Hitting the Shelves: October 2023

As the leaves turn to shades of crimson and gold, and the nights grow longer, there’s a palpable sense of enchantment in the air. October has arrived with a captivating lineup of books that promise to weave tales of wonder and imagination. Join us as we unveil the magical world of books hitting the shelves this October.

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The Owl who Dared

Illustrated by Frances Ives

Represented by Susan Penny

Written by Stephanie Stansbie

Published by Little Tiger

Available 3rd October in the UK

Tales of World War II

Illustrated by Margarida Esteves

Represented by Robyn Newton & Amy Fitzgerald

Written by Hattie Hearn

Published by Macmillan

Available 3rd October in the UK

Odwar vs. the Shadow Queen

Illustrated by Melissa McIndoe

Represented by Susan Penny

Written by Shiko Nguru

Published by Lerner

Available 3rd October in the UK

Beatrice and Barb

Illustrated by Vivian Mineker

Represented by Robyn Newton and Amy Fitzgerald

Written by Kate Jenks Landry

Published by Kids Can Press

Available 3rd October in the US

The Power of Snow

Illustrated by Bryony Clarkson

Represented by Freddie Dawson

Written by Robert Raczka

Published by Lerner

Available 3rd October in the US

Seinfeld: The Day of Nothing

Illustrated by Brittany Baugus

Represented by Alex Gehringer

Written by Micol Ostow

Published by Hachette / Little Brown

Available 3rd October in the US

Tell Me About Space

Illustrated by Jennifer Falkner

Represented by Nicky Lander

Written by Lisa Varchol Perron

Published by Simon & Schuster

Available 3rd October in the US

Kati's Tiny Messengers

Illustrated by Vivien Mildenberger

Represented by Anne Moore Armstrong

Written by Megan Hoyt

Published by HarperCollins

Available 3rd October in the US

Ethan and the Strays

Illustrated by Hatem Aly

Represented by James Burns

Written by John Sullivan

Published by Simon & Schuster

Available 3rd October in the US

The Witch's Wings and Other Terrifying Tales

Illustrated by Junyi Wu

Represented by Anne Moore Armstrong

Written by Tehlor Kay Mejia

Published by Harry N. Abrams

Available 3rd October in the US

Lily, the Pond Mermaid

Written and illustrated by Lucy Fleming

Represented by Freddie Dawson

Published by Walker Books

Available 5th October in the UK

Pink Santa

Illustrated by Ben Whitehouse

Represented by Robyn Newton & Amy Fitzgerald

Published by Allen and Unwin Book Publishers

Available 5th October in the UK

Santa's New Reindeer

Illustrated by Jess Pauwels

Represented by Freddie Dawson

Written by Caroline Crowe

Published by Faber & Faber

Available 5th October in the UK

Bunnies in a Sleigh: A Crazy Christmas Story!

