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2+years

Lost in the City

Author and illustrator: Alice Courtley

The big city can be an overwhelming place. Join Maya, Gran, and mischievous kitten Sammy as Maya learns to be brave and have fun! A lively adventure for young readers, as Maya chases Sammy through different urban settings, while Gran – and Sammy – help her to embrace the world around her. 

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  • Shortlisted: Klaus Flugge Prize 2023
  • Longlisted: Derby Children’s Picture Book Prize 2023
  • Black representation
  • Single parent