Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Edouard Manceau is a French author and illustrator of children’s books. He has created numerous picture books published internationally, noted for their simplicity, humour and bold graphic style.
His titles in English translation include Windblown (2013), Thank You, Mama (2015) and Petit Chat series. His books often use minimal text and strong visual design to encourage children to participate in storytelling and imaginative play.
Manceau’s work has been translated into many languages and is widely used in early years education. Windblown was published in English by Owlkids Books in 2013.
Fishing books for children and teens with titles by Beatrix Potter, Emily Gravett, Anita Desai, Jess Butterworth, Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock, Ernest Hemingway, Bao Phi, Chigozie Obioma, Liz Kessler, Malachy Tallack and Herman Meville.
Season 1, Episode 14 of the School Reading List podcast. New book post, 30 great books for September 2023 and how to organise quiet reading time.
September 2023’s set of book club recommendations features magic, adventure and fun from Britta Teckentrup, Wilbur Smith, Paige Braddock, Edouard Manceau, Alison D. Stegert, Seb Braun, and Anna Brooke.
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