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Klaus Flugge Prize for Picture Books 2021 Longlist

by Sophie Green

The Klaus Flugge Prize is awarded to the most promising and exciting newcomer to children’s picture book illustration. You can borrow these longlisted titles on [our catalogue](https://www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/services/our-catalogue).

The shortlist was announced on May 19. Find out who was shortlisted →

'Child of Galaxies' is a thought-provoking and poignant picture book, celebrating the wonder, mystery, resilience and joy of what it means to be alive.

  • Dear Earth by Clara Anganuzzi, written by Isabel Otter

When Tessa writes a love letter to the Earth, it's the beginning of a glorious adventure. She blows bubbles with whales, soars with birds and joins in with the noisy rainforest hullabaloo! Tessa wants everyone to know how special our planet is. She believes that there is a chance to save the Earth - if enough of us share the message.

In a war-torn city, a little girl tends to the last garden. But everyone is leaving and soon the girl has to leave too. The garden is all alone now but soon the seeds scatter throughout the city and the roots take hold. Inspired by true events in Syria, 'The Last Garden' is a thoughtful, tender story of hope, touching on issues of conflict and migration.

Have you ever wondered what's happening in the world while you're asleep in your bed? Bakers, firefighters, postal workers, doctors, nurses, wildlife and more! This is the perfect book for bedtime, opening up a whole world of wonder and imagination for children.

When Bear wakes up from his winter sleep, he discovers an itch. And not just any itch - an unBEARable grizzly itch. But when he gets to his favourite scratching tree, it suddenly crashes to the ground. It turns out Beaver likes trees too. Thankfully, Beaver knows lots of other trees, and promises to help Bear find a new one. But Bear's itch is getting more grizzly by the minute, and none of the trees Beaver show him are quite right. Maybe it's not a tree Bear needs, after all?

Gustavo is a ghost. He is good at doing all sorts of paranormal things, like walking through walls, making objects fly and glowing in the dark. And he loves playing beautiful music on his violin. But Gustavo also has a problem. He is SHY. Which means some things are harder for him to do, like getting in a line to buy eye-scream or talking to the other monsters. But Gustavo longs to be a part of something, he longs to be seen. More than anything, he wants to make a friend. So, plucking up all his courage, he sends a very special letter: 'Dear Monsters, I would like to invite you to my violin concert at the Day of the Dead party'.

Rosie Haine celebrates all bodies in every colour, shape, and size you can imagine! All bodies are brilliant bodies, no matter what they look like. They will change as you get older, some things will change quicker than others, some might not change at all! Everyone has a bum. Nipples are normal. It isn't rude to be nude!

  • RSPB Birds by Angela Harding, written by Miranda Krestovnikoff

The sky is splendid with fierce, clever and spectacular birds. From the bitter cold polar regions to the lush tropics, birds have found incredible ways to adapt and survive anywhere. White-winged diuca finches nest high upon freezing glaciers and mightly peregrine falcons circle skyscrapers in busy cities.

Look up! What birds can do is extraordinary. The statuesque golden eagle spots prey from kilometres away. You can tell what time of day an owl hunts by looking at the colour of its eyes. With its long, muscular legs, the secretary bird has a powerful kick that is enough to kill large prey like snakes and hares. Discover which bird is the fastest, the smallest, the cleverest, the most colourful and much more in this collection.

The twin dogs are very happy, living in their house with their owners and getting up to anything they want. When they aren't arguing over which of them is the oldest, they like to take their family out for walks, drink milk in the mornings, and play catch. All of a sudden, however, everything changed. No milk in the mornings, strangers are taking them for walks, and there's no running or playing catch - what on earth is going on? It appears there's a new member of the household - they must put a stop to this immediately, so they come up with a plan.

In this moving picture book, author Hena Khan shares her wishes for her children: 'Inshallah you find wonder in birds as they fly. Inshallah you are loved, like the moon loves the sky.' With vibrant illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran, this charming picture book is a heartfelt and universal celebration of a parent's unconditional love.

Nara loves to make hats of all shapes and sizes for the animals who visit her workshop in the forest. Then one day she receives a letter from Mr Mountain: he wants a hat, too. Nara is up for the challenge, and knits him an enormous woolly hat - which is perfect until it shrinks in the rain. The leaf hat is eaten, the stick hat burns to the ground. What other material can she try?

  • Lost by Alexandra Mîrzac

After venturing outside to find someone to play with, an inquisitive black cat gets lost in the city. He dreams of finding his family again but is convinced he has become invisible. Will anyone come looking for him? Journey through stunning cityscapes and dreamscapes in an uplifting story of lost and found, hope and love.

Riku's family have all achieved something special - and Riku wants to be special too. His dream? To be the world's first ever flying tiger! Only Riku's friend Jim has doubts - tigers don't have wings (and Jim should know - he's a parrot!). But Riku is one determined little tiger. With help from Jim and some feathered friends, will Riku make it off the ground and into the air?

One brave little sea otter is on a quest to find the place where the sea meets the sky. But however far she travels, home is never far away. Sophie's mum says that no one can reach the horizon, and no one should try. But Sophie reckons it doesn't look that far! She sets off on an exciting journey, meeting all sorts of sea creatures on the way - walruses and whales, lobsters and starfish, and someone a little more dangerous.

Wherever you're going, I'm going too. Whatever you're doing, I'm sticking with you. It's wonderful to have good friends to see you through the good times and the bad. But sometimes, friends can also be a bit - well - overbearing. This is a gorgeously warm, funny book about everything a friendship can be - for anyone who's ever had a friend.

Handed down from a beloved Grandfather, this hat is more than just a hat. It is brimming with dreams, secrets and adventures. Explore all the possibilities that a treasured hand-me-down can bring and see how love is handed down with it.

Meet Herbert: the rabbit who knows he was born to be a fox. When his mummy isn't looking, he puts on pointy fox ears, makes himself a bushy tail, and asks his sister to paint him orange, just like a fox. But Mummy doesn't understand: why can't he just be a good rabbit? 'A Fox Called Herbert' is a true celebration of being ourselves and supporting our loved ones. Let this joyful tale inspire you to be who you are and follow your dreams.

Bartholomew struggles to get himself ready as the monsters from last night's dreams sabotage the most simple of morning routines. A vast purple monster sits on his chest, making it hard to get up. A slug monster slimes his clothes, so he can't get dressed. Brushing teeth, eating breakfast, and even going to the toilet all present challenges as the monsters mess around at Bartholomew's expense. Will Bartholomew's dad ever manage to get him out the door?

When night falls, one brave rabbit sets out to explore the darkness. But, as Rabbit Bright soon discovers, there's light everywhere if you just know where to look.

On a cold afternoon in January, Brian sees a little Christmas tree, stripped of its decorations and discarded by the roadside. He immediately decides to take it home with him and looks after it - but will it be as easy as he thinks, and will his family be pleased.