Age 3 plus
The Grizzled Grist Does Not Exist!
Juliette MacIver and Sarah Davis
‘When darkness falls in rising mist,
Beware the gruesome
grizzled grist.’
WATCH little smiles light up when they get their hands on this
fun-filled picture book featuring a school trip that turns into a gorgeously
grizzly adventure. Written in a romping rhyming verse by New Zealand-born
Juliette MacIver, and stunningly illustrated by talented Aussie artist Sarah
Davis, this exuberant read-aloud story positively fizzes with wordplay and
madcap energy. And little ones will delight in finding Liam and spotting the elusive
Grizzled Grist as they follow Davis’ lively and colourful illustrations.
It’s the class trip to Dismal Hills wilderness with Ms.
Whiskersniff (or Ms.Whisk when she’s in a hurry). The children aren’t at all worried
about the legendary Grizzled Grist who lives there... they’re just excited to
show off their outdoor forest skills of foraging, climbing, trapping and
hiking. And certainly no one is impressed with quiet and observant Liam’s skill
when it comes to hiding. But it turns out a hider can see what others think
does not exist... a hider moves with soundless ease and treads as softly as the
breeze. And what is this the hider sees? When the children and their frazzled
teacher walk confidently into disaster, observant Liam saves the day... what a
triumph for the quiet child that no one notices! The award-winning creators of That’s Not a Hippopotamus work
their special magic again on this wonderfully playful and charming tale which features
a picture perfect story, laughs galore, and a call and refrain wordplay that
will enchant toddlers, pre-schoolers and early readers.
(Gecko Press, hardback, £11.99)
The Chestnut Roaster
Eve McDonnell
WHO can catch a memory thief? Immerse your senses in a thrilling tale of memory, danger, kinship and magical realism... all served up with an alluring and authentic French flavour! The Chestnut Roaster is the gripping new historical fantasy from Eve McDonnell, acclaimed Irish author of Elsetime, which was shortlisted for The Awesome Book Award and won the Wells Festival of Literature Children’s Book Award. Starring a dazzling, but tiny heroine who will stop at nothing to catch a memory thief and restore some lost children to their parents, this atmospheric adventure is set in Paris in 1888 and takes us above and below ground as we follow a tiny but dazzling heroine into the depth of the city’s catacombs where the dead rest uneasily... and the living are on a furious race against time.
‘Starting on All Fools Day, twelve years ago, I remember
everything. EVERYTHING. That was a wet Saturday, and that was the day I was
born.’ Twelve-year-old chestnut roaster Piaf has the ability (and burden) of remembering
everything that has happened since the day she was born. Her mind, Piaf
imagines, is a series of tiny wooden memory boxes and only by fiddling with a
secret button sewn into her coat sleeve can she stop her ‘non-stop nagging
memory dead.’ But when a sinister stranger arrives at her chestnut stall, all
her old, danger-filled memories are dug up. And when she discovers that everyone
in Paris has forgotten the entire last year, 1887, including the disappearance
of twenty unusually gifted children, Piaf and her twin brother Luc embark on a
dangerous journey that takes them to the depths of Paris’s underground Catacombs
and on a perilous mission to capture the memory thief and find the lost
children.
Paris in the Belle Époque springs to rich and vivid life –
thanks to McDonnell’s mesmerising brand of lyrical storytelling and the
extraordinarily detailed illustrations of Ewa Beniak-Haremska – as this dark
and atmospheric Parisian odyssey explodes into a fusion of fast and furious
action. This is an author who knows how to blend fact and fiction,
magic and realism, history and mystery with precision, soaring imagination and
word perfection. An absolute stunner... don’t miss it!
