David Tazzyman illustrator of the brilliantly funny You Can’t Take an Elephant on a Bus has popped into My Book Corner. Here he shares his worst habits, some sneaky peeks behind the scenes of You Can’t Take an Elephant on a Bus, plus he reveals the title of his next book! Tell us about you in 25 words…
Open that wonderful die-cut cover and delve into the wonderfully thick pages that hold the key to Sozi’s imagination. Her Idea, created by Rilla Alexander, is for those who have ideas, oh so many ideas flying around – dreams, passions – yet struggle to bring them to life, to make them real. This is for…
Dahlov Ipcar, as some of you may know, is certainly no stranger to the world of children’s books. However it is thanks to Sam Arthur and Alex Apiro, responsible for the children’s publishing imprint Flying Eye Books, that her much beloved books complete with distinct illustrations, have been given a new lease of life. Black…
The Rabbit and The Shadow is a heartwarming picture book from Mélanie Rutton. Young rabbit appears on a doorstep – with ‘a slight wind, And a shadow perhaps.’ The Stag takes rabbit in, and cares for him deeply but knows that the day will come when rabbit will grow up … and go away. In…
A magical Christmas adventure brimming with James Mayhew’s stunning illustrations. Katie’s London Christmas is a beautifully told picture book, just perfect for snuggling up with on Christmas Eve. Katie and Jack are tucked in bed, at their grandparents’ house, on Christmas Eve. A very loud sneeze wakes them up. They hear another, and another ……
You really can’t go far wrong with a picture book from Shirley Hughes especially when it’s one that involves Alfie. Alfie’s Christmas is one that holds a special place for many families at Christmas. There’s a warmth and calmness to Alfie’s Christmas, which I really relish at this time of year. Through the character of Alfie,…
Diwali is such a HUGE celebration. Lights, fireworks, sweets & new beginnings … it really is an important event. Author Kiran Lyall has penned a charming story focusing on the mischief siblings Ria & Raj get up to whilst preparations for Diwali are underway. Mum has asked Ria and Raj to do just one thing…
Unique. Utterly brilliant. Sooo much fun. (Check out that clip below.) Now, this is a book with a difference. It’s a book that just turns your expectations upside down. Very, very clever. ‘This is a book with no pictures.’ Is the stark declaration on the opening page. Yep, that’s exactly what this is – The…
Show of hands please if you are fed up with gimmicky magazine with those darn annoying plastic toys that ALWAYS break, leading to tears & upset?! I know right? Hence the reason I leapt on Storytime Magazine when it came through the door in a beautiful envelope (see it in the YouTube clip below), no…
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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…