The Teacup

Chris Naylor-Ballesteros

£7.99

An evocative story of hope that reminds us everyone has a story to tell, wherever they come from. Long ago, the animals befriended a strange-looking creature who arrived from nowhere with a suitcase containing a teacup and a photograph of home. The stranger soon found sanctuary and calm. Now, there is a new mysterious stranger who they are sure is nothing but a thief! It’s only when everything goes wrong that they realise that things may not be as simple as they think.

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Publish Date: 02/07/2026

Description

An evocative story of hope that reminds us everyone has a story to tell, wherever they come from. A beautiful companion to The Suitcase from the creator of Frank and Bert.

Praise for The Suitcase:

“This beautifully illustrated and wise, gentle tale of tolerance and kindness for fellow humans resonates deeply.” – Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner

Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2020

Shortlisted for the 2020 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal

Long ago, the animals befriended a strange-looking creature who arrived from nowhere with a suitcase containing a teacup and a photograph of home. The stranger soon found sanctuary and calm. Now, there is a new mysterious stranger who they are sure is nothing but a . . . thief! It's only when everything goes wrong that they realise that things may not be as simple as they think . . .

A lovingly crafted picture book that challenges unconscious bias with its simplicity and a heartfelt message – children and their parents will love, and learn from, The Teacup.

Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud� audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Additional information

Dimensions 270 × 270 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

40

Language

English

Edition

1st paperback ed

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J