Oscar wakes up to find his parents have disappeared, only to be replaced by a shapeshifting Lion. (Grief is a theme as Oscar comes to terms with the loss of his beloved Grandmother.)
Funny book about a pair of pigeons adopted by a Human Lady when one breaks their wing. Together they scheme to dispose of the resident mean cat so they can get obstacle free access to her delicious food.
Exuberant energetic orphan Yotsuba moves to a new city with her dad and makes friends with the neighbours. I enjoyed reading about her antics in this Japanese manga.
Set on an idyllic ramshackle family wooded estate in the North of England. Summer is beckoning and 3 friends find joy in their handmade treehouse, exploring the woods and swimming in the private cove. But adults and their plans threaten all that they love. So Bea, Raffy and Noa must find the strength to fight for their beloved Ravenwood.
A gentle story about Luna who moves with her father to Virginia and gets to know her aloof maternal grandmother. Through her deceased mother's journals she discovers a love of nature and makes new friends.
Homesick Callie (and her dad), have moved from London to the mountains of Northern Ireland. But when a magicians house lands upside down in her garden, Callie must leave her room to help. With her new friend and neighbour Ben, she discovers a variety of magical creatures and a way through her sadness.
Folly and her pony Tooth set out on a journey to Cape Reinga to deal with grief and escape changes ahead. Heartfelt and heart pumping I really enjoyed this Far North adventure.
Bixley brings Leonardo to life in this illustrated biography. Learn about this renaissance man who was ahead of his times.
A naughty cat is sent to an obedience programme and plots escape. Fun illustrations. A great read for those starting out in chapter books.