Children's books about Orkney or by local authors, fiction and non-fiction.
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'Quanterness Farmhouse is where I grew up... The house was built on land packed with history, the hillside has been home to many people and animals and is still full of life to this day. Let's learn more.' Written and illustrated by Britt Harcus. Coloured illustrations throughout. Children's book. Orkney history. Hardback.
The fourth book in the Uncle Pete series by local author David Flanagan. SIGNED COPY PRE-ORDER - published June 2025. In-store signing on 14th June, signed copies will be shipped 26th May, no need to order a copy if attending. Important: this book must be ordered separately from other book in it's own order, unless you are happy to receive the entirety...
Thorfinn and his ragtag crew set sail for Orkney to catch fish for the chef-catapulting King of Norway. Paperback. By David MacPhail
Teasel is a house faerie who lives in a teapot, and his job is to make a house a home. By Alicen Geddes. Illustrated by Lauren Geddes. Paperback.
Told by The Trow Maker. Book 1 in The Peedie Hands series. Paperback.
Keeleco Puffin Soft Toy This 20cm Puffin soft toy is from the 100% recycled range from Keel Toys. Manufactured from 100% recycled polyester and weighted with recycled glass beads. This plush, eco-friendly soft toy has been perfectly designed to be utterly huggable by a loving new friend!
The Curious Tale of.. Jon Jackdaw and Katje Catapuss. Written & illustrated by Sallianne Smales. Paperback.
'The Curious Tale of... The Eye Blinks and The Selkie' Written and illustrated by Sallianne Smales. Paperback.
Join Uncle Pete and TM as they face their most dangerous adventure yet. The third adventure in the series. By David C Flanagan. Illustrated by Will Hughes. Paperback.
The story of John Rae as a boy. Small paperback booklet for young readers. Written and illustrated by Iris E. Heddle.
A fun farm counting book for the young and young at heart! Written and illustrated by Britt Harcus Paperback
A collection of nursery rhymes from Orkney. Compiled by Margaret T Flaws. Hardback.