The Dream House from Laura Dockrill, with delightful illustrations by Glenda Millward, is pure delight. What a book! Tender, heart-warming and so engaging. The sort of book that draws you into its world, and wraps you up in its exquisite narrative and artwork. The Dream House handles child bereavement, grief, mental health and the power…
Huge welcome to children’s non-fiction author Leisa Stewart-Sharpe, back to My Book Corner to talk about her new book, What A Wonderful World – illustrated by Lydia Hill – and, she’s going to help us make our very own ORCA! [row][/row] Welcome Leisa! Grab a cuppa and tell us about yourself and What A Wonderful…
Perdita and Honor Cargill are no strangers to collaboration, so with their middle grade novel – Diary of An Accidental Witch with illustrations by Katie Saunders – hitting the shelves, we were super keen to chat to them about writing collaboratively. Diary of An Accidental Witch is such an imaginative and humorous story. Bea Black…
The latest non-fiction book from Leisa Stewart-Sharpe is IN. She’s teamed up with talented illustrator Lydia Hill and the team at Templar Books, to create a this wonderfully inspiring, meticulously researched tome – What A Wonderful World. Lydia and Leisa marvel at our wonderful world, and, most importantly showcase a fabulous range of Earth Shakers.…
I’m Not Cute, I’m Dangerous from fabulous duo Bruna de Luca & Benedetta Capriotti , is a deliciously funny picture book. Poor Fifi. Unlike the rest of her crocodile family, she’s cute and fluffy and did I mention, cute? SO cute. Hmmm, this isn’t how proper crocodiles are meant to be! Fifi tries everything –…
Sophie’s Stories from Devon Holzwarth, is a bedtime book filled with imagination. Every time Sophie opens a book, it transports her to a magical storybook land. One story sweeps her away on a flying carpet. Another whisks her to Wonderland, with white rabbits and talking mushrooms. Brimming with gorgeous images of classic characters, we asked…
From Kimberlie Hamilton and a whole host of illustrators (see full list below) comes an exciting glimpse in to the animal world. This latest book in the series focuses on individual animals and their amazing stories, whilst focusing on the those species which are at-risk. This really is a book to absorb, to pore over…
You all know we adore The Viking Who Liked Icing, from Lu Fraser and Mark McKinley, Nut is definitely one of our fav characters. So when Lu offered to pop by… chat with Nut AND bring cake. Well, of course we could NOT refuse… My little Viking friend, Nut, has absolutely NO interest in swinging…
Sarah Broadley read, reviewed and LOVED The Race from Roy Peachey. So, we were super keen to ask Roy over to MyBookCorner to tell us more about what it was about Eric Liddell that inspired him to write The Race Eric Liddell’s life story is truly remarkable. Born in China to Scottish missionary parents, he…
Nut isn’t like the other Vikings, and especially not his sister, Leaf. Unlike Leaf, Nut doesn’t climb hills or swim icy lakes. However, he does have one great passion – Nut LOVES to bake cakes! When Viking Sports’ Day comes round well, poor Nut experiences ALL THE FEELINGS, that many of us feel over Sports’…
Yippee! It’s Emma Reynolds debut author/illustrator picture book – Amara and the Bats. It’s delightful. And. At the bottom of my review, you’ll be rewarded with five, VERY intriguing bat facts from Emma herself. Amara LOVES bats. Really, really loves them – ever since one got caught in their attic when she was young. When…
[row][/row] Super excited to be welcoming Sophie Kirtley to My Book Corner today. Her latest novel, The Way To Impossible Island… oh wow! Sophie has a way with words… agreed? This is an action packed novel which, at the same time, is so beautifully and lyrically written. It links so cleverly to Sophie’s previous book,…
Come and meet Bad Panda – the fabulously hilarious new young fiction novel from Swapna Haddow and Sheena Dempsey. (Psst: at the bottom of this review, you’ll be rewarded with a fun Panda Quiz!). From the dynamic duo that brought us Dave Pigeon, I’m quite sure that Bad Panda is also going to be huge…
Monika Singh Gangotra is the author of the glorious picture book, Sunflower Sisters. With the most vibrant, eye-catching and spectacular artwork by Michaela Dias-Hayes, Sunflower Sisters is a celebration of colour, of self, of friendship – whilst offering a window into the lived experiences of those affected by colourism. We’re very excited to welcome…
Come and look at THIS! The Cat and the Rat and the Hat is a zingy, tongue-twisting, smile inducing picture book delight, from Em Lynas and Matt Hunt. Meet cat, who loves his mat. Then he meets rat, with a FABulous hat. Hmm cat likes the hat… oops! Add in a bat, and a cravat.…
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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…