When a competition is announced to create the first space suit for the moon landing, Ellie Foraker and her team jump at the chance to make something really special for the astronauts heading into space. As they work long into the night to create the most comfortable and hard-wearing suits, Ellie soon discovers that her…
All the little girl in this wonderful picture book wants is a cat of her own to cuddle. Lots of other people in her street – including her granny – have furry balls of cuddliness, but she hasn’t. So she goes on a mission to find out all the things cats love – like balls…
Sebastien Braun’s LOOK AND SAY – WHAT YOU SEE AT THE SEASIDE is currently nestled in my suitcase alongside beach towels, sun cream and swimming costumes. My young children now really know their stuff about the seaside and the creatures and wildlife that live there, and are eager (read desperately overexcited!) to see and do…
I can’t begin to tell you just HOW much fun I had reading this to Reception class. They adored the cheeky mouse, and giggled VERY loudly at this eccentric mouse’s description of its friends. So much fun. So… meet mouse. Except that while you and I, and most of mouse’s friends can quite clearly see what…
What a scrumptious, shiny and fast-paced little picture book this is! With a rather unique take on how tooth fairies do their job, Michelle Robinson takes us on a wild rollercoaster of animals, adventure and fun in this story of Tate, the fairy in training. Tate is being taught how to take a tooth and…
I couldn’t help but warm to five and a half year old Eddie from the very first page of this beautiful picture book, The Marvellous Fluffy Squishy Itty Bitty by Beatrice Alemagna. Perhaps it is the first person point of view and Eddie’s very childlike voice, or perhaps her very childlike problem – not being…
Award-winning book creator Sarah McIntyre’s Grumpycorn picture book simply begs you to read it with its brilliantly bold and superbly sparkly cover featuring the star of the show – a rainbow-maned Unicorn wearing a rather fetching, purple sweater…and a scowl. And no wonder he’s such a Grumpycorn! Unicorn wants to write the most fabulous story…
Every June for the last 3 years, my children & I participate in The Wildlife Trusts’ #30dayswild initiative; it encourages people to connect with nature for the benefits it brings to people and the our wildlife. One of the things we do together (especially on rainy days) is make a book box filled with all…
I’ve never seen a picture book quite like Joan Negrescolor’s Animal City, and I mean that in a good way! Animal City is based on a fascinating premise – what if nature took over a city once populated by humans, turning it into a jungle? There are no people here other than Nina, a little…
The castle in the middle of Ibb’s town, is the very last one of its kind. The others have crumbled away over the years. But no-one dares to go near the castle. No one goes in, no one comes out. And the guard stands atop the tower, watching everyone walk past. Ibb is curious. But.…
Sophy Henn’s Lifesize series is a very exciting one – I extolled the virtues of the first one here. Now Sophy has given us dinosaurs. Oh my! This one is a must for dinosaur obsessives – it’s chock-a-block full of intriguing details, delicious facts and tasty titbits. As soon as you see the word LIFESIZE…
I ADORE this book series. A brilliantly clever concept which is very exciting to use both in the classroom and at home with little ones. Why? Here you get a chance to compare your toenails to a LIFESIZE drawing of an actual African elephant’s toenail – they are SO big poor Sophy could only put…
‘Sometimes Grandad forgets things. Like he did the day we set up camp and watched the tide come in.’ The Tide tenderly looks at living with dementia from the point of view of a young granddaughter. It’s brilliantly crafted to help little ones understand the illness without being frightened or worried. Within the narrative the…
Allepuz has achieved that wonderful thing – a book about fussy eaters which isn’t in the least bit didactic. Little Green Donkey is chock-a-block full of fun and character.
Caryl Hart and Rosalind Beardshaw’s picture book couldn’t have come at a better time! We’ve been having a lot of chats with my five-year-old daughter, about feelings and being grumpy when hungry or tired. Caryl Hart’s rhyming story is all about a dragon, who seems too good to be true! She doesn’t shout or snatch…
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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!