From the muted, natural palette which emerges from the end papers to the quirky humour that is just so Klassen, This Is Not My Hat picks up fromwhere I Want My Hat Back left off, and runs with it. Klassen is doing for hats what Mo Willems did for pigeons … launching them in to…
Ever found yourself in that position? Uttering the phrases that bring your own mum to mind? ‘I mean it! did you hear me???’ Well clearly we all hadn’t read Sarah Maizes latest picture book, On My Way to The Bath, otherwise we would all know that getting to the bathroom quickly and without…
Florentine and Pig Have a Very Lovely Picnic is a fun, summery picture book from Eva Katzler and Jess Mikhail. What would you choose for the scrummiest, most loveliest picnic ever? Florentine has some great ideas. So great that she writes them down very quickly making ‘Pig’s eyes go big and funny.’ Florentine and Pig make…
Sam and his Dad by prolific children’s book writer Serge Bloch is a delight to read. Touches of humour and a slightly more detailed text make this a perfect Father’s Day themed book for this age group, 4+. I love that this father-centred book doesn’t proclude the other members of Sam’s family. “My-darling-Mummy-whom-I-love-to-bits” gets several…
My Home Broome would be a great addition to many school libraries, to really showcase all the glorious things Broome has to offer.
A Father’s Day picture book which will be perfectly enjoyed by slightly older children due to the madcap storyline which is guaranteed to leave them giggling. The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish tells the story of, well, just that. Our main character’s little sister tells on him after he succumbs to pressure…
With a fun filled, 1950’s retro style vibe Every Friday is pure joy. Dan Yaccarino has created a picture book which celebrates the simple things we do with children, and shows how sometimes doing the same things is such a positive. Our little character begins the book by announcing that his favourite day is Friday…
York’s Universe has an almost surreal like quality to it – dreamlike, quiet tones coalescing with an amazing array of illustrations and an unexpected twist. York is a young boy who enjoys living in the midst of a busy city. Simple, brief sentences introduce us to aspects of his world … from where York eats,…
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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…