Insects, fishes, birds: London-based French illustrator Thibaud Herem has made charming books devoted to these facets of the animal kingdom, depicting standout species in whimsical, personable drawings, rendered simply in black ink and watercolor. In his work, each animal displays its characteristic traits while also looking for all the world like it might turn and start speaking to the viewer at any moment. For his next book, it was only natural that Herem would move up another rung on the evolutionary ladder to those most lowly and mistrusted of mammals: rodents. Yet Know Your Rodent just may change a few people's minds about the furry creatures. It turns out that there's a lot more to rodents than subway rats, kitchen mice and the ubiquitous short-lived childhood gerbil. Out of the thousands of rodent species that scamper over nearly every habitat on earth, Herem has picked 20 distinctive varieties to depict here, from the giant Capybara of South America to the tiny Pygmy Jerboa of the Asian deserts. Factual texts describe the weird and wonderful habits of each creature, while Herem's illustrations bring the animals alive on the page. At once fascinatingly informative and oddly humorous, this offbeat little book brings together the marvels of nature and the marvels of beautiful design in a way that will appeal to adults and children alike.

Know Your Rodent

Science & Math

Hanaor, Ziggy

Biological Sciences

Cicada Books

A simple, engaging story introducing ideas of non-binary identities, tolerance, and acceptance to very young readers, from the writer of the critically acclaimed picture book, The Pocket Chaotic. 
Alex and Alex have lots of things in common. They love playing and dressing up and building things. They also are very different to one another; Alex is very messy, and Alex is very tidy, Alex likes running and kicking a ball and Alex likes reading and dreaming. After a trip to the museum goes a little bit awry, Alex and Alex have some cooling off time. But they always make up because Alex really really really really really really REALLY.... likes Alex! 
This is a book for very young readers introducing ideas of tolerance and friendship in a completely non-gendered way. Neither character is identified as a boy or a girl, and the activities that each one enjoys is a mix of traditional 'boy' and 'girl' things Aimed at children who are just at the cusp of gender awareness and role-play, it provides a much-needed counterbalance to more traditional, binary pre-school literature. Boldly illustrated by Ben Javen

Alex and Alex

Children's Books

Literature & Fiction

About the Author\nZiggy Hanaor is a publisher and writer. She is the author of Alex and Alex, Fly Flies and the Pocket Chaotic. This is her first graphic novel.\nBenjamin Phillips works in various mediums, straddling the disciplines of illustration and fine art. From his studio in Hastings, Benjamin finds inspiration in human interaction, the humour and turmoil of everyday life and the joy of repetition. His clients include New York Times, Penguin Random House, Ebury Press and the British Council.\nA beautifully illustrated and presented intergenerational graphic novel that follows 11-year-old Benji and his elderly grandmother, Bubbe Rosa, as they traverse Brooklyn and Manhattan, gathering the ingredients for a Friday night dinner. 
Praise for Alte Zachen 
''The graphic novel format brilliantly allows us to see Bubbe in both her present and her past, allowing the reader to better understand her in all her cranky, opinionated grandeur, along with her sweet, caring grandson, Benji. A wonderful intergenerational story about the value of old things.” -- Marissa Moss, Children's Book Author & Illustrator 
"Phillips’s delicate colors and fine details illustrate the richness of city life. Two sisters arguing on a train, a couple dancing together, and immigrants’ first view of the Statue of Liberty — these are all images that Bubbe conjures while looking back over the years. In one full-color scene that integrates past and present, she comes to terms with the inevitability of change. As the book ends, with grandmother and grandson against a New York City skyline, newness does not seem so threatening, after all". -- Jewish Book Council 
''To outsiders, Benji’s Bubbe is just a crabby old lady. To the boy, and eventually to us, she becomes a vulnerable figure deserving of great tenderness. “Alte Zachen” is less ambitious and searing than Art Spiegelman’s “Maus,” but like that graphic novel it expands our understanding of the gulf that can exist between generations, particularly those divided by catastrophe''. -- Wall Street Journal 
''Softly lined watercolor art portrays a moving narrative…even as Benjy and Bubbe’s worldviews clash, the Yiddish-peppered telling renders a familial bond that is at once mercurial and unshakable.'' -- Publisher's Weekly Starred Review 
''This is one book I’m definitely looking forward to once it comes out!'' -- School Library Journal/Fuse 8 
''Compelling and evocative, Alte Zachen is an eloquent intergenerational story that will resonate with and enlighten readers of all ages''. -- Celebrate Picture Books 
''For a first graphic novel, Alte Zachen is a true success. This is award-winning storytelling''. -- Books for Keeps 
''Every so often a book appears and you just know what an impact it's going to have. Alte Zachen by #ZiggyHanaor and @benjamindraws is one of those books''. -- Children Reading for Pleasure 
''A tour de force. On behalf of all the #Bubbes and #Benjis thank you @cicadabooks for such a joyful and redemptive picture book''. -- Youth Libraries Group\n''Exploring themes of migration, alienation, loss, perception and identity, this is both an important book and a window into our children’s futures and our parents’ pasts''. -- School Reading List\nBubbe’s relationship with the city is complex – nothing is quite as she remembered it and she feels alienated and angry at the world around her. Benji, on the other hand, looks at the world, and his grandmother, with clear-eyed acceptance. As they wander the city, we catch glimpses of Bubbe’s childhood in Germany, her young adulthood in 1950s Brooklyn, and her relationships; first with a baker called Gershon, and later with successful Joe, Benji’s grandfather. Gradually we piece together snippets of Bubbe’s life, gaining an insight to some of the things that have formed her cantankerous personality. The journey culminates on the Lower East Side in a moving reunion between Rosa and Gershon, her first love. As the sun sets, Benji and his Bubbe w

