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Time for Lights Out is a collection of short pieces, some funny, some melancholy, some remembering his wife who died young, others about the joy of grandchildren, of walking the dog… He looks back at his schooldays and his time as an evacuee during the war, and remembers his parents and the house in which […]
The story of two sisters, Maisie and Pip, who venture into a nearby forest one night to find the source of a mysterious light that has fallen from the sky The main inspiration for The Star in the Forest was Pollok Park, a country park in Glasgow that is near to Helen Kellock’s studio. This Scottish-set […]
Retelling of a fable from the Panchatantra, an ancient Indian collection of animal fables dated to 300 BCE. An unlikely friendship between a monkey and a crocodile forms when the pair meet under the great plum tree, deep in the heart of India. Mr Magarmach is old and his hunting days are over but Miss Bandari […]
A powerful modern-day fable for our times told with humour and warmth, and most importantly, hope. A story of building bridges not barriers, respect not resentment and of finding friendship, not fear. Follow the illustrator on Instagram: https://instagram.com/robertstarling_art Waterstones No related posts.
A charming story about a quick-thinking child and a soft-hearted beast, with letters to open. Beast has found a tasty dinner, and he’s written to all his friends to invite them to a feast. Unfortunately, Dinner is a child who very much does not want to be eaten. As Beast’s friends send their instructions for […]
Sophie Dahl’s first foray into children’s writing is a charming confection, as winningly eccentric as her grandfather’s work was gleefully grotesque. With typically stylish illustrations from Lauren O’Hara, this tale of gently suspicious characters at a coastal resort is a beautifully judged debut. Waterstones No related posts.
From Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful, moving picture book about colourism, self-esteem and learning that true beauty comes from within. Sulwe’s skin is the colour of midnight. She’s darker than everyone in her family, and everyone at school. All she wants is to be beautiful and bright, like her mother and sister. […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Tue 12 Nov 2019 Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week 2 Nov 2019 “The images invite scrutiny and add enchantment and romance to a resonant introduction to Shakespeare’s play” Nicolette Jones A captivating picture book retelling by Shakespeare’s Globe for very young readers. William Shakespeare’s dazzling play about magic, […]
Shortlisted for FOYLES Children’s Book of the Year 2019 This book is endorsed by The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, and one pound from the sale of each printed copy will go to the Three Peas charity, which gives vital help to refugees from war-torn countries. Imagine a world where everyone is kind – how can […]
A lyrical and dreamlike story of two brothers in conflict amidst the devastation of WWII London. Harry Black wakes in hospital to learn that his brother Ellis has almost certainly been killed by a V2 rocket falling during a German air raid on London. In a state of wounded delirium, Harry’s mind begins to blur […]
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: […]