It happens every year, there are weeks of build-up and anticipation, to-do lists grow exponentially, there’s just so much on!
But it’s also wonderful.
So to get you started we have a bundle of books that would make amazing presents for any child. And who knows? Any one of these could be a new favourite!
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A refugee story of extraordinary power and beauty from the Amnesty CILIP Honour-winning author of The Bone Sparrow, Zana Fraillon, and Kate Greenaway Medal-winning illustrator Grahame Baker Smith.
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The No.1 Bestselling Series. Enter a land of wizards, warriors, mythical creatures and powerful magic in an exciting fantasy adventure from the author of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON.
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A beautiful children's picture book about diversity from award-winning author Maxine Beneba Clarke and illustrator Isobel Knowles.
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