(Everything with Words, paperback, £7.99)
Take a Bite
Aleksandra Mizielinski and Daniel Mizielinski
FOOD glorious food! Eat your way around the world in this tasty, giant-sized book which explores the food, recipes and cultural traditions from twenty-six different countries. Take a Bite is the work of talented graphic artists Aleksandra and Daniel Mizielinski, the creative married couple behind the bestselling Maps, and its 116 pages of food of every taste and description are guaranteed to make mouths water and tummies rumble. Packed full of fascinating facts, recipes and cultural traditions, this cornucopia of deliciousness takes youngsters (and their parents!) on an entertaining and feast-filled adventure full of delectable food and cookery marvels.
Where do corn, wheat and potatoes come from? What have
people in Turkey been eating for centuries? Learn how to make Polish pancakes, Vietnamese
pancakes, Brazilian pralines and Hungarian lecsó. Be a guest at a Moroccan
feast, sail along a Vietnamese floating market and indulge in the haute cuisine
of France’s master chefs. As well as discovering a host of new delicacies, readers
will also learn about their remarkable history and cultural roots along the
way. Lavishly and colourfully illustrated throughout, designed in
an easy-to-read format, and with a text translated by Agnes Monod-Gayraud, this
beautiful bonanza book will capture children’s imaginations and is the perfect
gift for food lovers of any age.
(Big Picture Press, hardback, £25)
SuperQuesters: The Case
of the Missing Memory
Dr Thomas Bernard, Lisa Moss and Amy Willcox
DISCOVER your inner superhero in this unique interactive story, part of a brilliantly brainy series which aims to fire up imaginations and inspire scientists, engineers, mathematicians and technology experts of the future! The Case of the Missing Memory is the second book in the SuperQuesters series from husband and wife team and STEM experts, Thomas Bernard and Lisa Moss, whose mission is to inspire and equip a new generation to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education and careers, reduce the skills shortage and close the ethnic diversity and gender gap in STEM studies. At its heart a young fiction adventure series with a fun educational twist, SuperQuesters blends exciting stories and hands-on activities, expertly designed to develop skills in creative new ways, and includes over 100 reusable stickers in each book.
The stars are Lilli and her best friends Leo and Bea, three endlessly curious children with big imaginations. When they unite to solve a challenging science problem, they turn into superheroes Lillicorn, Leo Zoom and Bea Bumble and journey to a world full of magic, adventure and quests. And they want readers to join in the mission and the fun. Combining brilliant storytelling with interactive hands-on learning, the book’s stickers feature magical charm rewards and there is also a reward chart to mark progress and celebrate success, and a glossary and answer page. Skills covered include problem solving, coding, sequencing and algorithms and the book is carefully designed with cross-curricular learning opportunities in mind, linking with computing, maths and science in the national curriculum.
To support grown-ups, spark children’s curiosity and enhance
the adventure, there is also a ‘how to use this book’ guide, glossary and
answer page, plus free additional hands-on activities and further learning
resources to download at: www.questfriendz.com And it’s all brought to vivid life through the bright and
colourful illustrations of Amy Willcox... so if you’re a superhero enthusiast
and love learning through play then this is the perfect way to Read, Quest and Learn!
(QuestFriendz, paperback, £7.99)
Stay Curious and Keep Exploring
Emily Calandrelli
THINK like a scientist and you’ll soon be popping, glowing
and bubbling over! Emily Calandrelli, an MIT engineer and science communicator
has turned science TV host to present Emily’s Wonder Lab on Netflix and
Xploration Outer Space on FOX, as well as writing the Ada Lace Adventures and Reach
for the Stars. And now this exciting new book comes packed with exhilarating
experiments to delight science-loving youngsters and their ‘lab assistants,’ whether
that’s home-made ice-cream or disappearing ink. This entertaining and informative
book features 50 experiments using easy-to-find grocery items with each one featuring
a scientific explanation, a Hypothesize section to record the scientist’s
assumptions, science vocabulary that applies STEM research to real life (did
you know that ketchup is a non-Newtonian fluid?), and Try This! prompts which offer
even more ways to experiment with your experiment. Calandrelli shares the
science behind each experiment while explaining where to find the scientific
concepts in the everyday world around you. Make an alien hovercraft to learn
how an air hockey table works, create glow-in-the dark paint to learn about
ultraviolet light, and make a DIY fire extinguisher to learn about what’s
inside it and how it puts out fire. Find out why your fingers get wrinkly in
the bath, why your hair stands on end after sliding down a plastic slide, and
discover why science isn’t boring but actually lots of fun. So follow the
science, let curiosity be your guide, grab your goggles... and get started on a
lifetime of scientific discovery!
