You’ll all be familiar with our Picture Book Art: Meet The Illustrator series, which has been super popular since we launched it earlier this year. But, at My Book Corner we are continually curious, especially when it comes to illustration. Have you noticed the beautiful chapter headings in some books? Chapter headings are like an…
I love this! A picture book about dinosaurs with rollicky rhymes, that bonks gender stereotypes on their head. Oh yes! Ed is quite convinced he knows EVERYthing about dinosaurs, so when his sister patiently explains about the She Rex, who is big, burly and multi-coloured… well, he quickly dismisses it. Afterall, “Dinos are for boys.”…
Hugest welcome to debut novelist Joe Wilson. His novel, The Island That Doesn’t Exist, is leaping on to shelves. So, we invited him to My Book Corner to discuss the significance of that island setting… The island setting is firmly established as classic fictional territory. Just add a word and you’re there, ‘Treasure, Adventure, Dinosaur…’…
Come and take a peek at Rashmi Sirdespande’s very first picture book to hit the shelves. She’s teamed up with the talented Diane Ewen to produce a glorious romp, with a T-Rex of course, through the power of books. Just remember, Never Show a T-Rex a Book! But. What would happen if you DID show…
Too Small Tola is the first in a glorious new young fiction series from Atinuke, (author of the fablous No1 Car Spotter), and illustrator Onyinye Iwu, and it’s absolutely delightful. Divided into three lovely short stories we meet lovely Tola, the youngest of three siblings – EVERYone always thinks she is too small. Tola sometimes…
Monday blues have taken on a whole new meaning today, as the front cover of BLUE PLANET finally makes its splash. This glorious children’s non-fiction book is a debut for author Leisa Stewart-Sharpe, beautifully illustrated by Emily Dove. Often described as the greatest nature series of all time, young readers will get the chance to…
A swash-buckling pirate adventure that takes place in the skies and across magical lands – come on a fabulous adventure with the Sky Pirates. You won’t regret it! Echo and her sidekick Gilbert the gecko live within the confines of the castle with King Alfons and his son, Horace. Sounds great, right? Wrong. For a…
Our very own reviewer, Tracy Darnton, is celebrating the release of her 2nd Young Adult thriller this month – The Rules. Hooray! Well, we couldn’t let this moment pass – so we popped our infamous questions over to Tracy… and here are her answers. Enjoy! Tell us about you in 25 words or less. Sometimes…
The Wonder Tree is the first book I’ve illustrated and the first book of mine to be released, and it’s incredibly exciting to see it out in the world. Since illustrating The Wonder Tree, and further books, I’ve realised that I’ve brought with me my filmmaker mindset to publishing. Summer 2019, when I went freelance,…
Caryl Hart’s first real book was published in 2009 when she was 42 and by the end of 2020, she’ll have published more than fifty. Wowzas! With July seeing the release of two more to add to her collection, we couldn’t wait to see how Caryl tackled My Book Corner’s questions… Psst: We’ve got a…
Set the sails, (wo)man the decks and get ready to sail on a fabulous pirate adventure unlike any other. Meet Aleja who has an inner passion for adventure. Inner because her temperament means she’s left out of the girls’ games, but not included in the boys’ because… well, she’s not a boy. I’ll let you…
Come and take a peek at this wonderfully fun and engaging book that toddlers will giggle at – Bears Love Squares, from Caryl Hart and Edward Underwood. Bear ADORES squares. They are just… right. Turn them anyway you like and… still a square. Seriously, what’s not to like?! Hmmmm, his little buddy, a raccoon, isn’t…
I’ve been keen to tell you all about Sophie Kirtley’s The Wild Way Home ever since I finished it. What a fabulous adventure! And. There’s a book map! Now you know you’re definitely on to a winner… Charlie loves a great adventure. He loves to play games in Mandel forest with his friends, the forest…
How I Got Here (In 12 Paragraphs, or 10 Phrases) A light rain quenches budding pink peonies, a chilly May here in Oregon that’ll produce a bumper blueberry crop. I’m wearing shorts, a pastel tie-dyed tank top, deep neckline. It’s not an ideal outfit for today’s 45 degrees. But it is, I chuckle, indictive of…
Ooo I devoured this wonderfully warm and funny story in one sitting. Do Not Disturb the Dragons is the first in a brand new series from Michelle Robinson and Sharon Davey. It follows the sisters Grace and Portia who live in a castle, protected by dragons. This is no ordinary land – the dragon’s poop…
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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…