Well, it didn’t take long for This is Crab to become a favourite in this house! There’s a lot of finger tapping, book shaking, page tickling, finger waggling and joining in with the clear, simple text! Harriet Evans’ encouraging interactivity coupled with Jacqui Lee’s bright underwater illustrations make it absolutely perfect to share with little…
Meet Bo. Bo is little, Bo is brave and Bo is strong. This eye-catching book follows the fearless female in her quest to prove to her big brothers, Erik and Ivar, that she is just as strong and capable as they are. Their refusal to take her on a monster hunting expedition sparks a fire…
Learning how to say sorry is hard. In fact, saying sorry is hard, no matter how old you are! This delightful book by Barry Timms and Sean Julian follows the friendship of woodland best buddies Scribble the squirrel and Swoop the owl. They are inseparable, until a lack of communication one day gets them into…
I can hear giggles from the other room. Lots of giggles. I peek through the crack in the door to see what has tickled my 6 year old. He’s sat cross legged on the sofa with his head buried in the comical genius that is ‘101 Bums’ by Sam Harper and Chris Jevons. A colourful…
This is more than just a story. So much more than just a picture book. It’s the thought provoking tale of Little Turtle and her precious underwater habitat. A once glistening paradise of corals, marine life and tranquillity now under threat from a plastic invasion. Dive beneath the waves and join Turtle’s plight as she…
The spider warriors are back with a vengeance in Emma Read’s exciting sequel to Milton the Mighty. This time the friendly cluster of arachnids and their human best friends see themselves flying to the tropical island of Hawaii for a holiday! Well, they were led to believe it was going to be a holiday ……
When a book is based on a true story it makes the words even more poignant. When the illustrations are stunningly detailed it tugs at your heart strings that little bit more. When you combine the two you get lost in a wonderful tale of love, loss and moving on. More so when the story…
Meet the menacing, mysterious medium Madame Pinchbeck in this bewitching tale of secrets and intrigue. Jenni Spangler’s evocative debut will have you on the edge of your seat, holding your breath and with your heart pounding. You’ll follow the struggles of the villain’s young captives as they plot to free themselves from her powerful, mystical…
This hilarious rib-tickling debut from Jenny Pearson & Rob Biddulph is a book that takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, lots of giggles, fun and laughs but a sprinkling of grief, sadness and frustration too. All dealt with in a comical but cleverly heart-warming and sensitive manner. Pearson’s easy to read, lucid prose will appeal…
The third instalment in the ‘Stan’ series by Elaine Wickson is an entertaining, light-hearted read with a super serious message at its core. This book will have you smiling and laughing as well as pondering the state of the globe today and what we, as individuals, can do to help bring about change. In this…
If you’re looking for a colourful picture book with a pack of crime fighting animal super heroes at the core then this is the book for you! Join the Sensational Superheroes, led by Superkitty, as they try to solve the mystery of missing food from the eateries of the Big City. Who has been stealing…
How cute is little Bobo? A bundle of fluffy, orange fur with big, round eyes. In this heart-warming story by Donna David and Laura Watkins, the baby orangutan explores the sleepy world of the jungle around him in a quest to find the perfect pillow. One night, Bobo struggles to get to sleep, his branch…
When looking for a seat on the bus, make sure you are nowhere near any of these disobedient bunnies! Everything you tell your children not to do, they do it and with bells on! Think jumping on the seats, running in the aisle, hanging out of the window, climbing on the roof, screaming very loudly…
This book is most definitely not just for children. The beautiful pages will touch adult’s hearts too with a mix of strikingly atmospheric artwork and an emotional tale told in words. The pages are thick and textured and act as the perfect canvas for the wonderfully abstract images. Miao tackles the extremely difficult subject of…
This gloriously wintery picture book reminded my of the earlier cold snap of weather the threat of snow. Corinne Felton’s lyrical language is perfect for this story of friendship between a young girl and a squirrel. The story is a treasured memory, one which the main character Olivia has carried with her for a lifetime.…
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Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
His books are a great way help kids read while soaking up important Science concepts without even knowing it. Ironically,…
Ooh, this sounds fantastic!