MG Leonard, author of the fabulous Beetle Trilogy (Book 3 is out in 2018), selects her Best Book of 2017… The book that I loved the most is Astrid the Unstoppable by Maria Parr, published by Walker books. Cover Design by Katie Harnett. The young Astrid’s is fierce and fabulous and is best friends with a…
Abie Longstaff, writer of books including The Fairytale Hairdresser and Aladdin, selects her Best Book of 2017… Jenny McLachlan’s Stargazing for Beginners Meg – a fifteen year old, science-mad girl – is left in charge of her baby sister when their erratic mother disappears. She’s determined to cope without alerting interfering adults but she’s got a science…
James Nicol, author of The Apprentice Witch, selects his Best Book of 2017… My favourite read of 2017 has simply got to be the brilliant Mold & The Poison Plot by Lorraine Gregory. It’s awesomely written in a unique voice and chock full of adventure & charming characters. It’s also guaranteed to tug at the…
Steven Lenton, illustrator of books including Shifty McGifty & The Hundred and One Dalmations, selects his Best Book 0f 2017… My choice is , The Curious Case Of The Missing Mammoth from Ellie Hattie and Karl James Mountford (Little Tiger Press). I just love the hardback version’s cover design and the beautiful palettes and characters…
Claire Fayers, author of The Accidental Pirates series, selects her Best Book of 2017… It’s really hard to choose a favourite. I’m going to go with The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart by Stephanie Burgis. I’m choosing this book because it combines two of my favourite things – dragons and chocolate – and it’s so…
Patrice Lawrence, YA writer of Orangeboy and Indigo Donut, selects her Best Book of 2017… My favourite book of 2017 was Irfan Master’s Out Of Heart. Fifteen-year-old Adam’s family is recovering from tragedy, traumatised and judged by the local community. Adam’s grandfather, the most significant man in Adam’s life, dies and donates his heart. William,…
Sophy Henn, picture book author and illustrator of the Pom Pom series, & Pass It On, selects her Best Book of 2017… 2017 has been another amazing year for Children’s Books, so many wonderful offerings from writers and illustrators, old and new. To try and pick a favourite is impossible, but I will single one out for…
James Mayhew, Picture Book writer & illustrator extraordinaire, selects his Best Book(s) of 2017… For older readers, Moonlocket by Peter Bunzl, a rollicking good adventure that shouts “classic” from the very first page. I loved it. For younger children, it has to be The Lost Words by Robert MacFarlane and illustrated, magnificently, by Jackie Morris.…
Katherine Rundell (The Wolf Wilder, Rooftoppers) and Emily Sutton’s (Lots) One Christmas Wish is heart thumpingly beautiful, tender and uplifting. It is THE book to gift on Christmas Eve. Without a doubt. ‘It was Christmas Eve, and Theodore was fighting a cardboard box.’ …and so the story begins. Theo is alone, apart from a snoring babysitter.…
Red And Lulu is a jaw-dropping beautiful picture book. It truly is. Matt Tavares has carefully created a Christmas picture book with stays away from over the top schmaltz and sentimentality, but still manages to nudge the heart strings oh so gently. Red and Lulu are two gorgeous birds who have found the most gorgeous…
It’s another fabulously funny caper from Tom McLaughlin, thanks to his Accidental series. The Accidental Father Christmas is a great novel which doesn’t fail to hit the festive funny bone. Ben is a curious kid. Does Father Christmas really, really exist? Ben has sent him plenty of letters over the years, all nicely written, asking for…
Ten Little Elves, from the team that created Ten Little Monsters, is a thoroughly enjoyable festive treat for little listeners. The reindeer are ill. And. It’s Christmas Eve. Oooops. Ten intrepid little elves set out on a mission of epic proportions to locate the much needed cough drops. Can they save the day? Those who know this…
The Twelve Days of Christmas from Alison Ritchie and Marisa Morea is joyful dog-themed Christmas fun in a neat picture book format. The jaunty rhyme and rhythm made this great fun to read out loud. With each turn of the page, the appropriate number of dogs get up to festive themed mischief as they prepare…
The 1st of December can’t come quick enough for me. Each year. As soon as we are in to December, up goes our tree. Mince pies, a Christmas movie and tree decorating; baubles spill out over the floor as we put it together – then slump exhausted into the chairs to admire our creation. A…
Picture book writer Julie Fulton (Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches) is a music loving poetry writer. Here she shares some wonderful insights in her My Book Corner interview… Tell us about you in 25 words or less. Music teacher/musician who has somehow drifted into the magical realm of picture book writing. Lover of beaches, animals, dancing,…
Stay notified of new posts!
“Being a very small, but perfectly formed, children’s indie publisher, it’s often hard for us to get our fantastic titles noticed by the wider reading public, so we are so thankful for the wonderful team at My Book Corner for their support and insightful reviews. Having My Book Corner in our corner, helps make all the difference, giving a platform for our authors and illustrators to shine.”
Alan Windram, Director of award-winning children’s publisher, Little Door Books.
With so many good children’s’ books to choose from, it always helps to get a trusted recommendation, that’s precisely what My Book Corner is here for.
My Book Corner consists of a team of published authors, budding authors, TV script writers, teachers, journalists and all-round book enthusiasts offering you a carefully curated list of books that we love, and more often than not, absolutely adore.
Books to make you laugh, cry, cringe and shriek. Books that fire the imagination and will ultimately shape the childhood of generations of children to come.
My Book Corner has been around since 2011 and plan to be here for many more years to come.
activity (39) adventure (403) animal (225) Australia (60) Australian Author (197) Author Interview (192) bedtime (23) Best Book 2017 (24) books about books (31) Chapter Book (554) Christmas (89) Christmas Eve (25) dogs (25) Easter (24) environment (82) family (567) fantasy (108) Friendship (721) grief (47) Halloween (70) historical fiction (35) history (71) humour (650) identity (44) illustrated chapter book (63) Illustrator Interview (60) imagination (64) individuality (89) magic (45) middle grade (49) mystery (89) nature (153) nonfiction (128) picture book (940) rhyme (60) school (41) series (49) space (23) travel (23) UK Author (196) UK Author & Illustrator (33) verse (25) World War Two (23) Writing Tips (112) Young Adult (37)
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…