From the creator of The Terrible Plop and Too Many Elephants comes a great series of engaging chapter books, perfect for the emerging reader. The Boris books are presented beautifully. The vibrant covers open to reveal full colour images on each page. With a mixture of straight narrative and speech bubbles from the characters, these ones are perfect…
The Grunts in Trouble is an amusing portrayal of family that is very different. Sunny is the ‘son’ of Mr and Mrs Grunt. Mr Grunt found him hanging on a washing line and decided that he would make a perfect present for Mrs Grunt. Mrs Grunt knows boys like blue – so she dyed her old…
Unforgotten is a timeless, hauntingly beautiful narrative. Its haunting tone comes from the evocative poetic narrative which remains with the reader long after the final words have been read. Unforgotten has that rare quality of a picture book which will equally appeal to both adults and children – each gaining something individual from it. Unforgotten…
Danny Champion of the World is a masterpiece from the reliable and imaginative pen of Roald Dahl. With the relationship between father and son at its core, it is both tender and witty. Danny lives with his father in a gypsy caravan next to their filling station and car garage/workshop. Danny’s mum died when he…
The 26-Storey Treehouse reveals Andy and Terry’s story … ahem, in Andy and Terry style, of course! With trade mark wit, humour and silliness Andy pens a great tale. It begins with the son of two incredibly over protective parents who as a result insist he spend time in a padded room with a pair…
Book 7 in Derek Landy’s incredibly popular series marks the beginning of a third trilogy. Books 1-3 dealt with the Faceless Ones trilogy, Books 4-6 were the Necromancer trilogy. Kingdom of the Wicked kick starts the Darquesse trilogy in a dynamic manner. Australia is incredibly lucky being able to enjoy this book a whole THIRTY-SIX…
Dingo is a carefully considered narrative littered with gorgeous, keenly felt descriptions. Jackie French brings us an imaginative narrative based on her speculation of how the dingo first arrived on the Australian mainland many, many years ago. Dingo is Book Six in the Animal Stars Series. Jackie’s fictional account ensues when an older boy, almost…
Paris isn’t your standard book. Pull it out of the slip case, unfold it and be presented with a myriad of three-dimensional delights from the wonderful city of Paris. When you’ve finished flip it over and be mesmerised by yet more images celebrating the wonderful architecture to be found in the capital city of France.…
My Book Corner loved Paris so with the London Olympic Games 2012 looming London had to be next on the list. It didn’t disappoint. Pull this gorgeous book out from its slipcase then unfold it (all 150cm of it) to gain a unique view of London. With pop out elements and exquisitely drawn illustrations it…
The Story of the Olympics from Richard Brassey is fun, vibrant and brimming with great information accompanied by great illustrations. I love the way in which this one is presented. With cartoon like strips Richard Brassey provides wacky and informative bitesized pieces of information which are perfect for those with a thirst for knowledge. After…
Minna Lacey’s The Story Of The Olympics is aimed firmly at emerging readers. Perfect. This is a great one for those who are just beginning to approach small chapter books with some confidence, and makes a pleasant change from fiction. Divided in to eight chapters Lacey gives an informative guide to the Olympics which is…
An Official London 2012 Olympic books, The London 2012 Games Superstars is just that – a guide to the superstars of the London Olympics. Bright, colourful and brimming with facts. This books dedicates a page to each of its chosen sporting stars presenting two columns of information on each one. The first focuses on facts…
Declared the ‘official book for fans’ The London 2012 Games Fact File is 63 pages crammed full of information. This official book of the London 2012 Olympic Games begins by introducing the London Mascots – who they are and why they were chosen. After presenting a potted history of both the Olympic Games and the…
Through Time Olympics is an absorbing guide to the highlights of the Olympics over the years. Not afraid to talk about controversy Richard Platt presents a fresh and enjoyable approach. This gorgeously thick book is a visual feast. Each double page works through the different venues of the Olympic Games from Paris 1900 to London…
“draw on the pages, mess up the maps, colour in edges and write on the backs” … and so begins Issue Two in the BIG adventure, a substantial magazine aimed at sparking creativity, engagement and curiosity amongst its readers. Taking the theme of Treasure Maps as its focus, BIG reached out to all artists –…
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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…