Rain does not stop Ernest and Celestine from picnicking.

Celestine is looking forward to going on a picnic, but when she wakes up, Ernest tells her it's raining. When Ernest sees how upset this makes her, he decides that rain or shine, their picnic will still go ahead one way or another

Ernest loves Celestine like a daughter, so when she loses her beloved toy penguin, Simeon, Ernest does everything he can to cheer her up. But buying her all the toys in the town can't replace Simeon, so Ernest sets to work on a new plan.

A defiant, moving and joyful picture book about the power of protest and the importance of books. From the winner of the Macmillan Prize 2019, We Want Our Books is a stunningly illustrated story that shows how any child has the power to change the world. Rosa wants a book. But when she gets to the library, she finds it is closed. What could be the end of the story is just the beginning, as Rosa and her sister Maria try everything they can think of to bring their community together and fight to get back their precious library. A picture book that features big subjects in a child-friendly way, with beautiful artwork, making this the perfect discussion starter for curious children. From debut author and illustrator, Jake Alexander, winner of the Creative Conscience Gold Medal.