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September 2025

As we kick off the new academic year, what better time to share a fantastic selection of newly published titles that we think are ‘Beanstalk Brilliant’?

This selection features exciting new releases from classic favourites like Michael Rosen, Louie Stowell, and Tom Percival, plus a heart-warming back-to-school story by Naomi Jones. In this list you’ll find a range of stories, poems and fact books, perfect for sparking imaginations and starting reading journeys this September!

About the book

‘Become a genius in a year’ by Mike Rampton, illustrated by Gareth Williams

Become the most amazing, awe-inspiring genius in the world in just one year*! (*No refunds given)

This book will take you from a clever (but rather ordinary) kid to an absurdly intelligent, super-brained, hyper-genius capable of anything … in just twelve magnificent months.

From fun facts about dinosaurs to everything you need to know about spiders, plus silly Shakespearean names and a deep dive into poo and snot. Have you ever wondered about the world’s pooiest places? Or which came first, the duck-billed platyupus … or the duck? This book has all the answers.

“Imagine what I could have achieved if I’d read this” – Albert Einstein*

“I’m glad this wasn’t published when I was alive, because everyone who read it would have ended up cleverer than me” — Leonardo Da Vinci*

“I like the picture of the dog in the space helmet” — Marie Curie*

*(These are real reviews, I promise!)

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Buy any of these books here and Beanstalk receive a 10% donation 

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