Rayhan wants to be just like everyone else! It’s Ramadan and it seems as if all his family are fasting except for him, so Rayhan decides he will too. The up side of this is he can avoid eating porridge and salad! Unfortunately the strawberries from the garden prove too tempting and before he knows…
After a long day, it’s time for bed. What happens to your feelings? What do they do at night when you’re asleep? Perhaps Patience washes her combs. Maybe Worry tosses and turns. Could Regret and Sense of Guilt perform a rock concert, with Inner Critic on vocals? There’s so many emotions within us, some of…
Gwen is the only one in her family that doesn’t seem to like the new baby sitter, Esme. Her tall looming figure radiates fear as she silently stalks around their home, a dilapidated house left to them by her Gran on an island that can cut them off from civilisation at a moment’s notice. Trying…
All Dr Kumar wants Jodie Jones to do is choose her favourite word, or perhaps her top five, but there are too many great words out there. She just can’t decide. Jodie Jones collects sentences. She exists in the spaces torn between words, where meaning is twisted and spun to reveal endless explanations of the…
Everyone in Mousetown is out and about. Some of the mice are happy, some are sad and some are anxious about what the day may bring. Which mouse are you? Sometimes it’s hard to talk about how you feel, every day is different and there are lots of things that can change your routine or…
Ruby and Ash are best friends. They tell each other everything. Almost everything. When Ruby gives birth in her History class, much to the surprise of her teacher and classmates but most of all to Ruby herself, secrets and lies take over as she comes to terms with being a young mum in a seemingly…
What’s Worrying You? Sometimes things in your life can change and you’re not sure how to deal with the big feelings this can create. Perhaps the daily routine you’re used to has been adapted and there’s new things to remember? Or maybe there’s a new building at school or a new teacher to get to…
Have you ever told a little lie that grew so big, you would do anything to take it back? Finn told a lie. Then another and another. Before he knew what was happening he was surrounded by fibs. He’d blamed his sister for breaking Grandma’s clock, when all along it was him. His time spent…
Ben LOVES grizzly bears so much he asked for a REAL one for his birthday. He didn’t receive a real bear but a Cuddly Bear who asks for a hug when you squeeze him. Ben is not impressed and becomes ever so slightly annoyed. He decides to show Cuddly Bear how to be a proper…
We’ve all had days like Arthur, not going at all as he imagined he would. I feel his existential pain from page 1! “It was quite simply the worst day ever.” Roaring, stomping and huffing don’t improve matters (they seldom do). So Arthur runs away – but don’t worry, it’s only to nearly the end…
For any of us who’ve ever thrown a wobbler, or had to deal with a pre-schooler having a meltdown over the wrong kind of juice, this book is a joy. I loved the handy mood guide and am definitely guilty of The Seethe, The Tizzy and The Sulk, and it’s only lunchtime. Barbara’s bad mood…
This fiery little picture book from Polly Dunbar is full of character and emotion – just like the majority of 3 year olds. You know it’s true!! So when it’s been one of those mornings / afternoons / bedtimes… take solace in Red Red Red, and whip out this picture book for some good, entertaining…
Everyone, a picture book from Christopher Silas Neal, has an important message within its pages – that whether you are a boy or girl, young or old, no matter where you come from, we all have the same feelings. Everyone laughs and everyone cries. I like that the character in the book is a boy. All…
‘Happiness is carrot cake, goldfish, marmalade, and trees in Autumn.’ The Fox On The Swing – by Evelina Daciute & Ausra Kiudulaite – is a picture book that celebrates friendship and happiness, shouting about the later whilst swinging in the park! Happiness is orange! As Fox tells us, in this longer than normal picture book. Paul…
I’ve been in a terrible temper these last few weeks. Angrily stirring my brandy sodden Christmas cake mix, irritably stringing up twinkly lights and cantankerously clicking through my Amazon orders. Bah Humbug! I’ve had a lot to juggle and instead of doing what I usually do and popping on a bit of Roxette and dancing…
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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…