Description
Quill Soup is a prestigious White Ravon 2020.
Shortlisted for The English Association Picture Book Awards 2020!
Noko the porcupine is very hungry. On arriving at a village, he asks the other animals for some food and shelter. But, despite their full bellies, all the animals say they have nothing to spare. Never mind: he'll just have to make do and cook a pot of soup from the quills off his back - a soup so tasty even the king likes it. Once the villagers hear of his plan they offer just enough ingredients to make a soup worthy of them all...
This African version of Stone Soup celebrates generosity and kindness - and the message that we can all benefit if we share our resources.
About the Author
Alan Durant has written over one hundred books for children of all ages - from picture books to poetry to young adult thrillers. His picture books include the award-winning Burger Boy, Always and Forever and Dear Tooth Fairy. He regularly visits schools, libraries and festivals in the UK and abroad, giving talks and running writing workshops. Alan is married with three children and lives in Brighton.
Dale Blankenaar is a full-time picture book illustrator and designer from South Africa. He has illustrated over 30 picture books (locally and internationally). Dale has won several international awards including the IBBY Honour list and the Publishers Choice Award at the 2017 China Shanghai International Book Fair.
Book Information
ISBN 9781910328668
Author Alan Durant
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Tiny Owl Publishing Ltd
Publisher Tiny Owl Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 200g
Shortlisted for The English Association Picture Book Awards 2020!
Noko the porcupine is very hungry. On arriving at a village, he asks the other animals for some food and shelter. But, despite their full bellies, all the animals say they have nothing to spare. Never mind: he'll just have to make do and cook a pot of soup from the quills off his back - a soup so tasty even the king likes it. Once the villagers hear of his plan they offer just enough ingredients to make a soup worthy of them all...
This African version of Stone Soup celebrates generosity and kindness - and the message that we can all benefit if we share our resources.
About the Author
Alan Durant has written over one hundred books for children of all ages - from picture books to poetry to young adult thrillers. His picture books include the award-winning Burger Boy, Always and Forever and Dear Tooth Fairy. He regularly visits schools, libraries and festivals in the UK and abroad, giving talks and running writing workshops. Alan is married with three children and lives in Brighton.
Dale Blankenaar is a full-time picture book illustrator and designer from South Africa. He has illustrated over 30 picture books (locally and internationally). Dale has won several international awards including the IBBY Honour list and the Publishers Choice Award at the 2017 China Shanghai International Book Fair.
Book Information
ISBN 9781910328668
Author Alan Durant
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Tiny Owl Publishing Ltd
Publisher Tiny Owl Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 200g
