Beti and the Little Round House

"I hugely admire the wit and beauty and flair of everything Atinuke does." Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible CreaturesLonglisted for the Alligator's Mouth Award. Selected as a Best Children's Book of the Year 2024 by: The Wall Street Journal; Publishers Weekly; Kirkus Reviews; Books for Keeps; ALSC Notable Children's Books; Centre for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature.From two award-winning children's book makers comes a charming collection of four stories for newly independent readers that celebrate a spirited little girl living in the heart of the wild countryside with family and friends.Beti lives in a little round house in the green woods under the mountains. She lives with Mam, Tad, Baby Jac and her very own tiny goat called Naughty. With each changing season, there is always the promise of adventure! In playful, humourous and exciting stories with richly detailed and bucolic illustrations by Emily Hughes, world-renowned storyteller Atinuke draws on her own experience of building and living in a round house to create a truly magical sense of place. An unforgettable children's book perfect for newly independent readers to immerse themselves in and embrace the natural world."Has the feel of an instant classic." Books for Keeps, Books of the Year 2024"A truly magical sense of place." Lancaster Guardian"There's a classic feel to these cheerful, charming, beautifully illustrated seasonal stories." Inclusive Books for Children"What a truly fabulous partnership. This is a lovely, lovely story. Beautiful art. The perfect bedtime read and birthday gift." Nicola Davies

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Atinuke
• Collaboration: Emily Hughes (Illustrations)
• Edition: Walker Books Uk
• Langues: Anglais
• Recommandation d'âge: 7 à 9 ans
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 02.05.2024
• EAN: 9781406382433
• ISBN: 978-1-4063-8243-3
• Pages: 128
• Catégories: Livres pour enfants et adolescents > Livres pour enfants jusqu'à 11 ans; JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Values & Virtues, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Farm Animals, JUVENILE FICTION / Lifestyles / Country Life, JUVENILE FICTION / Diversity & Multicultural, Short stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Short stories