The Hushlings of Hushville live a very quiet life. They are all happy with that, except one. Maeve longs to let her BIG FEELINGS out but she knows that is not the Hushlings way. Until one day, a large blue egg appears and out hatches a Kerfuffle Bird and he’s looking for a party! He…
What is love? How can we describe it to a child? In this delightful story, perfect for a bedtime read, Helen Docherty explores the many ways love can be shown. Everyday life activities such as drawing, being in the garden, at a party and so on make this easily relatable for young children. ‘If…
Santa thinks of all the children in the world, but who takes care of Santa? He works hard every day of the year, by the time he arrives home from delivering presents he is too tired to get up and cook Christmas Day dinner! After an extra half hour of sleep, Santa begins again, making…
This picture book’s intriguing title, coupled with Yu Rong’s dynamic artwork, immediately made made want to dip in to its seaside colours and learn more about the joyous moment splashed on the cover. The child narrator is curious about the boy who lives next door – an autistic boy who loves to lick the…
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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!