‘You can never, ever have enough jeopardy!’ So said a well-known author I spoke to at a conference several years ago. Over her glass of bubbly, she repeated: ‘NEVER!’ She turned on her heel and headed off to join a group of London literary types, leaving me to ponder her words amid the blare of…
Making a tower can be tricky when there’s lots of shapes involved. It can be hard work building and creating but sometimes it doesn’t go to plan. Which shapes fit? Can they all balance or will they wobble? When the shapes are ready to give up, Circle asks them to have one more try. Join…
LOVED I Am NOT a Prince from Rachael Davis and Beatrix Hatcher , so of course I leapt at the chance to interview her for MyBookCorner. Rachael is a talented writer, reviewer over on Picture Book Perfect and all-round lovely person. Enjoy… Tell us about you in 25 words or less. I’m a mixed-raced Black-British…
There are so many books about pet cats and dogs, so it’s about time the humble goldfish has a spell in the limelight. As you’d expect from award-winning Catherine Rayner, My Pet Goldfish is a beautiful book; the illustrations are gorgeous, right through from the inside cover to the end. A narrative non-fiction about her…
When Marty is given a seed by his Grandad for his birthday, he’s not quite sure what to make of the small, unassuming gift. He is grateful for it though, as he doesn’t have much. His mum, on the other hand, has too much. She can’t seem to throw anything away so his house is…
I must say that I am really glad to be one of the first to review Mariajo Ilustrajo’s debut. For me, and already many others, this is the true work of a quality picture book maker. Not only for the beautiful illustrations (you know I love mark making and a limited palette), but for how…
Are you in the cool gang? No? Well, Kevin the cucumber has a lot to teach you. But the other vegetables have a lot to teach him too about being yourself. When Cucumber Lost his Cool by Michelle Robinson and Tom Knight, is remarkably convincing portrayal of the ebbs and flows of little kids’ friendships…
After devouring The Animal Lighthouse Sarah Broadley couldn’t wait to ask the author, Anthony Burt, questions about his inspiration and writing habits… enjoy! The Animal Lighthouse is a fantastic adventure full of mischief and mayhem. With rats, seals, parrots and animals of all shapes and sizes featuring in Jim’s life, how did you choose which ones…
Yipppeeeeeee! The next instalment in #ThatElephantSeries is about to hit the shelves. I ADORE this series, and the latest book from Patricia Cleveland-Peck and David Tazzyman did not disappoint. Expect chaos mingled with mayhem, plus tongue-twisting lines and the ability to rhyme a huge menagerie of animals. Hats off to this duo who have most…
When a terrifying horned beast steals the bulb filaments from the special lighthouse on Black Eel Rock, 12 year-old Jim is running out of time to find them before his secret world is uncovered. Living with animals since he washed up on the shore of the island as a baby, Jim has learned to communicate…
How can you lose a plane? Especially a plane that’s powered by stardust! Uncle Pete and TM have no idea how they managed it but they can’t find their super-dooper plane anywhere! Unless… …the Forest of Lost Things might be a good place to look. But what about the GIGANTIC cats and the TIDAL WAVE?…
If you passed through the town of Crowmarsh, you’d presume it was a nice quiet place to live, where nothing out of the ordinary happens. You’d be wrong. Friday 13th is a day that some believe is filled with bad luck. For Zach ‘Buzz’ Buzzard this is definitely the case. With his mum going missing…
When his dad fails to return from a sea voyage, Ravian decides to go in search of him. With his trusty seagull, Marvin, by his side, they set off on an adventure that will change his life forever. A cursed ship, a grumpy pirate and a friend found when he least expected it, come to…
I can’t believe it has been 10 years since my second picture book Oh No, George! was published. It’s the story of a dog who really wants to be good, but just can’t resist temptation, particularly when it comes to cake – something I think we can all relate to. It’s been an exciting month…
Yippee!! Dot and Duck are back! Love this series from Clare Helen Welsh and Olivier Tallec, a deceptively simple and oh-so-clever take on manners… No prizes from guessing from the title, that this latest instalment is all about mess. Lots of it. Dot likes things… just so. “Neat and tidy. Tidy and trim.” Well, Duck…
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Ooh, this sounds fantastic!
Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
I often hope to find interviews with Margaret Wild who fascinates me and whose work I adore. Thoroughly enjoyed this…