Bear is very happy sitting on the bench, minding his own business. Until along comes Fox, Wolf, Rabbit and Elephant. Unfortunately they all want something from bear and although it isn’t easy for him, Bear shares his belongings until … he has nothing left. How does this make Bear feel? Well, a bear can make…
Three visitors turn up in the middle of the night in Mr Li’s field. Their ‘car’ is broken and they need help to fix it but Mr Li tells them there are no stores open at this time of night. What would you do? Mr Li does what he feels is right, he gives them…
My Book Corner’s infamous Q&As! Today we are delighted to welcome Abiola Bello discussing where she got the inspiration for her fabulous new book, Wild Animals, and there are some bonus ‘just for fun’ questions at the end. You can read our review of Wild Animals here. I’ve been obsessed with superpowers since I was…
Mattie’s great plans can sometimes go a bit awry! Her friend Zoe is used to her madcap schemes but it all goes wrong when they become apprentices to the new vet, Dr Polly. Discovering a puppy with a poorly leg, Mattie rescues it, naming her Luna, and brings her to Dr Polly’s rescue centre. The…
In a plea to educate and promote tolerance and understanding of bugs, zoologist and wildlife presenter, Yussef Rafix introduces over forty of our world’s tiniest creatures in an excellent new book. Sub-divided into Masters of Disguise, Amazing Evolution, Daring Defence, Record Breakers and All Sorts of Relationships, there are facts galore for the eager learner.…
Have you ever tried NOT to laugh? The Professor has discovered certain words make children giggle, and if they giggle, they produce GIGGLE-GAS! Now, you would think that sounds fabulous but in fact, giggle-gas makes the world go all wobbly and so the professor is banning all giggle inducing words. No more saying ‘bottom’ instead…
Eddie, never call her by her full name, Edifina, will eat anything when she is nervous; a wheelie bin, the table, the plate that held her sandwiches. Life at school is hard when you are different and eventually her unusual behaviour results in the one thing her aunts, Hettie and Roo had hoped would never…
Twins Misha and Ziggy have amazing super powers! Misha can talk to animals and Ziggy can shapeshift into an animal form of his choosing. When they accompany their TV Wildlife Presenter Dad to Ethiopia on a quest to film the rare and endangered black lion, the pair are in for more of an adventure than…
Mum is the person the little girl in the story can turn to. The one who will play games, fix anything that is broken, provide safety, build sandcastles, explore nature in all of the seasons and at the end of the day, she is there in every way. A gentle, heartwarming story of the joy…
The perfect book for World Book Day! The school holidays have arrived at last but for one little girl, the holiday homework is a nightmare. She has to read a WHOLE book! On a trip to the library with her mother, she wonders how to pick one from the bewildering choice available . Luckily, her…
Kyle is not happy. Well who would be. He knows fine well he’s being fobbed off on his Grandad for the afternoon. His parents insist it is only for two hours while they attend an appointment but to Kyle that feels the same as two weeks. Grandad is more switched on than Kyle gives…
Alison Lester and Carol Tulloch have visited Antarctica many times and in this amazing artistic extravaganza of a book, they have documented some of the highlights of their trips. This book could be used as an important aid in our understanding of how precious our world is. I turned each page in anticipation and with…
An absolute treasure trove, join in the beach search and learn as you go! Come along for a wonderful adventure along the shoreline. Take one step at a time, slowly, slowly, using all your senses and see what amazing treasures you can discover. Each page of this book is like a magical mystery tour. A…
The Night Before Holi by Swapna Haddow and Aditi Kakade Beaufrand and Do Not Eat the Egg by Fiona Barker and Siân Roberts The Night Before Holi by Swapna Haddow and Aditi Kakade Beaufrand A bright, colourful and clever re-working of ‘The Night Before Christmas’! The story of a little girl and her family who…
Meet firefighter Blaze and her emergency vehicle, Quench. Luckily, they are on hand to help when two young dragons accidentally set fire to Witchy Wood. As they battle to rescue everyone and lead them to safety, one little witch, Jinx, decides she wants to help. This is not the kind of help Blaze and Quench…
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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…