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When Bravest Warrior is refused as a suitor by beautiful Proud Girl his heart turns to anger. In revenge he makes Ice Man, who leads Proud Girl into great danger. But Wild Wolf, guardian spirit, is watching. Can he rescue Proud Girl and could pride and anger turn to forgiveness and love? Inspired by and […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Tuesday 11 Feb 2020 A story by Nobel Prize-winning Portuguese writer Jose Saramago, gorgeously illustrated in woodcuts by one of Brazil’s most famous artists. When a lizard appears in the neighborhood of Chiado, in Lisbon, it surprises passers-by, and mobilizes firefighters and the army. The short story was originally included […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Tue 4Feb 2020 [now out in paperback] David Litchfield is the author of best-selling books including The Bear and the Piano, which won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category in 2016 and has sold over 80,000 copies in the UK. See also that book’s sequel, The Bear, The […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Thu 30 Jan 2020 from LiteraryCurriculum.co.uk Timeless illustrations in the softest caresses of pastel replete with that one thing that guarantees to delight the younger child – transparent overlays – simply tell of moments in life that pass or change. There are good things that are fleeting: a bird is […]
Eva has looked everywhere for her missing cat, Luna. Then she discovers the Moonlight Zoo – a magical place for all lost animals. There amongst lions and elephants she sees parrots, dogs, even guinea pigs… But can Eva find Luna before the zoo fades at dawn? A peep-through adventure from the creators of Last Stop […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Tue 21 Jan 2020 Winner of Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize 2019 f.p. 2018 in Norwegian – English translation and UK edition 4th Feb 2020 Critically acclaimed for its unique approach to visual communication… A fun seek-and-find picture book that will get you counting from 0 to […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Fri 17 Jan 2020 A heartwarming picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Caroline Magerl about two unlikely loners who forge a lasting friendship. Nop is a scruffy kind of bear. He sits on a dusty armchair in Oddmint’s Dumporeum surrounded by the beaders, knitters, patchers and stitchers who are much too […]
“Strong, simple poetic language evokes Asiya’s calm determination to ignore intolerance.” An uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond shared by siblings and of being proud of who you are, from Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad. Asiya’s hijab is like the ocean and the sky, no line between them, saying hello with a loud […]
Everyone’s favourite purple bear is back and bolder than ever in this laugh-out-loud page turner from Ben Bailey Smith and Sav Akyuz. With funny word play and bold imagery, actor Ben Bailey Smith and artist Sav Akyuz have created a Bear to remember. If there’s one thing Bear knows, it’s how to move. And when […]
Join two friends who love playing together wherever they are. They play cafes and boats, castles and baking, snowmen and parties. And when the day is over and it’s time for bed, they can’t wait to play together again tomorrow. With gorgeous, detailed scenes of children playing, this simple board book has very few words, […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Mon 13 Jan 2019 ‘A stunningly illustrated recipe book for kids (or anyone, really). It tells the story of different residents of a house cooking foods from around the world. Simply sweet.’ – Yotam Ottolenghi In each apartment, someone is preparing a special dish to share with their neighbours. Mr […]
Who stole the honey? Follow the bear who did in this action-packed, rhyming picture book from Louise Greig, author of The Night Box, and Laura Hughes, the award-winning illustrator behind There’s a Pig Up My Nose!. A rhythmic rhyming story about two bears, a jar of honey and the consequences of not sharing. When one […]
A picture book sure to have children screaming – with laughter, that is! Rabbit loves being the only child in the family. But when rabbit’s parents have some news, and then more news, things start to get awfully crowded at home! Maybe the fox next door can help? From the creator of Collecting Cats. Waterstones […]
“I wrote the poem for the theatre, for a joyful American celebration of the winter solstice, in music, dance, and words, that’s known as the Christmas Revels…” Susan Cooper “I was stopped in my tracks by this new book. I love Ellis’s work, it’s a glorious match for the haunting magic spun by Cooper’s words.” […]
Published in association with TfL, this beautiful book from Blue Peter Award-winning author David Long and exceptionally talented artist Sarah McMenemy tells a captivating story of the London Underground that will delight children and grown-ups alike. “Meticulous and fascinating” GUARDIAN Waterstones Related posts: Atlas Of Dinosaur Adventures by Emily Hawkins ill. Lucy Letherland When […]
Inspired by the dark imagination of Edward Gorey, Envious Siblings is a twisted and hauntingly funny debut. Comics artist Landis Blair interweaves absurdist horror and humour into brief, rhyming vignettes at once transgressive and hilarious. In Blair’s surreal universe, a lost child watches as bewhiskered monsters gobble up her fellow train passengers; a band of […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Fri 20 Dec 2019 From the multi award-winning creator of the Meerkat Mail, this gorgeous festive treat is full of Christmas card flaps to lift, as Sunny the meerkat travels the world in the search of the perfect Christmas. Sunny wants a white Christmas, with a decorated tree, carols and sprouts […]
One of the first two titles in a 6 book series for 5 and over from Oxford Children’s Books, all written by Paula Harrison and illustrated by Waterstones Children’s Book Prize winner Jenny Lovlie. The other title is… Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue Both have illustrations predominantly in orange and black throughout, with some pleasing […]
A classic gift compendium of highlights from the Hughes oeuvre focusing on early childhood concepts such as colours and opposites. Delightfully giftable. Waterstones Related posts: Atlas Of Dinosaur Adventures by Emily Hawkins ill. Lucy Letherland When We Became Humans by Michael Bright ill, Hannah Bailey The Wonders Of Nature by Ben Hoare, ill. Angela Rizza […]
Never before published in a standalone volume, Beatrix Potters’ delightfully dark adaptation of the original fairy tale is perfectly complemented by the light and shade of Helen Oxenbury’s magical pictures. A rediscovered gem from the illustrious Potter archive. “This being Potter, she makes it even darker than the original; the wolf, drawn as a sly […]