Huge welcome to children’s non-fiction author Leisa Stewart-Sharpe, back to My Book Corner to talk about her new book, What A Wonderful World – illustrated by Lydia Hill – and, she’s going to help us make our very own ORCA! [row][/row] Welcome Leisa! Grab a cuppa and tell us about yourself and What A Wonderful…
Little Bat doesn’t like the light. He’s heard all about the Bogey Bat and other things that go bump in the day so he stays in the hollowed tree he calls home, only venturing out when it’s safe in the dark. When Middle Bat and Big Bat keep calling him Scaredy Bat, Little Bat decides…
Perdita and Honor Cargill are no strangers to collaboration, so with their middle grade novel – Diary of An Accidental Witch with illustrations by Katie Saunders – hitting the shelves, we were super keen to chat to them about writing collaboratively. Diary of An Accidental Witch is such an imaginative and humorous story. Bea Black…
The latest non-fiction book from Leisa Stewart-Sharpe is IN. She’s teamed up with talented illustrator Lydia Hill and the team at Templar Books, to create a this wonderfully inspiring, meticulously researched tome – What A Wonderful World. Lydia and Leisa marvel at our wonderful world, and, most importantly showcase a fabulous range of Earth Shakers.…
I’m Not Cute, I’m Dangerous from fabulous duo Bruna de Luca & Benedetta Capriotti , is a deliciously funny picture book. Poor Fifi. Unlike the rest of her crocodile family, she’s cute and fluffy and did I mention, cute? SO cute. Hmmm, this isn’t how proper crocodiles are meant to be! Fifi tries everything –…
It was always been just the three of them – Mum, his sister Fi and Spey. He’s never known his dad, Benni, missing in action from family life under the care of Her Majesty’s Prison Service since forever. When an unexpected visitor appears on Christmas morning, Spey has two options – he can rage against…
Sophie’s Stories from Devon Holzwarth, is a bedtime book filled with imagination. Every time Sophie opens a book, it transports her to a magical storybook land. One story sweeps her away on a flying carpet. Another whisks her to Wonderland, with white rabbits and talking mushrooms. Brimming with gorgeous images of classic characters, we asked…
From Kimberlie Hamilton and a whole host of illustrators (see full list below) comes an exciting glimpse in to the animal world. This latest book in the series focuses on individual animals and their amazing stories, whilst focusing on the those species which are at-risk. This really is a book to absorb, to pore over…
Lindsay Littleson’s latest novel – Secrets of the Last Merfolk – has just hit the shelves. Sarah Broadley ADORED it, and managed to track down Lindsay for this wonderful, wonderful interview. Grab a cuppa & enjoy… 1. The merfolk see the world in a totally different way to humans, how did you plan their characters…
In 2019, I was lucky enough to go to the Cambridge School of Art exhibition for the MA course in Children’s Book Illustration, where Al Rodin won the Sebastian Walker Award. I instantly fell in love with Little Echo when I saw it on display. Since then, I’ve often thought about that story and wondered…
You all know we adore The Viking Who Liked Icing, from Lu Fraser and Mark McKinley, Nut is definitely one of our fav characters. So when Lu offered to pop by… chat with Nut AND bring cake. Well, of course we could NOT refuse… My little Viking friend, Nut, has absolutely NO interest in swinging…
Allies – What does being an ally actually mean? One of the editors of this book, Dana Alison Levy, sums it up in two words – it’s complicated. Every person you meet, every friendship group you’re a part of, every classroom, noisy dinner hall or workplace you enter is filled with those from communities who…
Sarah Broadley read, reviewed and LOVED The Race from Roy Peachey. So, we were super keen to ask Roy over to MyBookCorner to tell us more about what it was about Eric Liddell that inspired him to write The Race Eric Liddell’s life story is truly remarkable. Born in China to Scottish missionary parents, he…
Yes, we all know we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but By Ash, Oak & Thorn has such a beautifully designed, wildlife-filled cover from Lauren O’Hara, bursting with colourful flowers that I did this time. Luckily, though, not only was the story inside as rewarding to read as the book is to look…
Lindsay Littleson has written another fantastic fast-paced middle grade novel in ‘Secrets of the Last Merfolk’, with illustrations by Samantha Woo. The Holiday cottage in Dunlyre on the west coast of Scotland is Finn’s home for the next week. Surrounded by family that seem to annoy him at every turn, he heads to the beach…
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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!