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Our picks of the best children's books coming out in spring 2026
Here's our selection of top new titles coming out in spring 2026. These include picture books, middle-grade fiction, YA & non-fiction.
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Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out during the Spring term of 2026 and available to buy or preorder in January, February and March 2026.
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Advice from a 12-Year-Old Nobody by Helen Rutter. Vinny needs advice from his agony-aunt mum, but she’s too busy helping others to notice in this mental health story - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad - Daily new children's book #kidlit #ad
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Advice from a 12-Year-Old Nobody by Helen Rutter.
Advice from a 12-Year-Old Nobody by Helen Rutter. 9780008759582
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February 9, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Advice from a 12-Year-Old Nobody by Helen Rutter. Vinny needs advice from his agony-aunt mum, but she’s too busy helping others to notice in this mental health story - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad - Daily new children's book #kidlit #ad
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Wishbound by Clemency Brown. 📚👍🏼
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Wishbound is a West Country and London adventure where Leonie, a wishgiver, flees her captors with Cress. Their friendship, sign language and stubborn...
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Wishbound is a West Country and London adventure where Leonie, a wishgiver, flees her captors with Cress. Their friendship, sign language and stubborn...
Wishbound by Clemency Brown
Wishbound is a magical escape story where wishes have a cost, and friendship and BSL help the girls survive.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Wishbound by Clemency Brown. 📚👍🏼
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Wishbound is a West Country and London adventure where Leonie, a wishgiver, flees her captors with Cress. Their friendship, sign language and stubborn...
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Wishbound is a West Country and London adventure where Leonie, a wishgiver, flees her captors with Cress. Their friendship, sign language and stubborn...
Crime fiction for teens With titles by Tia Fisher, Robert Muchamore, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Maureen Johnson, Ben Oliver, Karen M. McManus, Cynthia Murphy, Holly Jackson & more. With links to resources and activities. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/crime... #teachersofx
Crime fiction for teens
Crime fiction for teens including titles by Tia Fisher, Robert Muchamore, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Maureen Johnson & Ben Oliver.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Crime fiction for teens With titles by Tia Fisher, Robert Muchamore, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Maureen Johnson, Ben Oliver, Karen M. McManus, Cynthia Murphy, Holly Jackson & more. With links to resources and activities. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/crime... #teachersofx
Begin with Elizabeth Acevedo? See reading suggestions and quick guides at schoolreadinglist.co.uk/tag/elizabet...
Children's books by Elizabeth Acevedo
Elizabeth Acevedo is a featured author on the School Reading List and appears in the following recommended reading lists for children.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Begin with Elizabeth Acevedo? See reading suggestions and quick guides at schoolreadinglist.co.uk/tag/elizabet...
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February 9, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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Grief and loss books for children, including titles by Britta Teckentrup, Samuel Langley-Swain, Judith Kerr, Harry Woodgate, Laura Dockrill, Oliver Jeffers, Kereen Getten, Michael Rosen and Joseph Coelho. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/grief... #teachersofX #kidlit
Grief and loss books for children
Grief and loss books for children and teens with titles by Laura Dockrill, Oliver Jeffers, Kereen Getten, Michael Rosen & Joseph Coelho.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Grief and loss books for children, including titles by Britta Teckentrup, Samuel Langley-Swain, Judith Kerr, Harry Woodgate, Laura Dockrill, Oliver Jeffers, Kereen Getten, Michael Rosen and Joseph Coelho. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/grief... #teachersofX #kidlit
Tomorrow I'm in Charge! by Jörg Mϋhle. Weasel wants to play with Bear and Badger, but rule-breaking and bossiness turn their games into a battle of wills - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad - Daily new children's book #kidlit #ad
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Tomorrow I'm in Charge! by Jörg Mϋhle.
Tomorrow I'm in Charge! by Jörg Mϋhle. 9798765670538
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February 8, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Tomorrow I'm in Charge! by Jörg Mϋhle. Weasel wants to play with Bear and Badger, but rule-breaking and bossiness turn their games into a battle of wills - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad - Daily new children's book #kidlit #ad
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Celebrating Allison Saft : reading picks: schoolreadinglist.co.uk/tag/allison-...
Children's books by Allison Saft
Allison Saft is a featured author on the School Reading List and appears in the following recommended reading lists for children.
