Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Nosy Crow is a multi‑award‑winning, independent children’s publishing company. We make child‑focused, parent‑friendly children’s books, audio and ebooks for ages 0‑12.

The Secrets of Wild Hill: A Pony’s Promise

Olivia Tuffin

Chapter book

Old rivalries, new friends and a fresh start. Can Lottie rebuild her connection with Patch enough to get them to the championships and one step closer to her dream?

In this second gripping adventure, Lottie works hard to heal her bond with Patch, desperate to learn how to hear him. But ever since the Rhinefields Show when he galloped off, Patch has been detached and afraid…

Meanwhile, Lottie’s friendship with Felix is over and she feels betrayed. But when he texts her out of the blue, she realises how much she’s missed him. Could she trust him again? And why does he need her help? As more secrets emerge, Lottie and Felix try to make sense of the photograph he found and the old connection between their two families.

With Wild Hill up for sale, there’s still so much to overcome. Lottie knows that without Wild Hill, there will be no more time with Patch. And without Patch, there is no dream.

Max and Ella, Stuck Together

Kristina Rahim

Chapter book

From the author of The Doughnut Club, comes a warm, heart-filled story, for every reader who needs help being true to themselves.

Max hadn’t thought about meeting his donor parent until his mums suggested it. After a tough year starting secondary school, where he was bullied, his confidence has been knocked and he’s struggling to enjoy the music he used to love. With a charity concert coming up, the last thing Max wants to do is let down his friends. Maybe meeting his donor, Hari, will help him figure out who he wants to be.

Hari is Ella’s dad and was a sperm donor before she was born. She’s fine with it, but she’s not fine with the idea of sharing him with some other kid she’s never met. With her mum working abroad and her best friend starting a different senior school, Ella’s dealing with enough change already. Now this decision her dad made in his past is messing with her future and she’s not happy.

When Max ends up gatecrashing Ella’s family weekend, things do not go to plan, and they are both pushed to the edge in more ways than one.

Will they stay stuck, or will they find a way to come together and the path to their true selves?

Also by Kristina Rahim:
The Doughnut Club (Shortlisted for the 2025 Books Are My Bag Readers Award)

That Bird Can Draw!

Ged Adamson

Picturebook

Can Vera the bird (with a little help from Grandad) prove that EVERYONE can be great artist?

Grandad has a new pet bird and – wow! – that bird can DRAW. His granddaughter loves to draw too, but her art just can’t compare. Can that talented bird find a way to convince her that we’re all great artists in our own way, and that the most important thing is doing what makes us happy?

Children will fall in love with adorable Grandad, his passionate and creative granddaughter and the cute and enigmatic pet bird Vera in this hilarious story.

Very funny and touching story about creativity and not comparing yourself to others.

Helps children celebrate their own unique talents and shows the importance of doing what we love.

Opens up discussions about how friendship and collaboration can make your favourite activities even more fun!

Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Into Thin Air

S.E. Durrant

Chapter book

Into Thin Air is a thought-provoking mystery novel that follows the disappearance of Luna and Jade’s dad one Wednesday night. Luna saw him leave, Mum says he’s visiting Nan but suspicions are raised when Nan’s nursing home call and it becomes clear that Dad is not there. Next, the family are struggling to pay for food, Dad’s boss and other frightening people start to call at the house to ask for him and Mum says the girls must not answer the door.

Although they are sisters, Luna and Jade could not be more different but along with their friend, Casey, they search for clues and hypothesize about what has led to Dad’s disappearance.

Underlying themes of friendship, kindness, diverse characters, celebration of differences, environmental awareness and the challenges and joy of family life underpin this exciting story that will keep you turning the pages until the very end. A thoroughly enjoyable read.

Tadpole Summer

Catherine Bruton

Chapter book

From the multi-award-winning author of No Ballet Shoes in Syria, comes a story of sibling love and loss, healing and hope.

