Poppy Seeds for the Devil

by Shiho Dono

“If you stand on a three-legged wooden stool in a church at exactly midnight the Devil will appear. Throw his favourite food – poppy seeds – on the ground and he won’t chase you”. Fascinated by his Grandfather’s tale, a little boy decides to do just that – but in his in for a big surprise when the Devil really does appear! But it turns out poppy seeds aren’t the only thing he likes and a thrilling nighttime adventure, illustrated in beautiful jewel tones, ensues. 

27 x 21 cm, 32 pages, Full-colour illustrations
First published October 2022