The recipe for a good night’s sleep is different for every animal. Most owls sleep during the day when everyone else is wide awake so it’s hard for them to get some rest. With just the right amount of light and just the right amount of peace, maybe Owl will get to sleep after all……
McDarkly lives in a swamp he adores. He fills it with love and orchids of all sizes. He knows how it works – patience and care, in time he’ll be rewarded with a glorious sight. But. The King doesn’t agree. All he can see is a mess, and he wants it gone – a skate…
The long-awaited sequel to Look Up! is here and it is just as fantastic as you would expect from this duo of storytelling masterminds. I had the pleasure, along with my son, of meeting Nathan and Dapo at the Southbank Centre earlier this year and they were both so friendly – making time for everyone,…
This is more than just a story. So much more than just a picture book. It’s the thought provoking tale of Little Turtle and her precious underwater habitat. A once glistening paradise of corals, marine life and tranquillity now under threat from a plastic invasion. Dive beneath the waves and join Turtle’s plight as she…
Tim Allman is the author of Max Takes A Stand, illustrated by Nick Shepherd. The first book in a new series, Max is on a quest to make the world a better place. From hiding his parents’ car keys to preparing vegan dinners, Max is determined to help save the planet through positive direct…
You see, this book had me at the title – I Ate Sunshine For Breakfast – how can that NOT fail to make you smile? This latest non fiction tome from quality publishers Flying Eye is quite something – eye catching, entertaining and eye opening. “This book will help you to become more acquainted with…
Young readers are super clued up regarding the environment, they know the risks and they are most definitely aware of the big message. Nicola Penfold understands exactly this, which is why her middle grade adventure – with an environmental theme – delivers it in an intelligent, respectful manner… she knows her readers get this. Propel…
Inspired by the true story of Greta Thunberg, Zoë Tucker and Zoe Persico’s re-telling takes on a captivating fairy tale vibe as Greta and the Giants communicates Thunberg’s message. ‘There once was a girl who lived at the heart of a beautiful forest.’ The animals come to Greta for help when they realise the giants…
Valentina Giannella is the author of We Are All Greta, a new book that enables young readers to understand the climate emergency, and what they can do to help. As part of the #WeAreAllGreta blog tour running this week, My Book Corner is super excited to be hosting an exclusive extract from the book’s introduction,…
A good non-fiction addition to a school library – though beware – I did turn the pages feeling like a majorly under-achieving adult!
What Do They Do With All That Poo? by Jane Kurtz and Allison Black really is a non-fiction picture book with a difference. The title alone is surely enough to grab any little one’s attention! What Do They Do With All That Poo? is full of great poo facts relating to various zoo animals. Did…
Welcome to a glorious new nonfiction tome covering 15 absolutely true stories of incredible human beings, each of whom are extraordinary – not by luck, but by sheer tenacity and hard work. Each double page spread focuses on one person. Rashmi Sirdeshpande’s clear and engaging narrative takes us through their lifestory, whilst Annabel Tempest’s detailed…
The sign of a good children’s book, I think, is if it can transcend the boundaries of its intended readership. Here, we have one such book. I also like it when tricky subject matter is made approachable to children. Stylish illustrations help too, and On the Origin of Species – retold and illustrated by Sabina…
Hodge Podge Lodge (a rubbish story) is anything but! (although rubbish is the focus of the story). This is a charming tale highlighting the problems of litter and consuming too many things. The Pigwigs are a family who make a great deal of mess. But they never consider where their rubbish actually goes… Unfortunately for…
We’re faced now, on a weekly basis, with hard hitting news concerning our environment – the damage that’s being done and the huge, horrible impact that’s having on the animals in particular who depend upon it. So this book, How To Help a Hedgehog And Protect A Polar Bear from Jess French and Angela Keoghan is…
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