Love books, passionate about diversity?
We are a small, independent children’s bookshop with BIG ideas. A partnership between a children’s publishing expert and a teacher/Senco. In a little bookshop in Hitchin, Herts. We stock children’s books from baby to young adult and everything in between. We also have a small but perfectly formed selection for grown-ups and we can order pretty much any book that’s currently in print.
We specialise in books that support and celebrate diversity in all its forms, and particularly neurodiversity. We search out books with characters who are autistic, have dyslexia or ADHD, are anxious about school, or who have difficulties with communication and much more! We work with individuals, families, schools and libraries to make sure you can find a book that speaks to you.
We make book recommendations, curate lists to support particular needs, celebrate events, for specific topics and to increase diversity. We also have author events and more.
In store events
Author visits, readings and signings. Group visits from schools, scouting groups etc. National theme weeks and local community events
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Schools
We work in partnership with schools
Curate diverse lists
Inclusive book fairs
Local school wishlists
Loyalty scheme benefits schools
Subscriptions
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We offer a range of subscriptions from 3 months+
Age based, inclusive new books. Choice of fiction/non-fiction, hardback/paperback
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🐢 Hannah Gold fans, and eco-conscious readers will be so pleased to hear that we have SIGNED copies of Hannah’s latest book ‘Turtle Moon’ available to pre-order now! Illustrated by Levi Pinfold, this is the gorgeous Indie edition, with orange spredges - published on 26th September 2024. Hardback £14.99. Order via our website.![]()
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🐢You can pre-order here for collection in store or postage out around the publication date.![]()
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🐢’Journey to the heart of the jungle in this unforgettable adventure from the author of bestselling and prize-winning The Last Bear. Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold, this is perfect for readers 8+. Silver Trevelon’s parents aren’t happy.![]()
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🐢They haven’t been happy since the nursery they decorated started gathering cobwebs, waiting for the baby brother or sister that never came. So when Silver’s dad is invited to paint at a turtle rescue centre in Costa Rica, she hopes it’ll be just the adventure the family needs. Under the hot tropical sun, Silver settles into life at the animal centre.![]()
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🐢She even witnesses a rare sighting of a leatherback turtle nesting on the beach. But when the turtle’s eggs are stolen, events take a dark and dangerous turn. Can Silver and her new friends track them down before it’s too late? It’ll mean journeying into the heart of the jungle and uncovering long-buried secrets.’![]()
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🐢This is a great summer read for anyone who loves animals, and sits beautifully amongst her other books: ‘The Last Bear, The Lost Whale and Finding Bear - also available to order via our website #booksforkids #childrensbooks #childrensbookshop #nextpagebooks #herts #schools #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #primaryschoolbooks #ecobooks #turtles #hitchin #hitchinbusinesses #herts#hertfordshire #hertsbedsbucks
“The truth is fluid, there is always another way to spin the story.” ![]()
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📖When rising star of the literary world Athena Liu dies in a freak accident, June Hayward steals her unpublished manuscript and publishes as her own work under the name Juniper Song. But as evidence against June starts to circulate, how far is she willing to go to get what she thinks she deserves? ![]()
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✍️In this completely immersive novel, R.F. Kuang (@kuangrf , best-selling author of ‘Babel’ and The Poppy War trilogy) explores themes of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation within the publishing industry. Filled with dark humour, acerbic wit, and entirely accurate Twitter-storms, this is a book you don’t want to miss. ![]()
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Yellowface by R.F. Kuang is available online and in-store for £9.99.![]()
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