Getting totally hooked on a book, and then discovering there are more in the series is a moment of pure joy don’t you think? With that in mind I’ve put together a list of my favourite, recent MG series with the aim of introducing you to some new and exciting books. Feel free to add…
It is totally a thing. Colouring books are not just for kids. Official. It’s the new kind of therapy that many are turning to. Such a useful way to fill snippets of time, whilst providing the mind with time and space to pause and relax. These are my top ten recommendations for adult colouring books…
My Book Corner has sifted through the plethora of Dad themed books to bring you the very best books for Father’s Day. Father’s Day is on the 16th June 2019 for UK & United States, 1st September 2019 for Australia. We highly recommend these books – we’ve read them, shared them and enjoyed them. Click…
My Book Corner has put together a GREAT selection of picture books which are perfect for sharing during the run up to Mother’s Day. When is Mother’s Day? UK 22nd March 2020 Australia & USA 10th May 2020 [row][/row] You may also like our collection of the Best Father’s Day Books for Children
The Best Christmas Books For Children is a carefully curated list of festive books selected by the My Book Corner team. Create a Christmas book advent calendar by wrapping up 24 wonderful Christmas books, gift a special book on Christmas Eve, or tuck one or two into a stocking. Here’s some inspiration for you… …
Spook-tacular book suggestions for Halloween. Have a browse through our carefully curated collection of Halloween books… all with varying degrees of spookiness! We’ve worked REALLY hard on this list, being careful not to just plonk any old titles in there. The books we’ve found are hands down GREAT reads, because you know we wouldn’t suggest…
You have a must-read book list right? What are the essential novels that you think everyone simply must read? You know the ones … Those novels that linger in your thoughts long after you’ve devoured the final lines. Those novels that you tell everyone, & I mean everyone, to read immediately. Those novels that ignite…
National Reconciliation Week has begun! What is it? It’s “the perfect opportunity to recognise all Australians, and the unique place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within this country.” NRW Website. It’s about learning, about celebration and recognition. This year’s theme is Lets Talk Recognition, with the fabulous aim of ‘recognising the contributions, cultures and…
With Australia Day fast approaching, we thought it would be a great opportunity to delve into some great Australian picture and chapter books. Choosing from the fabulous variety, talent and awesome books available has been tricky. We’ve chosen a selection of picture books which, we feel, encapsulate this varied and wonderful land in which we…
As ANZAC Day approaches it’s important that children begin to understand the significance of this day. The following is a list of great books which deal specifically with ANZAC day. I’ve also included some powerful books that tackle the nature of war, both picture books AND chapter books, allowing a more broader discussion to take place. To…
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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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…