Fun and quick witted Davide Cali’s Santa’s Suit is an entertaining read for Christmas. It’s Christmas Eve. Santa starts looking for his suit – surely it must be here somewhere? Humour comes from his dog, Bobo, who’s responses will sound familiar to many house holds, ‘It’s exactly where you left it’ Hmm like many missing…
Oh wow! Dream Snow has got to be one of my favourite Christmas themed books … ever. Soft, gentle and with trade mark Eric Carle style this one will make you tingle with happiness and Christmas cheer. With a little more text than other picture books by the same author such as The Artist Who…
A cute picture book with a subtle Christmassy feel – think snow, lots of soft red, generosity and a great Christmas Eve setting. Just Right begins on a snowy Christmas Eve with the king buying a ‘huge roll of beautiful bright red cloth’ perfect for a cloak for his daughter, the princess. The leftovers get put…
The Elf on the Shelf is a quirky Christmas activity that is fast becoming a tradition in many households – it has taken America by storm due to the way it has tapped in to the imagination of thousands of families, endearing their children and creating a fun activity. 2012 sees the elf’s arrival in…
Olive is a dog. A dog. But, as so often happens to the best of us … she mishears the lyrics to a well know ditty …
Collingridge’s award winning When It Snows has been released in paperback, and My Book Corner has fallen in love. When It Snows is a beautiful, atmospheric picture book which is absolutely delightful for younger listeners. Evoking a magical, imaginative world Richard Collingridge’s creation is just perfect to snuggle up with at the end of the…
How often do you come across board books which are stylish, über cool, and just a whole lot of fun?
A simple yet effective method of reviving a fondly remembered classic – perfect for Christmas!
The joyful rhyming, festive illustrations and humour all combine to produce a beautiful, light hearted Christmas tale.
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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…