How to Get Magically Popular by Radhika Sanghani (Usborne – August 2025)
Is being able to see the future a gift or a curse. Sabina just wants to fit in but struggles with popularity. Being the only Indian girl at her new school makes it even harder. She misses her friends and really doesn’t want to be at this exclusive girls’ grammar school. When Sabina accidentally taps into some sort of magical power at a school Yoga session, she’s faced with strange visions and knowledge about the future. She’s really not sure this is going to help her popularity cause! Her so-called friends take advantage of this new power for their own gains but Sabina just can’t cope with being their personal psychic. She has to find a way to be happy at school and create the future that’s right for her.
How to be Magically Popular is a great book for helping readers age 9+ develop strategies for coping with new situations and strengthening their mindfulness to find inner peace – even in the most chaotic scenarios. Through understanding emotions and how they connect to our actions, children can gain greater control over the outsome of difficult situations. This is such a unique story and one that is sure to be very popular!
The Magic in You by Mat Ricardo (Faber – July 2025)
The Magic in You is a fascinating book about following your dreams, learning to do incredible things and gaining so much confidence along the way. When author Mat Ricardo was younger, he was shy. Preferring his own company, he kept to himself until one day he saw an amazing street performer. Suddenly, it was all he could think about. He wanted to perform, entertain and stun audiences with his tricks. Through determination, hard work and a lot of practice, he became that amazing entertainer. This book is an encyclopedia of incredible things kids can learn to do while developing confidence, social skills and a powerful voice along the way.
From magic tricks to juggling to clowning to improv, there is something for everyone. Amaze your friends with science tricks, learn to pick a lock or move things with your mind. The most important tips in this book are the ones that give advice about handling fear and finding your courage. The Magic in You is the perfect book for long summer days. By September, readers will be ready to show off all sorts of new skills with confidence and a smile.
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