(Chronicle Prism Books, hardback, £17.99)
Murder at Snowfall
Fleur Hitchcock
IF you like to have your spine tingled and your nerves
jangled then dive into a new chiller-thriller from Fleur Hitchcock, queen of
middle grade murder mysteries. Hitchcock – an exciting author whose speciality
is writing exciting children’s mysteries with added adventure – transports
readers into a gripping wintertime murder puzzle steeped in ice-cold danger and
frost-covered twists and turns. Winter has fallen hard and Ruby’s mum is jumpy
and nervous... she’s convinced she’s being followed and there’s been a
mysterious fire at the doctor’s surgery where she works. And when Ruby and her
stepbrother Lucas find an abandoned grey cabinet partially covered by falling
snow, Lucas says there’s bound to be a body inside. Ruby laughs, but what if he’s
right? Carefully she starts to open it and immediately wishes she hadn’t. From
that moment on, they are drawn into a chilling chain of events and a gripping mystery,
one that they have to solve before the falling snow smothers all trace of
wrongdoing. Can they stay one step ahead... or will they be thrown to the
wolves? There are plenty of chills, thrills and spills in this heart-stopping,
danger-filled adventure which serves up all the light and dark delights of
crime mysteries, and is best read in a cosy armchair in front of a blazing
fire.
(Nosy Crow, paperback, £7.99)
101 Dogs: An Illustrated Compendium of Canines
Nicola Jane Swinney and Romy Blümel
DOGS, dog, dogs... canine lovers of any age will be in doggy
heaven when they get their paws on this gorgeous, illustrated book that’s
packed with dogs of every shape, size and colour! From working dogs and gun
dogs to toy dogs and designer dogs, there are 101 adorable animals bounding
through the pages to keep readers on their toes. Expertly written by Nicola
Jane Swinney, a former newspaper journalist and ex-editor for the equestrian
publication Horse & Hound, 101 Dogs features every kind of dog whether
that’s dinky dachshunds, massive mastiffs, shaggy sheepdogs or slinky salukis.
With stunning illustrations throughout by The New Yorker artist Romy Blümel, a
ribbon marker, and featuring a guide to over one hundred dog breeds, this is
perfect for those looking to purchase a pooch... or just doting dog lovers who
want more information.
(Big Picture Press, hardback, £16.99)
Evil Emperor Penguin:
Antics in Antarctica
Laura Ellen Anderson
WHO doesn’t love a comic book supervillain... especially
when he’s a genius, a penguin and ever so cute! A comic genius herself, Laura
Ellen Anderson is knee deep in the snow and ice of Antarctica again with her super
creation, Evil Emperor Penguin, and his madcap team. This hilarious graphic
novel series starring the world’s most lovable villain has been a favourite
with young readers for years and now the books are being republished as part of
a partnership between David Fickling Books and The Phoenix comic. In the snow-covered
depths of Antarctica is the secret lair of an extraordinary penguin... Evil
Emperor Penguin! From the bottom of the world, he has got his sights set on
taking the whole thing over. Unfortunately for him, he’s really not very good
at it... especially when his rival, Evil Cat, is trying to beat him at his own
world-domination game. With his lovable assistant Eugene, and octopus butler
Number 8, Evil Emperor Penguin is the most devious, cutest and funniest evil
mastermind ever to waddle the Earth. Just not the most successful... The comics
in this book were originally published as Evil Emperor Penguin and Evil Emperor
Strikes Back! but this super new edition has an appealing chunky format with
extra ‘how-to-draw’ tips. Brim full of Anderson’s fabulously detailed
illustrations and spilling over with giggles, guffaws and puns, these riotous
romps spell fun from first page to last.
