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Gecko Press

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An independent publisher of internationally award-winning curiously good children's books from around the world.

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From magazine journalism in Sweden to translating quirky children’s tales— Julia Marshall journey is as unique as the stories she champions. Learn more okt.to/eYAHbx

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We're thrilled to announce that The Observologist by Giselle Clarkson is a 2024 Wainwright Prize finalist in the Children’s Writing category! Watch the event live today or catch the recording later: okt.to/Fcx2KQ

We're thrilled to announce that The Observologist by Giselle Clarkson is a 2024 Wainwright Prize finalist in the Children’s Writing category! Watch the event live today or catch the recording later: okt.to/Fcx2KQ
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"Love discovering a book out of nowhere and become totally immersed in it. Sofia Chanfreau/Amanda Chanfreau have created something special in Giraffe Island. Simply a story of a girl finding her family. But described in the most unique way. Beautiful." @KarlDuke8

"Love discovering a book out of nowhere and become totally immersed in it. Sofia Chanfreau/Amanda Chanfreau have created something special in Giraffe Island. Simply a story of a girl finding her family. But described in the most unique way. Beautiful." @KarlDuke8
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"The Pinchers and the Dog Chase is fabulous fun and would be a great read aloud in a Year 2 or lower Key Stage 2 classroom. It’s just made to be shared." Just Imagine UK

"The Pinchers and the Dog Chase is fabulous fun and would be a great read aloud in a Year 2 or lower Key Stage 2 classroom. It’s just made to be shared." Just Imagine UK
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The Observologist has received best designed children's book 2024 at the PANZ Book Design Awards 2024. Hooray for the brilliant design work and talent of designer Vida Kelly working alongside Giselle Clarkson.

The Observologist has received best designed children's book 2024 at the PANZ Book Design Awards 2024.

Hooray for the brilliant design work and talent of designer Vida Kelly working alongside Giselle Clarkson.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Here is a world that compels active engagement and belief from its audience. ... Vega has no magical powers beyond the imagination, a power all can exercise." Books for Keeps review of Giraffe Island by Amanda Chanfreau and Sofia Chanfreau

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Here is a world that compels active engagement and belief from its audience. ... Vega has no magical powers beyond the imagination, a power all can exercise."

Books for Keeps review of Giraffe Island by Amanda Chanfreau and Sofia Chanfreau
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Leo Timmers’ timing is impeccable, his characters wonderfully expressive and this simple story will stand repeated readings" Bear's Lost Glasses by Leo Timmers reviewed in Books for Keeps

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Leo Timmers’ timing is impeccable, his characters wonderfully expressive and this simple story will stand repeated readings"

Bear's Lost Glasses by Leo Timmers reviewed in Books for Keeps
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"Expect fascinating things. Curious things. Exaggeration. Delight. ... This is a fabulous book that celebrates the glorious possibilities of being human – whether child or adult." The Remarkables by Clotilde Perrin reviewed by Paula Green on Poetry Box

"Expect fascinating things. Curious things. Exaggeration. Delight. ... This is a fabulous book that celebrates the glorious possibilities of being human – whether child or adult."

The Remarkables by Clotilde Perrin reviewed by Paula Green on Poetry Box
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Here's another international award for The Observologist by Giselle Clarkson—a Eureka Honor book award from the California Reading Association, an award for non-fiction children’s books. Let's celebrate by admiring a beautiful green fly with long legs!

Here's another international award for The Observologist by Giselle Clarkson—a Eureka Honor book award from the California Reading Association, an award for non-fiction children’s books. Let's celebrate by admiring a beautiful green fly with long legs!
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"A glorious encyclopaedic book of children and their personalities presented in the inimitable playful style that Perrin offers. ... A book to have in all primary classrooms!" The Remarkables by Clotilde Perrin, reviewed on Just Imagine

"A glorious encyclopaedic  book of children and their personalities presented in the inimitable playful style that Perrin offers. ... A book to have in all primary classrooms!" The Remarkables by Clotilde Perrin, reviewed on Just Imagine
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"Another utter joy of a book from Leo Timmers ... one of my favourite picturebooks this year!" Bear's Lost Glasses by Leo Timmers reviewed by Jo Bowers, Just Imagine

"Another utter joy of a book from Leo Timmers ... one of my favourite picturebooks this year!" 

Bear's Lost Glasses by Leo Timmers reviewed by Jo Bowers, Just Imagine
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"An oversized 5+ picture-book catalogue of children ... Witty and vividly illustrated" The Guardian reviews The Remarkables by Clotilde Perrin

"An oversized 5+ picture-book catalogue of children ... Witty and vividly illustrated"

The Guardian reviews The Remarkables by Clotilde Perrin
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"The five friends are adorable, their joyful and positive interactions irresistible, and the story moves at just the right pace ... A perfectly charming picture book for young adventurers." Around the World With Friends by Philip Waechter, reviewed by Volume bookshop

"The five friends are adorable, their joyful and positive interactions irresistible, and the story moves at just the right pace ... A perfectly charming picture book for young adventurers." Around the World With Friends by Philip Waechter, reviewed by Volume bookshop
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ACHUKA's 5 Books of the Year 2024 (week #50) achuka.co.uk/blog/books-of-
 PICTURE BOOK: Cake For Everyone   CHILDREN’S NOVEL: Countdown To Yesterday   NON-FICTION: The Haunted Wood   YA NOVEL: The Bad Ones   GRAPHIC NOVEL: BLITZ One Family’s War

ACHUKA's 5 Books of the Year 2024 (week #50) achuka.co.uk/blog/books-of-
  
PICTURE BOOK: Cake For Everyone  
CHILDREN’S NOVEL: Countdown To Yesterday  
NON-FICTION: The Haunted Wood  
YA NOVEL: The Bad Ones  
GRAPHIC NOVEL: BLITZ One Family’s War
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A Better Best Friend, by Olivier Tallec has been selected for the 2025 #ReadForEmpathy collection! This heartfelt story helps young readers explore friendship, kindness, and understanding. Learn more: empathylab.uk/RFE

A Better Best Friend, by Olivier Tallec has been selected for the 2025 #ReadForEmpathy collection! 

This heartfelt story helps young readers explore friendship, kindness, and understanding. 

Learn more: empathylab.uk/RFE
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The #StoryGarden Booklist from The Reading Agency features 59 titles celebrating nature and the outdoors—including The Observologist! Find out more at summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/story-garden-b


The #StoryGarden Booklist from <a href="/readingagency/">The Reading Agency</a> features 59 titles celebrating nature and the outdoors—including The Observologist!

Find out more at summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/story-garden-b

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"This funny in-and-out-of-bed story ends with a timely fart joke to start the fun all over again." SO TIRED, SO WIDE AWAKE by Susanne Strasser was featured in CBC Books.bsky.social 's Hot Off the Press Spotlight for translation! #kidlit #cbcspotlight cbcbooks.org/2025/04/11/the


"This funny in-and-out-of-bed story ends with a timely fart joke to start the fun all over again." SO TIRED, SO WIDE AWAKE by Susanne Strasser was featured in
<a href="/cbcbooks/">CBC Books</a>.bsky.social
's Hot Off the Press Spotlight for translation!  #kidlit #cbcspotlight
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