ACHUKA Book of the Day 8 Dec 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Simple, quiet illustrations executed in a soft, elegant, swirling style trace the transition from tawny autumn’s bareness to early winter’s silvery wonderland. Scenes of Mouse, Chipmunk, Skunk, Hare, Badger, Racoon, and, eventually, Small Bear and Mama snuggling safely inside their respective cozy winter dens […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 7 Dec 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop A delightful picture book with facts by the Greenaway Medal-winning author-illustrator Catherine Rayner. The child narrating this story has been given their first ever pet: a tiny fish with shimmering scales and bright beady eyes… Their very own goldfish! Sitting alongside the gentle narrative […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 6 Dec 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop The third book of the series based on Anne of Green Gables. See also: If I Couldn’t Be Anne Goodnight, Anne It’s Anne’s first Christmas in Avonlea, and she is thankful for so many things: feathery frosts and silvery seas, and wreaths as round […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 3 Dec 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop This is a highly liftable large-format hardback with a stunning neon cover, featuring 25 beautifully illustrated city maps from all over the world, from ancient history to the present day. Produced in consultation with specialist curators at the British Museum, readers can visit cities […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Empathetic art and lyrical text blend for a touching and empowering tale.” KIRKUS “A wonderful tale of creativity, acceptance and overcoming adversity.” Cracking The Cover ACHUKA loves this series. See also: Iggy Peck And The Mysterious Mansion Sofia Valdez, Future Prez Book of the Day 9 Dec 2019 Ada Twist And The Perilous […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 1 Dec 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Following Hendrix through his difficult childhood, military service, and stints in Nashville, New York, and London, blocks of text emphasize the figure’s complicated parental relationships, disinterest in conformity, and dedication to his craft. Digitally enhanced oil-based woodblock ink art centers images of Hendrix’s face […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 30 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Amusement abounds in the mixture of modern and historical aesthetic elements, Alice in Wonderland variety in proportions of the fantastical beasts and people, and tiny, expressive faces. The perfect choice for a rainy day for readers and nonreaders alike.” KIRKUS “The ink, watercolor, and acrylic drawings […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 29 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “A striking and moving story of love and healing.” Children’s Book Council of Australia “A magical story about facing your fears and finding the courage to share.” Readings “A powerful and heart-warming book with an import message.” Canberra Times A moving story of friendship, family and finding […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 26 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Magical interlinked stories about what one girl learns from talking to trees throughout Time and from around the world in a sumptuous gift book presentation. Olive’s best friend is a four-hundred-year-old oak tree, and it is in danger. As she tumbles into its magic […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 25 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “This is a wonderful story about friendship, family and also being open to new ideas and accepting others who are very different. Alexandra Page has created a new Christmas classic.” BfK 5-star review “A truly mesmerising, heartfelt story with a classic feel.” BookCraic It’s 1952 […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 24 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “An excellent information book with a good balance of general information and detail using varied layouts to convey information and tell the story in an accessible and interesting way.” BfK 5-star review “The shelves of Titanic literature are full of mistakes made, drills missed, […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 23 Nov 2021 Times Children’s Book of the Week 20 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Crossley-Holland writes like a dream and has the knack of making these stories, which could have felt stuffy in less elegant hands, feel fresh and relevant, while Riddell’s stunning, colourful illustrations — showing handsome warriors, […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 22 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop A much-appreciated sequel to the bestselling Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street, an ACHUKA Book of the Day in January 2019. In each garden, someone is tending to their produce. Maria is picking asparagus, Ramon’s mum is watering the cucumbers, and a gaggle of kids […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 19 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “In this third graphic novel collaboration between Larson and Mock what begins as a twentieth-century family drama quickly uncoils into a much more sinister — and spellbinding — modern fairy tale.” Horn Book “Mock’s full-color illustrations portray mood and atmosphere extremely effectively through novel page […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 18 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “A dazzling blend of Chinese history, myth and mecha