Hugo: "A warm story about caring for others." Sunday Times - Softcover

Atinuke

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1406394300 ISBN 13: 9781406394306

Publisher: Walker Books, 2021

Synopsis

A Parisian pigeon passionate about people makes a new friend – with gentle themes of community and inclusivity.

Hugo the pigeon has an important job. He looks after the park and everyone who lives there. Everyone except for the Somebody whose curtains are never open. But one day, Hugo is so busy doing his showing-off dance that he doesn't see the dog approaching ... and Somebody has to fly to the rescue!

A charming story about community and the value of friendship, beautifully brought to life by Birgitta Sif's energetic illustrations.

About this title

About the Authors

Atinuke is a traditional oral storyteller, and the author of over 30 books for children. Most of Atinuke’s books are set on the amazing African continent where she spent her childhood in the country of Nigeria. Atinuke is the author of the best selling fiction series Anna Hibiscus, as well theThe No.1 Car Spotter and Too Small Tola series. Atinuke also writes picture books - including the bestselling Baby Goes to Market illustrated by Angela Brooksbank. Her non-fiction book Africa, Amazing Africa is illustrated by Mouni Fedeg, and Brilliant Black British History is illustrated by Kingsley Nebechi. Atinuke currently lives in wonderful Wales, where one of her latest books is set - Beti and the Little Round House illustrated by Emily Hughes. Find her online at atinuke.co.uk.

Birgitta Sif is an award winning children's book author and illustrator. She was born in Iceland, lived in and around Scandinavia and America while growing up, and worked as a graphic designer in New York before graduating with a Masters in Children's Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art in England. She is the creator of the Kate Greenaway shortlisted picture book, Oliver, and Frances Dean Who Loved to Dance and Dance, both of which were endorsed by Amnesty International. Birgitta has written and illustrated numerous picture books that have sold all over the world. Her books have won the Dimmalimm Prize and been shortlisted for the Nordic Children's Book Prize, as well as many other awards.

Edition details

• Publisher: Walker Books
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1406394300
• ISBN 13: 9781406394306
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Sif Birgitta
• Number of pages: 40