Klaus Flugge Prize

Meet adventurous Ali, a nature-loving girl with a mystery to solve on an island that is much more than it seems. Because this small island holds a big secret. A magical secret in the shape of a Great Green Crocodile . . .Ali lives with her Dad on a beautiful island with a busy fishing village. So busy in fact that, no matter how hard she tries, Ali can never persuade anyone to stop what they are doing and come exploring with her. That is until the morning everyone wakes to find ALL the fish have disappeared. Every. Last. One.Who – or what – could have taken them?The Great Green Island weaves mystery and adventure with the wonders of nature, reminding us all to stop and experience the world around us – and to do it together! Inspiring and imaginative, this is a tale that will make you see magic.Shortlisted for two children's book awards, this is a stunning first picture book from Becky Colvin, winner of the Macmillan Prize for Illustration 2023.

A gorgeous debut picture book from Argentinian illustrator Laila Ekboir about moving home, making new friends and embracing change!Flor is only seven years old and has moved home three times. Now her family is moving again and she has to start all over again in a new country and a new school.A beautiful, lyrical picture book about moving home, finding new friends and a sense of belonging in a new culture. The perfect, uplifting story for any child who feels like they don’t fit in or who is worried about the prospect of moving country, home or school and having to start over.

The race for riches is on, and one bold expedition is about to make history. The Voyage That Changed the World follows Ferdinand Magellan's journey around the globe - and shines a light on the people who helped shape it, including Enrique de Malacca, the Malay interpreter whose story has been left out for far too long.This extraordinary non-fiction adventure takes readers on a journey through stormy seas, strange lands and high-stakes encounters, revealing the triumphs and tensions of the world's first circumnavigation. Along the way, it invites children to think critically about empire, exploration and the voices that history too often leaves behind.Written and illustrated with boldness and sensitivity by Thekla Priebst, this is a powerful retelling that reclaims a global story for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged 8 and up who are ready to look beyond the textbook and into the real past.

Henry doesn't think anyone appreciates his unusual art, but one night everything changes...Henry is an artist, a master sculptor and... a dog. Unfortunately, his self-made pieces, in all their sculptural forms, are often tossed in the bin without even being noticed! But Henry never gives up on his art until, one day, an unexpected somebody finally falls in love with his work and at last Henry has his moment to shine.

A young girl loves to dance, especially when Daddy and Mummy dance with her, but these dances don't last long.One evening Daddy leaves home and Mummy explains that they are separating.During the week the young girl lives with Mummy and on Saturdays she visits Daddy at a contact centre.The family now have two new dances, each one different but both as valuable as the other.