Alte Zachen / Old Things

A timely and relatable tale about the importance of connecting to the introvert inside. 
"Full of endearing characters and a charming storyline, this is a heartwarming tale of friendship, solitude and embracing our identity". -- Small Wonder Books 
''Hanaor’s thoughtful words with Kourtoglou’s gentle yet quirky illustrations (do snails even have eye-lashes?!) make this an evocative and timeless new picture book''. -- The Literacy Tree\nMarjorie is a happy snail. She loves her family and friends, but sometimes she just needs a bit of alone time. At these moments, Marjorie wanders off to try to find a quiet space, but her friends and family just follow her trail of slime and find her.\n‘How can I find some space for myself?’ wonders Marjorie, and as she wonders, she wanders, here and there, back and forth, this way and that until she is entirely and marvellously lost. But the joys of solitude are short lived, and Marjorie swiftly realises that she can’t find her way back. Luckily, she stumbles on a good friend who helps her on her way and offers her some sage advice. 
A natural follow on from the critically acclaimed ‘Pocket Chaotic’, this simple, layered story is exquisitely brought to life by Christos Kourtoglou, an emerging Greek illustrator with a distinctive watercolour style. It addresses the disjunction that kids and adults feel (particularly in a post-lockdown era) between our introvert and extrovert selves.

Snail Trail

Animals

From acclaimed author Ziggy Hanaor (Alte Zachen, Alex and Alex and The Pocket Chaotic) comes this heartwarming story about the power of affection to lighten up even the darkest of days. Gory Rory Fangface is having a terrible day and everything is going wrong. First, he ran out of cereal and then his favourite jumper was in the wash and then it rained on the way to school. Does Gory Rory need a kiss? No, he most certainly DOESN'T. The day gets progressively worse; he's forgotten his homework, it's egg salad for lunch, and then mum is late for pick-up. A kiss perhaps? NO WAY. On the way home it rains again, there's homework to finish and the internet is down. Gory Rory has reached the end of his tether - it really has been the WORST DAY EVER. But sometimes... just sometimes... when you really really need them... kisses can make it all better.

Gory Rory Fangface Needs a Kiss

The Egg Incident

Humor

I Am a Potato!

Fly is happily practicing her flying in the park, doing some wibbles and some wobbles and some waveys. Blackbird, Seagull, Starling and Hawk take turns giving Fly advice about the best way to fly; fly in a straight line, glide on the wind, fly in a flock, dive onto your food…. Fly tries to take their advice on board, but each time finds that this is not HER way to fly. With a sweet, witty twist at the end, this is a delightful book about staying true to yourself in the face of people who insist they know better.

Fly Flies

About the Author\nDaniel Gray-Barnett is an award-winning Australian illustrator who trained, in a previous life, as a doctor. He is the author of Grandma Z (Scribble) and the illustrator of Dr Boogaloo and the Girl Who Lost Her Laughter (PRH).\nAward-winning illustrator Daniel Gray-Barnett, whose work has been featured by the likes of The Boston Globe and The New York Times, brings his usual expressive and fun style to this heartwarming tale about the connection between a son and mother and a journey towards independence. 
Praise for Pocket Chaotic 
''A humorous invitation to embrace change and move on''. -- Kirkus 
''Pops of golden yellow dominate the watercolor, ink, and pencil illustrations of this tongue-in-cheek story about helping children embrace their independence''. -- Foreword Reviews 
''An original, funny and heartwarming picture book tale about a connection between a mother and son that will ring true for many children especially in these uncertain times''. -- Midwest Book Review 
''A clever little readaloud. Hand this one to a parent trying desperately to get their 25-year-old out of the basement''. 
-- Fuse 8, School Library Journal 
''There is so much to look and giggle at in this book''. 
-- Youth Services Book Review 
''An amusing tale (tail?) with sprightly illustrations that is great to read out loud and may encourage little ones to explore their independence in new environments''. -- The AOI\n''Enjoy this exuberant, warm story and share the neon illustrations with little ones wanting independence, yet not quite ready to really let go''. -- Armadillo Children's Magazine\nAlexander’s mom keeps putting stuff in her pocket and it’s driving him crazy! 
A young kangaroo called Alexander lives in his mom, Nancy’s pocket. Alexander loves his mom, but there’s one thing she does that really drives him nuts. She is always putting stuff in her pocket. Alexander tries to keep things neat, but the more he tidies, the more stuff she shoves in there. When he complains, his sister calls him a baby – it’s time to leave the pouch anyway. But Alexander loves it in there – it’s warm and cosy and smells of mom.\nThen one day, it gets really bad. Twelve bobby pins, a tube of toothpaste, a bottle of water, a packet of chewing gum, two bus tickets, some keys, a toy car and a cookbook all find their way into Nancy’s pouch. And that’s just for starters. Finally, Alexander’s had enough. ‘I can’t take it any more!’ he shouts. ‘I’m moving out!’ So Alexander moves into the room next to his sister’s. They make it all cosy, with a furry blanket and shelves for all his stuff. So it’s just like his mom’s pouch. Almost. The penultimate spread is Alexander sleeping with all his stuff strewn around him. The final spread is Nancy clearing out her pocket with a wink. It was time for Alexander to go.

The Pocket Chaotic

Una mosquita está aprendiendo a volar y recibe consejos de varios insectos y aves que le indican sus té cnicas de vuelo. Mosquita prueba todo hasta que reconoce su propia forma de volar.

El Vuelo de Mosquita / The Flight of Mosquita: (Spanish edition of Fly Flies) (Primeras travesías)

Blowsher, Alice

OCEANO TRAVESIA

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