A bright, eye-catching jungle landscape leaps from every page in this hilarious rhyming picture book by Patricia Hegarty and Jonny Lambert. Alongside the giggles and fun however, lies an important message for us all. We can all learn from the antics and eventual comeuppance of the wily reptile at the centre of this story. Chameleon…
Yippee! Emma Reynolds is HERE. Have you read her picture book, written by Aaron Reynolds? It is hilarious. Speaking from a teacher’s view point for a minute – children ALWAYS do a double take when they spot you outside the school grounds… and Rescuing Mrs Birdley captures that so brilliantly. After chuckling through the pages…
The Silver Arrow is a magical middle-grade adventure, written by Lev Grossman, that takes place aboard a talking steam train and is packed with exciting creatures from the indignant porcupine to the lost polar bear and the adorable baby pangolin. A story about saving our endangered animals and the places they live. At My Book…
Wow, what a book this is! I was in a bit of a reading slump then this popped through the letterbox and rescued me! Full of drama, suspense, emotion and mystery it will have you gripped until the very last page. The first in a series by debut author Loris Owen, Ten Riddles is sure…
When Catherine Earnshaw’s father brings home a young beggar, she is immediately intrigued by the new addition to her family. Heathcliffe and Cathy’s bond tightens with each passing year to the point that there isn’t a day goes by that they don’t spend together. However, unknown to them, their mischievous and unruly considerations to the…
The recipe for a good night’s sleep is different for every animal. Most owls sleep during the day when everyone else is wide awake so it’s hard for them to get some rest. With just the right amount of light and just the right amount of peace, maybe Owl will get to sleep after all……
This latest offering from award-winning Catherine Rayner is truly mesmerising, a spectacular combination of melodic words and phrases coupled with stunning, breath-taking pictures. Arlo is a beautifully illustrated lion – all squiggles, lines and texture which work together to portray him as a cuddly, endearing, scruff pot of a big cat. Hailed as the perfect…
With the weather getting cooler and the nights about to draw in, this is just the book you need to curl up with at the end of the day this Autumn. Grab a blanket, hot chocolate and embark on a wonderful, feel-good adventure, courtesy of Natasha Farrant. Encapsulating all the feels of the adventure stories…
When my brilliant agent, Freddie at the Bright agency, dropped me an email saying, wait for it … ‘I’ve just had such WONDERFUL news for you – Penguin Random House (PRH) absolutely love your style of artwork and are interested in you for a new picture book project!’ I was ecstatic! It was like all…
Superheroes Don’t Get Scared… Or Do They? is a funny, uplifting picture book that is sure to grab your attention with it’s eye catching front cover and comic book style title. Kate Thompson’s lively rhyming text combines laugh out loud moments with a heart-warming moral. Clare Elsom’s fun, bright and bold illustrations match the superhero…
Clip clop your way over to this gem of a picture book, and prepare to fall in love with Gertie – the littlest yak. The Littlest Yak, from Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley, tells the story of the wonderful Gertie, a tiny yak who can NOT wait to grow up. Wise mum tells Gertie not…
As a fan of Tom Palmer’s previous wartime novels, I had been looking forward to this read for quite some time and it certainly lived up to expectations! Tom has a way of speaking to his young audience in a cleverly clear, concise manner, giving enough detail to portray the horrors of war but in…
McDarkly lives in a swamp he adores. He fills it with love and orchids of all sizes. He knows how it works – patience and care, in time he’ll be rewarded with a glorious sight. But. The King doesn’t agree. All he can see is a mess, and he wants it gone – a skate…
Once upon a time, when Catherine Emmett was a lot littler than she is today, she grew up in Newcastle Upon Tyne and spent a LOT of time reading books. And now? Her very first picture book – King of the Swamp, illustrated by Ben Mantle – has sprung onto the shelves. How did she…
Super clever, super cute – that sums up I Always Wanted One from Olivier Tallec quite nicely! You see, there’s lots of fabulous stories about humans and their perspective on having a pet. But. What about the other way round? “I always wanted one. So, that morning when I saw him there I could not…
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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…