Books about journeys to other lands

This little but lively book is part of Tiny Owl’s ​“Children. Music. Life” series, which focuses on musical instruments from around the world, created by award-winning picture book author and artist Ken Wilson-Max. In this book, we meet the drum.

This charming book, with its sturdy card pages, allows young children to discover the world of the Antarctic through its interactive pages. Each flap reveals a new animal, as well as the noise they make, so readers can join in with the fun.

When Shen is given a magic paintbrush, she promises only to use it for the good of the poor. But how will she avoid painting for the greedy emperor?

With a basket balanced on her head and Baby strapped to her back, Mama embarks on an eventful trip to a West African market. With rhythmic text and an abundance of humour, this delightful book is sure to appeal. 

Once there was a sad, lonely penguin who appeared at the door of a young boy. The boy decided he must be lost, so he set off to find his home.

This delightful story about a happy girl learning to express her feelings is a wonderful celebration of the joy of life

Glorious images of an African village convey the sights, smells and colours of the landscape, its animals and its food in a story told as much through pictures as through words.

Sunny lives on an arid plain with his extensive and loving meerkat family; they work together, play together and together do their best to stay away from jackals!

This is an original, special and memorable book that sets the bar high for illustrated children’s non-fiction.