Some of these books have been translated from other languages, while others use a different country as their setting - all will encourage readers to take a journey in their imagination.
Favourite books from around the world
Some of these books have been translated from other languages, while others use a different country as their setting - all will encourage readers to take a journey in their imagination.
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Where I Belong
Oxford Children's BooksThis gripping story of fashion and war, bandits and paparazzi, is told through the voices of Freya, Khadija and Abdi. All three are searching for their place in the world. -
Pretty Salma
Frances LincolnSalma is sent off to market by her Granny, who warns her not to talk to any strangers. -
Toby Alone
Walker BooksThis exciting adventure has a serious message about the wisdom of using up the Earth’s resources. -
Inkheart
The Chicken House12-year-old Meggie and her father, Mo, a bookbinder, both love reading, but since the disappearance of Meggie's mother, they no longer read together. One night a stranger knocks at their door, prompting Mo to reveal his awful secret. -
Just Like Tomorrow
Random House Children's BooksSarah Adams's deft translation foregrounds Faïza Guene's sharply creative use of language, highlighting cross-currents of urban and racial tensions, in this sad, funny and important book. -
The Book of Everything
Young PicadorTo escape the realities of his life Thomas retreats into his imagination, recording the unusual things he sees in his Book of Everything. -
Sweets
Winged Chariot PressThis fantastically different picture book delivers a funny, touching and uplifting story about the nature of friendship. -
Mrs Pepperpot Minds the Baby
Red FoxMrs Pepperpot has an unfortunate problem: she shrinks at the most unexpected moments. And one of those moments comes while she has agreed to look after Roger, the neighbour's baby. -
My Village: Rhymes from Around the World
Frances LincolnPrinted beside each rhyme is its native language version. The illustrations are designed to attract even the youngest audience, lively, colourful and child-centred. -
J is for Jamaica
Frances LincolnWelcome to this whistle-stop tour of Jamaica - from A for Ackee to Z for Zinc.
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