ACHUKA Book of the Day 2 Aug 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “This is a clever book, whose ambition is belied by its lucid and approachable text. Boakye sets out to tell the story of modern British black history through twenty-eight records.” BfK 5-star review “Boakye’s knowledge and passion shines through as he explains the background, […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 29 Jul 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “This is a book that will appeal to adults/teens as well as younger readers. Pleasing compositions and expressive characters draw us into Felicita Sala’s artwork, which has a confident sophistication and cheerful accessibility that gives it wide appeal. Intriguing visual ideas are explored, and […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 26 Jul 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “At a time when history is under unrelenting attack, this is my personal crusade to convert Britain’s young readers to the joys of the past, free from political dogma or ideological prejudice. From the start, I was determined to write with children in mind, not […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 23 Jul 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop A special illustrated children’s edition of this hugely successful world history book. “An extraordinarily vivid book on an often-neglected corner of history.” Inis Reading Guide “Not just children, but people of any age will find this book an absorbing read” New York Journal of […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 22 Jul 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Produced by a duo of Ukraine-based multi-award-winning artists known as Agrafka Studio: https://www.instagram.com/art_studio_agrafka/ A real “WOW-Wonderful!” illustrated non-fiction picture book in which the visual voice is as important as the voice spoken by the words. * VISUAL EDUCATION: A striking visualization of a complex […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 13 Jul 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop ACHUKA has been an admirer of Linda Newbery’s fiction for many years. Now she has written a guide for older children and teenagers concerned about animals, wildlife and the planet we live on. And it’s clear this has been written from the heart — […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 8 Jul 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “A dreamy dive into the natural world to thrill wildlife fans of six-plus.” Guardian “A personal journey, introducing them to facts and phenomena that fascinate him and encouraging exploration. His love of lore and language as well as his respect for nature shine through in the […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 6 Jul 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “There’s lots going on here, and all of it good.” KIRKUS on Crazy About Cats “the images here are the real star, delivering at least as much information as the words, in exciting ways. The two-page spread called “Hide and Seek” subtly employs color […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 30 Jun 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “The language in these poems is simple but not simplistic: “I hope you are / somewhere / safe / Treefrog // holding on tight / with those grippy toes / riding your / snug saddle of leaves.” Each entry crafts a single episode; together […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 28 Jun 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop A positive antidote for testing times. Pandemics, war, terror, natural disasters—the world seems to be full of bad news and it can all feel a little bit scary. But this is just part of the story. There are great things happening, from robots improving […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 24 Jun 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “We need more beautifully illustrated and involving non-fiction like this. Wade and Castrillon introduce nanoscience with perfect clarity and inviting pictures.” Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times “Written by a highly skilled physicist with beautiful art from Castrillon.” Fiona Noble, The Bookseller “Another beautiful picture […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Inspiring and supporting students to become an insightful, creative and professional teacher of primary English. Teaching children English is an opportunity to give them skills that will enrich their entire lives and is a crucial part of their intellectual development. Covering all major aspects of primary English and following the foundations set […]
ACHUKA Book Of the Day 4 Jun 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop The Corinthian girl has no name…abandoned as a baby, she is now a slave in Athens. But her Master is a famous Olympic champion. He spots the amazing athletic talent of the Corinthian girl, and realises she could be a star at the Games […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 3 Jun 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Test your knowledge with 500 perplexing questions to bamboozle and delight trivia buffs. How many kinds of germs live in your bellybutton? Which creature takes a three-year-long nap? If someone asked you to spare a zeptosecond, how long would that be? Has the Leaning […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 2 Jun 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Author Vogrig’s taut, spare narrative leaves ample space for readers to see their own personalities in the story while Valentinis’ illustrations of simple black lines accented with details of red on rich white paper do a superb job of presenting just enough and not […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 1 Jun 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Whales are some of the largest animals to have ever lived on our planet, but what do we really know about them? This glorious guide takes readers deep beneath the ocean’s surface to explore the unseen world of whales. They will learn how to […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 31 May 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop TV scientist Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events ever, told from the point of view of evolution’s superstars, the most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk our planet. Whether you’re 9 or 90, his unique exploration of the most destructive, […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 27 May 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Updated new edition of a title f.p. 1998. Eric Carle’s life and work are explored in this comprehensive and updated portrait that includes: A brand-new and refreshed cover More than sixty full-colour illustrations from his books Full-colour art pieces showcasing his art style beyond […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop A love letter to learning and the power of numbers A laugh-out-loud ‘what if . . .?’ adventure that celebrates maths being fun. If a Stegosaurus knew how to do sums – well, what would happen? Maybe she’d learn to code, to invent, to fly to the moon! Here’s Rashmi talking about […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 24 May 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Pictures of 2020 protests, sometimes sharing the page with pictures from historical protests, show young people demanding change. The simple layout is powerful: The photographs present a striking reality concerning our collective past and the repetition of history. Bridges’ hopeful words, her faith born […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Even before little Ru was born, a fortune teller told his mum that he would one day be famous… It was only a matter of time before he figured out how. Playing dress-up was his favourite game, and that’s where he felt most comfortable. Ru went on to study performing arts and […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 11 May 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop In fairy tales, the wolf’s cry makes people shudder. They’ve been hunted, captured. But the wolf carries a wild magic – a magic that once restored a barren land. When wolves disappeared from Yellowstone Park in the 1930s, the ecosystem started to collapse. Enormous […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 5 May 2021 Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week 28 Jan 2018 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Clearly written with engaging graphics and doesn’t skirt around the nuances of issues…” BookTrust “‘This entertaining book does an admirable job of explaining politics… An excellent trigger for debate.’ Sunday Times Understanding politics is […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Discover the great outdoors with this beautifully illustrated treasury that celebrates the wonder of nature in four glorious seasons. From vibrant springtime flowers to sweet fruits on summer trees, the falling of autumn leaves and snowdrops in winter, this book of four seasons is the perfect introduction to the big outdoors. Discover why birds […]