Beti and the Little Round House : A special gift for newly independent readers who love exploring the outdoors

Author: Atinuke

Short stories (Children's / Teenage)

Published on 2 May 2024 by Walker Books Ltd in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 128 pages
236 x 160 x 15 | 422g

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A charming collection of four stories that celebrate a delightfully spirited little girl living in the heart of the wild countryside with family and friends.

'These richly absorbing 6+ stories are illustrated with great charm.' GuardianSelected as a Best Children's Book of the Year 2024 by: The Wall Street Journal; Publishers Weekly; Kirkus Reviews; Books for Keeps; ALSC Notable Children's Books; Centre for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature.

Beti lives in a little round house in the green woods under the mountains. She lives with Mam, Tad, Baby Jac and her very own tiny goat called Naughty. With each changing season, there is always the promise of adventure! In playful, humourous and exciting stories with richly detailed and bucolic illustrations by Emily Hughes, world-renowned storyteller Atinuke draws on her own experience of building and living in a round house to create a truly magical sense of place. An unforgettable children's book perfect for newly independent readers to immerse themselves in and embrace the natural world.