New Releases by Sam Lloyd

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2026 CWA TWISTER DAGGER AWARD From the author of Richard and Judy Book Club pick, The Memory Wood... The edge-of-your-seat, chilling thriller you won''t forget – the perfect holiday read for fans of Alex Michaelides and Lucy Foley. ''Blood-chilling...The best hook of any thriller in the last few years'' – Helen Fields, bestselling author of The Profiler WHEN DID YOUR CHILD BECOME A KILLER? When you look down at your newborn baby, you realise they were right, those friends who became parents first: you’d do literally anything for your child. To make them happy, to keep them safe. So when Joseph Carver wakes one night to find his teenage son Max covered in blood – panic flooding his voice, swearing it was a mistake - Joseph does the only thing he can. He helps Max bury the body. Joseph thinks that’s the end of the nightmare. Until he finds Max with stricken eyes and bloody hands once again . . . You’d do anything for your child – even cover up a murder. But would you do it twice? Readers can''t get enough of The Bodies: ‘A twisty, relatable, endlessly gripping thriller’ – TM LOGAN, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Daughter ‘Brilliantly written and genuinely terrifying’ – that''s life (Crime Scene) ‘The definition of unputdownable. A fantastic thriller.’ – LISA BALLANTYNE, bestselling author of The Guilty One ‘So tense I could barely breathe!’ – JACKIE KABLER, bestselling author of The Revenge Plot ‘A razor-sharp thriller, atmospheric, intense, unnerving and addictive, I devoured every inch of this book!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘I was hooked after the first chapter....unputdownable!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘Never lets up with thrills...deserves 5 stars and more’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘A fabulous thriller of a book...truly nail-biting’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Praise for Sam Lloyd: ''Propulsive, sinister, gripping.'' - ALEX MICHAELIDES ''An intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller.'' – SHARI LAPENA ''Original, creepy, utterly addictive.'' - ANDREA MARA ‘Remarkable. Undoubtedly the best thriller I''ve read in a long, long time.’ – LESLEY KARA ''Fiendishly clever.'' – Sunday Times ‘A rare new thriller talent.’ – Daily Mail

It''s a busy day at the hospital! Let''s take care of the patients. Can you help change the babies nappies? And use the stethoscope to listen to the rhino''s heart rate? Use the bright and durable felt flaps to help the animals in this interactive and exciting board book, ideal for imaginative play! For fans of Maisy and Uh Oh, Niko, this series is perfect for those busy toddlers who always want to help out! Looking for more fun? Check out the other books in the series: Play Pals to the Rescue Play Pals at the Park Play Pals Building Site

Join in and use the felt flaps to help along in this interactive novelty book! It''s time to help at the park! Can you help little zebra to put on her sun hat? Or wipe little monkey''s sticky fingers? Use the bright felt flaps to help the animals as they enjoy their day at the park. This interactive flap book is perfect for encouraging toddlers to help out and play with others. Created by award-winning author-illustrator Sam Lloyd.

For readers of CJ Tudor and Jane Harper comes a heart-stopping new thriller from the bestselling author of The Memory Wood and The Rising Tide. I watch them because I think they need help. Mercy Lake likes to fix things. To fix people. Trapped inside during daylight hours, hostage to her phobias, she uses the cover of night to watch the people in her town. And if someone needs her help, she steps in—secretly and with compassion. When Mercy meets Louis, her lonely, unusual life is suddenly filled with excitement. Because Louis likes intervening in other people''s lives too, only he prefers a more direct—even violent—approach. As they grow closer, Mercy is enchanted but frightened by his actions. How many lines is he willing to cross? And how much is he prepared to risk? And then there''s Nadia. Nadia knows she''s being watched, even if the police think differently. But with her own secrets to protect, she''s not going to wait around for the watcher to make their move. She''s going to stop them dead.

Fire is a natural part of the Australian bush. This is a story about that relationship – fire that breathes life back into nature. Alight shares the story of Australian native plants and animals during a planned fire. Discover how the fire helps Christmas Bells grow new flowers and Wallum Banksia to open its woody seed capsules. Follow Antechinus and a tiny Wallum Sedge Frog as they face the danger of the fire – and the challenges that come after. See how the bush recovers and flourishes after the fire, all under the watch of Old Eucalypt. With engaging text by Sam Lloyd, and stunning illustrations by Samantha Metcalfe, Alight is a gentle exploration of the importance and benefits of healthy fire in the bush. Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 9.

