The Elf on the Shelf is soooo much fun! Compare online prices by checking out our guide at the top of this page. Discover how to have the most fun with your elf with this guide. Looking to start up your own family Christmas tradition? Then this one is for you. The only limitations are your…
A magical Christmas adventure brimming with James Mayhew’s stunning illustrations. Katie’s London Christmas is a beautifully told picture book, just perfect for snuggling up with on Christmas Eve. Katie and Jack are tucked in bed, at their grandparents’ house, on Christmas Eve. A very loud sneeze wakes them up. They hear another, and another ……
You really can’t go far wrong with a picture book from Shirley Hughes especially when it’s one that involves Alfie. Alfie’s Christmas is one that holds a special place for many families at Christmas. There’s a warmth and calmness to Alfie’s Christmas, which I really relish at this time of year. Through the character of Alfie,…
The Smallest Gift of Christmas is a delightfully cute picture book from the talented hands of Peter H Reynolds (Sky Colour). ‘Roland was eager for Christmas Day’ but more than a little disappointed when he discovered a perfectly wrapped gift underneath his tree that was, well, tiny. Roland is not impressed. He closes his eyes,…
This little penguin is the cute and incredibly endearing character of Salina Yoon’s picture book Penguin and Pinecone. Penguin and Pinecone opens with those beautifully simplistic illustrations. Crisp black lines, vivid colours … and did I mention that penguin? When Penguin discovers a ‘curious object’ (better know to you and I as a pinecone) he…
‘Twas the night before Christmas …’ … and so begins the evocative, atmospheric poem so many are now familiar with – The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore. Moore originally wrote this for his children, never intending it for publication. A cheeky relative had other ideas and sent it off to a newspaper, anonymously,…
With a plethora of literary references embedded in the rhyming narrative, Librarian’s Night Before Christmas is a picture book made for literature lovers everywhere. The dedicated librarian is tidying the shelves, mending the broken books and sighing at the lack of funds which have left her beautiful place bereft of great books. Of course help…
The Polar Express is a beautiful picture book which was created in 1985. It has since been turned in to a magical movie. As with many great cinematic creations turning back to the book that originally inspired it provides the reader with many rewards. The Polar Express is told from the point of view of…
Utilizing a fun, comic strip style narrative Raymond Brigg’s classic picture book, Father Christmas, is one that we reach for year after year. Father Christmas is portrayed by Briggs as an incredibly down to earth chap, if not just little bit grumpy. I mean, traipsing across the world in the cold and dark, with blizzards…
We’ve chosen Olivia Helps with Christmas for My Book Corner due to it’s ability to single handedly capture that intense excitement and anticipation felt on Christmas Eve. You know the sort – endless trips to the window to see if he has arrived … As preparations for the big day begin in earnest Olivia feels…
Christmas Eve at the Mellops’ is full of nostalgic Christmas tones and good cheer, with a firm nod to the need to consider others – especially at Christmas time. Mr Mellops discovers a great article in his newspaper about Christmas tree decorations, this gives Isidor a fabulous idea for a great surprise for his father.…
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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…