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Zeki Goes to the Park

Author: Anna McQuinnIllustrator: Ruth Hearson

Join Zeki for summertime at the park – riding on rockers, shovelling in the sandpit and stomping in the splash pad – there’s so much fun afoot with playdate Yu! This delightful, inclusive picture book, with expressive rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations, shows the joy of early childhood play within a 21st-century setting. 

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  • Shortlisted for the Inclusive Books for Children Awards 2024
  • Black representation
  • East and Southeast Asian representation
  • Diverse cast