Last is poignant and beautifully illustrated!

Buy Last: The Story of a White Rhino

 

We’re utterly delighted that Last: The Story of a White Rhino has been chosen as one of the best kids’ books of 2020 over on the BookTrust website!

BookTrust’s Emily Drabble asked authors and illustrators including Waterstones Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell, BookTrust President Michael Morpurgo, Waterstones Children’s Book Award winner Dapo Adeola, Welsh Laureate Eloise Williams, former laureates Anne Fine and Chris Riddell and Book Trust’s Writer in Residence Smriti Halls the impossible question: pick just one favourite published in 2020…

Gill Lewis

I’m recommending Last, written and illustrated by Nicola Davies.

This poignant and beautifully illustrated book about the threats facing rhinos will leave the reader with a profound sense of loss, and yet uplifting hope for the future.

• Hurrah! Last is featured in the Guardian’s round-up of the best new children’s books!
• Read a review: Last is featured in JUNO magazine!
• Watch: Virtual launch of Last with Helping Rhinos!
• Download: Discover Last teacher resources!
• Download: Discover our FREE Last activity pack!

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