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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 […]
Originally published in Norwegian in 2012 (when it featured on Flavorwire’s 20 Most Beautiful Children’s Books Of All Time) and now available in translation in a beautifully produced edition from The New York Review Children’s Collection. Not a story about the musician, despite the piano on the cover, but a sensitive and poetically told short […]
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 […]
Can be read as just a simple story for 5 yr olds – about a gigantic flock of birds in space… circling the galaxy singing a beautiful song. Or as a retelling of the Phoenix myth, raising lots of philosophical questions: the relationship between the group and the individual, the paradox of identity… … […]
“Oscar the skeleton is missing a tooth, and he’s cruelly self-conscious about his looks and prospects (‘It’s hard for a small, ugly skeleton to make friends’). A pigtail-wearing human girl who’s burying a tooth to help her dream come true offers it to Oscar if he’ll help her find a friend. She shows him the […]
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, […]
“A powerful tribute to the African-American experience…This book will fill readers with a sense of the wealth and the cost of history.” New York Times “A beautiful volume that encourages multiple viewings and further research. With a lengthy roster of accolades and best-seller credits between them, this untouchable duo’s book will fly off the shelf.” […]
From the first UFO abduction to the disappearance of plane MH370, there have been matters to perplex mankind for decades. Here the author uses expert testimony, scientific knowledge and historical fact to help explain the unexplainable. Waterstones Related posts: Atlas Of Dinosaur Adventures by Emily Hawkins ill. Lucy Letherland How To Think Like An […]
Cornelia is not a fan of the family’s new multistory Victorian house, with its antiques and dearth of playmates. The parents suggest having ‘a look around outside’ instead. After some adventuring, Cornelia returns home more optimistic about the new living situation. The matter-of-fact, largely wordless text allows readers’ minds to wander through the fantastical possibilities. […]
A poem by the ‘Poet Laureate’ of Twitter (one of those that can be read from the top down, and then again from the bottom up, with an entirely different meaning) brought to life by Argentinian artist José Sanabria whose first English Language book this is. Follow the illustrator on Instagram: https://instagram.com/josesanabriaacevedo Waterstones Related posts: Labyrinth […]
This powerful and enduring story has been brought to new life by a master illustrator. The book presents the complete, unabridged text with 20 full-colour artworks and 30 ball-and-white (pencil-sketch-style) illustrations. Listed in our Illustrated, Classics and Gift sections the book will make a perfect present for any child’s home library. Waterstones Related posts: […]
If we were a physical bookshop we would have this front of house for sure. A gorgeous Christmas picture book that’s destined to become a festive classic. A little fir tree is too small and too imperfect to be chosen at Christmas time. But being left alone in the forest brings more rewards than the […]
A parent and child go in search of a star, but what will happen when they find it out of reach? This lyrical picture book celebrates imagination, adventure, coming home – and the idea that sometimes what you are looking for is right under your nose. The rhyming text could have been painfully twee with […]
Harvey Awards 2019 Category Winner “Tamaki explores the nuances of both romantic and platonic relationships with raw tenderness and honesty. Valero-O’Connell’s art is realistic and expressive, bringing the characters to life through dynamic grayscale illustrations featuring highlights of millennial pink…a triumphant queer coming-of-age story that will make your heart ache and soar.” —Kirkus, starred review “Relatable, […]
ACHUKA #BookOfThe Day Mon 7 Oct 2019 The ever-inventive Oliver Jeffers departs from his trademark style to embrace traditional lithography and hand set type in this powerful fable about ownership and humility. A stunningly presented modern-day fable from world-renowned talent Oliver Jeffers. Waterstones Related posts: The Adventures of Anatole by Nancy Willard ill. David McPhail […]
Fun endpapers! When Winnie and Wilbur discover life in miniature, the bugs in their garden suddenly seem very big indeed. It’s the start of an exciting safari. But when excitement turns to survival, mini Winnie and tiny Wilbur would rather be their rightful size again. There’s one small problem: teeny Winnie can’t wave her whopping […]
Fabulous characterful illustrations from the hugely wide-ranging talent of Daniel Egneus. Tibble loves talking to Grandpa. But Grandpa has stopped listening. Mum says just give him time. But Tibble wants to talk to Grandpa NOW . . . So Tibble tries his favourite game – TOP THREES! And something amazing happens. Grandpa starts talking again . […]
ACHUKA #BookOfThe Day Tue 15 Oct 2019 A moving fable about captivity and freedom (the tiger’s most treasured possession). A wonderful full-sized picture book from one of ACHUKA’s favourite illustrators. Follow Petr on Instagram: https://instagram.com/p.horacek_ Waterstones Related posts: The Adventures of Anatole by Nancy Willard ill. David McPhail The Dictionary Of Difficult Words by Jane […]
Monkey is delighted to find a musical bow and plays it happily until he attracts the attention of Cheetah and Lion. They both want the bow for themselves, but once Monkey starts to play, no-one can stop dancing – even if they want to! Inspired by a tale called The Monkey’s Fiddle, included in James […]
Empowering fairy tales have brought together (by various retailers) to inspire a new generation of readers. Discover heroines who outwit giants, fight evil, awaken sleeping princes and, of course, live happily ever after. With a foreword by Kate Pankhurst, author of Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World. Illustrated throughout by Isabella Grott – follow […]