“That night my dreams are full of skies.” No, YOU’VE got something in your eye. From the opening page of Budgie you can just tell that this is written by a poet, and not just any poet of course but Joseph Coelho. The gentle yet confident touch with words brings us straight into the life…
Exquisitely penned. Tender, filled with voice and heart, Wider Than the Sea is a fabulous debut from Irish writer Serena Molloy. Ró is struggling with the words on the page – they swim around – but not in the delicate way the dolphin in the sea does. It takes a tuned-in teacher to reach over to…
‘Just keep your eyes open and some oven gloves and water pistols handy and you’ll be fine.’ Oooo now this is a super clever idea for a book. Seamlessly blending nonfiction and narrative styles, Andy Shepherd brings us The Ultimate Guide to Growing Dragons, with gorgeous illustrations throughout from Sara Ogilvie. Tomas has had…
Sticky Pines: The Valley of the Strange by Dashe Roberts How do I love the Sticky Pines series? Let me count the ways; fabulous humour dynamic friendships with top notch dialogue spooky, twists and turns – think Stranger Things vibe for MG readers. The third book in the series sees Lucy and her friends continue…
2011! Blimey, that’s when I first started My Book Corner. In a new country, wrestling two toddlers and unable to find work to fit in with them, somehow I decided to start reviewing books. I had no idea where it would lead. I’m not big on setting huge goals, I like to see where life…
‘You can never, ever have enough jeopardy!’ So said a well-known author I spoke to at a conference several years ago. Over her glass of bubbly, she repeated: ‘NEVER!’ She turned on her heel and headed off to join a group of London literary types, leaving me to ponder her words amid the blare of…
LOVED I Am NOT a Prince from Rachael Davis and Beatrix Hatcher , so of course I leapt at the chance to interview her for MyBookCorner. Rachael is a talented writer, reviewer over on Picture Book Perfect and all-round lovely person. Enjoy… Tell us about you in 25 words or less. I’m a mixed-raced Black-British…
Yipppeeeeeee! The next instalment in #ThatElephantSeries is about to hit the shelves. I ADORE this series, and the latest book from Patricia Cleveland-Peck and David Tazzyman did not disappoint. Expect chaos mingled with mayhem, plus tongue-twisting lines and the ability to rhyme a huge menagerie of animals. Hats off to this duo who have most…
I can’t believe it has been 10 years since my second picture book Oh No, George! was published. It’s the story of a dog who really wants to be good, but just can’t resist temptation, particularly when it comes to cake – something I think we can all relate to. It’s been an exciting month…
Yippee!! Dot and Duck are back! Love this series from Clare Helen Welsh and Olivier Tallec, a deceptively simple and oh-so-clever take on manners… No prizes from guessing from the title, that this latest instalment is all about mess. Lots of it. Dot likes things… just so. “Neat and tidy. Tidy and trim.” Well, Duck…
Yippeeee, the next Paddy Donnelly book has landed. And my oh my, you’re in for a treat and… a HUGE revelation! Scrap the history books, they need to be REwritten because guess what?! DODOS ARE NOT EXTINCT! You see, the celebrity life just didn’t suit those gorgeous Dodos so they took action… and disguised themselves.…
We’ve been very excited for this picture book collaboration, ever since it was first announced. Bunnies plus yoga? Cuteness overload is absolutely guaranteed inside the pages of Every Bunny is a Yoga Bunny. Come take a look… Yo-Yo is a fidgety, giggly, wriggly bunny – even Grandpa’s yoga class doesn’t calm her down. But, when…
We absolutely adore Benjamin Dean’s writing. His 2021 novel, Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow was an assured debut full of heart, warmth and family. His second book The Secret Sunshine Project will tug at your heartstrings before making you smile even wider. Guaranteed. And guess what?!! My Book Corner have been…
Who Will You Meet on Dinosaur Street? from Gareth Peter and Tim Budgen, is their follow-up to Who Will You Meet on Santa Claus Street? A joyful picture book which is an absolute MUST for dino-mad little ones. Come take a romp through this lively tale. Filled with Tim’s energetic artwork and Gareth’s lively rhymes,…
You know that kids ADORE transport. Vehicles of all kinds. And. They are going to adore Trains, Trains, Trains! from Donna David and Nina Pirhonen. It’s a joyous picture book filled with gorgeous rhymes and… trains, of course. Lots of them. I love the encouragement to count, and the ability to interact with both the…
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Ooh, this sounds fantastic!
Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
I often hope to find interviews with Margaret Wild who fascinates me and whose work I adore. Thoroughly enjoyed this…