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Written by HANNAH CARMONA | Illustrated by ANNA CUNHA Anita watches the dragons high above her as she hops from one cement roof to another in her village in the Dominican Republic. But being the valiant princesa she is, she never lets them scare her. Then one day, Anita must face her fears and begin life in a new country. Will she be brave enough to enter the belly...
Written by SUSAN SCHUBERT | Illustrated by RAQUEL BONITA You've probably heard the expression “when pigs fly," but did you know that in Spain they say “when frogs grow hair" and in Nigeria “when chickens have teeth"? A rib-tickling collection of idioms from around the world. But the question is: will you believe them...? Derby Children's Book Award Longlist 2021 'I loved so much of this...
Written by JAMES BERRY | Illustrated by ANNA CUNHA Some people have dresses for every occasion but Afiya needs only one. Her dress records the memories of her childhood, from roses in bloom to pigeons in flight, from tigers at the zoo to October leaves falling. A joyful celebration of a young girl’s childhood, written by the late Coretta Scott King Book Award-winning Jamaican poet James Berry. Northern Lights...
Written by AMANDA ADDISON | Illustrated by MANUELA ADREANI This is the story of a bird that fits in your hand flying halfway around the world looking for a place to nest. This is the story of a young girl from northern Africa fleeing halfway around the world looking for a place of peace. This is the story of Bird. This is the story of Leila. This is the...
Written by BRIGITA OREL | Illustrated by JENNIE POH Bank Street Best Children's Book of the YearDerby Children's Book Awards 2020 shortlist The gnarled tree on the hill sometimes turns into a pirate ship. A rope serves as an anchor, a sheet as a sail, and Sam is its fearless captain. But one day another sailor approaches, and he’s not from Sam’s street. Can they find something more precious...
Written by NANSUBUGA NAGADYA ISDHAL | Illustrated by SANDRA VAN DOORN Forgetful sisters Siba and Saba are always losing something. Sandals, slippers, sweaters – you name it, they lose it. When the two sisters fall asleep each night, they dream about the things they have lost that day. Until, one night, their dreams begin to reveal something entirely unexpected… A KIRKUS BEST PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEARHonour...
Written by NNEDI OKORAFOR | Illustrated by MEHRDOKHT AMINI What would you do if you woke up one night to find the shadow of a giant chicken passing your bedroom door? Go and investigate of course! A hugely entertaining look at the fascinating masquerade culture of West Africa, told from the perspective of a plucky young Nigerian girl who finds the courage to protect the traditions...
Written by RANJIT SINGH | Illustrated by MEHRDOKHT AMINI Nimesh is walking home from school. Except…there happens to be a shark in the corridor. And a dragon in the library! And why would crossing the road lead to the North Pole? A fun-filled story about a little boy with a BIG imagination, Nimesh the Adventurer will surely make even the dullest journey a dazzling adventure. Derby...
Written by NANSUBUGA NAGADYA ISDHAL | Illustrated by SANDRA VAN DOORN For one little Ugandan boy, no wish is too big. First he dreams of reaching the stars and then of riding a supernova straight to Mars. But on a rainy day at his grandfather’s house, he is brought down to earth with a bump. Do adventures only happen in galaxies far away or can he find...
Written by DIWA THARAN SANDERS | Illustrated by NERINA CANZI Kaya is looking for her heart song – the song that happy hearts sing. Her search takes her on a journey deep into the jungle where a broken down carousel waits for a very special song to make it turn again… Grounded in the principles of mindfulness, this joyful story set in the vibrant jungles...
Written & Illustrated by NADINE KAADAN Yazan no longer goes to the park to play, and he no longer sees his friend who lives next door. Everything around him is changing. His parents sit in front of the television with the news turned up LOUD and Yazan’s little red bike leans forgotten against the wall. Will he ever be able to go outside and play? An...
Written & Illustrated by NADINE KAADAN Haroun, the cat, likes nothing better than to spend his days sleeping in the sunlit courtyards of Damascus. But one thing always ruins his sleep: jasmine! Haroun can’t stand the sweet-scented flowers. So one day, he hatches a plan to fix the problem...with unexpected results! A beautifully illustrated and entertaining story that sheds a welcome light onto Syria’s long and proud cultural...
Written by WANURI KAHIU | Illustrated by MANUELA ADREANI Etabo dreams of being a camel racer. But with the price of water rising, Etabo’s father must sell the camels, and his siblings must find work. What will Etabo do now? This story of love and hope centres on the inspiring Turkana people of north-west Kenya. Told with gentleness and humour, it is a universal story about...
Written by JOYCE CHNG | Illustrated by JÉRÉMY PAILLER It is the eve of Chinese New Year and Yao is preparing to wake the ancient sky dragon, Shen Long, from his year-long sleep. From the moment Shen Long opens his great amber eyes and unfurls his silver-blue tail, Yao will be propelled on a magical journey through the skies of Singapore to battle the bad...
Written by MAHTAB NARSIMHAN | Illustrated by SONJA WIMMER Anika has emigrated from India and is having trouble adjusting to life in a new country let alone a new school! She turns to Lord Ganesh to help solve her problems...and is surprised to find a little wisdom along the way. 'A really brilliant and original moral tale bringing Lord Ganesh bang up to date for...
Written by TUTU DUTTA | Illustrated by MARTINA PELUSO When Arohan’s brothers go missing on the slopes of the hill behind their home in Malaysia, Arohan must ensure they return safe and sound. But does he have what it takes to placate the guardian of the bamboo grove and summon the mythical phoenix? ‘Truly amazing. An excellent introduction to traditional Malaysian stories in a modern setting’ –...
