Fantastic Folklore

Author: Frank Lesser
Publisher: Zeitgeist Kids - Penguin RandomHouse
Publishing: August 2026
About: Step into a world of mystery and imagination with this collection of folklore and tales of cryptids from around the globe, featuring legendary creatures like Bigfoot, the chupacabra, the Loch Ness Monster, and more.

Available from:
Penguin RH

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*Interior illustrations previews coming soon!*

The Odyssey

Author: Doug Metzger
Publisher: Adams Media - Simon & Schuster
Publishing: July 2026
About: A guide to the ancient Greek tale invites readers to take a closer look at the heroes, deities, and monsters that bring the legendary story to life.

Available from:
Waterstones | Hive | Simon and Schuster

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The Odyssey - Colouring Book

Author: Doug Metzger
Publisher: Adams Media - Simon & Schuster
Publishing: July 2026
About: Inside, you’ll journey through forty-five richly detailed illustrations featuring legendary heroes, powerful gods, and fearsome monsters. Each page pairs artwork with a caption that retells the story, guiding you through Odysseus’s long voyage.

Available from:
Waterstones | Hive | Simon and Schuster

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Salamander Song

Author: Ginny Neil
Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers
Publishing: March 2025
About: Written in rhyme, follow salamanders throughout the seasons as they emerge from their sleep and get help from some creative kiddos in their journey to the pond.

Available from:
WHSmith | Hive

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Ultimate Greek Mythology

Author: L.J Tracosas
Publisher: Zeitgeist, imprint of Penguin RH
Published: Nov 2023
About: A visual journey through some of the most iconic and gripping Greek myths.

Available from:
Hive | Waterstones

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Journey Through the Stars

Author: Rebecca Wise
Publisher: Kiwi Co.
Published: TBC
About: A concertina book accompanying the KiwiCrate Exploring Stars package. Follow Scorpio as she leads you through pivotal moments in space exploration history, constellations in the sky, and how our solar system works.

Available from:
KiwiCrate Subscription

Transition Means your Heart Stays the Same

Author: Max Appenroth and Vered Berman
Publisher: Dreesbach, August Verlag
Published: Aug 2022
About: Follow Noa as he learns what it means for his mum to become his dad in this child’s perspective story of a parent transitioning. A heart warmingly written story of unconditional love.

Available from:
AbeBooks

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Jack-Jack: A Dog in Africa

Author: Ben Garrod
Publisher: Zephyr, an imprint of Head of Zeus (Bloomsbury)
Published: Jan 2024
About: The first in a 4 book series following Jack-Jack, a very real rescue pup brought over from Africa to live a new life in the UK by his human, Ben.

Available from:
Hive | Waterstones

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Jack-Jack: How to Train Your Human

Author: Ben Garrod
Publisher: Zephyr, an imprint of Head of Zeus (Bloomsbury)
Published: Sep 2024
About: Book 2 in the Jack-Jack series follows our furry hero as he navigates domestic life, the weird things humans do, and… seagulls.

Available from:
Waterstones

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Jack-Jack: A Dog with a Job

Author: Ben Garrod
Publisher: Zephyr, an imprint of Head of Zeus (Bloomsbury)
Published: September 2025
About: After having had a pretty special job in Africa looking after orphaned chimps at a sanctuary, Jack-Jack heads for some varied work experience. Is he barking up the wrong tree as he tries to find the perfect job for him.

Available from:
Waterstones

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Blake’s Small Adventure

Author: Rachel Cladingbowl and Harriet Jones
Publisher: Paramecium Press
Published: Aug 2022
About: Journey with Blake the ciliate as he adventures around his ecosystem trying to find some friends to play with (who don’t want to eat him!)

Available from:
Bookbugs and Dragontales

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Aggi and the Mystic Boots

Author: Rachel Cladingbowl and Harriet Jones
Publisher: Paramecium Press
Published: June 2021
About: Aggi the Apatosaurus explores a microscopic world of ciliates and microbes thanks to her magic shrinking boots!

Available from:
Bookbugs and Dragontales | Waterstones

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TUNDRA

Author: Charli Vince
Publisher: Out on pitch via agent
Published: -
About: Telling a story of trauma recovery through folklore and fantasy, Tundra is a 240+ page, full colour graphic novel set in a snowy landscape and follows the journey of Tundra, a seven year old girl, as she battles the vast dragon Syngesa.

More info on the project can be found here.

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To request the full proposal for TUNDRA, please contact my agent Tracy Marchini at Bookends Literary