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Written by CHITRA SOUNDAR | Illustrated by POONAM MISTRY When the moon rises high and the stars twinkle, it is bedtime for the baby animals of the Indian forest. But tonight, when the skies turn dark and the night grows stormy, the little ones can’t sleep. SWISH-SWISH! CRACK-TRACK! FLASH-SNAP! goes the storm. Only Mama Elephant with her words of wisdom can reassure them. “You’re safe with me.”...
Written by CHITRA SOUNDAR | Illustrated by POONAM MISTRY At the start of winter, two bear cubs are born, deep in their den in the frozen North. “Mama, what lies beyond here?” they ask. “‘Above us is a land of ice and snow.” “What lies beyond the ice and snow?” they ask. “The ocean, full of ice from long ago.” And as they learn the secrets of...
Written by CHITRA SOUNDAR | Illustrated by POONAM MISTRY The rain clouds are long gone and the dry season scorches the land. Everything is new for the baby giraffe. As she bounds ahead and lags behind, her mother patiently explains the ways of the grasslands. And until she grows a little taller, older and wiser, her mother reminds her: “You’re strong with me.” 'Reassuring and visually stunning' – Youth...
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 SAMUEL NARH | Illustrated by JO LORING-FISHER Winner Northern Lights Book Awards Family category As the seasons turn, Maisie rides her bull in and out of Dada’s tall tales. Her Mama wears linen and plays the viola. Her Dada wears kente cloth and plays the marimba. They come from different places, but they hug her in the same way. And most of all,...
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 MARYAM AL SERKAL | Illustrated by REBECA LUCIANI Winner Northern Lights Book Awards Picture Book, Pre-school categoryWhite Ravens Best Books List 2020 Mira doesn’t like her hair. It curls at the front. It curls at the back. It curls everywhere! She wants it to be straight and smooth, just like her Mama’s. But then something unpredictable happens...and Mira will never look at her Mama’s hair...
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 by KEILLY SWIFT | Illustrated by COSEI KAWA Tyler the tigon has never fitted in. Neither a tiger like his dad nor a lion like his mum, poor Tyler stands out like a sore thumb. Taunted and teased by the other jungle creatures, he flees into the forest with the weight of the world on his shoulders. But who should he find there? An equally...
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’ –...
Written by SHARANYA MANIVANNAN | Illustrated by NERINA CANZI Aditya and Anjali love listening to their grandmother’s stories, particularly the scary one about the ghost in the tree. But the night their grandmother passes away, all her stories seem to lose their meaning. Then something happens that is more mysterious and magical than any story. Could their grandmother still be with them after all? 'A joyous celebration...
