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ACHUKA Book of the Day 3 Jul 2020 “A thoughtful and playful introduction to iconic artworks, with multiple layers of meaning for children and parents alike. ABCs of Art is a book to return to time and again.” Richard Armstrong, Director of the Guggenheim Museum “ABCs of Art introduces young minds to masterworks with playful rhymes. Be art […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 2 July 2020 Mini Rabbit is back in another adventure with “eyewateringly bright landscapes, a comic series of misadventures and a final sting in the tale” GUARDIAN Mini Rabbit has a VERY important letter to post. Mini Rabbit is being VERY helpful. Mini Rabbit will NOT lose the letter, WILL […]
A vibrant, rhyming and heartwarming celebration of homes . . . and all the families that make them. “…this rhyming, chiming story… celebrates the diverse landscape of home life and families…” Lancashire Evening Post “The end foldout section is wonderfully diverse in both living styles and people with a range of family make up both […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 17 Jun 2020 Shortlisted for 2020 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal A stunningly presented collection of twenty-five illustrated short stories exploring the relationship between humans and animals, from award-winning visual storyteller Shaun Tan. “When it comes to originality and genius, Tan is in a league of his own. This collection of […]
Shortlisted for Waterstones Children’s Book Prize Introduces the topic of autism to young readers in an intelligent, relatable manner. This appealing brother and sister duo spend a lot of their day together, eating meals, going to school and playing. But life with an autistic sibling is not always easy. Through the eyes of the brother, […]
Shortlisted for Waterstones Children’s Book Prize Autumnal in palette and artful in construction, Otto Blotter Bird Spotter is a visual feast for all budding ornithologists. The Blotter family are famous bird spotters, who stay in their hide all day. All except for Otto – he’d rather go out and have big adventures. When he follows […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Thu 11 Jun 2o20 The first book for younger children to attempt to explain the unseen but powerful natural forces that govern life on our planet. A fascinating combination of natural history and scientific principles. There are sounds no human ear can hear, scents no-one can smell, colours our eyes […]
Lighthearted rhyming picture book about a family of moles who wake up too find diggers and excavators moving in to begin some building development. Parent mole sees them off by tricking them into believing he has seen off previous developers by showing them the bones of his last victim – a massive dinosaur. Follow Alex […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Fri 5 Jun 2020 Shortlisted for 2020 Klaus Flugge Prize Shortlisted for Waterstones Children’s Book Prize One Fox is a counting book and thrilling farmyard adventure in-one from the brilliant newcomer, Kate Read. One famished fox with two sly eyes is on the prowl … three plump hens had better watch […]
Have you ever noticed that bears are absolutely EVERYWHERE? Alfonso the alpaca has and it really gets his GOAT! He’s decided that alpacas should get the recognition (and LOVE!) that they deserve. And sometimes it only takes one voice speaking out to make a change. It’s time to be proud of who you are. Waterstones […]
When the lights go off, the PESTS come out! The laugh-out-loud new series from the author/illustrator of the bestselling DIARY OF PIG series. With amazing GLOW IN THE DARK cover, and a hidden message for young pests to find. Meet Stix, the tiny but heroic mouse who might be living behind yourwashing machine. But is […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day for Tue 2 Jun 2020 A brilliantly funny debut picture book from a London-based author/illustrator from Japan about identity and being confident in your own skin – featuring the world’s most popular superfood. Avocado is feeling just fine in the fruit and veg aisle at the supermarket – until a […]
“Blithe, engaging introduction to ideas of conservation for the very young.” GUARDIAN A funny, silly and hugely topical rhyming picture book that is perfect for inspiring the next Greta Thunberg or David Attenborough. This accessible call to action helps raise awareness about the world’s climate crisis and is perfect for introducing little ones aged 3+ […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Thu 28 May 2020 An excellent sensory-rich picture book for teaching children to think before they speak. With humorous text and lively illustrations, Clark and Bright make it easy for even the youngest children to understand the power of their words. Amera’s having a bad day. Her best friend ruined […]
Shortlisted for 2020 Klaus Flugge Prize This beautiful debut by author-illustrator talent Eva Eland takes a poignant but uplifting look at dealing with sadness. “Outstanding, don’t miss it.” Irish Independent “Both gentle and profound, Eland’s assured debut takes a poignant look at a difficult emotion.” The Bookseller “Packs an emotional punch, showing our littlest readers […]
Winner of the Opera Prima Bologna Ragazzi Prize 2020 Shortlisted for 2020 Klaus Flugge Prize A stylish and funny search-and-find adventure with a twist, packed with twin-sister mischief by Dutch debut picture book illustrator. The store is a riot of dots and stripes, patterns and checks, so it’s not easy to find one little girl […]