Did you know lotus seeds can sit at the bottom of a pond for over 1,000 years before sprouting? 🪷 Fun facts from Watch Me Bloom — coming to Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand on 1st September! 🌻🇦🇺🇳🇿 Do you see any of these flowers in your daily life? www.lantanapublishing.com/books/watch-me-bloom

This illustration from A Hat Full of Sea by Maudie Smith & Jen Khatun is pure summer energy. ☀️🎈

Happy Book Birthday to What Makes a Family by Eric Ruiz Roxas & Aldy C. Aguirre — out today in the US! 🎉🦋 A joyful celebration of family, memory, and the Filipino Day of the Dead. So excited for American readers to discover this one. 💛 🛍️ lernerbooks.com/shop/show/26...

That golden light. That look between mother and daughters. 🌿💛 Sharing this breathtaking illustration from Mama's Wedding by Circle Yuen — gouache, coloured pencil and pastel working together in the most tender way. Coming soon from Lantana. 🌸 www.lantanapublishing.com/books/mama%E...

Cover reveal! 🎉 Meet Flyaway Boy by Jane De Suza ✨ Too different for school. Too misunderstood at home. And one day, Kabir disappears. A celebration of imagination and the courage to be yourself — just look at that cover! 🐉🚀 Coming soon 🔗 www.lantanapublishing.com/books/flyawa...

The only mood this heatwave ☀️😴 In my skin, I belong. Sharing this gorgeous illustration from In My Skin by Morgan Christie & Martina Stuhlberger — golden warmth, lush botanicals, pure peace. 🌿 uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

Huge congratulations to Patrice Lawrence on becoming the new Children's Laureate! 🎉 "We are living in a divided world where many people feel isolated - we need this now, more than ever." As a publisher of inclusive, diverse children's books, we couldn't agree more. 💛

What a week with The Playdate at The Carnegies! 🌟 Book signings at Bookmarks, a school visit with a draw-along that we're still thinking about, and so much love for our shortlisted book. 🎨 Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us 💛 #Carnegies2026

A candle lit. A story shared. A loved one remembered. 🕯️🌿 As Pedrito and Pipay journey through the cemetery on Undas, they discover families of all shapes and sizes united by love, memory and connection. Preorder 🇬🇧💚 uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978183...

We're delighted that The Playdate is part of this year's @EmpathyLabUK Empathy Day! 💙📚 Through the story of two friends from very different socioeconomic backgrounds, this powerful picture book encourages readers to reflect on inequality & friendship. #EmpathyDay

✨ COVER REVEAL ✨ We're thrilled to share the cover of What Makes a Family by Eric Ruiz Roxas and Aldy C. Aguirre. A beautifully illustrated story about love, memory and the many ways families come together💛 Pre-order here (UK/US/ANZ) 👉 www.lantanapublishing.com/books/what-makes-a-family

Happy Pride! 🌈💐 This beautiful spread from Watch Me Bloom by Krina Patel-Sage celebrates love in bloom. Through mindful haiku and gorgeous illustrations, the book explores the flowers that mark life's special moments. Coming soon to Australia & New Zealand! 🇦🇺🇳🇿 #HappyPride

Four books we're proud to publish, featured in the latest @booksfortopics.bsky.social Topics Recommended Reads lists! 🎉📚 Huge thanks to everyone helping connect children with stories they'll love!

🌈 Two Pride Month favourites! 💖 A heartwarming story about a child and their two mums building the treehouse of their dreams. 🎨 A gentle celebration of self-expression and being true to yourself. Which would you pick up first?👇 #PrideMonth

🥟 A trip to the market, a pot full of ingredients, and a community that shares what it has. Mama's Special Wonton Soup by Wai Mei Wong and Xin Yue Zhu is a gentle story of kindness, food and togetherness set in rural China. 💛 🛍️ uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

🇦🇺🇳🇿 Out now in Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand! From Nobel Peace Prize Laureates and children imagining a better world to a powerful true story of liberation and resistance — these latest Lantana titles are ready to find their readers ✨ Which are you adding to your shelves?

More than ten years on, and we’re still obsessed with these illustrations ❤️🐔 Chicken in the Kitchen was Lantana’s very first book — a bold, joyful and gloriously mischievous midnight adventure that started it all. Ready to meet the giant chicken?: uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

If Peace and Me had collectible character cards… 🕊️✨ Featuring changemakers, these cards were inspired by the incredible Nobel Peace Prize Laureates featured in the book. 💙 Coming to AUS/NZ 26 May 🇦🇺🇳🇿📚 Pre-order 👉 www.booktopia.com.au/peace-and-me...

Inspired by Nelson Mandela, Malala Yousafzai & Martin Luther King Jr., Peace and Me introduces young readers to changemakers who shaped the world through courage & compassion. Coming to AUS/NZ 26 May 🇦🇺🇳🇿📚 Pre-order 👉 www.booktopia.com.au/peace-and-me...

Looking for a meaningful Summer Reading Challenge pick this #DeafAwarenessWeek? 🎶📚 Listening to the Quiet is a heartfelt story about a young girl and her mother learning sign language together as her mama slowly loses her hearing. 💙 summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/book/28344090

Now in paperback 💛📚 You’re Strong With Me by Chitra Soundar & Poonam Mistry is a gentle, reassuring story about growing up, finding your footing, and the quiet strength of not being alone 🦒✨ uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978183...

heard laughter and took it personally From I Am Brown by Sandhya Prabhat & Ashok Banker “I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect.” A joyful celebration of identity and possibility. Out April 28 in Aus/NZ. Pre-order here ✨ www.booktopia.com.au/i-am-brown-ashok-banker/book/9781911373940.html

Join our illustrators for @ScholasticUK Book Club LIVE: 🗓️ 28 April — Oboh Moses (Freedom Braids) 🗓️ 30 April — Clara Dackenberg (The Playdate) 🎟️ shop.scholastic.co.uk/the-carnegies/events

What does peace mean to you? 🌿 Peace and Me by Mickaël El Fathi explores big ideas through the lives of inspiring changemakers — and reminds us that even small actions matter. 💛 Coming soon to Aus/NZ ✨📚

Different lives. Different foods. Different dreams. 💛 I Am Brown is a joyful celebration of identity and belonging—because there’s no one way to be you ✨ www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/I-am-B...

A museum visit, a grandmother’s stories, and the realisation that the most meaningful treasures are the ones we carry with us 💛 “This charming story… a meaningful read.” — Kirkus Reviews My Momo-la is a Museum by Mamta Nainy & Violet Kim ✨ uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

So proud that Mama’s Special Wonton Soup by Wai Mei Wong & Xin Yue Zhu received an Honourable Mention in the Freeman Book Awards—celebrating books that deepen understanding of East & Southeast Asia 🌏✨ uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

Seeing the world differently… one step at a time 👟✨ In Step Into My Shoes by Alkista Halikia & Fotini Tikkou, Matou lets her imagination run wild—wondering who people are, where they’ve been, and what their lives might feel like. 🛍️ uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

A joyful glimpse inside I Am Brown 🤎✨ By Ashok Banker & Sandhya Prabhat, this is a vibrant celebration of identity, imagination and belonging. Coming soon to Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand 🇦🇺🇳🇿 👉 uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

We’re so proud to be part of this year’s @readingagency #SummerReadingChallenge 💛📚 Featuring Melody Queen and Listening to the Quiet—two stories full of heart, music and feeling. #ReadToTheBeat See more: bit.ly/4ccV8mt