I’m not sure if you’ve noticed yet but it’s almost Christmas and I am certain most of us are hoping for one or two book shaped giftsunder the Christmas tree this year.
If you’ve not sent your list to Father Christmas yet we have put together a list of notable December releases for you to pick and choose from.
Ahhh so no book shaped gifts? You got an Amazon voucher instead? How about these then?
Here’s hoping you all have a very merry Christmas if you observe the tradition and if not, have a wonderful December from all of us here at FRA.

New illustrated edition of children’s classic, The Velveteen Rabbit, to be published
September 14, 2025
New illustrated edition of children’s classic, The Velveteen Rabbit, to be published
Scholastic UK has announced the upcoming publication of a new illustrated edition of the much-loved…

Billy Porter to publish children’s book
August 15, 2025
Billy Porter to publish children’s book
Acclaimed American actor, singer, director, composer, playwright and vocalist, Billy Porter, is now turning his…

Steps singer releases Pride children’s book
June 14, 2025
Steps singer releases Pride children’s book
Singer Ian ‘H’ Watkins – best known for performing in the pop group Steps alongside…

Jacqueline Wilson to publish adult sequel to The Illustrated Mum
Author Dame Jacqueline Wilson has announced an upcoming book, Picture Imperfect, an adult sequel to…

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Return in New Book
The much-loved characters from Charlie Mackesy’s best-selling 2019 book ‘The Boy, the Mole, The Fox…

The Gruffalo returns after more than 20 years
May 15, 2025
The Gruffalo returns after more than 20 years
The much-loved children’s book, the Gruffalo, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated Axel Scheffler, is…

Gisèle Pelicot to publish a memoir
April 1, 2025
Gisèle Pelicot to publish a memoir
Content warning: Sexual Assault Gisèle Pelicot’s life became worldwide, headline news after the survivor of…