Who will close their eyes first?

When Koukoutsis and Avgoula meet for the first time, they are almost the same size and shape. But as their friendship grows, so do Koukoutsis’s roots… but what about Avgoula? She grows wings and can’t wait to use them and fly. Although Koukoutsis would love to follow his friend on her adventures, his roots are strong and he cannot do so. So, he watches her fly away. Avgoula discovers a world far from Koukoutsis. However, true friends always find a way, within the cycle of life, to feel connected to one another and to meet up; ‘to play games, tell jokes and make plans’, just like Koukoutsis and Avgoula.

Will Papy blink? Can we make him close his eyes first? I’ll try shouting, telling a joke, making a sudden movement – come on, let’s see together if we can do it! In this hilarious contest, created by Alex Latimer, the winner is whoever doesn’t close their eyes – and the laughter that comes from spending time with this mischievous duck!

At first, Godfrey is just an egg in a little pond. Then he grows arms and legs and a long, sticky tongue. After that, however, the changes stop and Godfrey is just a frog. ‘What? Just a frog?’ said Godfrey. That’s not very exciting. The bear has amazing claws, the deer has impressive antlers, the dragonfly and the heron have wonderful wings. Godfrey sinks to the bottom of the lake and gets covered in mud. He doesn’t want to be just a frog. Or is it actually wonderful to be a frog? Alex Latimer crafts a wonderful story that, on the surface, entertains readers with his humorous descriptions, whilst also providing a clever way to introduce young children to concepts such as self-esteem and acceptance.

Help! Elissaios the dragon is stuck inside a book FOREVER. He really wants to get out. The story in the book has an ending he doesn’t like at all… But when the Knight shows the dragon that words can be rewritten, will Elissaios prove brave enough to change the story? Written by the award-winning author Alex Latimer and illustrated by the up-and-coming talent Phillip Cullen, this wonderful book, full of important messages and plenty of humour, encourages young children to be brave and change whatever they don’t like!

All the caterpillars resting on the broad, green leaf are about to become butterflies very soon. How excited they are! It’s all they talk about! And Frank is excited too, but he doesn’t say much; he basks on a leaf and waits. A funny picture book by Alex Latimer, creator of the award-winning book Godfrey Is a Frog (First Prize, Teach Early Years Awards 2024), about simplicity and accepting ourselves just as we are.