Published: 05/08/2021
The author/illustrator of The Littlest Yak celebrates being yourself with the delicious rhyming story of a Viking boy who loves to bake and the impending Sports’ Day that could prove his undoing.
Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Illustrated Books 2022
Nut isn't like the other vikings; he doesn't climb hills or swim icy lakes ... but he does have one great passion - Nut LOVES to bake cakes! So when Viking Sports' Day comes round, it looks like certain disaster for Nut. Can his baking SAVE THE DAY?
Told in effortless verse, The Viking Who Liked Icing is a hilarious, heartwarming picture book about being yourself.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9781526603906
Number of pages: 32
Weight: 198 g
Dimensions: 274 x 245 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'A beautiful book about self-acceptance and following your dreams. If only there was a Viking Bake Off, Nut would surely take the crown! A story that will warm the heart of the reader as much as the child you're reading to.' - David Atherton, The Great British Bake Off Winner 2019 and author of My First Cook Book: Bake, Make and Learn to Cook
'A winner with my grandson, and I liked it too!' - Prue Leith
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“A wonderful story with humour and a hidden message to “be yourself!””
Oh my, I think this was a lovely little story. It has lovely rhyming text, that flows well from page to page. The characters Leaf and Nut, who are sister and brother, are complete polar opposites and I like how the... More
“Brilliant Read!”
Brilliant read! Loved it!
Funny and bright illustrations.
Great story about being yourself and letting your own talents shine through.
Very happy to recommend on to others.
“Fun and lighthearted”
I read this book courtesy of NetGalley. A resounding 5 stars for this children's book. Fun and lighthearted story with an underlining message of 'be yourself'. Delightful fun illustrations accompany... More
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