“There is a lot more in him than you guess, and a deal more than he has any idea of himself. You may (possibly) all live to thank me yet.” The Hobbit is a legendary story of courage and friendship set in “Middle Earth” – a fantastic land of Goblins, Elves, Dwarves and most notably Hobbits,…
The Selfish Giant from the pen of celebrated writer Oscar Wilde is a classic tale that never looses its magic and enchantment. Delving into the classics provides a powerfully rich source of enchanting literature for young readers. Never more so, than with The Selfish Giant. The giant returns to his castle, having been away for seven years. During that…
‘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,…
In the magic of the night the gorilla comes to life and takes Hannah on a magical journey, where she gets to spend some time with just him.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea from the talented Judith Kerr, is a endearing picture book that continues to delight.
The Giving Tree by Shel Silversein is a classic picture book. Beautifully told and illustrated.
How often do you come across board books which are stylish, über cool, and just a whole lot of fun?
A must for My Book Corner, Goodnight Moon written by Margaret Wise Brown is a classic, gentle bedtime story for the very young – perfect for establishing that bedtime routine and ideal for those who are just beginning to speak their first words. A softly rhyming story which begins in the “great green room” with a…
Maurice Sendak’s Where The Wild Things Are is classic in the true sense of the word.
“pop” the little caterpillar hatches from his egg and goes on the search for something to fill his tummy.
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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…