September Author of the Month
Achievements
Britta Teckentrup’s work has garnered recognition and accolades throughout her career. Some of her notable achievements include:
Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal: Britta was honoured with a nomination for the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal, which celebrates outstanding illustrations in children’s books. Her exceptional artistic talent is evident in every page of her books.
International Bestsellers: Many of Britta’s books have become international bestsellers, captivating readers of all ages across the globe. Her books have been translated into numerous languages, allowing children from different cultures to enjoy her imaginative stories.
Mr Blake and school staff will be reading the books every week with our Pride winners and anyone else who shows an interest.
A Selection of Britta Teckentrup’s work
“House by The Lake“: A beautiful picture-book adaptation of Thomas Harding’s Costa-shortlisted biography for adults, exquisitely illustrated by Britta Teckentrup.On the outskirts of Berlin, a wooden cottage stands on the shore of a lake. Over the course of a century, this little house played host to a loving Jewish family, a renowned Nazi composer, wartime refugees and a Stasi informant; in that time, a world war came and went, and the Berlin Wall was built a stone’s throw from the cottage’s back door.
“The Swing“: Britta Teckentrup’s latest book for children of every age is a poetic masterpiece about the passage of time. A swing on a hill overlooking the water is at the centre of this lovely meditation on childhood, growing older, friendship and loss..
“There are Fish Everywhere“: There are Fish Everywhere is the first in a series of non-fiction books from Britta Teckentrup. Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of animals can be found and all the weird and wonderful things that they never imagined were true.
“The Egg” : Beautiful, whimsical, and entertaining, this book of illustrations by Britta Teckentrup shows eggs in all their fragility, complexity, and variety. Is there anything as simple as an egg? Is there anything as complex
We encourage you to explore Britta Teckentrup’s books with your children this month. Her work not only entertains but also inspires curiosity, empathy, and a love for the natural world. We hope you and your family enjoy her captivating stories and enchanting illustrations.
Happy reading!
