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 ASHOK BANKER | Illustrated by SANDHYA PRABHAT I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I won this prize. I wrote this book. A joyful celebration of the skin you're in - of being brown, of being amazing, of being you! Teach Early Years awards FinalistUKLA Book Awards Longlist 2021Derby Children's Book Award Longlist 2021BookTrust Best Books...
Written and illustrated by PAWEŁ PAWLAK Translated from Polish by Antonia Lloyd-Jones What if you could turn the world the other way around and take a peek at what’s on the other side? Perhaps you’ll find something you never expected. Such as friendship. When Oscar meets a lonely little girl, it’s the start of an adventure for both of them. Together they make an unusual journey...
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 LUCY CHRISTOPHER | Illustrated by ANASTASIA SUVOROVA In our old house, Ma told me there was nothing to be scared of. No monsters hiding behind doors, or in wardrobes, or under beds. She said there were no dark places at all. But, in the new house, under my new bed, THAT’s where I found Shadow... 'Beautiful. A really powerful exploration of a child’s experience of a parent’s...
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 IAN EAGLETON | Illustrated by CLARA ANGANUZZI *Published on the 9th of September* Violet’s world has changed. Her voice has gone from a giggle to a whisper. So when her teacher casts her in the school play, she is filled with worry. How will she ever stand in front of a crowd and overcome her shyness? With the love and support of her family, Violet must find her inner...
Written by LUCY CHRISTOPHER | Illustrated by NIA TUDOR *Published on the 21st of October* Nobody notices the queen on the corner. Nobody, that is...except one young girl. Through her eyes, the woman who dwells in the abandoned plot is a warrior queen, with many battles fought and won. When, one day, danger comes to the street and the queen on the corner sounds the alarm, the little girl must...
Written and illustrated by KRINA PATEL-SAGE *Published on the 7th of October* These haiku poems for the soul gently introduce children to mindfulness concepts like Om, Yoga and Zen, as well as goals for mindful living like Gratitude and Positivity. With its delightful cast of inclusive characters, this inspirational poetry collection promotes wellbeing with every letter. "A poetic introduction to the concept of mindfulness told in haiku form....
Written by CHRISTINA DENDY | Illustrated by KATIE REWSE *Published on the 16th of September* In a plot of land at the edge of town, Ana grows only perfectly-sized plants and perfect-looking flowers, and throws all the irregular shoots and uneven seeds over the wall into the disorderly Wild. But as her garden gets tidier, neater and more constrained, the Wild begins to grow... "This meditation on biodiversity...
Written by MICHAEL CATCHPOOL | Illustrated by EMMA PROCTOR *Published on the 23rd of September* SuperJoe is convinced he doesn't need cuddles from his mum. He flies around the neighbourhood rescuing people from escaped tigers, runaway trains and raging rivers, all while battling his nemesis the Grey Shadow. Naturally, he refuses all cuddles. Until one night, when he can't sleep… "Super fun, super playful, this stunning picture book captures the...
