Books in Costa Children's Book Award series

Apples to Zeppelin A Rockin' ABC for Cool Kids is the coolest board book ABC ever made. For beginning readers, it features over 100 words. The first important words in a babies' life like apple, dog, and socks are illustrated alongside the other essentials for every young rocker, such as; electric guitar, drums and microphone. The illustrations are all in the bright and nostalgic vintage style of the classic rock era. And, as if that isn't enough, every page contains a visual shout out to classic bands, like The Beatles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and, of course, Led Zeppelin. The wide variety of bright and bold illustrations and the fun approach are sure to delight parent and child alike. Apples to Zeppelin is a well made board book that will survive the repeated readings every toddler will demand.

Twelve-year-old Robert Jacklin comes face-to-face with bigotry, racism, and brutality when he is uprooted from England and moves to Zimbabwe with his family. Robert is enrolled in one of the country’s most elite boys’ boarding schools. Newly integrated, the school is a microcosm of the horrible problems faced by the struggling new country in the wake of a bloody civil war. The white boys want their old country back and torment the black Africans. Robert must make careful alliances. His decision to join the ranks of the more powerful white boys has a devastating effect on his conscience and emerging manhood.

It's 1949 and life is bleak for Henry. He misses his father who died a war hero, and he escapes from his annoying stepfather and stepsister whenever he can by going to the movies. One day he meets Mr. Beaumont, a man who also loves films and agrees to lend Henry a camera for his school project. Henry is disgusted to learn that he's been put in a group with Jeffries, the son of a man who went AWOL, and Pip, who was born illegitimate. Henry begins to learn that tolerance and friendship are more important than social stigmas when he processes the film and makes an alarming discovery. Like a bomb waiting to explode, Henry's world is about to unravel, and he will need his new friends to keep disaster in check.

Let’s save the world!People once lived in caves, eating the fruits and vegetables they picked.With time, things changed.The world, which was a happy place in the age of caves, turned sad and angry.It became polluted and felt like it was burning and suffocating.And then, a new virus appeared, forcing us all to act differently.The virus has changed our world, affecting every aspect of our lives.We as parents have an important role to play under these new conditions: To give our beloved children the right tools to comprehend and learn how to act properly in this changing world. It is crucial to help our kids reduce the stress and anxiety caused by upheaval in our lives.Through this book, children will realize the importance of protecting the environment and appreciate the values of sustainability and minimalism. This could be an important lesson in modesty and the choice between right and wrong.

Finalist, 9th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Best Picture Book 2015 (Age 0-3) Silver Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Best Board Book 2014 Fast, fun, and engaging, this book makes sleepy time special for children and parents alike. Follow the kangaroo through the zoo as he gets ready for a nap-a-roo. Little ones can't get enough of this adorable modern book that centers around naps. With colorful images and imaginative text, this story is easy to fall in love with. Children will enjoy taking a nap-a-roo just like the kangaroo.This indie book makes an excellent gift for baby showers.

The Three Little Kittens is a happy and bright retelling of the classic fairytale about three kittens, who are in danger of displeasing mother and getting no pie! But all comes right in the end. Classic vintage illustrations have been paired with an updated text suitable for beginning readers. In a sturdy board book format suitable for little hands to handle without worry of tears.

Bobby Burns knows he’s a lucky lad. Growing up in sleepy Keely Bay, Bobby is exposed to all manner of wondrous things: stars reflecting off the icy sea, a friend that can heal injured fawns with her dreams, a man who can eat fire. But darkness seems to be approaching Bobby’s life from all sides. Bobby’s new school is a cold, cruel place. His father is suffering from a mysterious illness that threatens to tear his family apart. And the USA and USSR are testing nuclear missiles and creeping closer and closer to a world-engulfing war.Together with his wonder-working friend, Ailsa Spink, and the fire-eating illusionist McNulty, Bobby will learn to believe in miracles that will save the people and place he loves.

The Three Pigs is a lively and humorous retelling of the classic fairytale about three sibilings learnign about self- reliance and standing up to bullies and the wolf gets a good scare as well. Classic vintage illustrations have been paired with an updated text suitable for beginning readers. In a sturdy board book format suitable for little hands to handle without worry of tears.

What was it really like when the heavens opened and the world drowned? Everyone knows the story of the Flood: The man called on by God to build an ark. The animals that came on board two by two. The rain that fell for forty days and forty nights. But what about the rest of the story? What about Noah's wife and daughters-in-law? And what if there was a daughter as well? How would it feel to head into the unknown, with only each other and all those animals? What would it be like to turn away friends and neighbors struggling in the water? Could all of it really be part of God's Plan -- the hunger and pain and fear? Carnegie Medalist Geraldine McCaughrean transforms the familiar story into a provocative new tale that is told through the voices of Noah's family, and even the animals. At the heart is a daughter who questions her father when no one else will.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!This book is dedicated for your Little One and the whole family!The story about St. Patrick is provided for you in the way, so even the smallest in the family could understand the true purpose of celebrating 17th of March!This book shows the struggles of young Patrick, who then became a bishop and helped Irish people become the joyful and loving humans that they are now.With this book your child will learn the power of saying an everyday prayer, the importance to never give up hope and to believe in the greater good!