HOW DID IT COME TO THIS? The news doesn''t strike cleanly, like a guillotine''s blade. Nothing so merciful. This news is a slovenly traveller, dragging its feet, gradually revealing its horrors. And it announces itself first with violence - the urgent hammering of fists on the front door. Life can change in a heartbeat. Lucy has everything she could wish for: a beautiful home high on the clifftops, a devoted husband and two beloved children. Then one morning, time stops. Their family yacht is recovered, abandoned far out at sea. Lucy''s husband is nowhere to be found and as the seconds tick by, she begins to wonder - what if he was the one who took the boat? And if so, where is he now? As a once-in-a-generation storm frustrates the rescue operation, Lucy pieces together what happened onboard. And then she makes a fresh discovery. One that plunges her into a nightmare more shocking than any she could ever have imagined . . .

Meet this little boy and his pussycat called Ginger. He''s got a bedtime secret. He''s the mighty MIDNIGHT NINJA! Everyone is tucked up in bed, except for Midnight Ninja and his sidekick Ginger. The ninja emergency bell has rung and they''re off on a secret mission. There''s no time for these heroes to sleep until they''ve solved the mystery of the missing socks. Even reluctant sleepers will enjoy bedtime with this action-packed adventure showing that heroes need their sleep too. Bedtime reading fun from the bestselling author/illustrator of Calm Down, Boris, Mr Pusskins and First Day at Bug School. A special edition where the words and pictures take you on a journey far beyond the page. This audio-enabled eBook comes with a gorgeous reading by Sam Newton, along with music and sound effects.

Learn how to deal with tricksy, pesty little sidekicks (otherwise known as siblings). Starring the world''s grumpiest, sassiest, most loveable cat . . . Mr Pusskins! He''s got cattitude. Life for Pusskins is dreamy, until the day his owner Emily comes home with a Very Special Present . . . a kitten! Even though Little Whiskers is small and looks awfully angelic, she is not. She is a tiny package of peskiness. And the worst thing? It''s always Mr Pusskins who gets the blame! So how will Mr Pusskins deal with this naughty nuisance? Mr Pusskins is a New York Times Bestselling character. Mr Pusskins won the Booktrust Early Years Award, and Mr Pusskins Best in Show won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. "Hilarious" - The Guardian "Irresistible" - Books for Keeps

THE MUST-READ RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK. Chilling, moving and unputdownable, The Memory Wood is a thriller like no other. ''Beautifully told, with two superbly drawn young protagonists, Lloyd is a rare new thriller talent'' Daily Mail ''Superbly creepy, with an unexpected twist'' Guardian ''Brilliant writing, a terrifying story, and characters so real it feels like you know them. If you enjoy dark, twisty thrillers that stay with you, read this book'' Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife ************* Elijah has lived in the Memory Wood for as long as he can remember. It''s the only home he''s ever known. Elissa has only just arrived. And she''ll do everything she can to escape. When Elijah stumbles across thirteen-year-old Elissa, in the woods where her abductor is hiding her, he refuses to alert the police. Because in his twelve years, Elijah has never had a proper friend. And he doesn''t want Elissa to leave. Besides, Elijah knows how this can end. After all, Elissa isn''t the first girl he''s found inside the Memory Wood. As her abductor''s behaviour grows more erratic, chess prodigy Elissa realises that outwitting strange, lonely Elijah is her only hope of survival. Their cat-and-mouse game of deception and betrayal will determine both their fates, and whether either of them will ever leave the Memory Wood . . . ************* Praise for Sam Lloyd: ''An intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller'' Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door ''Remarkable. Stunning prose and compulsive reading. It''s undoubtedly the best thriller I''ve read in a long, long time'' Lesley Kara, author of The Rumour ''I haven''t read anything quite this exciting since Room. You think all the stories have been told, then something like this comes along'' Emma Curtis, author of The Night You Left Readers love The Memory Wood ''A very clever psychological thriller. Dark, creepy and intense.'' ***** ''Deliciously dark... fresh and imaginative.'' ***** ''The twists and turns in The Memory Wood will astound. This book is undoubtedly the best I''ve read this year.'' ***** Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, Winter 2020

Listen ... can you hear it? There''s a creepy noise ... ''Welcome!'' smiles Mr Bones. ''Meet the spooky girls and boys.'' At Skeleton School they howl in assembly, fly broomsticks in the library and learn how to float through walls! Join in the fun with this comic caper from a bestselling author/illustrator of Calm Down, Boris, Mr Pusskins and First Day at Bug School – it''s perfect for back to school and Halloween. This eBook comes with a gloriously entertaining audio accompaniment, read by CBeebies star Justin Fletcher.

