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“A handsome hardback filled with grief, thought-provoking verses and lusciously detailed illustrations, it immerses the reader in the riches and terrors of the ocean, showing human depredation as well as swirling shoals and the mysteries of migration.” Imogen Russell Williams, GUARDIAN REVIEW
“You can almost smell the surf between the pages.” Alex O’Connell
Zazi (aged 8) and Ziwelene (aged 6) are the great-grandchildren of Nelson and Winnie Mandela.
Zindzi is the youngest child of the Mandelas and was only 18 months old when her father went to prison. Here she answers questions from the two young children to tell the Grandad Mandela’s story.
“Why did Grandad go to jail?”
“Did Grandad have to have his birthday in prison?”
“Did Grandad have a plan to escape from his prison?”
This structure works highly effectively alongside Sean Qualls’ sandy-hued and textured illustrations.
About the illustrator: https://www.seanqualls.com/
Using original architectural drawings from The National Archives brought to life by stunning artwork by Josie Shenoy, discover the rich heritage of some of London’s most iconic buildings. Watch Buckingham Palace transform from a large country house into an opulent palace, spot Henry VIII playing tennis on the lawn of Hampton Court Palace, and get lost in the Palm House at Kew, London’s very own tropical rainforest.
This beautiful book from Blue Peter Award-winning author David Long and exceptionally talented artist Josie Shenoy is a historical kaleidoscope celebrating the magnificent buildings that made London.
“Visually stunning… a quiet, intoxicating account of water’s transmutations.”
Imogen Russell Williams, Guardian Review
A new non-fiction picture book from Greenaway medal-winner, Grahame Baker-Smith.
Really useful set of nature activity cards for primary aged children (from Laurence King Publishing), pleasingly designed by the illustrator Chakrabarti with inviting accessible instructions and information written by experienced non-fiction author, Anna Claybourne.
There are 20 double-sided, sturdy thick cards in total categorised into
PARK & GARDEN
WATER
BEACH
FOREST & TREES
ANYWHERE
Perfect to share between groups of children and a handy aid for KS2 classteachers.
“From a catapult constructed from a Pringles tube to the chemistry of a microwave cupcake, Alom Shaha first dangles an enticing activity, then meticulously – and thrillingly – details the scientific principles behind its operation. Emily Robertson’s glorious illustrations add to the book’s bursting, irresistible sense of excitement.”
Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian
This book provides the first fully illustrated survey of Ardizzone’s work, analysing his activity as an artist and illustrator in the context of 20th-century British art, illustration, printing and publishing. Copiously illustrated with many previously unpublished images, Edward Ardizzone: Artist and Illustrator also contributes more broadly to the current reassessment and investigation of mid-20th-century British art and illustration.
“You don’t need to have enjoyed the same books as she has to recognise the pure, life-affirming joy of reading that Bookworm celebrates so eloquently.” Fiona Noble OBSERVER
A follow-up to the successful, much-praised title Creaturepedia by the same author-illustrator.
Much to enjoy here for all ages, not the least being the way Barman has organised the book into sections such as The Homebodies (plants that only grow in one place), the Whites and Yellows, The Spotty and Stripy etc.
Also to be applauded: the detailed Index
