Books by the author LAUREN ACE

The Boys

The Boys

Lauren Ace

The boys had been friends for as long as they could remember and a little while before that. They were like brothers.Follow the adventures of Tam, Rey, Nattie and Bobby - four boys who share a friendship that will last a lifetime. From playing on the beach as babies to navigating the journey from childhood to adulthood, this beautifully illustrated picture book explores the importance of male friendships. Emotive storytelling by Lauren Ace gently presents themes of individuality, grief, togetherness and feelings, while Jennie Lovlie's stylish artwork delicately presents the difficulties and triumphs of growing up.This is the perfect book for young readers who are facing big changes, and opens up discussions about school-life and the future.From the creators of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner, The Girls."Gentle, tender and joyful..." - Guardian"...a nostalgic story with a refreshingly modern feel." - Daily Telegraph"The book is at pains to show non-stereotypical images of boys and men... and manages to be not only insightful but affecting." - Financial Times"With echoes of Helen Oxenbury's illustration style, Løvlie's characters glow, while her detailed, textured depictions of the seashore feel really alive." - Observer"Utterly charming... luminously illustrated..." - Attitude

Characters: BobbyRey

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The Girls

The Girls

Lauren Ace

"A simple but gorgeous picture book about four little girls who play in an apple tree and the women they grow into. Clear, direct and warm, it's a celebration of kindness and scraped knees, illustrated with charm by Jenny Løvlie." THE GUARDIANFour little girls meet under an apple tree and form a bond that grows as they share secrets, dreams, worries and schemes. This beautifully illustrated tale charts the girls' lives through ups and downs and laughter and tears. Find out how their friendship flourishes as the years pass by and the girls become women.

Characters: AliceLeelaLottieSasha

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Sam and Soraya

Built by Sam & Soraya

In 2022 we welcomed our little twins into the world. Since then we have been building up our home library full of baby books to try and give our boys the best start.

While books with characters called Sam are found in bookstores and charity shops throughout the land, we struggled to find any books with Soraya, Jasper, or Xander.

This gave Soraya the idea to compile a list of books for new parents and then Sam decided to turn it in to a website.