS & RECREATION / EQUESTRIAN

Zephyr | 7/21/2026

9781804542842 | $7.99 / $10.99 Can.

Trade Paperback | 128 pages | Carton Qty: 128

7.7 in H | 5 in W | 0.6 in T | 0.2 lb Wt

50 integrated b&w

Magic Spirit the Dream Horse

Pippa Funnell

Tilly dreams of having a pony of her own. One that only she can ride to stardom. Will her wishes come true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables?

Tilly Redbrow lives, breathes and dreams horses. The only thing missing from life with her adoptive family is a pony of her own. But on the day Tilly helps rescue a terrified horse from the roadside, her dreams begin to come true. She quickly forms a special bond with Magic Spirit, the beautiful grey horse that is now being cared for at Silver Shoe Farm. It's the start of a partnership with a horse that only she can ride to stardom, but they both have a lot to learn along the way.

Collect all 18 titles in this series of irresistible, uplifting and heartwarming pony adventures. Printed in a dyslexia friendly font and packed with up to date tips from three times Olympic Medallist, Pippa Funnell, as well as a helpful glossary and black and white illustrations on every spread.

Pippa Funnell has been pony mad for as long as she can remember. She is a three-times Olympic medallist, three-times Badminton winner, and BT Action Sports Woman of the Year (2019). She was also the first person to win the Rolex Grand Slam (2003). Pippa lives in Surrey with her husband, international show jumper, William Funnell. Facebook: PippaFunnell • Instagram: pippafunnell.official

JUVENILE FICTION / SPORTS & RECREATION / EQUESTRIAN

Zephyr | 7/21/2026

9781804542903 | $7.99 / $10.99 Can.

Trade Paperback | 128 pages | Carton Qty: 128

7.8 in H | 5.1 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.3 lb Wt 50 integrated b&w

Rosie the Perfect Pony

Pippa Funnell

Tilly dreams of having a pony of her own. One that only she can ride to stardom. Will her wishes come true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables?

Every waking moment is about horses for pony-mad Tilly. She lives and breathes pony books and magazines and at night she dreams of ponies. At Silver Shoe Farm she is getting to know Magic Spirit better and better and growing in confidence with him. She's also enjoying making new friends both human and, with the arrival of Rosie, the perfect pony, animal ones too.

JUVENILE FICTION

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 8/25/2026

9781526610737 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can.

Hardcover with dust jacket | 32 pages | Carton

Qty: 30

9.7 in H | 10.8 in W | 0.4 in T | 1 lb Wt

HERD

Stephen Hogtun

A gorgeous and uplifting story about love, family and the meaning of home.

Shortlisted for the 2025 Children's Wrainwright Prize for Non-Fiction

This is the story of one brave little elephant, who roams with his family across grasslands and forests and streams. But what does home mean when you move from place to place each day?

Can this little elephant find his home in the world? Maybe, just maybe, home is not a place, but his herd: the ones who love him best.

Filled with beautiful, luminous artwork, this gorgeous picture book tells a universal story about love, family and belonging that will resonate with readers across the generations.

Don't miss Stephen Hogtun's other beautiful picture books about nature: Leaves and DEEP

PRAISE

"Timelessly beautiful." —Hollie Hughes "Stunningly illustrated." —Bookseller

Stephen Hogtun is a writer and artist who lives on the west coast of Norway with his partner, two children and several rescue animals. His house sits on the edge of a beautiful fjord, and his artwork is inspired both by the love he feels for his family and the views he sees from his window. This is his third picture book for Bloomsbury following his acclaimed books, Leaves and DEEP

JUVENILE FICTION / HISTORICAL / EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY

Zephyr | 8/4/2026

9781035918706 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 32 pages | Carton Qty: 1

10.6 in H | 9.1 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.8 lb Wt

Mr Darwin's Tortoise

Adventure in the Galapagos with the world's greatest scientist

Angela McAllister

A perfect introduction to the world’s greatest evolutionary biologist for all young explorers in a charming, fictional story illustrated in full colour, about an inquisitive boy who meets Charles...

Antonio lives in the Galápagos Islands and wants to know everything about everything – he never stops asking questions! One day he meets a stranger called Mr Darwin who also asks a lot of questions. Antonio shows him the wildlife around the island, including the cactus trees and lizards and the tortoise eggs which have yet to hatch. In return Mr Darwin shows Antonio all the things he has collected on his travels, like his beetle collection. When the tortoises hatch, Antonio gives one to Mr Darwin as a present, so that he always remembers his visit to the Islands and his young friend.

Angela McAllister has been published consistently since 1987, writing picture books, young fiction and novels for children of all ages. Her books have been adapted for the stage, translated into more than 20 languages around the world and have won numerous awards, including The Red House Book Award and The American Folklore Society 'Aesop Award'. Her book The Time Travelling Stone is published by Zephyr. Angela lives in Dorset. IG: @angelamcallisterbooks Chiara Fedele was born in Milan and now lives in a nearby village. She took a degree in Illustration at La Scuola del Fumetto. Chiara works with Italian and international publishers. She has won a number of awards including the Premio Cento Illustrator Competiti...

