Playing With Food is a deliciously thick activity book from the gorgeous creative Louise Lockhart. A must for foodies everywhere this book is sure to make you feel wonderfully hungry. Indulge in a variety of intriguing activities from keeping a scrap book of your favourite foods, creating a comic strip based on a hot dog,…
Odd Bods is the début picture book from MG writer Steven Butler, together with illustrator Jarvis. ‘Ava is an odd bod’. Turns out Boris is too, and Duncan. Then there’s a whole collection of characters, a different one popping up on each page, together with an announcement of their own delightfully quirky habits / nature.…
The Bumblebear is Nadia Shireen’s gorgeously vibrant picture book containing plenty of giggles. Norman the bear loves honey, of course he does. Running out of honey makes him sad, and trying to find more honey … well that often proves quite tricky. Those bees do like to guard it. Hang on. What if bear could…
Will Mabbitt has penned the successful Mabel Jones middle grade novels, in addition to his latest publication an immensely funny picture book, This Is Not A Bedtime Story. Huge welcome to Will who agreed to answer the My Book Corner questions … Tell us about you in 25 words or less. I have probably got…
This Is Not A Bedtime Story is brilliantly clever picture book from Will Mabbitt and Fred Blunt. Sophie begs her dad for just one more bedtime story, and like most parents … he can’t resist delving in to just one more, ‘a SHORT one.’ As Dad begins to read the one with a cute fluffy…
The Lines on Nana’s Face is a thoughtful picture book from Simona Ciraolo. It celebrates Nanas in a most wonderful manner, as our little narrator has a lovely conversation with her own Nana. She learns so much when she asks her if she minds the lines on her face. ‘it is in these lines that…
Swashbuckle Lil: The Secret Pirate is an awesome little rhyming chapter book from Elli Woollard & Laura Ellen Anderson. Fabulous engaging rhyme & rhythm, captivating illustrations and short chapters make this one perfect for those ready for more detailed stories at bedtime. Plus. There are 2 great adventures tucked into this one book. Lil is…
Up, Up and Away is a glorious new picture book from Tom McLaughlin, full of imagination and wonder. With delights such as The Cloudspotter and The Accidental Prime Minister already tucked under his belt – Tom McLaughlin is carving out a quite wonderful place in the world of kids’ literature. Orson ‘was the kind of…
Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise is an amusing tale from the pen of Sean Taylor, brought to life by Jean Jullien’s vibrant illustrations. Under the dark of night Owl is flying around, looking for something tasty to eat … how hard can it be?? Funny Hoot Owl decides that he needs a disguise in order…
Captain Pug: The Dog who Sailed the Seas is an enchanting, witty chapter book from Laura James and Eglantine Ceulemans. Lady Miranda’s pug is a delightfully pampered pooch, thanks to little Lady Miranda’s rather elegant lifestyle. Well, with freshly baked jam tarts for breakfast each morning, plus Running Footmen Liam and Will who ‘did anything…
Huge My Book Corner welcome to picture book writer Suzi Moore, author of Wolfish Stew. Tell us about you in 25 words or less. I grew up in Manchester and I now live in Somerset with Philip and son George in a house by the sea. What makes you happy? My son’s laughter, Philips perfect…
Wolfish Stew is a cheekily funny picture book from Suzi Moore and Erica Salcedo. Told in brilliant rhyme it tells the tale of Grey (a rabbit) who must venture into the forest for berries. But. He must look out for Blue wolf. As Grey wanders merrily through the forest, the narrator and the birds help…
The Last Book Before Bedtime, from Nicola O’Byrne, is an exciting picture book filled with chaos and mayhem as recognisable fairy tale characters try to decide which should be the last book before bedtime. ‘At the end of a day that’s been filled with lovely things that ping and beep and buzz and glow, there’s…
Pandora is an exquisite picture book from author/illustrator Victoria Turnbull. With a simple yet powerful narrative and absorbing illustrations she has created a touching picture book about love and friendship. ‘Pandora lived alone, in a land of broken things.’ Pandora creates a wonderful home from all the broken things that other people have discarded. Turnbull’s…
The Truth According to Arthur is an amusing picture book from Tim Hopgood and David Tazzyman. Arthur is not very good friends with Truth at the moment. Truth, ingeniously, has been personified as a grey figure following Arthur around as he struggles with his conscience. The problem is that Arthur has scratched his mum’s car…
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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!