Luna Loves Library Day, written by Joseph Coelho and illustrated by Fiona Lumbers, is a true celebration of libraries and books! It was such a delight to read it with my daughter. Joseph Coelho has written a beautiful and tender story. Luna loves library day – it’s the day she spends with her Dad and they…
I’m not sure why, but there’s something special about stories featuring animals at Christmas time. Is it because they remind us of our own childhoods? Of solemnly arranging wooden sheep and cows around the Nativity crib? Or of the carols we looked forward to for much of the year? I always loved the reference to…
It’s always such a treat when a new Oliver Jeffers’ book pops up, it was even more of a treat to hear the man himself read this book and tell us the touching story behind it. When Oliver’s son was born, and they took him on that first furtive journey home from the hospital, it…
‘The Earth is big enough for all kinds of people.’ The middle grade novel Wonder, from R J Palacio, is a story that we instantly fell in love with on My Book Corner. We’ve since gifted copies to school, friends and family. It’s a heartfelt tale with kindness strongly at its core. With trepidation I opened…
Malala Yousafzai’s story of courage and determination in the face of adversity, has crossed the world several times over. And as Malala herself steps into Oxford University to begin her degree, her picture book – Malala’s Magic Pencil – enables her story to reach a new generation. Malala imbues her story with imagination. Her over…
Following on from her debut novel The Mixed-Up Summer of Lily McLean, Lindsay Littleson continues Lily’s story after her near-death experience at the hands of the cruel sea – Awkward Autumn. Lily Mclean’s life is never quiet. From loud younger siblings to her stroppy teenage sister, there’s never a dull moment. Recovering from a near-death experience…
I have a wonderful 3 year old daughter with the curliest hair, so Claire Freedman and Jane Massey’s Florence Frizzball was a perfect read for our family! This is an ideal picture book for pre-schoolers with simple, fun rhyming text. It is a book that all children can identify with, as there aren’t many children…
Inverness 1889, accused of starting a fire that destroys the market and the livelihood of many in the city, 12 year-old Phin runs for his life. Escaping the harsh hands of a bitter uncle and an angry mob of traders, he finds himself in-tow with a family of travelling entertainers. Desperate not to be found…
Camilla Chester’s debut, Jarred Dreams, will have you sitting on the edge of your seat as you turn the pages not knowing what lurks within. When 12 year-old Sade moves to a new town, she soon realises that all is not as it seems. There’s something not quite right about the colourless, robot-like inhabitants of…
If you had to think about it, you could probably make a neat list of problems-kids-have that are resolved in picture books. But here’s a problem that might not be top of that list: just how do you feel good about yourself when your older sibling is utterly, frustratingly, maddeningly perfect? This is our narrator’s…
You Can Never Run Out Of Love is a picture book written by Helen Docherty and illustrated by Ali Pye. You Can Never Run Out Of Love is such a warm and uplifting picture book, with a beautiful heart warming message. It’s a lovely book to share with little ones. I enjoyed sharing it with…
Whenever I pick up a delicious new Book Island title, I know for certain that I’m going to discover a story told in a wonderfully unique and captivating manner. So often we read picture books where it is the young protagonist who learns a lesson during the course of the story – learning to share,…
A Storm of Strawberries, a novel from Jo Cotterill (A Library of Lemons), is an engrossing and thoughtful read. Cotterill’s protagonist is twelve year old Darby. She lives on a Strawberry Farm (FYI an actual, real strawberry farm – yum, wonderful setting!), with her older sister & brother, her parents and some wonderful farm workers…
A girl powered Walliams-esk, romping read! There is one phrase to describe The Matilda Effect by Ellie Irving and that’s ‘GIRL POWER’! Matilda is a young, enthusiastic inventor who is overshadowed by her male and somewhat useless counterparts. After losing to the ultra-untalented Thomas Thomas at Arnos Yarm’s School Science Competition AND learning her grandmother…
At the heart of Hayley Long’s Sophie Someone there is a superb story about discovering who you are and finding the good in people, even those who are flawed. It is a complex read but very satisfying for older readers who want to be challenged and who enjoy word games. Sophie is fourteen and lives…
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Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
His books are a great way help kids read while soaking up important Science concepts without even knowing it. Ironically,…
Ooh, this sounds fantastic!