Autumn 2019 – best new children’s and YA books – our picks
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in autumn 2019. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Sarah Massini is a British illustrator and author known for her work in children’s picture books. She studied graphic design and worked in corporate design and publishing before focusing on illustration. Massini has illustrated books for a range of authors, including Michael Rosen and Julia Donaldson. Her illustrations are recognised for their expressive characters and detailed scenes.
Among her notable works are the picture books The Girl and the Dinosaur written by Hollie Hughes, and The Velveteen Rabbit retold by Margery Williams. Massini is also the author and illustrator of The Girl and the Bear. Her books have been published by several major publishers, including Simon & Schuster and Nosy Crow.
Sarah Massini’s illustrations for The Girl and the Dinosaur were published by Bloomsbury in 2019.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in autumn 2019. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
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