Spooky season is upon us and there are spooky books for all kinds of readers – sci-fi lovers, puzzle-busters, folktale fanatics and more. Here are just a few recommendations from the My Book Corner shelves. Read on …if you dare! The Skull by Jon Klassen With its spooky vibes that are also sweet and…
A picture book’s re-readability factor is one of my biggest considerations when picking out a story for my own children, or choosing one as a gift – something that make my kids shout “read it again”, it makes me want to shout about them too. Here are three recent gems that ticked that all-important…
With spooky season eerily upon us, I wanted to highlight a few recent titles, both fiction and non-fiction, that have been particular favourites of my own children, handily aged 6 and 9! GHOST GAMES by Jenni Jennings & Hannah Peck The third book in the Malice in Underland series is the perfect…
Karen Minto, reviewer for My Book Corner, selects her Best Book of 2017… It’s such a difficult decision, favourite book of 2017. I mean, I read a lot and I like a lot. I love a few too. The stand out books for me have been Wed Wabbit by Lissa Evans, Beetle Queen by M.G.Leonard,…
Emma Perry, founder of My Book Corner, selects her Best Book(s) of 2017… OK, so I really, really couldn’t stick to just one. I narrowed it down to *cough* 3. And that was tricky. Very tricky. First up, The Gritterman from Orlando Weeks. I love the gentle, quietly evocative portrayal of an everyday hero. Wonderful…
Emily Davison, Picture Book Specialist for My Book Corner, selects her Best Book of 2017… For 2017 I would have to say Leaf by Sandra Dieckmann has to be one of my favourites. Flying Eye produces such quality picture books and Leaf is a story that will still be relevant in many years to come.…
Lorraine Gregory, author of Mold and the Poison Plot, selects her Best Book of 2017… I’m choosing Alex Sparrow and the Big Stink by Jennifer Killick (from Firefly Press May 2017) Here is a book that will make you laugh out loud in public and not care that other people think you’re weird. It’s brilliantly…
Tracy Darnton, MG & YA reviewer for MyBookCorner, selects her Best Book of 2017… The One Memory of Flora Banks by Emily Barr. When I looked back at YA books I’d enjoyed this year, I picked this one, mainly because I’m really interested in memory and liked the premise. Flora has anterograde amnesia – she…
Michelle Robinson, impressive Picture Book Writer (A Beginner’s Guide to Bear Spotting, Have You Seen My Giraffe?… and many more!), selects her Best Book of 2017… Hoot Owl by Sean Taylor and Jean Jullien. Hoot is an adorable character. The illustrations are bold and colourful and the story is delightfully daft. Great fun to read…
Fred Blunt, illustrator extraordinaire (This Is Not A Bedtime Story), selects his Best Book(s) 0f 2017… The Grotlyn by Benji Davies With it’s grimy, dark intrigue, lurking in the shadows. Benji’s made a beautifully rendered and poetic picture book. I love the victorian scenes and characters, and my kids loved the fact that it was…
Laura Bridge, versatile reviewer for MyBookCorner, selects her Best Book of 2017… My top pick of my reviews this year was The Song from Somewhere Else by A.F. Harrold, illustrated by Levi Pinfold. Amazing fantasy in a very ‘real-world’ setting where everyday issues of bullying and lost pets intertwine with creatures from parallel worlds and…
Lucy Rowland, prolific Picture Book writer (Gecko’s Echo, The Birthday Invitation), selects her Best Book of 2017… There are SO many great books to choose from but for me it has to be Grandad’s Secret Giant by David Litchfield. This is a wonderful story of belonging and friendship which teaches us the really important lessons…
Karl Newson, picture book author of Fum & Here Comes The Sun and illustrator, selects his Best Book of 2017… My best book of 2017 is Benji Davies‘ The Grotlyn. I LOVE this book! Its superb design makes it stand out from the usual picture book crowd in the bookshop and it draws one in…
Anthony Burt, an Upper Middle Grade Specialist reviewer for My Book Corner, selects his Best Book of 2017… Mine would easily be The Secret Keepers. The Secret Keepers by Trenton Lee Stewart is such a multi-layered, quirky, completely engrossing book about a boy wanting to escape his terrifying, dystopian life. I enjoyed this book…
MG Leonard, author of the fabulous Beetle Trilogy (Book 3 is out in 2018), selects her Best Book of 2017… The book that I loved the most is Astrid the Unstoppable by Maria Parr, published by Walker books. Cover Design by Katie Harnett. The young Astrid’s is fierce and fabulous and is best friends with a…
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Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
His books are a great way help kids read while soaking up important Science concepts without even knowing it. Ironically,…
Ooh, this sounds fantastic!