ACHUKA Book of the Day 3 Jul 2020 “A thoughtful and playful introduction to iconic artworks, with multiple layers of meaning for children and parents alike. ABCs of Art is a book to return to time and again.” Richard Armstrong, Director of the Guggenheim Museum “ABCs of Art introduces young minds to masterworks with playful rhymes. Be art […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 26 Jun 2020 From time to time we recommend a title aimed at adults that we believe will be of interest to the ACHUKA readership. I loved reading true accounts by explorers and scientists when I was a boy, borrowing books randomly from both the adult and children’s shelves at […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Mon 15 Jun 2020 Shortlisted for 2020 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize Fourteen joyous, funny and life-affirming essays about growing up from gal-dem’s talented writers. gal-dem, the award-winning online and print magazine, is created by women and non-binary people of colour. In this thought-provoking and moving collection of fourteen essays, gal-dem’s […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Thu 11 Jun 2o20 The first book for younger children to attempt to explain the unseen but powerful natural forces that govern life on our planet. A fascinating combination of natural history and scientific principles. There are sounds no human ear can hear, scents no-one can smell, colours our eyes […]
In this gripping retelling of the astonishing Apollo 13 mission, David Long shows how courage, determination and teamwork succeeded in beating all odds to bring the spacecraft home. A Barrington Stoke dyslexic-friendly title suitable for struggling or reluctant readers aged 8+ Waterstones Amazon Related posts: Now I Can Sew by Sian Hamilton & Sian Williams […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Tues 26 May 2o20 Child-centric illustrations and text make this a brilliant non-fiction picture book for readers aged 5-7 who love nature and want to help the environment, including those who may be feeling worried and confused about what climate change is. Our world is warming up, and it’s a […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Thu 21 May 2020 Diary of a Young Naturalist chronicles the turning of a year in 15-year-old Dara McAnulty’s world. These vivid, evocative and moving diary entries about his connection to wildlife and the way he sees the world are raw in their telling. “I was diagnosed with Asperger’s/autism aged […]
Waterstones says: One of the most iconic activists of our age gets the Little People Big Dreams treatment with Anke Weckmann’s bold artwork perfectly complementing the clear, precise text of Sanchez Vegara. The ideal introduction to an essential life, this is another terrific entry in a highly collectable series. When young Greta learned of the […]
Latest instalment of this best-selling infopedia features brand-new amazing animal stories, explorer profiles, and outrageous attractions that children love, plus more of the incredible inventions, awesome games, and fresh challenges they will want to learn all about. Practical reference material, including fast facts and maps of every country, has been fully updated. Homework help on […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 12 May 2020 In 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 […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Mon 4 May 2020 Published in association with the London Symphony Orchestra and with a foreword by Sir Simon Rattle, LSO Music Director, this is the must-have book for all young (and would-be) music enthusiasts. Find out what makes up an orchestra and learn about its different instruments, as this richly […]
Did you know that it takes 500 years for just 2.5cm of soil to form? Richly illustrated and beautifully produced by DK Random House in association with the RHS, who will receive some of the royalties from the book. Under Your Feet delves beneath the Earth’s surface and explores the diverse wonders hidden there. Encounter […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Wed 8th April 2020 A beautifully illustrated introduction to the concept of DNA for younger readers. All living things grow – every plant and every animal, including human beings. Some things grow fast and others grow slow; some things grow by tiny degrees, while others grow to be enormous. Yet […]
This book collects together 80 of music’s finest artists from Elives to Adele to guide young people through the good, bad and sad times. Dip in and discover new artists from decades past to the present day. Each entry contains biographical information on each artist, lists must-hear songs, and has accessible musical analysis from author and […]
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 […]
Why do whales have finger bones even though they don’t have fingers? How can tiny underwater plants change the weather? Science is a huge topic, but this friendly book breaks it down into bite-sized chunks, making it an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to find out about this fascinating subject. Highly illustrated, in a […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Fri 20 Mar 2020 Angie Thomas brings her talents as an acclaimed speaker and writer to this inspirational guided journal. Packed full of advice, prompts and exercises, Find Your Voice encourages readers to ignite their creativity, write fearlessly and bring their own unique stories to life. From creating memorable characters […]
Six plucky pigeons take children on a tour through the streets of London. Come with us to the biggest city in the United Kingdom, one of the most famous cities in the world. London is full of red buses, incredible sights and friendly pigeons! From giant palms in Kew Gardens and dinosaur bones in the Natural […]
Following on from The Bee Book and The Sea Book, Charlotte Milner continues to highlight important ecological issues faced by our planet. Bright, bold, and beautiful illustrations accompany fascinating facts about these furry flying mammals and their importance to the world we live in. From the way they fly, to how they communicate with each […]
Around 1,200 years ago the legendary voyaging Norsemen set sail to raid and trade – the Viking Age had begun. Step back in time to find out what Viking life was like, how they travelled, where they traded and their rich mythology. Come face to face with a fearsome berserker, explore inside a Viking longhouse […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Mon 24 Feb 2020 Written by television presenter and president of the RSPB, Miranda Krestovnikoff, and brought to life by celebrated artist and print maker, Angela Harding, RSPB Birds will take your breath away. From the bitter cold polar regions to the lush tropics, birds have found incredible ways to […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Fri 21 Feb 2020 A natural history guessing game, superbly illustrated – a strong contender for information picture book of the year. Discover some of the baby animals that begin their life in an egg – it’s not just chicks. Alexandra Milton describes her work as “ripped and torn paper” […]