ACHUKA Book of the Day Wed 1 July 2020 An collection of 50 original poems about the moon. The poems come in a variety forms… short poems and long ones, silly poems and serious ones. There are haiku and sonnets, acrostics and shapes. Conlon uses kennings and metaphors and slang. And he mixes up the […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Fri 29 May 2o020 A complete collection of much loved Irish fairy tales, myths and legends, bound into a beautiful new edition. Enjoy the rich mythical history of Ireland from the arrival of the Tuatha De Danann on the island and their great battles with the Fomorians right up to […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Friday 10 Apr 2020 Edited by John Agard and Grace Nichols, this is a celebration of the Caribbean in over fifty poems. “Vivid, buzzing with energy and great rhymes.” Guardian “Steeped in sunlight … a magical collection.” Daily Telegraph Full of the amazing sights, sounds, smells and rhythms of Trinidad, […]
“In a tightly crafted series of punchy, often heartbreaking poems, Mann’s brilliant, coruscating verse novel lays out the anatomy of Amber’s revolution, and the tentative first flowerings of hope and change.” GUARDIAN REVIEW Run, Rebel is a trailblazing verse novel that thunders with rhythm, heart and soul – perfect for fans of Sarah Crossan, Elizabeth […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Fri 27 Mar 2020 Graphic novel adaptation of Newbery Medal-winning book. The reviews speak for themselves: “Offers powerful visuals to an already-cherished narrative. A slam-dunk thrill” KIRKUS “Impressive attention to detail, the powerful, dynamic illustrations fizz with energy…” BOOKTRUST “With lively poems that use basketball as a metaphor for life, […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Tue 10 Mar 2020 This book is a truly MUST-HAVE for anyone spending time with young children. And forget the book’s blurb that mentions “toddlers and babies”, many of the sixteen original action rhymes inside will be appreciated by school-age children too. The rhymes are infectiously rhythmic and each one […]
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 Fri 7 Feb 2020 A wittily illustrated anthology of poems, designed to be read aloud. 20 poems by the award winning Joseph Coelho arm children with techniques for lifting poetry off the page and performing with confidence. The book includes an Introduction that encourages experimentation. “You can shout a poem […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sunday Times Children’s Book Of The Week 6 Oct 2019 The Secret of the Tattered Shoes is a fresh interpretation of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale about twelve princesses who are locked in at night, yet whose dancing shoes are still worn down by morning. A young soldier is tasked to discover their night-time […]
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 first collection of poems exploring issues of identity, difference, faith, relationships, fear, loss and joy. Intricate, evocative and dazzling – these are poems that explore the experiences that connect people; they encourage readers to look within and explore the tendencies of the heart. Sophia Thakur is one of the most brilliant and necessary […]
“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.” […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Tue 10 Dec 2019 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 […]
Get ready for the new TV series from Apple with the real thing, a collection of Emily Dickinson’s poetry…. This edition is part of a new collection of extraordinary female voices from American publisher Gibbs Smith. It is a small-format hardback, and may be more available from Amazon than Waterstones, so both links are given. […]
A page-turning and immersive YA novel in verse, telling the story of Lily who is mercilessly bullied at school and who turns to boxing in an attempt to fight back; a story of hope and resilience breaking through even the most difficult situations. Waterstones Related posts: How About: Little People Big Dreams – Two New […]
This enchanting anthology of 20 overlooked and forgotten fairy tales has been collected from different cultures around the world. Every story features a strong female heroine, who approaches life with humour, wit, cunning and bravery. None of these heroines needs rescuing. Waterstones No related posts.
New poems about the moon from well-known and up-and-coming poets, including many of the National Poetry Day Ambassadors, are combined with classic poems with a moon theme. Chimes with celebrations of the 50th anniversary year of the moon landing in July 1969. Poets include Roger Stevens, Brian Moses, Valerie Bloom, Mandy Coe, Grace Nichols, Liz […]
Shortlisted for Waterstones Children’s Book Prize Stevie is eleven and loves reading and sea-creatures. She lives with her mum, and she’s been best friends with Andrew since forever. Stevie’s mum teases her that someday they’ll get married, but Stevie knows that won’t ever happen. There’s a girl at school that she likes more. A lot […]