Exciting, fresh and fun quite aptly describe Jo Empson’s debut picture book, Rabbityness. Rabbit likes doing quite ordinary things. Empson’s series of short sentences prefixed with ‘Rabbit liked …’ lead the reader through the first few pages. They are filled with the black rabbit set against green hues, and plenty of white space. This leads…
Bear Has a Story to Tell is the latest collaboration from Caldcott Medal winners, Philip and Erin Stead. The gentleness, warmth and delicate touches of humour that were evident in the award winning A Sick Day for Amos McGee, are all here too. It truly is a great picture book. ‘It was almost winter and…
Two Little Bugs is a picture book with a difference; a beautiful storyline, and imaginatively crafted illustrations bring pure delight to its readers.
Dog Loves Drawing, the follow up to the award winning Dog Loves Books, is a clever little picture book which delights young readers immensely. Dog’s adoration for books is firmly established, however, when he receives a parcel containing a book with NO words and NO pictures … he is more than a little confused. This…
Dog is an independent little character, his love of books is all consuming so he decides to go ahead and set up his own little book shop in the award winning Dog Loves Books by Louise Yates. This little dog is a canine after my own heart – he just can’t get enough of books.…
Granny Grommet and Me is a picture book which tackles the worries of little swimmers, whilst embracing the comforting nature of the grandparent relationship – all in just one book. Meet granny and her grommet friends – quite a natty little group who have a great regular little meet up at the beach. They slip…
Peter H. Reynolds has a knack for not only celebrating, but going all out to encourage creativity and self expression in young readers and artists. This creative element makes his picture books a joy to read, share and absorb. Beginning with The Dot, then Ish, Sky Colour completes this confidence boosting trilogy. Marisol loves painting,…
This little penguin is the cute and incredibly endearing character of Salina Yoon’s picture book Penguin and Pinecone. Penguin and Pinecone opens with those beautifully simplistic illustrations. Crisp black lines, vivid colours … and did I mention that penguin? When Penguin discovers a ‘curious object’ (better know to you and I as a pinecone) he…
Go Jojo Go! is a stunning picture book filled to the brim with the most breathtaking photography. Little Jojo is the cutest penguin who really wants her first taste of the ocean as soon as possible. She must wait patiently, learning about the challenges the ocean holds and, of course, learn how to swim (cue…
A warm and tender story about friendship, told with a delicate calmness. Moon Rabbit has an almost serene feel to it – the flowing prose and those magical illustrations pull you into the comfort of a wonderful story about friendship. Little rabbit loves the hustle and bustle of her city life, but when the day…
‘Twas the night before Christmas …’ … and so begins the evocative, atmospheric poem so many are now familiar with – The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore. Moore originally wrote this for his children, never intending it for publication. A cheeky relative had other ideas and sent it off to a newspaper, anonymously,…
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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!