A huge ‘Thank you’ to Jim Smith who visited our school day and inspired our Primary 3 and 4 pupils. The drawing workshop was amazing! We all really enjoyed it! Waterstones Mearns @JimSmithBooks

The Waterstones #BookOfTheYear winners are here! A sensation with booksellers and readers from day one, it could only be BUTTER by Asako Yuzuki 🐄 And Children’s Book of the Year is I AM REBEL by Ross Montgomery, an unforgettable canine adventure 🐕 waterstones.com/category/cultu…

How do we stop worrying what others think of us and learn to accept ourselves as we are? #BookOfTheYear winner Asako Yuzuki has some tips in this clip from our exclusive interview with her. Watch the full conversation here: waterstones.com/category/cultu…

'No dogs die in this book' Author Ross Montgomery introduces the newly crowned 2024 Children's #BookOfTheYear, I AM REBEL. Find our stunning Exclusive Hardback Edition here: waterstones.com/book/i-am-rebe…

‘Once I tried it, I was hooked’ On the blog, winner of the 2024 #BookOfTheYear Asako Yuzuki shares her thoughts and reflections on the UK after visiting on her author tour: waterstones.com/blog/asako-yuz…

We are still buzzing about Butter winning Waterstones #BookOfTheYear - we love this book and it is so good to know the nation's booksellers do, too.

'It’s a masterclass in talking about anger and strength and compassion' On the blog, Children's #BookOfTheYear winner Ross Montgomery picks his favourite books with memorable animal protagonists: waterstones.com/blog/ross-mont…

Inspired by a real life case, our 2024 #BookOfTheYear BUTTER revolves around a famed female chef convicted as the serial killer of lonely businessmen and a story-hungry young journalist who wishes to learn the secrets of gourmet from her... waterstones.com/category/cultu… 🐄

A heartwarming, richly adventurous story following a canine hero embarking on a quest to rescue his master who has gone to war, I AM REBEL by Ross Montgomery is our 2024 Children's #BookOfTheYear. Find our stunning Exclusive Hardback Edition here: waterstones.com/book/i-am-rebe…

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Onyx Storm | Pre-order now! Less than two weeks to go! Dexter the store dragon is buzzing about the next riveting instalment of the richly imagined world of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame.

Let us present our unmissable Books of the Month for February.

Jordan Lees will be visiting Mearns Primary School on Tuesday 4th March! Primary 5, 6 and 7 will get the opportunity to meet Jordan and hear about his latest book. Signed copies can be purchased on the day for £7.99. Waterstones Mearns

We are delighted to reveal the three category winners and the overall winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2025. Voted for exclusively by booksellers, the victorious trio represent the cream of children's writing and illustration from the past twelve months.