5+years
Jake Takes Charge: Maple Street
Author: Michael CatchpoolIllustrator: ShanaramaThis second book in the series invites us back into everyday life with Jake, Grandad and the rest of the family on Maple Street. Across four gentle and affirming stories, sibling relationships, responsibility and growing independence are explored through the small challenges and joys of family life. Featuring a Black mixed-race lead, this story is warm and reassuring, celebrating ordinary moments, from learning to do the right thing to simply being there for one another.
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- Shanarama is an award-winning illustrator
- Own Voice
- Black representation
- Mixed-heritage representation
- Diverse cast