Silver, yes, as she has to explain many times; her name is actually the same as the colour. Anyway, she lives on a cruise ship with her Mum who is the Deputy Cruise Director. This may sound amazing, and she does get to visit loads of different countries but, and there is a but, she…
Step into the world of the cuddly Squishmallows with this choc-a-bloc filled recipe book! Full of fun, sparkles and magic, each recipe invites you into the world of a different Squishmallow character. Did you know Zuzana plays the guitar? Check out her recipe for triple choc chip cookies. Including all your favourites, from Belton’s mini…
We are delighted to be a stop on the blog tour today for National Non-Fiction November with this fabulous book, ‘Be A Nature Explorer’, by the author of ‘The Hidden Life of Trees’. Be A Nature Explorer – Outdoor Activities and Adventures by Peter Wohlleben is here to inspire kids (and their grown-ups!) to get outside…
It’s the night before Eid and preparations for Hana’s favourite celebration are fully underway. There are cakes to be iced, a feast to be cooked, and special clothes to be ironed…but, with so much to do, it’s all hands on deck and Hana has been entrusted with a job of her own – to…
These two brilliant non fiction titles will give your budding baker or formula 1 fan a hands-on reason to get creative. With its step-by-step guide to building your own moving racing car with items you can easily find in the home, How To Build A Racing Car by author and “maker” Fran Scott and illustrator…
Scott Evans, aptly known as The Reader Teacher, has put together an incredibly comprehensive guide, full of practical advice and solutions, to help teachers and adults encourage young learners to develop a love of reading. In his introduction, Scott describes reading as being ‘the most important thing we can teach in our schools’ and goes…
This is a book that you’ll enjoy reading even in a sunny day! Emma Perry’s words are rhythmical and extremely fun to read aloud, which match perfectly with the expressive watercolours of Claire Alexander. The narrative invites the reader to enter step by step, like the rhythmic dripping of rain, into a little slice of…
Milo has an idea for a story but he doesn’t know to start. He asks all his family for help and one by one they encourage him to create his own fantastic tale. Wolves, monsters, sticky fingers and sharp-toothed tigers all play a part in his brilliant new adventure. Do you have an idea for…
Celebrated by more than 2 billion people around the world, this ultimate guide to the Lunar New Year, by author Kevin Tsang and illustrator Linh Nguyen, has everything you need (and more) to join in this year’s celebrations. With an eye-catching red and gold cover embodying the colours of the festival, this book…
What a privilege to interview the brilliant Dara McAnulty and kick off the blog tour for his brilliant new book – A Wild Child’s Book of Birds. Dara has blown us away his thought-provoking answers and we hope his new book flies for him, and wish him all the best as he fledges his own…
You know that kids ADORE transport. Vehicles of all kinds. And. They are going to adore Trains, Trains, Trains! from Donna David and Nina Pirhonen. It’s a joyous picture book filled with gorgeous rhymes and… trains, of course. Lots of them. I love the encouragement to count, and the ability to interact with both the…
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…
Roll up! Roll Up! For the fabulous An Alien in the Jam Factory, the simply hilarious debut chapter book from the fabulous Chrissie Sains. With illustrations from Jenny Taylor, An Alien in the Jam Factory features Scooter McLay. His cerebral palsy affects how quickly he can move his body, but his hyper-creative brain is a…
Beautiful Eggs is a large-format board book that mixes an inspiring world of culture with artistic activities. Families gather in different places around the globe to create beautiful patterns for egg decorations. Using their cultural symbology, numerous countries produce dazzling works of art with distinct meanings for different kinds of celebrations. I simply love it…
We’ve already been lucky enough to review one of Mia Underwood’s activity books, which we just LOVED. So, when I saw she had another one out, I couldn’t wait to dive into it with my daughter! I’ve come across a few books now by ‘Button Books’ and I am always blown away by the quality…
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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…