Adorable Kids Books Hitting Shelves This Fall
Brown Paper Fox is excited to announce the release of five new picture books this October. From author Rebecca du Preez, The Lost Sock, Go On Outside, Augustus the Bear, A Prayer for My Son, and A Prayer for My Daughter.
The Lost Sock
An adorably funny story that follows a girl's search for her missing sock. Filled with adventure and laughs, this hardcover picture book is guaranteed to have you questioning where your missing sock went.
Illustrated by Kelsey Marshalsey
Go On Outside
The perfect book to encourage you to stop what you're doing and explore the outside. Filled with fun activities and adorable illustrations, this cosy read is perfect all year round.
Illustrated by Lauren Mclardy
Augustus the Bear
An adorably funny story that follows a girl's search for her missing sock. Filled with adventure and laughs, this hardcover picture book is guaranteed to have you questioning where your missing sock went.
Illustrated by Kelsey Marshalsey
A Prayer for My Son/Daughter
This adorable duo is perfect for the praying parents as a bedtime story starting when they are very little up until they are well into school age. Making this book the perfect gift for a baby shower.
Illustrated by Martha Ratcliff
About the Author
REBECCA DU PREEZ is a foundation phase teacher who started writing children’s books when she gave birth to her first son in 2022. She is South African but now lives in Manchester with her husband, her two sons, and their dog Millie. She’s always been an avid reader but decided to start writing stories that she could one day share with her children.
About the Illustrators
KELSEY MARSHALSEY is an Ontario based illustrator and book designer. As a mom of two, she is constantly inspired by her kids daily and this is often reflected in her work. She is passionate about bringing stories to life that focus on inclusivity, diversity, and encouraging children to embrace what makes them unique.
MARTHA RATCLIFF is a UK based illustrator who started her career over a decade ago in greeting card design. She is inspired by the world around her and loves to bring smiles to faces with her art.
LAUREN MCLARDY is a UK based illustrator and designer. Her work is cute, fun, and playful and mostly hand-painted! She also runs her own shop, Happy Olive.
All the new titles are available on October 21, 2025 through independent bookstores, and directly from the publisher's website.