ACHUKA Book of the Day 2 Mar 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Related posts: Draw With Rob Ay Christmas by Rob Biddulph Draw With Rob by Rob Biddulph Kay’s Anatomy: A Complete (and Completely Disgusting) Guide to the Human Body (Hardback) Adam Kay (author), Henry Paker (illustrator) Opening The Box of Delights: A stunning visual celebration […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 1 Mar 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Blankman spins a stunningly complex tale out of simple words. By focusing her account on only the two young girls, Blankman situates the seemingly distant horror of the disaster in a firmly human context.” KIRKUS [f.p. hardback 2020] On a spring morning, neighbours Valentina […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 26 Feb 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Throughout, artful, expressive typography contributes to the overall success of the picture book, guiding the reader’s voice to deliver a dynamic read-aloud that matches the visual drama of the art. A read-aloud treat for hungry audiences.” KIRKUS “Readers will feel like they have a front-row […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 25 Feb 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “A captivating, explosive, and satisfyingly queer thriller.” KIRKUS Meet Nora. Also known as Rebecca, Samantha, Haley, Katie and Ashley – the girls she’s been. Soon to be a Netflix film starring Stranger Things‘ Millie Bobby Brown, this must-read psychological thriller, perfect for fans of […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 24 Feb 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “[Percival’s] own experiences of being poor are clearly etched throughout this tale about a child whose parents can’t pay the bills – from the beautifully observed frost patterns on the opening pages to the way the pictures glow when the family are together” Imogen Carter, […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 23 Feb 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Each conflict is resolved authentically and naturally, moving the story along at the perfect speed. The scenes between Flávia and Nishat simmer, and their mesmerizing relationship unfolds with just the right amount of complexity. Most satisfyingly, each character gets the ending she deserves. Impossible to […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 22 Feb 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “A wonderful exploration of change over time. Every page creates a discussion and a conversation. A fantastic timeline and tree lifecycle finish it off. What a brilliant book.” Simon Smith, Headteacher Told in unshowy rhyming couplets, this beautiful non-fiction picture book follows the story of […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 19 Feb 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop From the bestselling author of A Pinch of Magic and A Sprinkle of Sourcery (a BookOfTheDay last year) comes a thrilling story of sisters, spells and witches. A dangerous spell cast over an unsuspecting village. An enchanted painting locked in a hidden room. A desperate race against time to […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 18 Feb 2021 Waterstones Children’s Book of the Month February 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookseller ‘One of the most joyful books you’ll read this year.’ – The Bookseller Things aren’t going great for Archie Albright. His dad’s acting weird, his mum too, and he all he wants is for everything to […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 17 Feb 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Gordon C James’s painted portraits brim with spirit and dignity. The result is a truly special book by an American author-illustrator duo at the top of their game…” GUARDIAN “Barnes and James provide us with a range of powerful, positive names to call Black […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 16 Feb 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Valerie Bloom is one of ACHUKA’s favourite poets and this is her first new solo collection for several years. Bold black illustrations from Ken Wilson-Max throughout. Organised into poems about Family And Friends, Fun With Forms, Our World, and Unbelievable. Bloom is a poet […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 12 Feb 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop A treasury of stories celebrating the wonders of winter, and the qualities within that warm our hearts through the long cold. Particularly relevant in the week of its selection as Book of the Day, with the UK gripped in an icy blast. The book, […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 11 Feb 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “A fun, socially conscious mystery that continues to take the series in new directions.” KIRKUS A wintry third adventure in this well-received series. See also Kat Wolfe Investigates and Kat Wolfe Takes The Case. Kat and Harper can’t wait to join their parents on […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 10 Feb 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Shama and Bahama Llama can’t wait for winter – skating, snowballs, hot chocolate . . . and best of all, the Winter Woolly Party! But when The Big Freeze suddenly arrives they discover that their jumpers are in a sorry state! Cue a MAJOR […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 9 Feb 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop ‘A beautiful book – not just heartwarming but heart healing’ Chris Riddell A big grey elephant is following Olive’s father around. It leaves with him for work and trails behind him when he comes home, keeping him heavy and sad. Every day, Olive wishes […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 8 Feb 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop A new printing of this now-classic picture book. “Outrageous!” the judges cried. “Ridiculous!” Who would dare enter a portrait of a duck in the Grand Contest of Art? But when Felix Clousseau’s painting quacks, he is hailed as a genius. Suddenly everyone wants a […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 5 Feb 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Discover the pollution crisis in our oceans through the eyes of one lost plastic duck… When a shipping container filled with thousands of plastic ducks spilled into the Pacific Ocean, where did all those ducks go? Based on a true story, this innovative take […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 4 Feb 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop I can’t believe it’s exactly 10 years today since my first book The Lonely Beast was published! The amazing @AndersenPress took a leap and started me off on an exciting new career. Today the 10th anniversary edition is available in all lovely bookshops. pic.twitter.com/goh5d0gMeG […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Wed 3 Feb 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Latest in this fabulous oversize series from Ben Rothery, author of Hidden Planet and Sensational Butterflies. Life on Earth is shaped by water, and only survives here because of it, but our ocean ecosystems are at the epicentre of global warming. Framed by […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 2 Feb 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop A gripping tale of friendship, courage and the power of being yourself. Cover design by Sandra Dieckmann. Maggie Blue is an outsider, both at home and at school. She lives with her eccentric aunt Esme, and has no friends other than the irascible Hoagy, […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 1 Feb 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Dark, demanding and delicious.” KIRKUS from the author of The Hazel Wood… A highly anticipated collection of twelve deeply creepy pitch-dark stories each with a gorgeously illustrated lino print title page by Nick Hayes. The story ‘The Clockwork Bride’ is worth the cover price […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 29 Jan 2020 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “The soft, textured illustrations expertly pair with the understated text and its beautifully simple, implicit message to look closer before jumping to conclusions.” KIRKUS Every day, a little girl rides to school on the back of Daddy’s bike. As they twist and turn through […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 28 Jan 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop In this hilarious, fantastic debut by Bethany Walker. 10-year-old Freddy Spicer writes letters to his parents – who he believes are working at a Brussels-sprouts farm in Outer Castonga, with no internet or phone access. In fact, Freddy’s parents are secret agents out of […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Wed 27 Jan 2021 [Holocaust Memorial Day] Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “I have written an issue book, and although I have furnished it with (I hope) engaging characters and an exciting plot, I do not care about those half as much as I care about the issue I am writing about. […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 26 Jan 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Learn a new and inspiring word every day of the year with this book, arranged into 52 seasonally themed spreads. Each fully illustrated scene provides a f supportive platform to introduce young readers to big words and extend their vocabulary. Curated by a literacy […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 25 Jan 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Translated from French; the original edition won the prestigious Prix Landerneau in the best children’s picture book category. Mama opened our bedroom door. “Come on, you two,” she whispered. “We need to go now, to get there on time.” Excited, the sleepy family step […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 21 Jan 2o21 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop A fully illustrated novel from comics creator Neill Cameron – the first title in a new series from David Fickling Books. POW! PEW! FWOOSH! Meet Freddy – the most super-amazing superhero robot EVER. His unbelievably Amazing Robotic Abilities are mind-blowingly cool. But it turns […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 20 Jan 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “A wordless, singing infusion of love and energy into a home.” KIRKUS In this bustling wordless picture book, JonArno Lawson’s touching story and Qin Leng’s gentle illustrations capture all angles of the building’s transformation, as well as the evolving perspectives of the girl and […]