Author: Emma Perry

Picture Book Reviews
Lily and Bear
19th March 2015
Emma Perry
Lily and Bear is a gorgeous little tale about friendship, laughter and happiness.
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Non Fiction, Picture Book Reviews
Beautiful Birds
19th March 2015
Emma Perry
Beautiful Birds is most definitely a ‘Keep Forever’ picture book. It really is quite special.
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Picture Book Reviews
The Umbrella
19th March 2015
Emma Perry
The Umbrella is a gorgeous book to cuddle up to at bedtime.
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Picture Book Reviews
Maia and What Matters
19th March 2015
Emma Perry
Maia and What Matters is a touching, elegant story from the pen of Tine Mortier.
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Picture Book Reviews
Betty Goes Bananas
19th March 2015
Emma Perry
WARNING! This will have you in stitches if you have ever, EVER encountered a toddler having one of those days. You have been warned, hold on to your sides and watch what happens when Betty Goes Bananas. Steve Antony seems to have crawled inside of the head of a typical headstrong toddler, had a look…
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Picture Book Reviews
The Big Question
19th March 2015
Emma Perry
The Big Question from Leen Van Den Berg & Kaatje Vermeire is a superb example of how thoughtful and wide reaching picture books can be.
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Picture Book Reviews
The Golden Egg Book
16th March 2015
Emma Perry
If you are in love with vintage style illustrations with a whimsical feel then the classic picture book, The Golden Egg Book by Margaret Wise Brown is the one for you.
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Picture Book Reviews
A Home For Bilby
16th March 2015
Emma Perry
A fabulous eclectic mix of Australia’s unique and inspiring animals is presented in A Home for Bilby by Joanne Crawford.
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Picture Book Reviews
The Easter Bunny’s Helpers
16th March 2015
Emma Perry
The Easter Bunny’s Helpers has a distinctive old fashioned charm.
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Picture Book Reviews
Here Comes The Easter Cat
16th March 2015
Emma Perry
Meet a lazy cat who is just soooo over the Easter Bunny. Isn’t it time that a cat took over the role?!
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Picture Book Reviews
WANTED: Ralfy Rabbit, Book Burglar
16th March 2015
Emma Perry
A lovely blend of giggles, charm and book adoration, Wanted! Ralfy Rabbit, Book Burglar is the perfect picture book for book lovers.
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Book Lists
Best Easter Books For Children
16th March 2015
Emma Perry
Picture books in particular, are awesome gifts to pass on to children at Easter. Snuck in between those piles of yummy chocolate, the right picture book will help to create some lovely memories. Gifting one book each Easter, is a wonderful way to gradually build a great seasonal library. At My Book Corner we’ve curated…
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Book Reviews for age 7-11
The Farm Beneath The Water
13th March 2015
Emma Perry
The Farm Beneath The Water is the latest novel from Helen Peters. The sequel to the beautifully penned The Secret Hen House Theatre, I couldn’t wait to delve in.
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Picture Book Reviews
Those Pesky Rabbits
13th March 2015
Emma Perry
Those Pesky Rabbits is a delightful picture book from Ciara Flood featuring a rather grumpy bear and some very friendly rabbits.
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Book Awards
2015 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize – Short List Announced
22nd February 2015
Emma Perry
The short list for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2015 has been announced. If you are looking for reading inspiration, here is a great place to start. This year’s short list is totally dominated by female writers and illustrators, a rarity in book prize short lists. Another recurring theme is that of detective novels! Robins…
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