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Zeki Goes to the Park

by Anna McQuinn, illustrated by Ruth Hearson

Interest age: 2 to 3

Published by Alanna Max, 2023

  • Picture books

This book is also available in bilingual English and Welsh

About this book

It’s a sunny day, so Zeki and Mummy are off to the park for a play date with Yu and her mummy. When they get to the park, Zeki and Yu ride play horses, splash in the cooling water and cavort in the sandpit – and there’s also a delicious picnic lunch in the shade. What a perfect day!

In this new adventure for Zeki, it’s a happy day in the park with Mummy that is the focus, reflecting the relatable and simple pleasures of everyday life for toddlers. The story is a simple and enjoyable one, perfect for reading and enjoying with 1–2-year-olds, with clear, colourful illustrations and friendly, simple language.

All the picture books in the Zeki range depict the daily activities of a black toddler and his family, beautifully illustrated by Ruth Hearson. In Zeki Goes to the Park, it’s lovely to see another diverse family represented, too, especially in a book aimed at the early years where this representation is still lacking.

About the author

Anna McQuinn has worked in children's books for more than thirty years as an editor, publisher, and a writer. She has a deep and abiding interest in child development in the early years, and her writing is informed by her many years working as a Sure Start community librarian.
Anna has written over 50 books for young children, most well known for her Lulu and Zeki series.
She lives in the wilds of the Kerry coast in Ireland with her partner and a small black cat.

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