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The Best Kid’s Books of 2021

We couldn’t celebrate 2021, the year of books, without mentioning all of the magnificent kid’s books that were released this year. Have a look at some of our favourite kid’s books from the year of 2021;

There’s a Ghost in this House by Oliver Jeffers

A captivating new picture book with interactive transparent pages, from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers. With lots of friendly ghost surprises and incredible mixed media illustrations, this unique and funny book will entertain young readers over and over again!

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Tree Dogs, Banshee Fingers and Other Irish Words for Nature by Manchan Magan

A magical illustrated collection of Irish words for the natural world from the author of the bestseller, Thirty-Two Words for Field. Manchan now brings his infectious wonder and enthusiasm for the Irish language to a younger audience, offering delightful translations and explanations of animal, bird, fish, insect and nature words.

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Mega Monster by David Walliams

On a volcanic island, in the middle of shark-infested waters, stands The Cruel School. The lessons are appalling, the school dinners are revolting and the teachers are terrifying – especially the mysterious Science teacher Doctor Doktur.When Larker is sent to the school, she quickly realises something very odd is going on… 

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The Great Irish Politics Book by David McCullagh

The latest book in the Gill Books series of important topics tackled by experts, this engaging guide demystifies political systems, elections, voting and government, and explores issues including human rights, freedom of speech and fake news.  

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Kay’s Marvellous Medicine by Adam Kay

he brand-new, hilarious book from bestselling, record-breaking author Adam Kay. The olden days were pretty fun if you liked wearing chainmail or chopping people’s heads off but there was one TINY LITTLE problem back then . .

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Mr Spicebag by Freddie Alexander

This book is about the Spice Bag, and our unlikely hero: a 10-year-old boy named George. It also has: a dash of adventure, a sprinkle of mystery, a greasy villain and a talking mouse and then there’s Mr Spicebag’s chipper, which seems to be at the centre of everything. 

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Dog Man: Mothering Heights by Dav Pilkey

Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey. Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good.

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Gangsta Granny Strikes Again by David Walliams

The new children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – an extraordinarily brilliant and rollicking mystery adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross, and the sequel to the much-loved and bestselling Gangsta Granny.  

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You can find all of these amazing kid’s books and so much more here at Midland Books!

Check out our previous blog posts to learn more about our fantastic range of books. 

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