(David Fickling Books, paperback, £9.99)
Solve Your Own Mystery:
The Missing Magic
Gareth P. Jones and Louise Forshaw
ONE mystery, some slippery suspects… and your chance to be a
super-sleuth! Yes, youngsters can put themselves in charge of a puzzling and fantastically
imaginative detective story in an interactive adventure straight out of the
mind of word wizard and fun-loving author Gareth P. Jones. This brilliant Solve
Your Own Mystery series – full of zany humour, wonderfully offbeat characters
and the vibrant illustrations of Louise Forshaw – offers an enjoyable and
accessible reading experience for budding sleuths, reluctant readers and all
adventure lovers. So welcome to Haventry, a town where the ordinary and
extraordinary collide. With ghosts, werewolves and zombies living side by side,
trouble is always brewing. And when a fiendish crime is committed, you are the
detective in charge of the case. It’s the first day of Magicon, the world’s
biggest magic convention, and everyone is in town for the event. But when all
the magic in Haventry suddenly goes missing, it’s up to YOU to find out who
took it and get it back in time for the opening ceremony! Should you tail the
head of the powerful Magic Circle, Grandmaster Dimbleby, or does the newly
crowned king of the elves raise your suspicions? Could Enid the Evil
Enchantress be too obvious a suspect, or is Moondance the meditating unicorn
deceptively innocent? YOU decide! And you’d better do so quickly because an
ancient monster is rising from its century-long sleep under the town! With hundreds
of paths to choose from and no dead ends, youngsters are guaranteed to solve
the mystery every time. The story can be read over and over to lead to a
different conclusion at each reading so there is never a dull moment on this
super-charged sleuthing journey. A monstrously good mystery!
(Little Tiger Press, paperback, £6.99)
How to Make a Picture Book
Elys Dolan
EVERYONE loves picture books... but have you ever tried to
make your own? Award-winning author Elys Dolan has earned a top reputation for
her clever, comical and superbly illustrated stories in which her eye for
exquisite small detail and wry comedy prove irresistible to all generations of
readers. And now she has put pen and imagination to paper for this hilarious,
activity-filled guide to making a picture book. Using her feted comic touch and
with the help of her very enthusiastic assistant, Bert, Dolan shows youngsters
how to use their own creative skills. From finding a brilliant idea and
developing a character to using colour and space to tell your story, this
entertaining guide is packed with activities, tips and jokes. Little ones will
love following the irrepressible Bert as he develops his story idea of Pizza
Delivery Dinosaur under the watchful eye of the author. With fun all the way, this
imaginative, fun and informative book is guaranteed to set young creative minds
in motion and inspire them to grab their pens and pencils... and get making!
(Walker Books, hardback, £12.99)
Age 5 plus
Princess Minna: The Big Bad Snowy Day
Kirsty Applebaum and Sahar Haghgoo
(Nosy Crow, paperback, £6.99)
Big Sky Mountain: The Beach Otters
Alex Milway
DR Dolittle meets Dora the Explorer in an exhilarating
illustrated series which is the next best thing to breathing in the scents of
the great outdoors! Screenwriter and Hotel Flamingo author Alex Milway inspires
everyone to pull on their walking boots and join a little girl called Rosa on
Big Sky Mountain… a place in the wilderness that has a home for everyone. Life
never stays still for long on Big Sky Mountain. Rosa and Grandma Nan are off on
an adventure to Toe-Dipper Bay to see who is in trouble because a distress
flare has gone up. When they arrive, they find the beach covered in plastic
rubbish and a family of beach otters farming seaweed while doing their best to
tidy up. Rosa and Grandma Nan join in but they have to find out who sent the
distress flare because who is that wrecked out at sea? Rosa and Grandma Nan
will need the otters’ help to build a raft to get to them. There’s adventure
with a capital A in this action-packed story which features curious otters,
wise hermit crabs and peckish puffins while addressing pollution and recycling topics
in a gentle and child-friendly way. Ideal as a first chapter book for new
readers and full of Milway’s vibrant two-tone illustrations, this is a truly wild,
wonderful and exhilarating story for your own little explorers!
