One Italian Summer, from Keris Stainton, is an intriguing YA novel which tenderly deals with grief, and the strength of sisters. Three sisters, Milly, Elyse and Leonie are off to Italy for the summer with their mother. Normally this would be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with extended family and soak up the wonderful Italian…
Bigfoot, Tobin and Me is a heartwarming tale of adventure, friendship and overcoming grief from US author Melissa Savage. Lemonade’s mother named her for her favourite saying: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But now her mum’s dead. After relocating to her grandpa’s place in Bigfoot-obsessed Willow Creek, Lem meets Tobin. Quirky and determined, he’s…
The Birthday Invitation, a delightful picture book from Lucy Rowland and Laura Hughes, takes its readers on a wonderful and unexpected journey. It all begins with a birthday invitation. Ella’s birthday party is tomorrow. She diligently writes her invitations for a special birthday tea, then heads off to deliver them. As she rushes through the…
My New Room is the latest picture book from Lisa Stickley (Handstand). Little Edith, who will obviously be bigger next year, moved… last Wednesday. Thankfully all her toys came with her. Each of her toys has a special new place, in Edith’s special new bedroom. But where? Little ones will enjoy the voice Stickley gives…
A wonderful picture book can bring so much joy. I’ve adored great picture books for many years. Those truly great ones with gloriously rendered illustrations that make my heart thumb. Illustrations that persuade my fingers to linger a little bit longer than necessary before turning the page. Illustrations that make me giggle or take my breath…
Grumpy Frog is NOT grumpy, he’s quite insistent about this fact – even when questioned by a rather knowing narrator. But, this particular frog does like very particular things… the colour green, hopping, and winning. No other colour will do, no other activity will do (even when his friends ask him to do other things),…
Ever had that moment where you’ve lost something? Something really essential, and you just know it must be close by. Really close? Welcome to Morris Mole’s day in Mrs Morris, I’m Home! the latest picture book from Jarvis. Morris Mole has had a terribly long day, he’s feet ache and he just wants to get…
Davide Cali, author of The Little Eskimo (2013), Santa’s Suit, 10 Little Insects (2012), and a plethora of clever, witty picture books has produced an awesome range of images pointing out 15 VERY good reasons to pick up a book. Full of Cali’s trademark humour, you won’t want to miss these! Thanks to Wilkins Fargo, from 1st December…
Noah Can’t Even is the hilarious debut novel from YA writer Simon James Green. It’s a sensitive, yet giggle inducing coming-of-age tale with hints of Adrain Mole-esq quirkiness. Green’s narrative delves straight into the mind of his hapless character, Noah Grimes – who does, by the way, have his very own Twitter account. It’s just him…
The brilliantly witty Noah Can’t Even is the debut YA novel from Simon James Green. Delighted that he has stopped by to answer My Book Corner’s questions… Tell us about you in 25 words or less. Optimistic. Sarcastic. Gin. That pretty much sums it up. Oh, and I’m excellent at making passive aggressive comments under…
Huge, warm welcome to the lovely Lorraine Gregory whose debut middle grade novel Mold and The Poison Plot has just hit the book shelves. Tell us about you in 25 words or less. Bookish, mildly bonkers writer with too much imagination and not enough confidence. Blessed with fabulous family, friends and fluffy cats. What makes…
Ever had one of those days where nothing goes your way? Young Mold’s life really isn’t going well… Being dumped in the dustbin as a baby wasn’t a great start! Things improved considerably when Aggy took him in, but then it all started going wrong again. The King was poisoned, Aggy was arrested and then…
Huge congratulations to all the titles making the The Independent Bookshop Week Book Award 2017 shortlist. The award has been running since 2007, with picture books gaining their own category in 2014 when Nicola Davies and Mark Hearlds’ First Book Of Nature scooped the prize. The winners of each category will be announced on Friday 23rd June, the…
‘May we all remember every day that we have the right to be happy and to explore wildely.’ Chuck out the soppy Princess must be rescued by a prince type bedtime tales, and delve into Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls from Elena Favili and Francesca Cavallo breaks the mold. Empowering, truly…
Alex Sparrow And The Really Big Stink is the brilliantly funny middle grade debut novel from author Jennifer Killick. Alex Sparrow, was cruising along in Year 6, ‘life was awesome’… until one day it wasn’t. While his parents were out on a date night or as Alex refers to it – “an embarrassing, old-married-people thing”…
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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!