A minimal, edgy, and hugely entertaining retelling of the story of Little Red Riding Hood including a style of illustration that falls somewhere between graffiti and high art
Stylish and very funny, this book retells the famous story in an unexpected way. The wolf is still big and bad, but he also happens to be really, really dumb. Little Red Hood questions the wolf's personal hygiene before tricking her predator into his demise. This is one savvy little red hood.

Little Red Hood

Children's Books

Marjolaine Leray

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Phoenix Yard Books

Intrigue, superstition, and adventure feature in this dramatic retelling of a classic Italian folk story, set in the dark world of medieval Naples  Strange little creature. Strange pale eyes, so full of fear. Strange little monk, his habit dark as nightmares. Strange little boy shaped like a question mark, who are you? An orphaned child is dressed as a monk and ostracized by everyone except the roaming wild cats of Naples for his scary looks and his seeming ability to bring both good and bad luck. Monacello searches above and below ground for his parents and finds help from a little girl with mysteries of her own. Short chapters combined with spectacularly haunting illustrations make for a book that will stay with readers and invite conversation.

Monacello: The Little Monk (1) (Monacello Trilogy)

geraldine-mccaughrean

Literature & Fiction

A cauliflower hat, a fish bonnet, a few large animals, a flying boar called Melvin, and a whole lot of watermelons come together in this wacky tale told in rhyme
To the villagers who watch her going about her day, it is clear that Miss Jolly is irritatingly happy. Her never-ending cheerfulness leaves three of her neighbors highly confused and jealous, driving them to ridiculous and hilarious measures in an attempt to compete with Miss Jolly in the happiness—and headgear—stakes. Beautiful and insane in equal measure, this wacky book follows three local busybodies on their journey to discover the secret of true happiness.

Happiness is a Watermelon on Your Head

Daniel Hahn

Growing Up & Facts of Life

The Little Monk of Monacello returns, once again beautifully illustrated with Jana Diemberger's stunning artworkThere are parts of the world where people think Bad Luck comes up from below, and Good Luck comes down from the sky. Not in Naples. In Naples bad luck and good came from just one place: Monacello.In the second installment of the Monacello trilogy, the "Little Monk" who brings both good and bad luck is begrudgingly transformed into the Wish-Bringer. Encouraged by his mysterious friend Napolina, only when she isn't looking too closely does he return to mischief-making. There is one wish, however, that Monacello cannot grant—his own wish to know the rest of his story, the mystery of his parents, and why he came to be left outside the doors of a nunnery one cold morning. In this tale, Monacello faces up to his enemies and comes one step closer to discovering the truth about his past. When it comes to the Little Monk though, bad luck can never be far away, and soon Monacello is called upon to grant the hardest wish of all.

The Wish-Bringer (Monacello Trilogy)

McCAUGHREAN, Geraldine

This delightful tale takes the reader on a trip around the world while never leaving Paris Mr Leon, a Parisian taxi driver of many years, spends his days ferrying colorful characters to designations corresponding to his passengers’ personalities and nationalities. From behind the wheel of his little yellow taxi, Mr Leon travels the world, from the North Pole to the Eiffel Tower to the Congo. Until that is, Mr Leon decides it's time to explore the real places after which the streets in Paris are named. After putting his taxi up for sale, Mr Leon sets sail for Liberty Street and beyond. This is only the beginning of Mr Leon's world adventures!

Mr Leon's Paris

BARROUX

Action & Adventure

This delightful tale takes the reader on a trip around the world while never leaving Paris Mr Leon, a Parisian taxi driver of many years, spends his days ferrying colorful characters to designations corresponding to his passengers' personalities and nationalities. From behind the wheel of his little yellow taxi, Mr Leon travels the world, from the North Pole to the Eiffel Tower to the Congo. Until that is, Mr Leon decides it's time to explore the real places after which the streets in Paris are named. After putting his taxi up for sale, Mr Leon sets sail for Liberty Street and beyond. This is only the beginning of Mr Leon's world adventures! 

Lollipop and Grandpa's Back Garden Safari

Penelope Harper

A picture book based on the Convention on the Rights of the Child, I Have a Right to be a Child is endorsed by Amnesty International. Each page is based on a different article from the Convention. Topics include food and water, housing, gender, race, poverty and war. What are rights?  Who has rights? What does it mean to have rights in the 21st century? What do rights mean to different children in different parts of the world? In 1989, world leaders decided that children needed a special convention incorporating all the minimum entitlements and freedoms of all children that should be respected by governments. The Convention on the Rights of the Child comprises of 54 articles and has been signed by 193 countries. This exquisitely beautiful picture book takes the articles of the Convention and translates them into a language children can understand, in a non-preachy manner and with full-page artwork to illustrate each of these articles. Topics covered include food and water, healthcare, housing, poverty, international development, gender, race, the environment, disability, education, citizenship, family, war and freedom of speech. I Have the Right to be a Child is endorsed by Amnesty International.  - REVIEWS - "This book is lovely and is certainly an important addition to every child's bookcase. 'I Have the Right to Be A Child' is an essential education to all children, everywhere." --  THE GUARDIAN. "This beautifully illustrated book takes key articles of the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of the Child and presents them as deceptively simple - but open - questions that explore the nature of, necessity for, and responsibilities that must accompany our 'rights' as citizens of this planet. Every turn of the page reveals a new opportunity to explore assumptions about our entitlements as human beings, and consider the implications of turning them into a ratified treaty. For example, 'If girls and boys are different, can our rights be exactly the same?' 'Can playing be a right too?' 'How about the right to breathe clean air?'Intended to provoke both independent thought and group discussion, this slim little paperback certainly has the potential to become an immensely valuable KS2 resource - as well as being an appealing, inspiring and accessible read in its own, well, right." --  TEACH PRIMARY. "This is a book of great depth that will repay the reader on several levels. A book for every school library."  --  SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

