With its simple, descriptive language, rich sensory details and gentle repetition, Zeki Hikes with Daddy is another gorgeous addition to the Alanna Max collection. A perfect little read-aloud with younger children, McQuinn and Hearson display their magically innate touch for capturing those vital early learning, shared experiences. In turn, they celebrate the importance of family closeness, creating moments that will stay with us forever. Mathew Tobin, Senior Lecturer in English and Children's Literature, Oxford Brookes University. Zeki and Daddy explore the outdoors! Join them as they discover tiny leaves, delicate footprints and slow snails. Demonstrating a parent-child bond and a love for nature, this beautiful book, using a soft palette, would make for a great shared read. Inclusive Books For Children "Shortlisted for the Inclusive Books for Children Awards 2024"

Author: Anna McQuinn is the creator of the successful inclusive series Booky Girl Lulu and Zeki Books. Her seemingly simple yet deliberate style of writing brings all aspects of a subject together in the most poetic way. She has written over 30 picture books and is published worldwide in many languages by Annick Press, Barefoot Books, Chicken House, Scholastic, O'Brien Press and Alanna Max. Illustrator: Ruth Hearson has a BA and Masters degree in Visual Communication. She has illustrated and written several children's books published by Little Tiger, Orchard, DayOne and Alanna Max.