(Piccadilly Press, paperback, £6.99)
Midnight Magic: Witch Trap
Michelle Harrison and Elissa Elwick
WHEN picture books are too ‘babyish’ and novels are too
‘hard,’ step into a world of magic, mischief and moggies with a comical cat
called Midnight! This early chapter book series from author Michelle Harrison
and illustrator Elissa Elwick features fun-filled adventures, romping rhymes,
wily witches and fabulous two-tone illustrations. And taking starring roles are
a kind-hearted girl called Trixie, her amazing black cat Midnight – who is brimming
with magic from whiskers to tail – and Midnight’s loyal broom, Twiggy. In this
new adventure, Trixie and Midnight are playing outside when they have a run-in
with a witch who seems particularly interested in the cat’s magic powers. The
very next morning, Trixie wakes to find that Midnight has been catnapped!
Trixie, her Nan and Dad set off to the rescue. Meanwhile, Midnight has a plan
of her own but it’s going to take more than a sprinkle of magic to escape the
witch’s trap! Harrison’s rhyming verse is perfectly pitched for new readers and
Elwick’s gorgeous illustrations bring the story – and all the hubble, bubble
trouble! – to life. Totally bewitching!
(Little Tiger Press, paperback, £5.99)
The You Kind of Kind
Nina West and Hayden Evans
‘The world needs more Kind. The world needs more
of YOUR
kind of Kind.The world needs more YOU.’
AS World Kindness Day on November 13
draws near, here’s a book to celebrate its power to transform. And kindness certainly
gives everyone that ‘tingle tangle all over’ in The You Kind of Kind, a fun,
warm-hearted and inspirational debut picture book from Nina West, stage name of
Andrew Levitt, an American drag queen, activist and singer-songwriter, and star
of both RuPaul’s Drag Race and the national tour of Hairspray. A feast of
wordplay and bold ideas, this magical, all-action adventure is brought to
vibrant and colourful life by illustrator and designer Hayden Evans’
kaleidoscopic artwork. Discover kindness in the world – especially the kind
inside you – in this heartfelt and joyous story in which our little star Nina
embarks on a boisterous day of exploration, a day where she sets out to find, well,
Kind. With a backpack full of her favourite things, Nina guides readers through
her neighbourhood to identify kindness in the wild. Along the way, she shines a
light on the importance of loving yourself as well as others, and reveals that
sharing your unique form of kindness – the you kind of Kind – is the most
wonderful gift of all. Readers of every age will have a ‘wuzzfastic’ time
reading aloud this linguistically luscious book while delighting in its
empowering, high-energy message of kindness, community, love and inclusion.
(Princeton Architectural Press, hardback, £13.99)
Kind
Jess McGeachin
AND kindness works its magic again in a visually and
verbally beautiful picture book from Jess McGeachin, an author and illustrator
based in Australia who is inspired by the natural world and draws quite
literally from a day job at Melbourne Museum. Written in rhyming verse, this
stunning book is an ode to the wonders of nature and a reminder to be kind to
all creatures great and small. From the tiniest beetle and most colourful crab to
the mighty orangutan and the majestic whale, every creature on Earth is a
marvel, deserving of awe and compassion as we make our way through the world. With
its strong focus on design and production, its inclusion of important themes
about environment and sustainability, and the unique pictorial celebration of
living things of many kinds, Kind is a gentle, rhyming introduction to the
dazzling diversity of the animal kingdom from an exciting Australian talent.
