Now in softcover: A rhyming story of friendship, set in the snowy Arctic, from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside.

Stubborn wolf cub Wilf doesn’t want help from anyone. Not from his friends or his family. Whatever it is, he can do it all by himself. But when Wilf finds himself lost and alone in the chill of the Arctic night, he discovers something important: sometimes we all need the helping hand of a friend.

Cute character impact from illustrator Jim Field. Follow Jim Field on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jimfield_

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ACHUKA Book of the Day, Tue 22 Oct 2019

A wonderful sharing book, with classic picture book repetition and structure and illustrations that combine lithography with watercolour. 

One morning Magnus the seal is wakened by a strange, rumbling sound and he sets off across the Artic plains to ask his friends what could be making the noise…. Hare, Owl, Fox and Polar Bear all try to help, but it is clever Walrus who may have the answer!

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The School Library Journal said:
Agu is new to the neighborhood and eager to make friends. He sees Sam playing in a tree, pretending to be a pirate and asks to join the play. Sam is unsure of the newcomer and protests at first, but when she learns that Agu has inside information about the potential for gold in Nigeria, she invites him along on her adventures. The two set sail together, landing on lush deserted islands, and sparring with mean pirates. In the end, a fast and firm friendship forms, one that will cross over the limits of imaginative play. A heartwarming story of friendship and acceptance. The illustrations are soft, created with mixed media, natural textures, and are digitally completed. They artfully depict the beauty of imagination and tell a story of action and adventure. Readers will be rooting for the two, hopeful that they will conquer all obstacles both imaginary and realistic. VERDICT A captivating adventure story for young and elementary-aged readers. Many children will relate, empathy will be promoted, and discussions about kindness, friendliness, and respect can be easily facilitated.”
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Follow the illustrator on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jenniepohillustration

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Let Kirkus Reviews describe this ‘masterpiece’ to you:

“A grandson recounts his grandpa’s love for the sea and worldwide adventures in this Brazilian import. ‘Every line on my skin tells the story of my life, ‘ Grandpa tells his narrating grandson before he begins sharing his life’s story. With the help of Santiago’s striking illustrations, Elia shows this old salt’s love for each land he visited in his youth as a sailor. Grandpa shares his travels from Europe, where he'”ate picnics in groves of olive trees, ‘ to Africa, where he ‘climbed sand dunes to watch the sun go down.’ From Asia to Oceania and finally America, Santiago’s vibrant palette depicts famous landmarks and animals in each of the five continents (North and South America are considered as one, and Antarctica doesn’t make an appearance). With a touch of the fantastical, the narrative carries readers over the oceans as Grandpa’s ship rides the hump of a whale from continent to continent and Grandpa collects stories. While at sea, the vastness provides a calm and contemplative blue space, with Grandpa’s boat urging readers to turn the page. Like the grandson, readers might also wonder if Grandpa’s stories are true, but it won’t matter as this gorgeous story will have them returning to the beginning of the book to once again embark on the journey. Both grandfather and grandson have brown skin; by originating Grandpa’s travels outside of Europe, the story interestingly complicates questions of imperialism. A masterpiece.”
starred, Kirkus Reviews

Weberson Santiago is a Brazilian illustrator and boardgames artist…
Follow him on Instagram: https://instagram.com/weberson83

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Yazan no longer goes to the park to play, and he no longer sees his friend who lives next door. Everything around him is changing.

His parents sit in front of the television with the news turned up LOUD and Yazan’s little red bike leans forgotten against the wall. Will he ever be able to go outside and play?

An uplifting story from a Syrain author/illustrator about a courageous little boy growing up in a time of conflict, and the strength of family love.

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