Hogtun, Stephen – The Bell Bookshop

Herd

Emma — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

“My little one,” she whispered.
“I am always here when you need to reach out.”

This is a story about a little elephant and his herd. It’s a story about moving from place to place each day – and wondering what ‘home’ means when you move around from forest to grassland to stream.

Can this little elephant find his home in the world? Because home is not a place – it’s his herd, and the ones who love him best.

Filled with beautiful, luminous artwork, this gorgeous picture book tells a universal story about love, family and belonging that will resonate for readers across the generations.

Deep

Emma — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

**PRAISE FOR DEEP**

‘DEEP by Stephen hogtun is an absolute masterpiece’ – David Litchfield, award-winning illustrator
‘DEEP is a wonder’ – Abi Elphinstone – author of SKY SONG
‘A beautiful picture book’ – Books For Keeps

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“Go my little one, swim free,” she whispered.
“I’ll always be waiting here . . .“

When a tiny whale calf is born, his mother raises him to the surface to take his first breath. She guides him as he grows, until he is strong enough to swim at her side, and they set off together on a great journey across the oceans.

One day, the time will come for the grown calf to set out on his own . . . but wherever he goes and whatever he does, his mother will be waiting for him and sending her song of love across the oceans.

Filled with beautiful, luminous artwork, this stunning picture book tells a universal story about love and family that’s perfect for readers young and old.

Leaves

Emma — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

**’Luminous and unforgettable’ – Emma Chichester Clark****’Utterly pitch perfect’ – Debi Gliori****’Heartwarming and heartbreaking’ – Caryl Hart**————————————————-When a wise old tree takes a tiny sapling into his care, they both learn what it means to make memories and put down roots. He keeps her sheltered from storms and shaded from the scorching sun, and supported by his love, she grows and grows.There are so many things to see and to learn: how to appreciate the beauty of the world; how to be strong against the wind, but flexible enough to bend. Together, they make memories they’ll hold on to forever.But when the old tree’s leaves begin to fall, it’s time for the sapling to grow up and take her own place in the world – and to learn how to hold on to the memories that mean so much.Filled with beautiful, luminous artwork, this heartfelt picture book is a story for everyone – both young and old.

Deep

Emma — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

“Go my little one, swim free,” she whispered. “I’ll always be waiting here . . .“ When a tiny whale calf is born, his mother raises him to the surface to take his first breath. She guides him as he grows, until he is strong enough to swim at her side, and they set off together on a great journey across the oceans. One day, the time will come for the grown calf to set out on his own . . . but wherever he goes and whatever he does, his mother will be waiting for him and sending her song of love across the oceans. Filled with beautiful, luminous artwork, this stunning picture book tells a universal story about love and family that’s perfect for readers young and old.

The station cat

Emma — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A stunning picture book about the power of kindness and hope.

A lonely little kitten wanders into a dull, grey station, full of dull, grey people. Her colourful fur and bright green eyes bring warmth and life to this weary place, and soon people begin to notice the kitten. As she learns about the different travellers and their struggles from loss and loneliness, the little kitten wants to help fill their world with hope and colour, too.

In this timely and important book, author and illustrator Stephen Hogtun shows young readers the pride and sense of purpose that can come from helping others.