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The Bookseller’s Children’s Previews for September

Take a peek at some of the Nosy Crow titles included in The Bookseller’s September Children’s Previews. Charlotte Eyre selected six of our titles for the month – including Kevin the Vampire as one of her ‘Ones to Watch’!

All titles are available to pre-order at the links below!

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Kevin the Vampire: A Most Mysterious Monster

Written by Matt Brown Illustrated by Flavia Sorrentino
7-9

“Kevin the vampire and his family get stranded in Lower Drudging on their way to Monstros City, but when something sinister wakes up, Kevin – along with his new best friend Susie – tries to save the town. This is the first in a new series that is punchy, fun and filled with monstrous creatures, and Brown makes the popular trope about finding a friend when you don’t seem to fit in seem fresh. Pitched at confident readers aged seven and up.”

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I’m Going to Be a Princess

Written by Stephanie Taylor Illustrated by Jade Orlando
2-5

“Taylor celebrates the achievements of Black women while capturing the kind of conversation many mothers have when their daughters say they want to be a princess. Should they encourage them to be brain surgeons or athletes instead? Luckily, Maya reveals she wants to be strong, brave and bold like Amina, a Nigerian princess.”

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A Whale of a Time

Written by Lou Peacock Illustrated by Matt Hunt
5-7

“This collection of 366 hilarious poems, wittily illustrated by Hunt, includes work by Hilaire Belloc, Brian Bilston, Lucille Clifton and Wendy Cope.”

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A World of Dogs

Written by Carlie Sorosiak Illustrated by Luisa Uribe
7-9

“The author of I, Cosmo explains how dogs have been at our sides throughout history and looks at some of the science behind how dogs communicate. Do they love their humans as much as their humans love them? A similar title about cats will be published by Nosy Crow in 2025.”

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National Trust: ‘Tis the Season: A Lift-the-Flap Advent Calendar Book of Christmas Poems

Illustrated by Richard Jones
2-5

“The illustrator of Feelings and Snow Lion illustrates poems by John Agard, Christina Rosetti and more in this charming advent collection for readers aged three and over. Published with integrated flaps on every page and a fold-out frieze, this is a sumptuous gift title that is a perfect pre-Christmas present.”

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National Trust: Butterfly Skies

Written by Lauren Fairgrieve Illustrated by Kate Read
5-7

“Create your own 3D butterflies and discover fascinating facts about different species.”

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