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Bicki Books
Various
A collectable series of postcard size picture books of modern nursery rhymes and poems translated from Latvia, each illustrated by a leading contemporary Latvian illustrator.
Levin the Cat
Tao Jiu, illus. Yang Shanshan, transl. Helen Wang
A pet cat faces difficult changes in his life when his owner, a nurse, must leave him to care for patients suffering from coronavirus.
Courageous Lucy
Paul Russell, illus. Cara King
Lucy worries about absolutely everything and it is stopping her doing the things she wants to, but can she be brave and find her courage?
The Adventures of Na Willa
Reda Gaudiamo, illus. Cecillia Hadayat, transl. Ikhda Ayuning Maharsi Degoul & Kate Wakeling
Through the eye of the little girl Na Willa, we see the community of Surabaya in Indonesia as it really is in '60s.
This Book is Anti-Racist Journal
Tiffany Jewell, illus. Aurélia Durand
A guidebook with over fifty activities for taking action against racism.
My Dad
Susan Quinn, illus. Marina Ruiz
A child shows us how his everyday world is enhanced by the care and creativity of a brilliant dad.
What is daddy going to do?
Carly Madden, illus. Juliana Perdomo
Different daddies get up to all sorts of fun with their children in this colourful, lift-the-flap book, which acts as a guessing game for readers to enjoy.
Bandoola: The Great Elephant Rescue
William Grill
An epic story of the enduring bond between humans and animals based on the true story of Bandoola and Elephant Bill.
Drawn Across Borders: True Stories of Migration
George Butler
Migration is a fact of life – and one of the most pressing and misunderstood issues of our time. George Butler draws from 10 years of experience in reporting on crises to introduce some of the individuals who have been forced to leave their homeland.
Fearless: The Story of Daphne Caruana Galizia
Gattaldo
The story of Daphne Caruana Galizia, the investigative reporter, who devoted her life to standing up for truth, justice and freedom of speech.
When We Walked on the Moon
David Long, illus. Sam Kalda
A powerful description of the Apollo missions from the astronauts who made it to the moon.
We Are The Supremes
Zoë Tucker, illus. Salini Perera
This inspiring book tells the story of the friendship between Flo, Mary, and Diana who became superstars.