The Big Monster Snoreybook by Leigh Hodgkinson is a rather noisy picture book, filled with monster snores and giggles galore. The Big Monster Snoreybook opens with a little lie … ‘Oh dear. I am sorry to say that you happen to be reading a very dull book.’ The narrator takes the reader past various monsters,…
Get Out of My Bath! from Britta Teckentrup is a fun picture book which is really going to appeal to the youngest listeners. Combining bath time antics, interactivity and those lovely shiny pages it’s just perfect to delve into just before bed (& bath) time. Ellie is really enjoying her bath, complete with a glorious…
Hungry Roscoe, a picture book created by David J. Plant, features a rather cheeky raccoon who is very, very hungry. Roscoe is so over ‘eating rotten junk’ from the bin in the park, it’s time to take action. Roscoe is quite envious of those animals in the zoo who receive a bountiful supply of lovely,…
David Tazzyman illustrator of the brilliantly funny You Can’t Take an Elephant on a Bus has popped into My Book Corner. Here he shares his worst habits, some sneaky peeks behind the scenes of You Can’t Take an Elephant on a Bus, plus he reveals the title of his next book! Tell us about you in 25 words…
Open that wonderful die-cut cover and delve into the wonderfully thick pages that hold the key to Sozi’s imagination. Her Idea, created by Rilla Alexander, is for those who have ideas, oh so many ideas flying around – dreams, passions – yet struggle to bring them to life, to make them real. This is for…
Dahlov Ipcar, as some of you may know, is certainly no stranger to the world of children’s books. However it is thanks to Sam Arthur and Alex Apiro, responsible for the children’s publishing imprint Flying Eye Books, that her much beloved books complete with distinct illustrations, have been given a new lease of life. Black…
The Rabbit and The Shadow is a heartwarming picture book from Mélanie Rutton. Young rabbit appears on a doorstep – with ‘a slight wind, And a shadow perhaps.’ The Stag takes rabbit in, and cares for him deeply but knows that the day will come when rabbit will grow up … and go away. In…
A magical Christmas adventure brimming with James Mayhew’s stunning illustrations. Katie’s London Christmas is a beautifully told picture book, just perfect for snuggling up with on Christmas Eve. Katie and Jack are tucked in bed, at their grandparents’ house, on Christmas Eve. A very loud sneeze wakes them up. They hear another, and another ……
You really can’t go far wrong with a picture book from Shirley Hughes especially when it’s one that involves Alfie. Alfie’s Christmas is one that holds a special place for many families at Christmas. There’s a warmth and calmness to Alfie’s Christmas, which I really relish at this time of year. Through the character of Alfie,…
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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!