Books to fall in love with this February!
Fall in love with reading this February as we pick out some of our favourite heartwarming reads.
Books for Ages 2+
The Smeds and the Smoos by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Soar into space with a glorious story of alien folk that’s literally out of this world! The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families don’t approve. But peace is restored and love conquers all in this irresistible tale from the creators of Stick Man.
Friendship, love, adventure and togetherness are at the heart of this joyful story From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films.
Pip and Egg by Alex Latimer and David Litchfield
Pip and Egg are like two peas in a pod. But as their friendship grows, so do they – for Pip this means growing roots, but Egg grows wings, and she can’t wait to use them. Though Pip wishes he can follow Egg on her adventures, his roots are strong. So he watches his friend fly away. But true friends always find their way back to each other.
David Litchfield is the award-winning author/illustrator of The Bear and the Piano Lyrical, reassuring story that children will love Lush illustrations filled with warmth and emotion Teaches children about the value of friendship
Books for Ages 6+
The Oak Tree by Julia Donaldsonand Victoria Sandøy
Watch a thousand years unfold in the life of one magnificent tree! A tiny acorn grows . . . into an enormous oak tree! It lives for a thousand years – then a new acorn sprouts, beginning the cycle of life all over again.
With its rich, poetic rhyme and gorgeous illustrations, this is a captivating celebration of nature and wildlife.
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is – but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a fierce storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realises that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island’s unwelcoming animal inhabitants.
The heartwarming and action-packed illustrated novel exploring what happens when nature and technology collide.
Books for Ages 8+
Scholastic Classics: Little Women and Good Wives by Louisa May Alcott
‘I want to do something splendid… something heroic or wonderful that won’t be forgotten after I’m dead. I don’t know what,but I’m on the watch for it and mean to astonish you all someday.’ Curl up with this timeless classic, and your new best friends – Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, the four March sisters whose lives will bring tears to your eyes and warmth to your heart, and whose stories will stay with you forever.
With new, inspiring foreword from bestselling author Caitlin Moran, this Scholastic Classic edition of Louisa May Alcott’s most popular and enduring book is beautifully packaged for children today.
I Am Rebel by Ross Montgomery
“I’m Tom’s dog, and he’s my human. We belong to each other.” Rebel is a good dog, and he loves his simple, perfect life on the farm with his owner Tom – until one day the war comes too close… Now Tom is determined to join the rebellion to defeat the king’s men. But Rebel knows war is dangerous, and he will stop at nothing to save the human he loves. Rebel must bring Tom home before it’s too late.
A heart-warming adventure about the unbreakable bond between a dog and his human from a beloved and twice Costa-shortlisted author.
Books for Ages 11+
Cross My Heart and Never Lie by Nora Dasnes
Tuva is starting seventh grade, and her checklist of goals includes: writing a diary, getting a cool look, building the best fort in the woods with her BFFs, and sharing EVERYTHING with her best friends. But when she starts school, nothing is how she hoped it would be. Seventh grade has split her friends into rival factions, but with all her friends fighting, this is one part of growing up that Tuva isn’t quite sure how to share…
A gorgeous full-colour coming-of-age novel, perfect for fans of Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, Katie Kirby’s The Mega Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks and The Babysitters Club graphic novels
Glitter Boy by Ian Eagleton
Eleven-year-old James loves dancing, poetry, and Mariah Carey. But he’s being bullied by a boy at school, and as the secrets build up, James begins to lose his spark. Can he find the strength to let the truths out?
A joyful, raw and timely novel about family, friends, enemies, and being true to who you really are. Perfect for fans of Alex Gino, A.M. Dassu, and The Boy At the Back of the Class.
Books for Ages 13+
I Hope This Doesn’t Find You by Ann Liang
Sadie doesn’t have to hold back in her email drafts because nobody will ever read them … that is, until someone sends them out. Seventeen-year-old Sadie Wen is perfect on paper. It’s a reputation she’s fought hard to earn and one she’s determined to maintain until graduation. But all of that is about to change.
From the author of This Time it’s Real comes another own-voices love story with a high-concept twist Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Crazy Rich Asians.
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc
Lucy Kane finds the uber-popular PSL overrated, which is bad because she works at Cup o’ Jo, the local coffee shop her mom owns. Java Junction, a multinational coffee chain, opens across the street and Jack Harper, Lucy’s secret crush, is the son of the owner. Suddenly, fall doesn’t seem like it’ll be all it’s cracked up to be.
A cosy, swoony autumnal love story set in a gorgeous picturesque town Perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls.
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