JUVENILE NONFICTION / HISTORY / ANCIENT

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 5/5/2026

9781526686312 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 32 pages | Carton Qty: 1

9.7 in H | 7.4 in W | 0.4 in T | 1 lb Wt

Time Travellers: Ancient Egypt

the perfect gift for budding historians

Francisco Llorca

Have you ever wished you could travel back to ancient Egypt? To a world of mighty pharaohs and mysterious hieroglyphics? When grand pyramids were built and the Great Sphinx of Giza gleamed in col...

Then pop on a pair of magic glasses and join your time-travelling guide on an adventure into the past! Unearth the tales and traditions of an empire lost in time, and discover how this magnificent civilisation has transformed our world today:

- Uncover the curious science of mummification

- Pore over hieroglyphs and learn their hidden meanings

- Pick up the latest make-up tips from the Nile's fashionistas

- Journey to find the hidden tomb of Tutankhamun and much more!

With stylish illustrations and packed with expert-backed facts, Ancient Egypt is the perfect companion guide for any eager Egyptologists!

Travel back to more incredible ancient worlds with Time Travellers: Ancient Greece

PRAISE

"Put on a pair of magic glasses and travel back in time to ancient Egypt to learn about mummification, hieroglyphs and pharaohs, as well as how this civilisation still influences our world today . . . in a collectable, compact size." —The Bookseller

"Beautiful new non-fiction series (see also Ancient Greece) focusing on lost empires from history. It invites the reader to travel back in time to learn about ancient cultures, accompanied by sumptuous illustrations and expert- backed facts." —The Bookseller

"Amazing . . . This is the perfect book for readers who want a place to start indulging their interest in Ancient Egypt." —The School Librarian

Francisco Llorca is a historian, bookseller and publisher, who has dedicated his life to the discovery and sharing of stories. After completing his PhD, he and his friends set up Tipos Infames, an indie bookstore and diverse cultural hub in the heart of Madrid. Francisco is now based in Barcelona where he is the co-founder of Las Afueras, a publishing house which seeks out hidden gems and unheard voices from across the globe.

Montse Galbany is an illustrator and graphic designer living in Granollers, a city close to Barcelona. Having discovered a passion for art at an early age, she studied graphic design at university and, since graduating, has illustrated a number of books with her bold and eye-catching style....

JUVENILE NONFICTION / HISTORY / ANCIENT

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 5/5/2026

9781526686305 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can.

Hardcover with dust jacket | 32 pages | Carton

Qty: 40

10 in H | 7.8 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.7 lb Wt

Time Travellers: Ancient Greece

the perfect gift for budding historians

Francisco Llorca

Have you ever wished you could travel back to ancient Greece? To a world of epic myths and brilliant thinkers? When grand temples stood tall and mighty gods roamed Mount Olympus?

- Learn about the Greek gods and their divine dramas

- Probe into the strange science of early Greek medicine

- Uncover the secrets of the Minoan kingdom

- Journey to find the lost city of Troy and much more!

With stylish illustrations and packed with expert-backed facts, Ancient Greece is the perfect companion guide for any ancient Greek geeks.

Travel back to more incredible ancient worlds with Time Travellers: Ancient Egypt

Montse Galbany is an illustrator and graphic designer living in the city of Granollers in central Catalonia. Having discovered a passion for art at an early age, she studied graphic design at university and, since graduating, has illustrated a number of books with her bold and eye-catching

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / ROMANCE / LGBTQ+

Bloomsbury YA | 8/25/2026

9781526693549 | $12.99 / $16.99 Can.

Trade Paperback | 320 pages | Carton Qty: 1

7.7 in H | 5 in W | 0.9 in T | 0.5 lb Wt

Boy Friends

Kai Spellmeier

How do you close the space between boy friends?

Luca has secretly been in love with Simo for as long as he can remember. He wishes he knew how to tell Simo the truth, but he’s terrified that it will mean losing his best friend.

When an anonymous message on the town noticeboard announces that SIMO AND LUCA ARE IN LOVE, the boys are forced to confront their deepest feelings for one another.

Figuring out their feelings is hard enough, even without getting shipped by an entire town. One thing’s for certain: nothing will be the same again. Is their friendship set to break or can they close the gap between boy friends.

Curl up and prepare to be swept away by this cosy, beautiful love story perfect for fans of Alice Oseman and Sophie Gonzales.

Kai Spellmeier is a German author currently living in England. He has published several books in Germany, including YA novels and non-fiction, and he has been blogging about books on Instagram for many years. Boy Friends is his English language debut.