Books we’re looking forward to in 2024!

Digger returns for a new adventure in this delightful sequel to Dig, Dig, Digger – only this time, one of Digger's friends, Gary the cone, has gone missing! Full of the fun and silliness of the first book, children will love seeing where the hunt for Gary takes Digger and her friends this time. Published in January 2024

Ari finds confetti and celebration in many aspects of her life – whether it’s the confetti from her birthday parties, fireworks in the sky or the happiness she feels inside when her baby sister is born. This colourful, joyful picture book is a celebration of life moments, both little and big. Published in January 2024

The first part in a brand new tummy time series, this adorable fold-out concertina book makes for a perfect way to spend time with your little ones. With lovely, bright illustrations of friendly farm animals, we think it’s a great board book to add to your bookshelves this year. Published in February 2024

Halima is so excited to go to her friend’s superhero princess party! That is, until she’s told she doesn’t have the right hair or look to dress up in the costume she wants to. With a little help from mum, Halima discovers she can be whoever she wants to be. This is an empowering picture book which will help little ones to discover their own inner superheroes. Published in March 2024

Luna and her dad join Luna’s grandparents at their local community garden – and she quickly falls in love with all the nature and wildlife they find there! This is a lovely new entry into the Luna series, which is positively bursting with colour. Published in March 2024

Cactus Joe is a lean ‘n’ mean prickle machine, and he's used to a more lonesome life – he even has a lonesome song (which wee ones will love to invent a tune for!). But one day, when a woodpecker asks if he can perch on Cactus Joe, it has a bit of a domino effect, and he’s left wondering whether the lonesome life is really for him. Children will love the repetition and hilarity in this fun new picture book. Published in April 2024

Aaron and his family live by the ocean, and he loves it. But the only thing he hasn’t been able to do yet is swim underwater – that is until one day, with the help of an octopus, he finally conquers his fears. Ken Wilson-Max's beautifully illustrated new picture book teaches little ones that you can overcome fear and find friendships in ways you’d least expect. Published in April 2024

Suki cat is off on an adventure – today she’s an astronaut! Brilliant chunky sliders guarantee hours of fun for little ones as Suki jets off into space and saves an alien. Look out for more Suki Cat escapades coming later in the year. Published in August 2024