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Travel across oceans and through time with award-winning historian and storyteller Alice Albinia in her first children’s book, Once Upon an Island.
Discover 20 wondrous islands – from the rugged lands of the Orkney islands that Stone Age people called home, to the sunny coasts of the Isles of Scilly. This captivating journey reveals islands as places of wonder and warning, rich with histories that have shaped the world far beyond their shores.
Perfect for curious explorers, map lovers and anyone enchanted by the magic of faraway places, Once Upon an Island is an unforgettable voyage through geography, history and story.
Featuring first-hand narratives and read-aloud maps, all brought to life with beautiful illustrations by Helen Cann.
UK Hardback published March 5th
Selected as a Bookseller’s Children’s Highlight of the Season
One of the National Book Tokens 40 of the Best New Children’s Books in 2026
