When a book is based on a true story it makes the words even more poignant. When the illustrations are stunningly detailed it tugs at your heart strings that little bit more. When you combine the two you get lost in a wonderful tale of love, loss and moving on. More so when the story…
Ooo I really enjoyed this. Clever, funny, warm AND it manages to tug at the heartstrings. So this is I’m Sticking With You from Smriti Halls and Steve Small, a picture book with friendship at its very heart. The first half is told from the viewpoint of Bear. Halls’s wonderfully lyrical narrative conveys Bear’s adoration…
It feels like that weird in-betweeny time between Christmas and the New Year. You know when you’ve been cooped up inside for ages, have eaten your bodyweight in cheese and don’t know what day of the week it is. I have no idea how long we’ve been locked in this house. My husband and I…
On Earth Day, my little people and I stretched out on a rug under the apple tree; its blossom narrowly escaping the last frost. A pompous red robin tweeted from the branch above, his little chest puffed out with all the effort. The tulips lazily yawned at the sun way up high up in a…
If you’re looking for a colourful picture book with a pack of crime fighting animal super heroes at the core then this is the book for you! Join the Sensational Superheroes, led by Superkitty, as they try to solve the mystery of missing food from the eateries of the Big City. Who has been stealing…
How cute is little Bobo? A bundle of fluffy, orange fur with big, round eyes. In this heart-warming story by Donna David and Laura Watkins, the baby orangutan explores the sleepy world of the jungle around him in a quest to find the perfect pillow. One night, Bobo struggles to get to sleep, his branch…
When looking for a seat on the bus, make sure you are nowhere near any of these disobedient bunnies! Everything you tell your children not to do, they do it and with bells on! Think jumping on the seats, running in the aisle, hanging out of the window, climbing on the roof, screaming very loudly…
This book is most definitely not just for children. The beautiful pages will touch adult’s hearts too with a mix of strikingly atmospheric artwork and an emotional tale told in words. The pages are thick and textured and act as the perfect canvas for the wonderfully abstract images. Miao tackles the extremely difficult subject of…
Right from the atmospheric opening page, readers are whisked into the world of Perdu. A gorgeous black dog – lost, alone with no belongings apart from an old red scarf. This one certainly stirs up the emotions! This is the story of a dog who wants to feel that it belongs… somewhere. When Perdu’s eye…
This gloriously wintery picture book reminded my of the earlier cold snap of weather the threat of snow. Corinne Felton’s lyrical language is perfect for this story of friendship between a young girl and a squirrel. The story is a treasured memory, one which the main character Olivia has carried with her for a lifetime.…
This book is hilarious! Everyone I came into contact with last week, whether they be 4 or 74, has been made to sit down and listen to me read it. So funny, it is a book that needs to be shared! A book that can make even the grouchiest of people smile and the grumpiest…
It’s here! Hooray! The follow-up to the fabulously funny I Am A Tiger from this great duo. What’s this fab character up to this time? It seems there’s another case of mistaken identity, with various animals convinced that mouse is an… elephant. Mouse is quite incensed by the suggestion. A hilarious exchange ensues, fired by…
Well, here’s a gorgeously fun and lively picture book – what a fabulous debut this is from Alice McKinley. Nine Lives Newton is a lovely comedy based around an unfortunate misunderstanding by Newton, an adorable dog, on the very first page. Newton has just found out that he has nine lives. Hooray! Oooo what can…
Izzy and Fixer are back! Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Convention is the second adventure featuring the young inventor, her friend Fixer the crow and supportive, loveable Grandpa. Izzy Gizmo is a creative, ingenious and humble character, a picture book hero of today. She is an inspiration to all who love to invent and create.…
THE BOSS is back. She reviewed Step Inside Homes Through History, because as she puts it: “I know everything there is to know about Victorians and this book has Victorians in it.” Understood. Today’s book touches on another expert subject area for THE BOSS. BISCUITS. “I loooooove having choc chip ones. And the custard cream…
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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!