Illustrated by Ben Mantle

Represented by Susan Penny

Written by Philip Ardagh

Published by Walker Books

Available 5th October in the UK

The Party Animals

Written and illustrated by Alex Willmore

Represented by Freddie Dawson

Published by Tate Publishing

Available 5th October in the UK

In My Skin

Illustrated by Martina Stuhlberger

Represented by Anne Moore Armstrong

Written by Morgan Christie

Published by Lerner

Available 5th October in the UK

Kid Christmas: of the Claus Brothers Toy Shop

Written and illustrated by David Litchfield

Represented by Anne Moore Armstrong

Published by Quarto

Available 5th October in the UK

A Sudden Storm

Illustrated by David Shephard

Represented by Lucie Luddington

Written by Bali Rai

Published by Barrington Stoke

Available 5th October in the UK

When We Had to Leave Home

Illustrated by Anna Aronson

Represented by Susan Penny

Written by Linda Ravin Lodding

Published by Albert Whitman & Company

Available 5th October in the US

The Great Storm Whale

Written and illustrated by Benji Davies

Represented by Vicki Willden-Lebrecht

Published by Simon & Schuster

Available 12th October in the UK

Around the World in 80 Inventions

Illustrated by Robbie Cathro

Represented by James Burns

Written by Matt Ralphs

Published by Bonnier / Kings Road / Templar

Available 12th October in the UK

A World Full of Winter Stories

Illustrated by Olga Baumert

Represented by Robyn Newton & Amy Fitzgerald

Written by Angela McAllister

Published by Quarto

Available 12th October in the UK

Lenny Lemmon and the Trail of Crumbs

Illustrated by James Lancett

Represented by Robyn Newton & Amy Fitzgerald

Written by Ben Davis

Published by Nosy Crow

Available 12th October in the UK

The Treasure Hunt: True stories of treasures lost, stolen and found

Illustrated by Gordy Wright

Represented by Susan Penny

Written by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe

Published by Hachette

Available 12th October in the UK

Santarella

Illustrated by Lucy Semple

Represented by Lucie Luddington

Written by Suzy Senior

Published by Little Tiger

Available 12th October in the UK

Adam Destroys the Internet

Illustrated by James Lancett

Represented by Robyn Newton & Amy Fitzgerald

Written by Adam Beales

Published by Bloomsbury

Available 12th October in the UK

Where Magic Grows

Illustrated by Katarzyna Doszla

Represented by Anna Zieger

Written by Onjali Q. Raúf

Published by Hachette

Available 12th October in the UK

Snow Boy

Illustrated by Glenn Thomas

Represented by James Burns

Written by Darren Farrel

Published by Curiosity Ink Media

Available 16th October in the US

Heroic Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Joe Delaney

Illustrated by Anastasia Magloire Williams

Represented by Alex Gehringer

Written by Frank Murphy and Charnaie Gordon

Published by Triumph Books

Available 17th October in the US

Rajiv's Starry Feelings

Illustrated by Nanette Regan

Represented by Susan Penny

Written by Niall Moorjani

Published by Lerner

Available 19th in the UK

Poetry Prompts

Featuring illustrations by Viola Wang

Featuring illustrations by Amanda Quartey

Viola is represented by Susan Penny

Amanda is represented by Anne Moore Armstrong

Written by Joseph Coelho

Published by Quarto

Available 19th October in the UK

Turbo's Special Delivery

Illustrated by Eduardo Marticorena

Represented by Sarah Thomas

Written by Jean Reagan

Published by HarperCollins

Available 24th October in the US

Cut Loose!

Illustrated by Maike Plenzke

Represented by Alex Gehringer

Written by Ali Stroker & Stacy Davidowitz

Published by Harry N. Abrams

Available 24th October in the US

Rain Remembers

Illustrated by Laylie Frazier

Represented by Anne Moore Armstrong

Written by Courtne Comrie

Published by Harper Collins

Available 24th October in the US

What Music!

Illustrated by Becca Stadtlander

Represented by Anne Moore Armstrong

Written by Laurie Lawlor

Published by Holiday House

Available 24th October in the US

Sir Morien: The Legend of a Knight of the Round Table

Illustrated by Ebony Glenn

Represented by Anne Moore Armstrong

Written by Holly Black & Kaliis Smith

Published by Hachette / Little Brown

Available 24th October in the US

Secrets We Tell the Sea

Illustrated by Dana Sanmar

Represented by James Burns

Written by Martha Riva Palacio Obon

Published by Bloomsbury

Available 24th October in the US

There Was a Young Reindeer Who Swallowed a Present

Illustrated by Diane Ewen

Represented by Freddie Dawson

Written by Kaye Baillie

Published by Pan Macmillan

Available 26th October in the UK

The Twelve Elves of Christmas

Illustrated by Liam Darcy

Represented by Susan Penny

Written by Evie Day

Published by Hachette

Available 26th October in the UK

What You Need to Be Warm

Featuring illustrations by Richard Jones

Featuring illustrations by Benji Davies

Richard is represented by Susan Penny

Benji is represented by Vicki Willden-Lebrecht

Written by Neil Gaiman

Published by Bloomsbury

Available 26th October in the UK

Oscar’s Lion

Illustrated by Benji Davies

Represented by Vicki Willden-Lebrecht

Written by Adam Baron

Published by HarperCollins

Available 26th October in the UK

Celebrate!: Discover 50 Fantastic Festivals from Around the World

Illustrated by Hannah Tolson Written by Laura Mucha Published by Nosy Crow Available 12th October in the UK

Gift & Box

Illustrated by Brizida Magro Written by Ellen Mayer Published by Random House / Delacorte Available 10th October in the US

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