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The Waterstones Round Up: February's Best Children's Books
February sees a host of terrific children's titles reaching publication, including the return of both reigning Waterstones Children's Book Prize-winner Elle McNicoll and bookseller favourite Michelle Harrison, alongside the latest Acorn Wood story from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, gripping YA fiction from Jason Reynolds, Axie Oh and Tahereh Mafi and engrossing activities courtesy of 'Draw with' Rob Biddulph. Find out what the month has to offer with our selection of the very best below.
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The acclaimed winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize returns with a typically imaginative and compassionate story of an Edinburgh full of magical creatures - and the only girl who can see them.
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Cordelia stumbles upon a secret society of mapmakers who just might be able to help her find her missing father in the bewitching sequel to former Waterstones Children's Book of the Month The Hatmakers.
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A thrilling, action-packed ride across the Australian Outback, the fifth instalment in the bestselling Adventures on Trains series sees Hal and Uncle Nat embark on the maiden voyage of the glorious Solar Express – only to discover someone has tampered with it.
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Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates, Stowell's effervescent new series presents the doodle-heavy diary of trickster god Loki after he is banished to Earth in the body of an eleven-year-old boy.
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A ghostly highwayman haunts the streets of Little Nipping and the Widdershins sisters must protect their granny at all costs in the fourth enthralling instalment of the bestselling A Pinch of Magic series.
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Forced to prove they are not responsible for the theft of a priceless painting, two plucky young children find themselves at the centre of an international criminal caper in the hilarious children's debut from comedian Adam Hills.
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Rockstar Detectives: Signed Edition (Paperback)
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A zany, action-packed adventure with an important message at its heart, Spark sets two youngsters on a quest through an arid, destroyed landscape to find a rumoured Kingdom where life still flourishes.
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A bullied boy who is granted nine wishes embarks on a hilarious and heart-warming journey of discovery about the things that can really turn his life around in this joyous story from the bestselling author of The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh.
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The Boy Whose Wishes Came True: Signed Bookplate Edition (Paperback)
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The author of the hilarious The Day the Screens Went Blank spins another side-splitting story as Joe discovers that being the most average kid in the country has some unexpectedly cool benefits.
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Following two sisters living in a remote cottage in the Lake District, The Bird Singers mixes a captivating tale of friendship and family with a gloriously dark mystery filled with spine-tingling magic.
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From the author of former Waterstones Children's Book of the Month The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates comes another perfect mix of hilarity and heart as young Frank inherits both half a million pounds and a seriously grumpy grandpa.
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Set in a ramshackle lighthouse that offers a home to those lost or looking for a place to belong, The Secret of Haven Point tells a big-hearted tale of bravery, acceptance and the families we create.
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A fun game of puzzle-solving and ingenuity becomes a thrilling fantastical adventure with the fate of the world at stake in Edge's wildly imaginative and pacey novel.
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The third instalment of Dominique Valente’s exhilarating fantasy series finds Willow Moss enrolling in school and uncovering a deadly conspiracy perpetrated by the dastardly Brothers of Wol.
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The penultimate, rip-roaring instalment of Derek Landy’s bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series finds our charismatic anti-heroes faced with a dreadful decision which could mean the difference between survival and annihilation for humanity.
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Another rollicking Victorian yarn from the inimitable Jacqueline Wilson, as a lonely rich girl finds contentment and adventure in the bustle of London with a feisty street performer.
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Drawing from Persian mythology and filled with romance, danger and subterfuge, the first part of an epic new fantasy trilogy from the author of the Shatter Me series spins a glorious story of a crown prince, a prophecy and the eyes of a young servant girl he cannot get out of his mind.
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Five Dublin teenagers arrive at a coastal college to cram for their exams but one will never make it back home in this unputdownable YA thriller perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson.
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Rock Paper Killers: Exclusive Edition (Paperback)
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A breathtaking aquatic fantasy, The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea mines mythology and folklore to tell the bewitching story of a slumbering sea god, a ritual sacrifice and a sweeping adventure to release a community from the grip of a sinister power.
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The page-turning sequel to All the Hidden Gifts finds the coven of schoolfriends fighting new battles against a hidden enemy as Maeve's gifts begin to dissipate.
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When Joan discovers her family's monstrous secret she realises she needs to find her own inner demon to protect them in this brilliantly twisty and original fantasy thriller.
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The acclaimed author of I Am Thunder returns with a searing page-turner about an ambitious schoolgirl journalist and the dangerous truths she is determined to expose.
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A rollicking piratical yarn that tackles issues of slavery and empowerment, Kemosha of the Caribbean is the stirring tale of an escaped slave girl's adventures on the high seas from the bestselling author of Cane Warriors.
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From the author of the acclaimed modern classic YA novel Long Way Down comes a tough yet tender tale of teen friendship in a gang-riddled neighbourhood and the lengths we will go to to protect those we care about.
