‘I know I’m not an ordinary ten-year-old kid.’ ‘ordinary kids don’t make other ordinary kids run away screaming in playgrounds.’ Wonder by R J Palacio, has attracted much attention, including The Waterstones Children’s Book Award 2013. Palacio has approached a delicate issue – the facial disfigurement of 10 year old August – with a high…
In Fantastic Mr Dahl Michael Rosen (I’m Going on a Bear Hunt) combines his knowledge of Dahl with his talent for writing childrens’ books to help him delve into what made Dahl such a wonderful, captivating writer. This is a great volume for both fans of Dahl and budding writers … it contains many gems.…
Ratburger by David Walliams is the latest novel from a UK author whose writing has already attracted comparisons to that of Roald Dahl. Praise indeed, and not without good reason. Ratburger bursts with fabulous characters and a fast paced plot. Ratburger has Zoe as its central character. Living with her lazy stepmother, in a high…
“A book to share with a lump in your throat and an ache in your heart until the beauty and hope of the very last page… an important Christmas book.” — Chris Riddell, Children’s Laureate Anne Booth’s gentle narrative re tells the traditional Christmas story in a deceptively simple, and wonderfully powerful, manner. This is…
The Meaning of Maggie is eleven year old Maggie’s own journal, covering 12 months of her life. Maggie’s honest, plucky voice pulls the reader in to this authentic account of a young girl who must come to terms with her Dad’s illness… Multiple Sclerosis. Maggie is a confident, likeable character. She’d love to become president…
Hot Key Books have launched a carefully thought out range of books that have come to our attention during the last 12 months. Branching both Australia and UK they are successfully encouraging an exciting array of talented authors. Sally Gardner’s Maggot Moon is one such novel. Aimed at teenagers, Maggot Moon belongs to a wonderful breed of…
The Bear Who Stared is an enjoyable tale from Duncan Beedle. It’s a picture book with a heart, and the ability to make you smile. Bear emerges from his cave every morning and stares at well … everyone. He’s just a naturally curious kind of bear, but, he really can’t understand why his staring causes…
“the best way for a book to become a classic is to delight, and keep on delighting.” Philip Pullman, foreword. This stunning, pale blue covered edition of Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland, with the glimmering red hearts certainly captured our attention. Adorned with the original image of Alice and the unforgettable Cheshire Cat it has re…
A Beginner’s Guide to Bear Spotting does exactly what that title suggests, an essential survival guide for bear spotters everywhere … with a whole heap of picture book humour and delightful illustrations thanks to Michelle Robinson and David Roberts. I love the narrative style of this one, the author talks directly to the character in…
Pig the Pug is a rollickingly great picture book from the reliably creative hands of Aaron Blabey. ‘Pig was a pug and I’m sorry to say, he was greedy and selfish in most every way.’ With faultless rhythm and rhyme, Blabey tells the story of this grumbling pug. He absolutely refuses to share his huge…
Strictly No Crocs from Heather Pindar and Susan Batori is a lively picture book with a cheeky sense of humour. If you were holding your party in the jungle, which animal would you ban from coming? Zebra, wisely, has opted to stop the crocs coming from her party. Crocs are not silly, oh no! They…
I Love Mum with The Very Hungry Caterpillar from the truly wonderful Eric Carle, is an exquisite little book perfect for little listeners, and a great gift for Mother’s Day. Featuring Eric Carle’s distinctively vibrant illustrations this is a little ode to mum’s everywhere and all that they do. The gentle narrative, told by the…
The Invincibles: The Piglet Pickle is a gorgeous new chapter book, just perfect for emerging readers. The team of Caryl Hart and Sarah Warburton have created a humorous tale based around the antics of best friends Nell and Freddie. You know that any book that starts with the words ‘It wasn’t really my fault’ is…
I adore picture books that celebrate the much neglected art of letter writing and receiving. A Letter for Bear, by David Lucas, achieves just that. ‘Bear was a postman’, he spends all his days tirelessly delivering letters to lots of lovely animal families. But. There’s never a single letter for him. When he gets home…
Helen Borten introduces children to seeing and listening to all that is around them in this beautifully reproduced picture book, Do You Hear What I Hear? First published in the 1950s, this fabulous vintage book still has much to impart … it is just divine. Do You Hear What I Hear? opens with the following…
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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!