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February 8, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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Politics books for children and teens With titles by Michael Rosen, Alastair Campbell, Kamala Harris, Amanda Li, Tim Marshall, Malala Yousafzai, George Orwell, Axie Oh & more. With links to resources and activities. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/polit... #teachersofx
Politics books for children and teens
Politics books for children and teens including titles by Michael Rosen, Alastair Campbell, Kamala Harris, Malala Yousafzai & Axie Oh.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Politics books for children and teens With titles by Michael Rosen, Alastair Campbell, Kamala Harris, Amanda Li, Tim Marshall, Malala Yousafzai, George Orwell, Axie Oh & more. With links to resources and activities. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/polit... #teachersofx
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February 8, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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At the End of Everything by Marieke Nijkamp. Teens in Hope Juvenile Treatment Center are left alone as guards vanish and a plague spreads - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad - Daily new children's book #kidlit #ad
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At the End of Everything by Marieke Nijkamp.
At the End of Everything by Marieke Nijkamp. 9781464222696
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February 7, 2026 at 3:03 PM
At the End of Everything by Marieke Nijkamp. Teens in Hope Juvenile Treatment Center are left alone as guards vanish and a plague spreads - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad - Daily new children's book #kidlit #ad
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Ideal for book clubs: James Eade : books to try: schoolreadinglist.co.uk/tag/james-eade
Children's books by James Eade
James Eade is a featured author on the School Reading List and appears in the following recommended reading lists for children.
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February 7, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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🏖️ Seaside books for children 🌊 With titles by Michael Rosen, Mairi Hedderwick, Shirley Hughes, Atinuke, Richard Pickard, Michael Morpurgo, Lauren St John, Liz Kessler & more. With links to resources and activities. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/seasi... #teachersofx
Seaside books for children
Stories about the seaside including titles by Michael Rosen, Mairi Hedderwick, Sam Usher, Atinuke, Michael Morpurgo and Liz Kessler.
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February 7, 2026 at 8:52 AM
🏖️ Seaside books for children 🌊 With titles by Michael Rosen, Mairi Hedderwick, Shirley Hughes, Atinuke, Richard Pickard, Michael Morpurgo, Lauren St John, Liz Kessler & more. With links to resources and activities. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/seasi... #teachersofx
📚🧠🎓 KS2 SATs Revision books 💯😖📚 With confidence-building guides by Andrew Jennings, Matthew Syed, CGP, Igloo Books, Collins Education, Pearson & STP Books. With links to resources, past papers & videos. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/revision/ks2... #teachersofx
KS2 SATs revision books
KS2 SATs revision books for children of all abilities in Year 6. Our recommendations cover Maths, English, SPaG & confidence building.
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February 7, 2026 at 7:42 AM
📚🧠🎓 KS2 SATs Revision books 💯😖📚 With confidence-building guides by Andrew Jennings, Matthew Syed, CGP, Igloo Books, Collins Education, Pearson & STP Books. With links to resources, past papers & videos. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/revision/ks2... #teachersofx
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When the World Ends by Joanna Nadin. After disaster strikes, two groups of kids cross England seeking a safe place from stories as the world ends - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad - Daily new children's book #kidlit #ad
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When the World Ends by Joanna Nadin.
When the World Ends by Joanna Nadin. 9781916747951
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February 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM
When the World Ends by Joanna Nadin. After disaster strikes, two groups of kids cross England seeking a safe place from stories as the world ends - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad - Daily new children's book #kidlit #ad
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Music books for children and teens. 📚👍🏼
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Music books for children including titles by Giles Andreae, Rose Robbins, Jackie Morris, Brita Granström, Fiona Watt, Kes Gray, David Almond, James Ma...
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Music books for children including titles by Giles Andreae, Rose Robbins, Jackie Morris, Brita Granström, Fiona Watt, Kes Gray, David Almond, James Ma...
Music books for children and teens
Music books for children, including titles by Jackie Morris, Kes Gray, David Almond, James Mayhew, Jeffrey Boakye, and Jasbinder Bilan.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Music books for children and teens. 📚👍🏼
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Music books for children including titles by Giles Andreae, Rose Robbins, Jackie Morris, Brita Granström, Fiona Watt, Kes Gray, David Almond, James Ma...
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Music books for children including titles by Giles Andreae, Rose Robbins, Jackie Morris, Brita Granström, Fiona Watt, Kes Gray, David Almond, James Ma...
