Super clever, super cute – that sums up I Always Wanted One from Olivier Tallec quite nicely! You see, there’s lots of fabulous stories about humans and their perspective on having a pet. But. What about the other way round? “I always wanted one. So, that morning when I saw him there I could not…
Nobody knew, nobody dreamed, nobody even considered the possibility that a bird which fits in your hand might fly halfway round the world – and back again. So begins the lyrical tale of Boundless Sky by Amanda Addison and Manuela Adreani, published by Lantana. As autumn comes to the UK, Bird begins to migrate. Over…
Benny is a robot. Not only does he not like doing the washing up but he’s only allowed to press the big red button on his tummy – it’s for emergencies only. Doing the washing up is NOT an emergency. Benny finally washes all the pots and pans without pressing the button without a fuss.…
What a brilliantly bonkers story this is! Morag Hood has again created a fabulous book that will appeal to little ones with its funny text and trademark bold, bright illustrations. I read it out loud to my 6 year old and we both ended up giggling at the hilarious, random mix of characters, objects and…
I love this! A picture book about dinosaurs with rollicky rhymes, that bonks gender stereotypes on their head. Oh yes! Ed is quite convinced he knows EVERYthing about dinosaurs, so when his sister patiently explains about the She Rex, who is big, burly and multi-coloured… well, he quickly dismisses it. Afterall, “Dinos are for boys.”…
Come and take a peek at Rashmi Sirdespande’s very first picture book to hit the shelves. She’s teamed up with the talented Diane Ewen to produce a glorious romp, with a T-Rex of course, through the power of books. Just remember, Never Show a T-Rex a Book! But. What would happen if you DID show…
The long-awaited sequel to Look Up! is here and it is just as fantastic as you would expect from this duo of storytelling masterminds. I had the pleasure, along with my son, of meeting Nathan and Dapo at the Southbank Centre earlier this year and they were both so friendly – making time for everyone,…
Impossible! by Tracey Corderoy and Tony Neal, is the jolly story of an unlikely friendship between a laundry-running dog and a little lost crab with a shared love of the seaside! For Crab it is home and for Dog a place he has only travelled to in his dreams. Living miles away from the coast Dog…
Well, it didn’t take long for This is Crab to become a favourite in this house! There’s a lot of finger tapping, book shaking, page tickling, finger waggling and joining in with the clear, simple text! Harriet Evans’ encouraging interactivity coupled with Jacqui Lee’s bright underwater illustrations make it absolutely perfect to share with little…
Lily Parr was born in England in 1905, she loved to play rugby and football. At the age of 14 she played for St Helen’s Ladies Football team, where she was spotted by the manager of Dick, Kerr Ladies, a rival club. Following her signing to his club she went on to play every chance…
Meet Bo. Bo is little, Bo is brave and Bo is strong. This eye-catching book follows the fearless female in her quest to prove to her big brothers, Erik and Ivar, that she is just as strong and capable as they are. Their refusal to take her on a monster hunting expedition sparks a fire…
Come and take a peek at this wonderfully fun and engaging book that toddlers will giggle at – Bears Love Squares, from Caryl Hart and Edward Underwood. Bear ADORES squares. They are just… right. Turn them anyway you like and… still a square. Seriously, what’s not to like?! Hmmmm, his little buddy, a raccoon, isn’t…
I can hear giggles from the other room. Lots of giggles. I peek through the crack in the door to see what has tickled my 6 year old. He’s sat cross legged on the sofa with his head buried in the comical genius that is ‘101 Bums’ by Sam Harper and Chris Jevons. A colourful…
Learning how to say sorry is hard. In fact, saying sorry is hard, no matter how old you are! This delightful book by Barry Timms and Sean Julian follows the friendship of woodland best buddies Scribble the squirrel and Swoop the owl. They are inseparable, until a lack of communication one day gets them into…
This is more than just a story. So much more than just a picture book. It’s the thought provoking tale of Little Turtle and her precious underwater habitat. A once glistening paradise of corals, marine life and tranquillity now under threat from a plastic invasion. Dive beneath the waves and join Turtle’s plight as she…
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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!