26 May
Ben Schott born London 1974. The son of a neurologist and a nurse achieved a double First from Cambridge. Schott's Almanac was first published in 2005 and is now a bestselling reference book published annually. Discover Schott's Almanac
My Daddy Curtis Jobling
A lovely picture book spot on for Father’s day from the man behind ‘Bob the Builder’ Curtis Jobling. Sophie and Sue are bragging about how brilliant their Dad’s are – while Molly just listens. But she knows her Dad really... Format: Hardback - Released: 05/06/2006
The Tiger Who Came To Tea Judith Kerr
Appeared on “Hay-on-Sky” 28 May. This wonderful story about believing in the unexpected and magical has just had its 40th birthday and remains as relevant to children now as it was when it was first published back in 1968. When... Format: Paperback - Released: 06/02/2006
Mums David Bedford
From the author’s that brought to book the hilarious and very successful Bums and Tums comes a funny and affectionate new flip-the-flap book that’s full of love, warmth and just the right blend of humour. Format: Hardback - Released: 01/04/2007
My Mum Goes To Work Kes Gray
Packed full of reassuring and helpful messages for small children - and mothers who will find it great to read aloud. Format: Paperback - Released: 15/02/2007
The Way I Love You David Bedford, Ann James
Told through beautifully observed moments between a little girl and her dog, this is a joyous celebration of love and friendship. Full of charming text and warm affectionate illustrations that parents will cherish with their little ones. Format: Hardback - Released: 01/02/2007
My Mummy Is Magic Carl Norac
This is a book for every little girl who thinks her mummy is magic and it’s a title we at Lovereading have picked out as a perfect purchase for mother and toddler to share on mother’s day in particular but... Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2007
Snatched! Graham Marks
Great for age range 9-12 When a baby turns up at the circus, abandoned in the lion’s cage on a wet autumn night in Smithfield, it marks the beginning of a gripping, historical adventure. Daniel’s never known anything but his... Format: Paperback - Released: 28/04/2006
Mates, Dates and Sizzling Summers Cathy Hopkins
Great for age range 12+
Perfectly pitched for the ‘just-about-to-be-a-teenager’ market with some lively and likeable characters and a plot line that fizzes with emotions of every kind. It’s also a lesson on the importance of family and friends, and... Format: Paperback - Released: 05/06/2007
Fighting Fantasy 1: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain Steve, Livingstone, Ian Jackson
Great for age range 9-12The First Book in the Fighting Fantasy game book series by Ian Livingston and Steve Jackson
Addictive and impossible to put down would be the quickest way to describe this series of books. Part fantasy story... Format: Paperback (a Format) - Released: 03/09/2009
I, Coriander Sally Gardner
Great for age range 9-12Sally Gardner is a formidable talent as she manages so successfully to entrance, engage and grip the reader in a historical setting and in the originality of the storyline. The richness of the prose will... Format: Paperback (b Format) - Released: 05/06/2006
Olivia Kidney Ellen Potter
Great for age range 9-12 For Olivia her life isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be until she discovers she can talk to dead people. Weird and wonderful happenings take centre stage and often with hilarious results. Characters are... Format: Paperback - Released: 07/01/2005
Here Be Monsters! Alan Snow
Great for age range 7-9 This is a book which all too rarely comes along.Full of imagination, strange creatures, inventions and happenings; I’ve not found a reader who hasn’t absolutely adored it whether they’re 7 or 12 or 72. Illustrated... Format: Paperback - Released: 01/06/2006
Sir Gadabout Martyn Beardsley
Great for age range 7-9 Parents and children will love the hilarious and often disastrous escapades of Sir Gadabout and yet somehow Sir Gad manages to save the day along with his loyal side kick Herbert and Merlin’s cat.
It’s... Format: Paperback (b Format) - Released: 29/06/1994
Pirate Princess Portia Judy Brown
Great for age range 5-7 For all those girls who’d rather be tackling the next big adventure than being a princess then Portia is a character they’ll love. She’s off on the high seas to get away from life as... Format: Paperback - Released: 02/05/2006
The Littlest Pirate Sherryl Clark
Great for age range 5-7 Little boys and girls who have just learned to read will absolutely adore The Littlest Pirate for it’s a story with a huge amount of fun and adventure broken down into short chapters and some... Format: Paperback (b Format) - Released: 01/02/2006
Pog and the Birdies Jane Simmons
Great for age range 0-5 Pog the irresistible cat more used to chasing birds is bowled over by a bird who lands nearby and starts to sing. Trust and friendship ensues until Pog’s friend Puss-tat comes along to play chase... Format: Paperback - Released: 08/09/2005
An Island in the Sun Stella Blackstone
Great for age range 0-5 This book is full of the most incredibly beautiful illustrations and stunning text beautifully laid out on the page. It really is a work of art and every child will enjoy turning the pages time... Format: Paperback - Released: 06/03/2003
Why I Love My Daddy Daniel Howarth
What makes this delightful picture book even more special, and the perfect Fathers day present, is that the words come from children when they are asked to describe their Daddies. The vibrant animal drawings and simple text are bound to... Format: Paperback - Released: 05/06/2006
My Amazing Dad Ross Collins
Award-winning illustrator, Ross Collins, brings us the perfect gift for fathers on Father’s Day or in fact at anytime of the year. This warm, funny tale of friendship and fathers is sure to charm children and dads alike. Format: Hardback - Released: 04/06/2007
If My Dad Were a Dog Annabel Tellis
What is every small child’s greatest wish? A pet dog to issue orders to and more playtime with Dad. If My Dad Were A Dog is a hilarious and playful exploration of what would happen if both wishes came true!It... Format: Paperback - Released: 07/05/2007
Michelle in: Crabbit Comes to Stay Julie Hegarty & Ritchie Collins
Combines a wonderfully imaginative and colourful story with an important message -- delivered subliminally -- on the subject of bullying. Every child will be transported into a magical underwater world through some absolutely stunning illustrations and clever word play. Even... Format: Paperback - Released: 02/08/2007