Nobody knew, nobody dreamed, nobody even considered the possibility that a bird which fits in your hand might fly halfway round the world – and back again. So begins the lyrical tale of Boundless Sky by Amanda Addison and Manuela Adreani, published by Lantana. As autumn comes to the UK, Bird begins to migrate. Over…
Now here’s a well needed tome, a brilliant guide to money… earning it, spending it, saving it, growing it and even… giving it. Hardly anyone talks about this, but having a strong, confident understanding of money is a crucial lifeskill. Thankfully, Dosh is a wonderfully comprehensive guide. Leaving no coin unturned Rashmi Sirdeshpande provides young…
Matt has such a lively, accessible writing tone that it’s almost impossible not to get sucked into this brilliant and light-hearted adventure of telepathy and animals! Evie Trench isn’t a normal girl, because she can talk to animals through her mind…and they talk back to her. She discovers, though, that this gift may actually be…
Benny is a robot. Not only does he not like doing the washing up but he’s only allowed to press the big red button on his tummy – it’s for emergencies only. Doing the washing up is NOT an emergency. Benny finally washes all the pots and pans without pressing the button without a fuss.…
What a brilliantly bonkers story this is! Morag Hood has again created a fabulous book that will appeal to little ones with its funny text and trademark bold, bright illustrations. I read it out loud to my 6 year old and we both ended up giggling at the hilarious, random mix of characters, objects and…
It’s just one glass. And then another. And another. Having a hard day, clients turning up late for their hair appointments and feeling sad about a recent break up soon become excuses for Violet’s mum to drink more than usual. When Violet finds yet another empty vodka bottle in the bin, she starts to worry…
It’s the year 1300, 12 year-old Ada’s life is in danger from powerful enemies, especially those within her home of Caerlaverock Castle. While a battle rages on between King Edward’s men and the small number of loyal soldiers standing firm to defend Caerlaverock from the clutches of the King, Ada is well aware that time…
You’ll all be familiar with our Picture Book Art: Meet The Illustrator series, which has been super popular since we launched it earlier this year. But, at My Book Corner we are continually curious, especially when it comes to illustration. Have you noticed the beautiful chapter headings in some books? Chapter headings are like an…
I love this! A picture book about dinosaurs with rollicky rhymes, that bonks gender stereotypes on their head. Oh yes! Ed is quite convinced he knows EVERYthing about dinosaurs, so when his sister patiently explains about the She Rex, who is big, burly and multi-coloured… well, he quickly dismisses it. Afterall, “Dinos are for boys.”…
Hugest welcome to debut novelist Joe Wilson. His novel, The Island That Doesn’t Exist, is leaping on to shelves. So, we invited him to My Book Corner to discuss the significance of that island setting… The island setting is firmly established as classic fictional territory. Just add a word and you’re there, ‘Treasure, Adventure, Dinosaur…’…
Come and take a peek at Rashmi Sirdespande’s very first picture book to hit the shelves. She’s teamed up with the talented Diane Ewen to produce a glorious romp, with a T-Rex of course, through the power of books. Just remember, Never Show a T-Rex a Book! But. What would happen if you DID show…
What a jaunty, hilarious and pantomime-esque adventure of a story Vivian’s book is! Full of charm, bubbly characters, theatrical melodrama (as per it’s title), evildoers, and a plot that centres around putting on a good show despite the odds. The Steam Whistle Theatre Company is a brilliant summer read for your kids! Charlie and Rosie…
My six-year-old, THE BOSS has just found her reading rhythm. She’s always been bonkers about books, with an eight-picture-book-a-night habit, but when it came to striking-out as an independent reader, she was a bit. . . reluctant. A little like the goldilocks of the chapter book world, the books offered at school were too dull,…
The long-awaited sequel to Look Up! is here and it is just as fantastic as you would expect from this duo of storytelling masterminds. I had the pleasure, along with my son, of meeting Nathan and Dapo at the Southbank Centre earlier this year and they were both so friendly – making time for everyone,…
Too Small Tola is the first in a glorious new young fiction series from Atinuke, (author of the fablous No1 Car Spotter), and illustrator Onyinye Iwu, and it’s absolutely delightful. Divided into three lovely short stories we meet lovely Tola, the youngest of three siblings – EVERYone always thinks she is too small. Tola sometimes…
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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…