«Bursting with humour, defiance and the joy of the title, it features mythical whales, young boxing champions, talking books and the taste of Nan’s jollof rice. A beautiful book for 8+ to give as a gift, or keep in the school library.»

Imogen Russell Williams, Guardian - Best New Children's Books

«outstanding book . . . although a book for children, it is a must for adults as well!»

Laura Henry-Allain MBE, author of My Skin, Your Skin and creator of CBeebies' JoJo and Gran Gran cha

«Joyful Joyful is visual feast and a collection of dazzling stories and poems . . . could make any child fall in love with books forever»

David Walliams

«An exuberant collection of stories, poems and pictures by 40 writers and as many illustrators . . . full of delight: warm stories of success and making friends»

Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times - Children's Book of the Week

«A joyous collection of stories and poems celebrating Black voices, with universal appeal. The perfect gift for any child ready to dive into a variety of voices and situations»

BookTrust

«A wonderful collection of short stories and poems from 40 black writers and illustrators including Alex Wheatle, Malorie Blackman, Sharna Jackson and Snalo Ngcaba. This is one to be dipped into and savoured with stories about the joy of baking crumble or capturing the love to be found at a wedding or stories where bicycles become spaceships of the imagination. Brilliantly curated by Dapo Adeola and beautifully produced in hardback by publisher Two Hoots.»

Joseph Coelho, Waterstones Children's Laureate – Favourite Reads of 2022

«This is indeed a joyful book, beautifully produced, and recommended»

Diana Barnes, Books for Keeps