ACHUKA Book of the Day 26 Feb 2021

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“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 seat to a marvelously imagined and sculpted toy theater.” PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
“Visually stunning, Harkness’s illustrations, built with clay and then photographed, immerse readers in extraordinary textured, intricate, and shadowy landscapes that beg close study.” CELEBRATE PICTURE BOOKS

Wolfboy is hungry! He’s drooly and growly and fussy! As he stomps through the forest looking for rabbits, he grows hungrier and growlier by the minute. What will happen if Wolfboy can’t find those rabbits? And what will happen if he does? With bold illustrations and energetic storytelling, Wolfboy perfectly captures the big feelings that come with being very hungry! Engaging, original and perfect for reading aloud.

Andy Harkness is an art director at Disney. This short bio is taken from his website: “I attended the Columbus College of Art and Design in Ohio from 1991-1993 and was hired at Disney Feature Animation in 1994.  I began my career as a clean-up animator on “Pocahontas”, and after three years in clean-up, moved into the layout department.  In 2004, I was hired as an Art Director at Sony Pictures Animation on “Open Season. In 2006 I moved back to Disney and worked as an Art Director and Visual Development artist on many films.  My first children’s book, BUG ZOO was published in 2016.  I currently work as a visual development artist at Sony Pictures Animation.”

ACHUKA Book of the Day 24 Feb 2021

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“[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, GUARDIAN

A moving, powerful story that shines a light on those that feel invisible in our world – and shows us that we ALL belong.
The Invisible is the story of a young girl called Isabel and her family. They don’t have much, but they have what they need to get by. Until one day, there isn’t enough money to pay their rent and bills and they have to leave their home full of happy memories and move to the other side of the city.
It is the story of a girl who goes on to make one of the hardest things anyone can ever make…a difference.
And it is the story of those who are overlooked in our society – who are made to feel invisible – and why everyone has a place here. We all belong.

ACHUKA Book of the Day 15 Feb 2021

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Doug the slug needs a hug. But who wants to hug a slug called Doug?

Snuggle up with lonesome Doug on his search for love in this  charming picture book which shows that you just never know when love might come flying by…  A warm and endearing rhyming text by Rachel Bright (The Way Home For Wolf,, The Squirrels Who Squablled, All I Want For Christmas) is perfectly paired with funny and fabulous illustrations by Nadia Shireen (Billy And The Dragon, Billy and the Beast, Good Little Wolf).

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