I Have the Right to be a Child

SERRES, ALAIN

An animated picture book like you've never seen before! The picture book sensation sweeping France has arrived in the UK. Join our pyjama clad hero as he leaves his bedroom to see the sights of New York at night time. Dodge the traffic, be dazzled by the lights on Broadway and take in the heights of the Big Apple's dizzying skyline. Move the piece of acetate slowly across the page and watch the images come to life as if by magic. The book is produced using the amazing technique of Ombro-Cinema: the lines imbedded in the design create an illusion of movement when contrasted against the lines of the acetate. Words are never going to do justice to this title, which is why our YouTube video can be found https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbVpL7JEs0s REVIEWS: "A notable curiosity is picturebook New York in Pyjamarama, because sliding a striped acetate rectangle over the images makes them move astonishingly - wheels spin, spirals whirl, and traffic, as seen from the air, moves through the streets." -- THE SUNDAY TIMES. "New York in Pyjamarama was the fastest selling picture book in France, eventually selling over 100,000 copies, and it is not hard to see why. Created by illustrator Frederique Bertrand and animator and writer Michael Leblond, the book is animated thanks to a technique called Ombro-cinema which uses a piece of acetate to bring to life the pictures. This is achieved by the lines embedded in the design mixing with lines on the acetate, which create an illusion of movement. This technique now feels new and innovative. In a world where children are used to CGI, 3D and all the rest, it is marvellous and heart-warming to be able to present them with a book that can surprise and bewilder them. My 10 year-old son's reaction said it all: it was a simple and genuine "WOW". The rhyming text and quirky graphics, all in primary colours, make the story entertaining and great to read aloud. Teamed with those fabulous animations, they create a superb picture book which really is like nothing you are likely to have seen before. It is truly inspired book which will delight avid readers, but also those who might be a bit reluctant: the interactivity is guaranteed to hook them in. Without a doubt, New York in Pyjamarama is in my top ten of picture books. Pure joy!" -- LIBRARY MICE. "New York in Pajamarama is a truly unique book which uses techniques to create the illusion of movement. The nature of this illustrative magic is perfect for creating the dynamic movement of city life with its sparking lights, racing taxis, rustling leaves in Central Park, frantic shoppers and dizzying skyscrapers. It was nearly impossible to get a good photo of my kids reading the book because they loved it so much they kept fighting over who would get to control the animation! I highly recommend New York in Pajamarama, especially for kids who might have a wee bit of trouble sitting still for story time." -- WHAT WE DO ALL DAY. "I found this book to be marvellous and highly recommend it ...The great thing about New York in Pajamarama is that readers can open the large book flat to control and enjoy the "magic." This is not a library book! It's a book to purchase (and I don't say that about many books since I love the library so much)." -- STORIED CITIES BOOKS. "This a book like no other - or at least no other that I've seen. It's about a boy who explores the city of New York in his magical pyjamas. Quite normal. But where this book comes alive is the fact that the pictures can move with the aid of a magical piece of acetate ...The collaged graphics are all colourful and simple yet carefully composed to sit well when they're still and come alive when in motion. The book could have been done quite easily as an app, but it wasn't. It's a book, a tactile book that needs to be moved around and explored. And that's what I love about it the most." -- BOOKS I LIKE. "Optical illusions suggest blinking lights and churning traffic in this interactive book...the spinning wheels, waving tree leaves, and busy streets should produce the anticipated hypnotic effect, and curious readers will study how the oddly lined pages and striped plastic create the twinkling special effects." -- PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY.

New York in Pyjamarama

Frédérique Bertrand

Michaël Leblond

Grandpa has really lost the plot this time...Lollipop has her first wobbly tooth: a wibbly-wobbly, bibbly-bobbly tooth that's coming loose. It wibbles and wobbles, but it just won't come out. Luckily, Grandpa has come up with several ingenious ideas for sorting out wobbly teeth. But when his plans involve a tug-of-war match, a grumpy woodpecker and a hoovering elephant, even Lollipop has to admit that Grandpa might have lost the plot this time...REVIEWS: "I love this series for its evocation of the wonderful relationship that can exist between grandfather and grandchild. If you are a grandparent, get a copy and share it with your grandchild. When Lollipop finds her first wobbly tooth, mischievous Grandpa is full of good ideas to help get it out...a tug-of-war, a woodpacker and an elephant. What is Grandpa thinking of? Great fun and Cate James' illustrations depict the relationship beautifully."  --  PARENTS IN TOUCH. "Cate James' cartoon illustrations...are perfect for this light-hearted look at tooth worries, and the view of the dentist's hairy nose as he examines Lollipop will amuse children.There is a lot of differentiated text for emphasis, and some sound effects, and this will be great fun to read aloud. "  --  THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN

Lollipop and Grandpa and the Wobbly Tooth

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Little Red Hood

Monacello: The Little Monk (1) (Monacello Trilogy)

Happiness is a Watermelon on Your Head

The Wish-Bringer (Monacello Trilogy)

Mr Leon's Paris

Mr Leon's Paris

Lollipop and Grandpa's Back Garden Safari

I Have the Right to be a Child

New York in Pyjamarama

Lollipop and Grandpa and the Wobbly Tooth