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A powerful and prescient tale of standing up for what is right, Bitter recounts the moral dilemma facing the eponymous young artist as to whether they should remain in the safe haven of their elite school or take to the streets in protest against injustice and prejudice.
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Written with compassion and real emotional heft, Stamper's thoughtful queer coming-of-age novel finds a group of friends standing on the brink of daunting new experiences.
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The epic Rosewood Chronicles concludes in breathtaking style as the heroic trio battle to destroy the threat of Leviathan and be reunited at Rosewood Hall.
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This charming addition to Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's much-loved Tales from Acorn Wood series finds Mole searching high and low for his glasses as young readers help out by lifting the sturdy interactive flaps.
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David Walliams' second picture book collaboration with illustrator Adam Stower is the typically funny and heartwarming story of a panda born with orange fur and the charming quest he undertakes to find his place in the forest.
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Doug the camel discovers that it's ok to have a little 'me time' in this warm and witty rhyming tale from the acclaimed author of The Littlest Yak and The Viking Who Liked Icing.
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The acclaimed poet and author delivers a modern-day fable rich in evocative imagery, as young Alem seeks advice from a succession of creatures about what he should do for his birthday.
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A constantly scared princess must overcome her own fears to make her beloved pet less terrified in this adorable picture book perfect for anxious little ones.
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The illustrator of the beloved I'm Sticking With You strikes out on his own with this endearing story of a duck who would rather stay in the dry forced to guide a lost frog through a rainstorm.
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The storytelling giant that is Michael Morpurgo teams up with acclaimed illustrator Sam Usher to deliver an endearing tale of a city boy taking a shine to a farmyard duck.
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Collecting the many irresistible rhyming ditties featured throughout Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's picture books in one beautiful hardback volume, A Pocketful of Songs also comes with a joyous singalong CD featuring Julia performing the songs herself.
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Join the piratical search for pufferfish's pants in the side-splitting, vibrantly illustrated second picture book in the Octopants series.
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More slyly subversive satire from the comic genius behind Weasels and The Doughnut of Doom as the slippery star of Mr Bunny's Chocolate Factory seeks election in Coop Town.
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Introducing a loveable duo whose games of hide and seek always end the same way, Frank and Bert is a wonderfully warm-hearted picture book all about friendship from the author-illustrator of The Suitcase.
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From sliders to mirrors, a variety of interactive mechanisms combine to delight babies and toddlers in this adorable addition to the Peekaboo series.
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The latest addition to the phenomenally popular Ten Minutes to Bed series finds little Rumble unable to get any shut-eye as the jungle is just so noisy.
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Journey through the solar system with five pop-up spreads perfect for all junior space fans.
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The bestselling interactive picture book series returns and this time there’s a terrific twist - help the superhero to defeat the troublesome Scribbler before the book is completely destroyed.
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The charming tale of an anxious dinosaur trying to enjoy a special picnic, The Worrysaurus is a comforting guide to vanquishing vexation from the bestselling author of The Lion Inside.
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When Mirabelle meets Bea at a fancy witchy holiday resort she soon discovers that her new bestie is even more mischievous than she is, in this hilarious instalment of the hugely popular series.
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The first book in a rip-roaring new series about an unlikely superhero finds science-loving Marvin forced to don his costume to defeat supervillain Mastermind and her giant robot.
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Yasmin and her talking toy llama return on a beachside mission to find out what's up with her cousin Omar in the third fun-packed and endearing story in Sami and Fatimaharan's well-loved series.
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Fighting crime and spreading the love; everyone's favourite cartoon canine returns for more comic-strip high jinks in the blockbuster tenth book of the popular series.
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Posing the crucial question, can grannies dance? this hilarious new board book based on the hit CBeebies show finds Bluey and Bingo playing a fun new game.
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Bathtime procrastination abounds in this chucklesome new story based on the hit CBeebies show.
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Join everyone's favourite care-giving canine and the lovable squirrels on an interstellar adventure to secure their space badges in this delightful picture book.
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From playing tennis to exploring space, choose a different adventure for Peppa every time with this fantastically inventive volume.
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Boasting the colourful new style of Thomas and Friends artwork, this chunky board book is the perfect introduction to the iconic island of Sodor and the characterful locomotives who work there.
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2022 marks the 120th birthday of Beatrix Potter's iconic bunny and what better way to celebrate than with this exquisite new edition of the classic children's story.
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Having built stories and sketched Christmas with 'Draw With' Rob Biddulph, it is time to animate some animals in this vibrant and addictive activity book for all budding junior artists.
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Traversing the globe on a dozen thrilling locomotive journeys, the co-author of the Adventures on Trains series takes readers from the Orient Express to the Transcontinental Railroad.
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From Ariadne to Asase Yaa, this beautifully illustrated and enlightening volume retells the gripping myths surrounding fifty global goddesses.
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Graphic designer and molecular biologist Sabina Radeva has recast On the Origin of Species in the light of subsequent scientific discoveries, providing an enlightening commentary alongside ingeniously simplified explanations of Darwin’s theories and choice quotes from the great man himself.
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