Sid is a sausage dog without an owner. He longs for someone to love and care for him. Maybe if he shows everyone how clever he is, they''ll want to give him a home! But things don''t go quite as Sid plans...

A reassuring story to soothe anxiety about starting school. It''s your first day at Bug School, but don''t be scared or shy. You''ll have the BEST TIME EVER! So wave mummy and daddy bye bye. Welcome to Bug School! Don''t be nervous on your first day – it''s lots of fun. Learn to creep with the spiders, sing with the crickets, count spots with the ladybirds and hop, skip and jump in P.E. with the fleas! A rhythmic, bright celebration of school, starring some very cute bugs indeed!

''Best in Show'' or farting fiasco? It''s the day of the big dog show and all is going really well for Fred - he''s jumping and tumbling and performing amazing tricks. There is just one problem - he can''t stop his sudden urge to fart! Will Fred hold it in or will the judges be blown away? Age range: 2-6 years Word count: 100 words

Meet Boris - he''s a very loving little monster! Orange, hairy and over-enthusiastic, Boris means well, but always ends up getting carried away and spoiling things.

Two little aliens come to Earth, looking for fun! A park seems the perfect place to start, but even the simplest things can seem pretty confusing when you''re new to the planet. When two little aliens in a passing rocket spot the most exciting thing ever, they can''t wait to land on Earth to investigate. They''ve discovered a playground! It is full of fun-looking things like a seesaw, a sandpit, and even an ice-cream kiosk. The thing is, the aliens have never been to a playground before, so they don''t know how anything works. Hilarious confusion soon ensues until new friends show them how to have fun. Sam tells this charming and funny tale with her well-renowned quirky sense of humor. Children will delight in knowing what the two little alien friends are getting wrong on each page and, naturally, there''s a very happy ending extolling the virtues of friendship and helping others.

A fast-paced, action-packed, good-versus-evil adventure introducing a dynamic new picture book character.

Coco is een erg hongerige krokodil. Ze bijt in alles wat los en vast zit. Vierkant, hardkartonnen prentenboek met paginagrote kleurenillustraties en een beweegbare handpop. Vanaf ca. 2 jaar.

Gertie wakes up in a grump and sets out to tell everyone about it. After making the cheerful sun, flowers and fish thoroughly miserable, she feels no better. But when a cheeky monkey teaches her that by turning upside-down her frown turns to a smile, she makes a new friend. Approx 100 words Age range: 2-6 years

Œil-de-lynx a perdu sa maman ! Aide-le à bouger la tête en tous sens pour la retrouver... Il adore qu’on prenne soin de lui !

René est passionné par les odeurs que perçoit son gros nez... Aide-le à renifler et à bouger son appendice... Il adore qu’on s’occupe de lui !

Coco is a crocodile who loves to chomp on the wrong things. Can you help her pick good things to munch and crunch as she visits the fruit stall, cafe and vegetable shop in Jungle Town? The combination of Sam Lloyd''s new paper collage artwork style and the toothy felt animal puppet mouth which can be rotated to chomp any part of the page create an irresistibly interactive reading experience. Coco''s sturdy felt mouth also makes this book a fantastic 3D display item on any bookshelf.

Meet the mini monster mates in this exciting new finger-puppet series. Come with Ernie as he looks for his mum - but every mum he meets is the wrong colour! Do big jumps and little hops in Lenny Long Legs'' book of opposites. Then find out how to stop Nancy being naughty and sniff out numbers from one to five with Nosey Norman.

Alerte générale ! Chef Rhino vient de repérer des flammes rue des Quatre-Maisons ! Il faut agir au plus vite ! Pin-pon ! Pin-pon !

En Dudley és un auténtic petit monstre! El vols conèixer? Fes-li companyia i veuràs que no para de fer soroll des que es desperta fins que se''n va a dormir.

Bella rêve de chanter. Si seulement elle était moins timide... Chaque fois qu''elle ouvre la bouche, les autres lui disent : " Monte le son, Bella ! " Un jour son frère, le turbulent Boris, a un accident...

Est-ce que tu préfères mettre la bouche du pirate sur le robot ou le nez de la sorcière sur la fée? Grâce à ce livre aimanté, tu pourras t''amuser à reconstituer les visages ou à mélanger tous les aimants... Il suffit de te laisser guider par ton imagination ! Toutes les combinaisons sont possibles... et les fous rires garantis !

Create funny faces with over 20 magnets!Put a pirate patch on a robot or a witch''s nose on a fairy in this madcap magnet book! Match the magnets to the right faces or mix them round, making endless hilarious combinations. Lots of laugh-out-loud fun!