Saturday is Pancake Day published by Scribble Kids' Books
Saturday is Pancake Day
It’s Saturday morning, and Milo’s been cooking his famously delicious pancakes. But Henry doesn’t feel like pancakes this morning, and Milo and the twins aren’t sure why.
Maybe he feels like something else? Milo and the twins create more and more elaborate dishes, using everything they can find in the cupboards to entice Henry – creations like ‘Peanut Butter Flowers’, ‘Little Puddings Supreme’, and ‘Brussels Sprouts Forget Me Never’ – but nothing does the trick. Perhaps the answer isn’t in the kitchen …
REVIEWS
'Bernadette Green writes tender family moments, and curious kids celebrated with consideration and care for their creativity.
Daniel Gray-Barnett’s illustrations are vibrant and detailed … It’s like if Wes Anderson did a Fantastic Mr. Fox picture-book spinoff.
And of course the incidental diversity of a Fox family with Milo and Henry as parents, adeptly and lovingly steering this cozy ship of a household, gorgeous and funny; a real treat!' Danielle Binks, The Monster of Her Age
'Children aged 4–8 will delight in the gross-out humour of meals such as Good Morning Green Ice Cream (pickles, spinach, mayonnaise and ice cream), and they’ll become caught up in the fox family’s warm-hearted culinary bedlam … Green and Gray-Barnett extend their passion for inclusive representation by addressing mental health through the gentle portrayal of Henry’s struggle, as well as seamlessly incorporating same-sex parents into the story as a natural element, without unnecessary emphasis. … A fun, bouncy book.’ Anica Boulanger-Mashberg, Books+Publishing
Who's Your Real Mum? published by Scribble Kids' Books
'Elvi, which one is your mum?' 'They're both my mums.' 'But which one's your real mum?'
When Nicholas wants to know which of Elvi's two mums is her real mum, she gives him lots of clues. Her real mum is a circus performer, and a pirate, and she even teaches spiders the art of web.
But Nicholas still can't work it out! Luckily, Elvi knows just how to explain it to her friend.
REVIEWS
‘A gorgeous story with an understanding and tender heart. There’s a lot of humour within, a nurturing of curiosity and absurdity but overall; it’s a story about family, and love – always love.’ —Danielle Binks, Alpha Reader
‘This is an exceptional book. It promises kindness, humour and insight, and absolutely delivers … Who’s Your Real Mum? manages that rare combination of meaningful moral and pure narrative pleasure.’ —Anica Boulanger-Mashberg, Books+Publishing
‘This imaginative picture book affirmation of family centres brown-skinned Elvi, who has two mothers. When Elvi’s friend Nicholas asks which of her parents is the ‘real’ one … Elvi cleverly reframes the subject, defining her mother in ways every child can understand… Hatched and stippled textures in ink and marker … offer the illustrations a snug, soft feel.’ —Publisher’s Weekly
AWARDS
- Shortlisted for CBCA Book of the Year: Early Childhood 2021
- White Raven Book 2021
- Shortlisted Spark! School Book Award UK
- UK Big Issue Book of the Year 2020