Books by Joseph Coelho

Portrait of Joseph Coelho

Joseph Coelho is an award-winning British poet, playwright and children's author celebrated for bringing warmth, wit and emotional honesty to young readers. His work often explores identity, belonging and the power of words, inspiring children to see poetry as something living and accessible. As the Waterstones Children's Laureate, he champions reading for pleasure and the importance of libraries in every community.

Across picture books, verse novels and poetry collections, Coelho's writing combines lyrical language with an open-hearted approach that invites curiosity and empathy. His books are perfect for sparking classroom discussions or sharing aloud at home, offering stories and poems that stay with readers long after the final page.

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  • Collins Big Cat  Swords and Bikes

    HarperCollins Publishers Collins Big Cat Swords and Bikes

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    £10.69

  • The Christmas Tree Mouse

    Penguin Random House Children's UK The Christmas Tree Mouse

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    Book Synopsis''Twas the night before Christmasand all through the house,Not a creature was stirring, save . . .CHRISTMAS TREE MOUSE!And she''s on an important mission. A mission to help Santa! Every Christmas Eve, this tiny mouse brushes away Santa''s snowy footprints, nibbles up the mince pie crumbs, and - most importantly - checks on her Santa HQ tablet that all the correct presents are under the tree.But when Christmas Tree Mouse discovers that baby Ola has received the wrong present, it''s a CATASTROPHE! Can she use all her special training and determination to save the day? And might Santa himself make a special appearance?This charming and heartwarming picture book from Waterstones Children''s Laureate Joseph Coelho and debut illustrator Farah Shah offers a brilliantly funny sneak peek behind the scenes on the most magical night of the year. The perfect gift for any child this Christmas!Longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2025

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    £7.59

  • One Little Word

    Quarto Publishing PLC One Little Word

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    Book Synopsis*Sunday Times: One to Watch* This beautiful and moving picture book from Waterstones Children's Laureate, Joseph Coelho, tells the story of how a big, hairy argument gets in between two best friends. 'The argument came from nowhere. It sat huge and bloated in the middle of the playground between me and my best friend.' This big hairy monster appears out of the blue one day, splitting up the best friends and growing bigger and bigger, until it starts to ruin all the children in the playground's fun.Together, they learn how to shrink the monster until it vanishes completely, to the point where they can't even remember what it looks like!Coelho's gentle and lyrical verse pair perfectly with Allison Colpoys' beautiful illustrations to create a book which will be treasured by young readers. This is an ode to the powerTrade Review“The children’s laureate’s engaging contribution to the picture book trend for blobby creatures that represent feelings. “Sorry” makes anger vanish. With lively illustrations of the playground.” * The Sunday Times - One To Watch *“This relatable tale explains the importance of apologising – and then forgetting.” * The Sun *“A big hairy monster comes between two friends in this rhyming story about friendship and the power of saying sorry by the current UK Children’s Laureate.” * The Bookseller *A touching story about the importance of friendship and the power of saying sorry.” * The Bookseller - Black Issue *“The perfect platform for discussing conflicts in friendships.” * WRD Magazine *

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    £11.69

  • Bug Club Shared Reading The Artist Year 1

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Shared Reading The Artist Year 1

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    £12.10

  • Readerful Books for Sharing Year 2Primary 3 Just

    Oxford University Press Readerful Books for Sharing Year 2Primary 3 Just

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    Book SynopsisKofi''s family are too busy to play, and he''s bored. But when he finds an empty cardboard box, he climbs into another world! First Dad, then his sister Amelia, then Mum all come together to join Kofi in his cardboard world of make-believe. Just a Box is a magical Book for Sharing about the power of imagination, written by the Children''s Laureate Joseph Coelho.This book is a Readerful Book for Sharing. It is for an adult to read aloud to children aged 6 to 7. Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including: Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: - Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical re

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    £8.07

  • Andersen Press Ltd Luna Loves Gardening

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    Book SynopsisBy award-winning Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, the fifth book in the Luna Loves... series brings alive the art of gardening. Luna is wowed by her local community garden, there are squashes and runner beans, potatoes and tomatoes and even an apple tree. But each plant hides a story. Grandpa and Nana show her the Callaloo their family grew in Jamaica. It's time for Luna to grab a trowel and sow seeds that will tell a new story for the whole community as they all discover their connection to the entire world. Celebrate community gardening and learn the power of plants to bring people together in this picture book story from award-winning Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho. Other books in the Luna Loves... series:Luna Loves Library DayLuna Loves ArtLuna Loves DanceLuna Loves ChristmasLuna Loves Books board book

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    £999.99

  • Smile Out Loud

    Quarto Publishing PLC Smile Out Loud

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    £15.19

  • Candlewick Press,U.S. Relic Hamilton Genie Hunter

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    £8.93

  • Zuckersüß Verlag Das gibt Streit

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    3 in stock

    £21.16

  • Editorial Oceano de Mexico Cuentos Diminutos... Para Inspirar E Inquietar

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    £18.35

  • Poems Aloud Poems are for reading out loud

    Quarto Publishing PLC Poems Aloud Poems are for reading out loud

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    Book SynopsisTrade Review"A pleasant-enough gathering, with some bright spots." --Kirkus Reviews - Kirkus Reviews

    10 in stock

    £14.20

  • Our Building

    Frances Lincoln Ltd Our Building

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    10 in stock

    £12.99

  • Poetry Prompts

    Quarto Publishing PLC Poetry Prompts

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    10 in stock

    £16.93

  • Spooky Poems Aloud

    Wide Eyed Editions Spooky Poems Aloud

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    10 in stock

    £15.27

  • Children of the Throne

    Frances Lincoln Ltd Children of the Throne

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    £12.99

  • POETRY PLAY KIT

    Kaddo POETRY PLAY KIT

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    £13.32

  • Ten-Word Tiny Tales: To Inspire and Unsettle

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Ten-Word Tiny Tales: To Inspire and Unsettle

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    £16.14

  • TenWord Tiny Tales of Love

    Candlewick Press (MA) TenWord Tiny Tales of Love

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    £13.09

  • Candlewick Press,U.S. Relic Hamilton Genie Hunter

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    £14.72

  • Kane/Miller Book Publishers Luna Loves Art

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    £15.32

  • Kane/Miller Book Publishers Luna Loves Christmas

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    £15.19

  • Oceano Travesia A Luna Le Encanta La Biblioteca

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    £14.18

  • Gran Travesia Zombicienta

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    £14.36

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