sci-fi” VoiceMag “If you like mechs, Chinese myth, and badass female leads, written by an author who certainly knows their stuff, this is the novel for you.” FinFiAddict Science fiction and East Asian myth combine in […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 17 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Day clearly shows that even as Tallchief became a star in the world of ballet, she never forgot her roots and gives readers necessary history and context to understand their importance. Flint’s black-and-white illustrations excel at depictions of Tallchief in motion. Inspiringly shows how Maria […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 16 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Originally a short story in King’s adult collection One Good Story, That One, this comics version retains its complexity, dry humor, and sharp political edge… The thematic and literary richness of this story is exhilarating, unsettling the insistent binary of American/Canadian nationalities for the […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 15 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Skellig re-imagined by Mary Shelley or the Brothers Grimm.” Chris Soul “Simply blew me away.” Bookseller, Tales On Moonlane Ramsgate A dark, gothic adventure set deep in a Bavarian forest, with angels and owls and magic and a boy who isn’t all that he […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 12 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Jisu Choi’s amazing, colourful and funky illustration makes Beetles for Breakfast a book you want to pick up as soon as you see the vibrant and cool front cover. Although it’s a super colourful book with plenty of detail, the information is still organised well […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 11 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop First new novel in two years from one of the UK’s favourite storytellers. A story of love and rescue. With illustrations by George Butler (Drawn Across Borders). Australian-Greek girl Nandi travels to her ancestors’ home in Ithaca, and discovers – through a friendship with […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 10 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Gill’s sublime full-page illustrations, [r]ich in texture and color… give the impression of a rediscovered ancient manuscript or mural. A smart reimagining of an ancient tale that questions old tropes.” KIRKUS A dazzling, feminist retelling of Greek myth from Jessie Burton, the internationally bestselling author […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 9 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Back in print some half a century after it first appeared, thanks to the New York Review Children’s Collection. Alice and Martin Provensen were one of the most talented husband-and-wife author-illustrator teams of the twentieth century. A long-out-of-print cult classic, The Provensen Book of […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 8 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop ACHUKA is especially fond of wordless picture books. It’s summertime and a boy and his dog are leaving behind their apartment in the busy city. His grandparents’ home in the countryside feels like a different world. From the window, the curious boy sees a path […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 5 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop A powerful and personal story from one of Britain’s best-loved authors about his recovery from coronavirus. After being admitted to hospital in 2020 with coronavirus, Michael Rosen had to learn to walk again. With the support of doctors and nurses and a walking stick […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 4 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Superlative, action-packed art and cheeky narration combine to tell a story of emotional intelligence on a superheroic scale while remaining consistently funny and undeniably thoughtful.” KIRKUS “From vibrant, comic book–style art with ample color by Elaine Bay to running gags and commercial breaks that […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 3 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “For those who love the poem’s old-fashioned feeling, these illustrations perfectly match the magical, nostalgic tone of the text.” KIRKUS The classic Christmas verse in a gorgeous gift book edition from one of ACHUKA’s favourite illustrators, P.J. Lynch. P.J. Lynch brings his rich and […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 2 Nov 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “A hugely ambitious and important novel for all ages, dealing as it does with major concerns of environmental change and destruction. There is an enormous character list, and those of us who get confused by trying to remember who’s who could begin by jotting down […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 29 Oct 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Creepy and progressive.” KIRKUS “Gleefully retold…” Publishers Weekly “These are not saccharine, happy, good triumphs over evil, happily ever after, warm fuzzy bedtime stories. No, these fairy tales hark back to the original folklore tales that sought to teach children life lessons, sometimes harsh, […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 28 Oct 2021 Recognised in the OPERA PRIMA category in the BolognaRagazzi Award 2020 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Beautifully illustrated.” KIRKUS “The simplicity of Michal’s text will strike a chord with readers everywhere, and Stiasny’s stunning illustrations add depth and impact.” BfK 5 Star review It is the summer of 1939 […]