(Allen & Unwin Children’s Books, hardback, £11.99)
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I’m (Almost) Never Bored
Anna Milbourne and Åsa Gilland
THERE'S a ‘hole’ lot of fun and
some amazing discoveries in this wonderfully creative tale about a little girl
with a bad case of boredom! I’m (Almost) Never Bored is by the dazzling duo who
brought us I’m (Almost) Always Kind and features the same magical mix of
imaginative storytelling, rich and colourful illustration and intriguing
peep-holes. ‘I’m bored!’ wails a little girl after her screen time is cut
short. ‘That's great!’ her dad says with a grin. ‘Being bored comes right
before having a Really Good Idea.’ And after an initial protest, the little
girl dives into her imagination and takes the reader with her on a whirlwind
ride of pure fun. A cardboard box becomes a magical train, the washing machine
inspires an imaginary trip into space, a scribbly doodle becomes a hungry
spaghetti monster, and ants in the garden lead her into an escapade in the
Funny Bug Circus. Anna Milbourne’s busy, bustling story – with its high-octane
adventures and escapist escapades – is perfectly matched by Åsa Gilland’s
richly detailed and colourful illustrations, and a series of inviting
cut-outs. With an authentic child at centre
stage and the joyous celebration of screen-free, imaginative play, this is the
ideal book for your own bored youngsters!
This book will be published on
November 10.
(Usborne Publishing, hardback,
£12.99)
Owl or Pussycat?
Michael Morpurgo and Polly Dunbar
A STARRING role – and a case of first night nerves – in a
school play over 70 years ago is one of the earliest memories of former
Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo. And now he has put his experiences at
that long-ago performance at the heart of a fun and moving picture book which
has been lovingly illustrated by award-winning artist Polly Dunbar. When he
lands a starring role in the school Christmas play of Edward Lear’s famous
poem, The Owl and the Pussycat, Michael is over the moon. He’s going to be Owl...
too-wit-too-woo! And when his best friend Belinda is chosen to be Cat, Michael
can’t believe his luck... miaow! But how will he cope with his feelings for
Belinda and will it be all right on the night? Morpurgo’s touching true story of
first love and first-night nerves, and Dunbar’s richly detailed and emotive
illustrations prove to be the perfect match. Filled with all the excitement of
being on stage and performing in front of an audience, the joy of watching your
proud parents, and the comforts of a close friendship, this special book, with
its magical fold-out stage scene, is sure to get plenty of encores with young
readers!
(David Fickling Books, paperback, £7.99)
The Christmas Department Store
Maudie Powell-Tuck and Hoang Giang
GIFTS at Christmas don’t all come wrapped in festive paper…
there’s often more joy to be found in love, laughter and family. That is the
resonant message in this warm, gentle and inspirational picture book from the
expert team of author Maudie Powell-Tuck and illustrator Hoang Giang. Christmas
for Benji has lost its magic. This year, his family can’t afford a tree, or
even a turkey. But then he stumbles upon the most extraordinary department
store where polar bears talk, a leopard likes storytelling and the presents are
out of this world. Can he make the magic last through the Christmas season?
Powell-Tuck’s gentle story speaks loudly and reassuringly to children about
celebrating Christmas with family, and the heartwarming delights of sharing and
giving while Giang’s atmospheric and richly detailed illustrations brings extra
emotional power to the action. With its perfect blend of real life and magic,
this festive tale is perfect for reading together in the run-up to Christmas
and will be loved, treasured and enjoyed every year.
(Little Tiger Press, paperback, £7.99)
The Midnight Panther
Poonam Mistry
INDULGE your senses in a stunning picture book brimming with
intricate artwork and important messages about finding your place in the world.
The Midnight Panther is a feast of visual beauty and verbal lyricism from
Greenaway-shortlisted author and illustrator Poonam Mistry who blends her love
of nature with her Indian roots to explore the relationships between pattern,
shapes and colour. Here we meet Panther who thinks he is not like the other
cats. Leopard has beautiful spots, Tiger has impressive stripes and Lion has a
magnificent mane while Panther is small, shy and dark. One night he decides to
go and find out where in the jungle he really belongs. Finally summoning up the
courage to scale the treetops, he answers the call of moonlight and ink-black
night. Perhaps up among the stars he will find out something about his own
strength and beauty. Mistry’s mesmerising and inspirational fable about courage
and self-discovery resonates with colour, fabulous design and atmospheric
illustration. The perfect gift for little ones seeking their own way in the
world.
