Bags of Books

11/08/2026

Yesterday the truly lovely Megan Snyders spent the day painting the most ROARsome window for us to celebrate the publication of The Kingdom of Tigers. Winston however wasn’t so chuffed at no longer being the biggest cat in town!
This incredible new picture book carries an important message about Malaysia’s endangered harimau tigers, as well as beautifully exploring themes of family, friendship and home.
Megan Snyders Felicity Yeoh HarperCollins Children's Books UK

10/08/2026

The very summery looking Ed Vere popped in today and kindly signed and doodled copies of his latest picture book, Waffle & Julius: No Hugs Please.

A brilliantly funny picture book focused on friendship and respecting each other’s differences. Waffle LOVES hugs. Julius does not! Waffles would very much like to hug his friend Julius. Julius, however, prefers other things:most notably, cat naps. But definitely not hugs. Waffles will have to wait, it won’t be so hard will it? (Yes, yes it will).
Ed Vere Penguin Random House

06/08/2026

In today’s delivery this absolute beauty of a book arrived. It’s utterly fabulous. As the cover very clearly states, it’s Marvellous…and all about poo!💩
From reading this book I very quickly learnt I’m no poo expert (I am now mind)
This hilarious non-fiction book takes readers on a delightfully fragrant journey through the life of a poo, exploring the many uses for our poos, where poo goes when you flush it down the toilet and even what your p**p is trying to tell you!

Bursting with stylish, bold and playful artwork, this book is guaranteed to make both children and adults laugh. With poos that talk directly to the reader, it’s cheeky, engaging and hilariously informative – the perfect book to entertain curious kids from start to finish.
I just learnt whales have pink poo (wouldn’t that be marvellous?) and an elephant poos between 12 & 15 times a day (not so marvellous)
Post Wave Publishing

01/08/2026

Hoping our Chicken Hill window will cool us down a bit!.

Welcome to the seriously weird town of Chicken Hill. 3 more brilliantly hilarious stories in one graphic novel. Perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey.
This time join the crew as they investigate a cave full of frozen squirrels. Save the Chicken Hill snails from the clutches of shady foxes and uncover the mystery behind the world’s greatest graffiti artist.
If you think things can’t get weirder, you’re wrong, in Chicken Hill they always can.
Out and on our shelves now!
Bloomsbury Children’s Books Beccy Blake

29/07/2026

Looking for things to do this Summer?
Join us for a magical moonlit adventure with author Susan Hayes as she shares her enchanting new book: Chasing The Moon.

Tickets are £15 for 1 adult and upto 2 children. You will also receive a copy of Chasing the Moon to get signed and take home.

Tickets can be booked via our website, in store of over the phone on 01273479320

https://bags-of-books.co.uk/product/chasing-the-moon-event-ticket/

The Moon with Susan Hayes

28/07/2026

This weekend the fabulous Leigh Hodgkinson popped into Bags of Books and very kindly signed copies of new picture book Martha Maps it out With Family.
Martha’s latest adventure will take you from her own family tree and community to the extraordinary animal kingdom and even outer space!
Thanks for coming to say hi Leigh!
Leigh Hodgkinson

25/07/2026

Looking for inspiration on what to read next?
Join our bingo reading challenge. Running until the end of the year, can you get a full house?

From purple books to a female author. Historical books to tv adaptations there’s something for everyone.
With so many different winning combinations everyone can win a prize.

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Pick up your card in store today and get reading!

The Booksellers Association Books Are My Bag

18/07/2026

Wow, what an incredible gift (it’s brilliant book). I can’t wait to see what Queen Camilla does for her 80th. All you year 6 students are very lucky 🥰

More than 800,000 copies of Impossible Creatures will be distributed to year 6 and P6 children through The Queen’s Christmas Present initiative

15/07/2026

Celebrate kindness with a fantastically funny fairytale, perfect for sharing with young children. By one of the world’s best-loved picture book creators, Emily Gravett.
Don't Feed the Troll is out 1st October and we have a limited number of signed indie bookshop edition that also comes with a free art print.

Pre-order today to get £2 off and avoid disappointment

https://bags-of-books.co.uk/product/dont-feed-the-troll/

Macmillan Children's Books

14/07/2026

Thank you so much to Faridah for popping in her way home on this very muggy day to sign copies of her epic new YA thriller The Heirs.
When Leontes Button is murdered at his 10th annual Prodigy Ball his 5 prodigies know as the Button heirs are left in a mansion full of suspects. As long-buried secrets come to light, one thing is clear, everyone at the ball had reason to want him dead.
A rollercoaster of twists and turns with secrets, lies, murder and money. Perfect for fans of the inheritance games.
Usborne Young Adult Books