Dragonflare by Jamie Hammond. 📚👍🏼
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Dragonflare is an interactive adventure where Flynn, a young thief, is forced into the Wingrider Trials, solving puzzles with River and learning teamw...
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Dragonflare is an interactive adventure where Flynn, a young thief, is forced into the Wingrider Trials, solving puzzles with River and learning teamw...
Dragonflare by Jamie Hammond
Dragonflare is a fun interactive dragon-riding adventure with puzzles, short chapters and plentiful illustrations.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Dragonflare by Jamie Hammond. 📚👍🏼
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Dragonflare is an interactive adventure where Flynn, a young thief, is forced into the Wingrider Trials, solving puzzles with River and learning teamw...
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Dragonflare is an interactive adventure where Flynn, a young thief, is forced into the Wingrider Trials, solving puzzles with River and learning teamw...
Refugees and migration books for children and teens, featuring books by Erika Meza, Na’ima B. Robert, Brian Bilston, Eoin Colfer, Onjali Q. Raúf, Sita Brahmachari, Armin Greder, Michael Rosen, Ele Fountain and Malcolm Duffy. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/refug... #teachertwitter #kidlit
Refugees and migration books for children and teens
Refugees and migration books for children and teens including titles by Onjali Q. Raúf, Sita Brahmachari, Michael Rosen & Malcolm Duffy.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Refugees and migration books for children and teens, featuring books by Erika Meza, Na’ima B. Robert, Brian Bilston, Eoin Colfer, Onjali Q. Raúf, Sita Brahmachari, Armin Greder, Michael Rosen, Ele Fountain and Malcolm Duffy. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/refug... #teachertwitter #kidlit
Rediscover Patrice Caldwell | titles & tips: schoolreadinglist.co.uk/tag/patrice-... #MiddleGrade
Children's books by Patrice Caldwell
Patrice Caldwell is a featured author on the School Reading List and appears in the following recommended reading lists for children.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Rediscover Patrice Caldwell | titles & tips: schoolreadinglist.co.uk/tag/patrice-... #MiddleGrade
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February 6, 2026 at 8:52 AM
On the Schoolreadinglist.co.uk site, you can choose where to purchase your books from, and there's no pressure to buy big packs that might have titles you don't want or need. ✅ It's all about choice. ✅ There's no subscription. ✅ New books are added every day.
Outdoor reading space resources, with bean bags, tents, pop-ups, hammocks, pouffes, giant outdoor cushions, outdoor classrooms, reading sheds, garden playhouses, reading treehouses and literacy teaching ideas.
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Children's outdoor reading spaces
Outdoor reading space resources including bean bags, tents, pop-ups, outdoor classrooms and literacy teaching ideas.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Outdoor reading space resources, with bean bags, tents, pop-ups, hammocks, pouffes, giant outdoor cushions, outdoor classrooms, reading sheds, garden playhouses, reading treehouses and literacy teaching ideas.
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The Day My Brother Got Famous by Jen Carney. Ferris juggles a comic contest and foster family plans as his space-mad foster brother Arthur melts down at Camp Space-Tacular - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad - Daily new children's book #kidlit #ad
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The Day My Brother Got Famous by Jen Carney.
The Day My Brother Got Famous by Jen Carney. 9780241631379
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February 5, 2026 at 3:04 PM
The Day My Brother Got Famous by Jen Carney. Ferris juggles a comic contest and foster family plans as his space-mad foster brother Arthur melts down at Camp Space-Tacular - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad - Daily new children's book #kidlit #ad
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LGBTQIA+ themed books for primary schools including titles by Jessica Love, Simon James Green, Ian Eagleton, Juno Dawson, Raina Telgemeier, Sarah Hagger-Holt, Alex Gino, Jen Carney, Benjamin Dean and more. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/lgbtq... #kidlit
LGBTQIA+ themed books for primary school aged children
LGBTQIA+ books for 11-18s with titles by Jessica Love, Simon James Green, Ian Eagleton, Juno Dawson, Raina Telgemeier and Alex Gino
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February 5, 2026 at 10:51 AM
LGBTQIA+ themed books for primary schools including titles by Jessica Love, Simon James Green, Ian Eagleton, Juno Dawson, Raina Telgemeier, Sarah Hagger-Holt, Alex Gino, Jen Carney, Benjamin Dean and more. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/lgbtq... #kidlit