New JNF for Verity Croker

Congratulations to author Verity Croker on the upcoming publication of

Brave Battle Friends

Cover illustration by Mauro Mazzara

a paperback junior non fiction for primary aged children published by Sunshine Books

June 2024

Brave animals have helped people in wars throughout history. This book looks at four animals' stories: Bill the horse; Judy, a clever Pointer dog; Rex, a bomb-sniffing German Shepherd, and Red-Lead the cat

Brave Battle Friends is part of the Sunshine Books Reading Road decodable series

This is a beautiful way for children to learn about the special relationships between humans and animals, and what animals are capable of in extraordinary circumstances.

New PB for Susannah Crispe and Isabelle Duff

Congratulations to illustrator Susannah Crispe and author Isabelle Duff on the upcoming publication of

The Real Cowgirl

a hardback picture book for 4-8 year-olds published by Exile Publishing

5 June 2024

Sal wants to be a real cowgirl - brave, strong, wild, fierce and kind. She feels safe and strong at home, but she finds going to school is scary and isolating. A heart-warming story about being yourself and finding bravery through friendship.

An inspiring story about the people – and animals – who make us brave, perfect for young readers who are struggling with nerves or anxiety.

This looks gorgeous and relatable for many.

New JNF for Verity Croker

Congratulations to author Verity Croker on the upcoming publication of

Odd Fish Countdown

Illustrated by Astrid Matijasevic

a paperback junior non fiction for primary aged children published by Sunshine Books

June 2024

This book counts down from 10 to 1 to find the oddest fish around. It looks at where they live, what they eat, what they look like, and other interesting facts about them.

Odd Fish Countdown is part of the Sunshine Books Reading Road decodable series.

This looks fin-tastic!