- Too Much Stuff by Emily Gravett (click here for more information)
- The Wanderer by Peter Van den Ende (click here for more information)
Too Much Stuff: The Waterstones Review
From the creator of modern classic Meerkat Mail comes a very funny woodland story showing the dangers of having too much stuff. Too Much Stuff is set in the same forest as Gravett's award-winning Tidy, it features a host of woodland animals, including Pete the badger.
Meg and Ash are a pair of magpies who are building a nest for their perfect eggs. Although they begin their nest construction using the usual mud, sticks and grass, Meg and Ash are soon convinced that their nest doesn't have enough stuff and begin to collect more things to add to an ever-growing pile. From cuckoo clocks to mops and socks, a pram and even a car - their need for stuff seems endless. Until, crash! The inevitable happens.
Emily Gravett's engaging, exquisitely illustrated story will appeal to fans of Tidy and of such classics as The Animals of Farthing Wood and the glorious package including a double-sided jacket with shaped flaps, make it a perfect gift for young eco-warriors.
The Wanderer: The Waterstones Review
An immersive, wordless picture book that celebrates the vast majesty of the ocean, The Wanderer sends a lonely vessel through a series of breathtaking seascapes in an attempt to find its way home. Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2022.
A little boat sets out to sea and begins its voyage toward home. To get there it must travel across many strange, beautiful oceanscapes, full of fantastic creatures and deadly monsters, swept by terrifying storms and sailed by mysterious ships. Can the Wanderer pick a path through all these perils to a safe harbour?
This beautifully illustrated, wordless picture book is a gateway into a captivating marine fantasy world.
