With a fun filled, 1950’s retro style vibe Every Friday is pure joy. Dan Yaccarino has created a picture book which celebrates the simple things we do with children, and shows how sometimes doing the same things is such a positive. Our little character begins the book by announcing that his favourite day is Friday…
Simple and stylish, cute without being twee Oh, Daddy! as the title suggests, is particularly perfect for Father’s Day. “I’m so smart, I even show my dad how to do things and he’s a grown-up!’ Our little character takes us through a day spent with Daddy, including other members of his family, pointing out the…
“Once upon a time …” and so begins The Little Old Man Who Looked Up At The Moon, with those four little words that don’t often find their way in to modern children’s literature. Enchanting and thoughtful with each turn of the page, this charming picture book follows “a little old woman” who puts on…
Counting by 7s is a delightfully quirky novel featuring the intriguing character of 12 year old Willow Chance. Author Sloan doesn’t pull any punches. Tragedy strikes in the opening chapter when Willow learns her adoptive parents have been killed in a car crash. Sloan skilfully controls the narrative here as a group of adults bumble…
This is a jaunty book whose repeating lines, carefully placed alliteration and plenty of questions make it perfect for reading out loud.
Nick Bland has quite a formidable reputation when it comes to children’s picture books.
My Dad is Brilliant is filled with the jovial humour and vibrancy typical of Nick Butterworth’s work.
Whatley and Smith delight in the parent child bond with simplicity and tenderness creating a picture book to admire.
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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!