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Frank the Monster by Mats Strandberg, illustrated by Sofia Falkenhem and translated by Julia Marshall, is a charmingly quirky story about Frank Steen, a 9yo boy who accidentally gets turned into a werewolf. Lots of fun and exactly the right level of spooky for Y2/3 readers.

What an utter delight Josephine by Chloé Alméras is. A playful board book about a giraffe discovering a world full of interesting things through the seasons and nature. One to read again and again. @geckopress

The ACHUKA #BookoftheDay for Wed 25 Feb is You Can Do It, Bert! by Ole Könnecke tr. Catherine Chidgey from @geckopress a paperback reissue for this minimalist masterpiece achuka.co.uk/blog/you-can-d…

The ACHUKA #BookoftheDay for Mon 16 Feb is Tomorrow I'm in Charge! by Jörg Mϋhle tr. Melody Shaw from @geckopress achuka.co.uk/blog/tomorrow-…

The ACHUKA #BookoftheDay for Mon 9 Feb is Stop the Ball! by Susanne Strasser tr. Melody Shaw from @geckopress Oh joy of joys! A new board book from Susan Strasser… achuka.co.uk/blog/stop-the-…

Congratulations to all those shortlisted for the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Awards, the highest international distinction given to authors & illustrators of children's books but especially to Michael Rosen 👏 @IBBYUK @MichaelRosenYes ibby.org/awards-activit…

Stop the Ball by Susanne Strasser is a wonderful interactive board book that builds and builds with animal after animal joining in to chase a runaway ball to a very satisfying end. And so much fun with sound words to have with young children. Highly recommend! @geckopress

Four ducks set out on a lake for an adventure. One is nervous, he’s heard there’s a monster lurking beneath. He tags along and does see something! The deadpan humour of the disbelieving ducks is utterly brilliant! As is the world Leo Timmers has created in the lake. Love it!

The ACHUKA Books of the Day 2026 week #1 achuka.co.uk/blog/books-of-… • Postman Planet • The Not-So Great Escape • The Monsters At The End Of The World • Green Smoke • My Happy Life

Being part of the team who put together the @EmpathyLabUK Read for Empathy collection is always a pleasure. This year's list is out on Thu 5th Feb and one of the strongest yet. Do explore the previous collections and sign up for more information. empathylab.uk

Delightful new book ! 📕 @MacmillanKidsUK - perfect for early years - board book - invites joining in and even re- enactment! 👏👏👏@WandleEnglish @JCEnglishHub @MrsRLSaunders @OpenUni_RfP

ACHUKA's Books of the Year 2025 NON-FICTION: Omnibird @geckopress POETRY: The Poetry World of John Agard @OtterBarryBooks PICTURE BOOK: Higher Ground @NFPublishingUK   FICTION: The Beck  @BarringtonStoke BIOGRAPHY: The Boy Who Became A Parrot @EnchantedLion achuka.co.uk/blog/books-of-…

The first of 5 ACHUKA Books of the Year 2025 is Omnibird: An Avian Investigator's Handbook by Giselle Clarkson from @geckopress achuka.co.uk/blog/omnibird-…

ACHUKA Books of the Day 2025 week #46 • Timeline @geckopress • The Cartoonists Club @goraina • Black Star @AndersenPress • Oscar Wilde’s Stories For Children @LittleIslandBks • Bear By Himself @NYRB_Imprints achuka.co.uk/blog/books-of-…

No. 26 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is “The Monster in the Lake” by #LeoTimmers Timid Eric fears the lake’s “monster”…until curiosity leads him to a dazzling underwater world of color, creatures, and courage. A witty, layered tale with stunning above/below spreads. #PicturebookPage

The ACHUKA #BookoftheDay for Mon 17 Nov is Timeline (Revised Edition): A Visual History of Our World by Peter Goes from @geckopress achuka.co.uk/blog/timeline-…

✨ New blog post ✨ In today's post, author of 'Omnibird', (published by @geckopress), Giselle Clarkson shares what motivated her to begin a career in writing/illustrating. Read more: clpe.org.uk/blog/omnibird-…

ACHUKA Books of the Day 2025 week #37 • Clive Penguin Learns To Fly @polarworld • This Is Who I Am @RashmiWriting • Start With A Teapot @geckopress • Sin Bin Island @DougRDNaylor • A History Of Fashion @thamesandhudson achuka.co.uk/blog/books-of-…

The ACHUKA #BookoftheDay for Wed 17 Sep is Start With A Teapot: An Unexpected Guide to the Art of Drawing by Enric Lax from @geckopress achuka.co.uk/blog/start-wit…

Start with a Teapot by Enric Lax is such an original, imaginative and funny book to encourage us to be creative, have a go, make mistakes and draw! Love it! @geckopress