Earth AbidesIn this profound ecological fable, a mysterious plague has destroyed the vast majority of the human race. Isherwood Williams, one of the few survivors, returns from a wilderness field trip to discover that civilization has vanished during his absence. Eventually he returns to San Francisco and encounters a female survivor who becomes his wife. Around them and their children a small community develops, living like their pioneer ancestors, but

a London evacuee uneasily billeted with the village blacksmith

David Lucas's stunning picture book reminds us that there is nothing more powerful than togetherness

holding down a job and staying out of trouble

New meetings

'A heroine you will instantly fall in love with'

Independent-minded toddlers will love following along as the determined Chengdu reaches for his goal of some tasty leaves

As alliances shift and enemies draw closer

the Abbot visits the Convent of St Hilda's and is not overjoyed to be put in partnership with the 80-year-old Mother of Discipline

and important

Jason Platt sends a fast-talking

The result is a shrewd

A book of nature from around the world