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A witty and mischievous tale inspired by The Wind in the Willows,from renowned poet Roger McGough. “If capitalism were this benign, we wouldn’t need the charm of the poet and the witty reassurance of one of Britain’s most beloved illustrators.” New Statesman Mr Toad has a shiny gold coin. He gives it to Miss Mole […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Tue 7 Apr 2020 A new picture book from Quentin Blake! “Imagination, wit and humour never fail the master of children’s picture books.” New Statesman “Complete with an abundance of lovely scrawly foliage, hopeful, upward-pointing faces and a sense of the benevolence of nature.” Sunday Times An inspiring fable about […]
n 1858, Alfred Russel Wallace’s travels in the Amazon Basin and Malay Archipelago led him to discover natural selection independently of Charles Darwin. Darwin’s Rival traces Wallace’s life from his childhood in the Welsh countryside to his rise to prominence among the scientific community, via dense tropical jungles and perilous journeys – and shines a […]
What does a venus fly trap eat? How strong is a giant water lily? Does a cactus flower? The newest addition to Yuval Zommer’s bestselling series answers these questions and more as it introduces young children to all kinds of colourful, carnivorous, weird and wonderful flowering plants from around the world. It opens with introductory […]
Times Children’s Book of the Week 28 Mar 2020 First published as Hedvig! in Sweden, 2005. Translated from the Swedish in this edition by the publisher, Julia Marshall of Gecko Press. Here’s what Alex O’Connell had to say, in selecting it as Children’s Book of the Week in The Times: Hattie is from the […]
A graphic, bright, imaginative alphabet book, with a smart and laugh-out-loud whodunit twist. This was meant to be a simple alphabet book but something has happened. Something horrible. The most terrible crime! The world’s most completely delicious, tongue-jinglingly, chocolaty cake has been … STOLEN! As Bear travels from A to Z, visiting all sorts of […]
A daring dog takes a whirlwind tour of Rome in search of freedom in new picture book from beloved storyteller Mac Barnett and masterful illustrator Claire Keane Paolo the dachshund is trapped. Though he lives in Rome, a city filled with history and adventure, he is confined to a hair salon. Paolo dreams of the […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Fri 27 Mar 2020 Graphic novel adaptation of Newbery Medal-winning book. The reviews speak for themselves: “Offers powerful visuals to an already-cherished narrative. A slam-dunk thrill” KIRKUS “Impressive attention to detail, the powerful, dynamic illustrations fizz with energy…” BOOKTRUST “With lively poems that use basketball as a metaphor for life, […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Thu 26 Mar 2020 Make each trip outside a nature hunt… A touching tale of a grandmother and her granddaughter exploring and cherishing the natural world. Words, the woods, and the world illuminate this quest to save the most important pieces of our language-by saving the very things they stand […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Tue 24 Mar 2020 A perfect example of how picture books can open young minds to big philosophical ideas. Perfectly paced and pageset, this title from Otter-Barry Books will have universal, international appeal. Only a Tree knows how to be a tree… But trees are just the start – everything […]
New title in this very popular and well-presented series for young readers about a half-vampire, half-fairy main character. When Isadora wins an amazing holiday for her whole family she’s ready for sun, sea, and sand! But there’s work to be done when she and her mermaid friend Marina discover a baby turtle in trouble. Can […]
A very welcome new title in this super little series, recommended for newly independent readers. Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being like her superhero mum one day, but she’s still got a lot to learn. Join Kitty and her cat crew for a series of enchanting adventures by the light […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Thu 19 Mar 2020 A refreshingly different introduction to world geography told through the colour spectrum from an award-winning travel writer and a Dutch artist now living and working in Paris. A celebration of the vibrant colours waiting to be found in all corners of the world. From the ice-white […]
From the creators of the award-winning When’s My Birthday? comes an inspirational book that will comfort and support through any challenge. just in case you want to fly here’s some wind and here’s the sky… What else might you need? A song. Your favourite giraffe. And a map to find your way home again. This […]
A celebration of new life, nature and our precious world. Welcome, little baby, round your mama curled. Welcome, little baby. Welcome to your world. From ice-capped mountains to the depths of the sea, through forests, plains and jungles, this book brims over with delicious parent and baby pairings – elephants, eagles, monkeys, polar bears and […]
Some people have dresses for every occasion but Afiya needs only one. Another gem from Lantana Publishing. “A young girl wears a special white dress that records her day’s experiences in this story by Jamaican poet Berry. Afiya’s ‘fine black skin…shows off her white clothes, ‘ a summer dress that she wears every day and […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Fri 13 Mar 2020 A glorious picture book filled with Rousseau-like art. The laser cutouts are beautifully, stunningly intricate. The designs work on both sides of the page, making the book an incredibly well-conceived work of art. Hélène Druvert is an illustrator, paper and textile designer. She is the author […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Tue 10 Mar 2020 This book is a truly MUST-HAVE for anyone spending time with young children. And forget the book’s blurb that mentions “toddlers and babies”, many of the sixteen original action rhymes inside will be appreciated by school-age children too. The rhymes are infectiously rhythmic and each one […]
Gorilla is hungry but there is absolutely no way he’s going to eat a banana. Not even a teeny taste. Not with some bread or standing on his head. Even if you eat one too, which is something you might do. This brilliant and hilarious picture book from award-winning illustrator Yasmeen Ismail will have everyone […]