(Templar Publishing, hardback, £12.99)
Winnie and Wilbur:
Winnie the Witch 35th Anniversary Edition
Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul
THE wild and wonderful adventures of Winnie, everyone’s
favourite witch, and Wilbur, her accident-prone black cat, have provided
spellbinding reading for youngsters for decades and sold more than nine million
books worldwide. And to celebrate the 35th anniversary of this
magical double act, Oxford University Press have published a special edition of
their very first adventure along with forewords by the books’ creators, author
Valerie Thomas and illustrator Korky Paul. Winnie shares her big black house
with Wilbur her big black cat. So sometimes she accidentally trips over him.
Ouch! After some spells that make Wilbur look very silly, Winnie finds just the
right magic to make sure she can always see him. It’s just the start of a very colourful
adventure for Winnie and Wilbur! Thomas, who reveals in her foreword that she
receives letters and pictures from young readers from all over the world,
certainly has the magic touch when it comes to capturing children’s hearts, and
Paul’s anarchic and intricately detailed illustrations always perfectly capture
all the mad, bad and dangerously hilarious antics of Winnie and Wilbur. With a
gallery of Winnie and Wilbur's most magical memories, and sketches from Paul's
studio, this is an exciting introduction to the world of Winnie and Wilbur, and
the perfect gift for your own little adventurers.
(Oxford University Press, hardback, £12.99)
The Bear and Her Book:
There’s More To See
Frances Tosdevin and Sophia O’Connor
SEE the big, wide world through the eyes of a curious bear
in a beautiful picture book that explores amazing nature, creatures big and
small, the warmth of unexpected friendships, and the joy of books. There’s More
To See is the second adorable book in the wonderfully descriptive and
atmospheric The Bear and her Book series by children’s author Frances Tosdevin and
Cornwall-based illustrator Sophia O’Connor. ‘The bear gave a sigh and she waved
a paw, I’m a curious bear, who must explore. The world is big, and there’s more
to see, And I’ll find this bear who is not like me.’ With the call of the wild
giving her itchy paws, the bear sets off on a new adventure with her book,
fixing problems and making friends as she travels. But will she find the
strange bear from her book... and if so, will it really be that different? Tosdevin’s
beautiful, lyrical rhyming story celebrates the power of books to inform and
unite us, and the pleasure that comes from finding new and different
friendships. Add on O’Connor’s gallery of stunning, hand-drawn illustrations,
colourfully painted in loose, tonal brush strokes, and a silver-foiled book
cover, this is a journey of discovery guaranteed to delight inquisitive,
animal-loving readers.
(UCLan Publishing, paperback, £7.99)
Let’s Play, Little Rabbit
Jörg Mühle
HANDS up if you want to play!
Toddlers will love joining in all the fun and familiar games in this
beautifully illustrated interactive board book from German author and
illustrator Jörg Mühle. Let’s Play, Little Rabbit is the new book in a
bestselling, child-friendly series from Gecko Press, an independent publisher
of ‘curiously good’ children’s books based in Wellington, New Zealand. In this
heartwarming new adventure Little Rabbit wants to play. He hides behind a
blanket, then peeks out... peek-a-boo! He splashes in the bath, needs a push
when he’s on the swing and plays with his own little rabbit too – one, two,
three, whee and rabbit flies! Little ones will love taking part in the
sequences they know so well and there will be giggles galore at the cheeky
finish because Little Rabbit has grown up enough to play a joke on his readers!
With its gentle, appealing story, interactive fun and adorable illustrations,
this clever, captivating book speaks volumes to youngsters who like to play
their own part at story time!
(Gecko Press, board book, £7.99)
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