Lost My Name is a personalised picture book like no other. Stylish, original and carefully crafted this one has a certain air of brilliance surrounding it. Most little ones have their name adorning their bedroom doors right? Imagine their shock if one morning, it, well, wasn’t there?! Cue an exciting adventure as a little boy…
Mac Barnett’s tale of Annabelle and her Extra Yarn has plenty of twists to keep all young readers entertained – perfect for those ready for a slightly more detailed picture book. It was a ‘cold afternoon, in a cold little town’ when Annabelle discovered a box filled to the brim with yarn – don’t you…
Take a look at that front cover! I know, it’s fabulous isn’t it?! The vibrancy continues through out with bold splashes of colour and energy as we follow Penda in a picture book that is sure to brighten up your day in more ways than one. Penda, from a tiny village in Africa, is feeling…
Ghost in the House, full of rhythm and rhyme, is the perfect blend of spooky creatures and little giggles. A cute blue ghost swoops and glides all alone in a ‘creepy haunted house’, until a ‘groan’ alerts him to a … mummy. Then the two of them are in the house until a second noise…
Lemony Snicket AND Jon Klassen. Together. In one glorious book. Heaven! Without the tiniest flicker of being patronising Snicket and Klassen deftly tackle a common childhood fear – the dark. Snicket immediately personifies dark, it is something all around. It hides in that cupboard under the stairs during the daytime, but comes out at night.…
The Coat is a picture book that takes its reader on an unexpected journey, a delightful one. Julie Hunt pens the enchanting story of a coat which stands alone in the middle of the paddock, “it was angry” for guarding a patch of strawberries really was “an incredible waste!” When a “disappointed” man notices the…
Margaret Wild is the talented, and much loved, author of over 70 picture books! So, so, chuffed that she found the time to pop into My Book Corner and answer our questions … Tell us about you in 25 words or less. Small, slight, frequently invisible. Reader, writer, realist. Gregarious on occasions, but happy to…
The imminent arrival of the Duke and Duchess’ bundle of joy is generating much excitement in many corners. Not surprising that the energy has created a slew of wonderful picture books. You’ll soon see why Shhh! Don’t Wake the Royal Baby! made it on to My Book Corner … Babies cry. Fact. However, babies in…
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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…