Books by translated by Lena Traer
Miss Leoparda
by Natalia Shaloshvili & translated by Lena Traer
Miss Leoparda drives a bus (when she isn’t sleeping). All the seats are taken, until one day when they see something amazing: a little black car speeding into the distance. Soon, the community of the bus is gone as all the passengers opt for individual car travel. Traffic jams ensue. This picture book is full of personality, combining deadpan humour with expressive acrylic and crayon illustrations.
Ages 3-6
How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend
by Elena Bulay & translated by Lena Traer
This charming book is full of practical advice for children who dream of one day having a dog, are preparing to get a dog, or who already have a dog and want to understand more about how to care for it. The helpful guide is interspersed with personal anecdotes about the author and Jo, the rescue dog that became her best friend. 96 richly illustrated pages.
Ages 7-12
Interviews where books by translated by Lena Traer were recommended
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What’s Hiding Under There?
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Safiyyah's War
by Hiba Noor Khan -
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Sky High! A Soaring History of Aviation
by Jacek Ambrożewski & translated by Zosia Krasodomska-Jones -
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One Chance Dance
by Efua Traoré -
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Girls
by Annet Schaap & translated by Laura Watkinson -
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The Red Fruit
by Lee Gee Eun
Best Kids’ Books of 2023
Best Kids’ Books of 2023
2023 has been a particularly strong year for eye-catching and engaging children’s nonfiction, but as usual our list is dominated by novels for middle grade readers (8-12 year olds). We have also made sure to include plenty of excellent picture books for younger readers, as well as some graphic novels.
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Rumi
by Rashin Kheiriyeh -
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There's a Tiger on the Train
by Mariesa Dulak & Rebecca Cobb (illustrator) -
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Nose to Nose
by Thyra Heder -
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The Most Boring Book Ever
by Brandon Sanderson & Kazu Kibuishi (illustrator) -
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The Band in Our Basement
Kelly J Baptist, Jenin Mohammed (illustrator) -
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Measuring Me!
by Nicola Kent
The Best Books of 2024 for 3-5 Year Olds, recommended by Our Children's Editor
The Best Books of 2024 for 3-5 Year Olds, recommended by Our Children's Editor
Gorgeous new picture books to entertain and educate your preschooler, recommended by our children’s editor, Tuva Kahrs.