Frog has always known her younger brother Tad is unwell. He has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (called SMA-PME for short) but that has never been an obstacle for their unbreakable bond. They share a room and do everything together, Frog happy to do whatever Tad needs.

But when Tad is taken into hospital, Frog finds it difficult to be in their bedroom alone and starts camping in the garden. She only plans to be there while Tad is away but she finds an unexpected calm amongst the sounds and smells of nature and a space of her own that she’s never had before.

When Tad comes up, their bedroom has to change to accommodate all his hospital equipment and Frog isn’t sure where she fits in their family anymore. She retreats back into the garden, using the excuse of a sponsored camp out for charity. But as Tad’s condition worsens, Frog needs to face the truth that she may not have much longer with him.

Working to bring the small wonders of the natural world to Tad, can Frog find a way to make this last summer together unforgettable?

More beautiful stories by Catherine Bruton:
No Ballet Shoes in Syria, Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2020
Bird Boy, Nero Book Awards Shortlist for Children’s Fiction 2024
Following Frankenstein
Another Twist in the Tale

Think Big: The Speed of Light

Simon Chapman & Wenjia Tang

Non-fiction

The Speed of Light is a brightly coloured introduction to Einstein’s theory of relativity. It begins with information about who Albert Einstein was and more basic information about how light travels before addressing more complex information about the colour of stars and whether time passes differently if you are moving faster.

Each section of the book contains just enough information to explain without having an overwhelming amount of text on the page, but it doesn’t over-simplify the science. Wenjia Tang’s illustrations are eye-catching and really useful in supporting the real-life examples that are used to explain much of the science.

This is a great introduction for primary school children to some really complex scientific theory, and young readers will certainly feel empowered by that. A useful book to use alongside the light science topic. I think it will inspire a lot of children to investigate some of the theories further!

Nature Heroes

Jackie Lay & Lily Dyu

Non-fiction, Short story collection

An inspirational collection of short stories celebrating twenty pioneers working with nature to save our world. The perfect gift for any aspiring nature activist.

The natural world is a rich web of animals, plants and other organisms. But this delicate balance is at risk – facing challenges such as climate change, pollution and destruction caused by humans.

While the threat of the biodiversity crisis may feel impossible to overcome, individuals from all over the world have dared to fight for nature, and their astonishing stories prove that change really is possible!

From cleaning-up the mighty Mississippi, to farming coral, to inventing plastic alternatives made from seaweed, it only takes one person to stand up for their beliefs and inspire others to join them. And when we stand together, we can start to change the world.

Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert is Scared of Frogs

Chris Naylor-Ballesteros

Picturebook

Join Frank and Bert in this funny story about frogs, friendship and facing your fears. From best-selling author-illustrator Chris Naylor-Ballesteros, creator of The Suitcase.

Frank and Bert love to sail Bert’s toy boat on the little pond. But – oh no! – there’s a FROG in the pond and Bert is scared of frogs. Poor Bert! Frank wants to help his best friend, but is he just a little bit frightened too . . .

Wonder World: Water

Ben Lerwill & Xuan Le

Non-fiction

Aimed at young children, this book would be a perfect way to introduce the basics of water, including oceans, habitats, the water cycle and weather. We love this series, which also includes Wonder World: Earth.

This science and geography encompassing book is written with younger readers in mind, providing a great foray into non-fiction for early years children. The illustrations are bright and bold (who wouldn’t want to dive into that cover?!) and the technical vocabulary is reinforced at an age appropriate level. I can see lots of opportunities for reading across the curriculum, as well as learning opportunities that could be inspired by this text.

Teeny Tiny Science: I See a Tree

Daniela Sosa & Saskia Gwinn

Non-fiction, Picturebook

A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book about the life cycle of a tree.
I see a tree with thousands of leaves, on beautiful branches that are bursting with life . . . From a tiny acorn to a tall oak tree, join two children and their dog on a fantastic journey through the life of a tree. As they burst through the soil, float on falling leaves and spot birds pecking at acorns, young readers will discover how a tree grows in an incredible, ever-changing cycle.

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