Scotty is keen to learn more about his habitat, especially the trees, around him. When his magic collar takes him on adventures to other countries he learns that trees are essential for many animals around the world, a home for many of the friends he meets along the way. It all starts with one…
Samia, Frankie and Ava are ecstatic when they learn they’re prizewinners of a trip around Europe, taking in the sights and traveling across the continent under the chaperone of the impeccable Miss Watson. When an MI6 spy goes missing, presumed dead, their trip turns into a code-breaking, fast-thinking, clue-finding quest. With…
When World War II begins Robyn’s world changes forever. Her dad works at Bletchley Park and it’s not long before she starts to wonder who all the new arrivals are through its impressive iron gates. Secrets whisper around the corridors only adding to the feeling that all is not what it seems. Given the task…
A flash of darkness out the corner of her eye, and a sudden feeling of impending doom she can’t seem to shake makes Delores Mackenzie wish she was a little closer to home. She only has one option. Run. Spirits, ghosts and ghouls have always made themselves known to Delores, but this time there is…
The Hot Cross Bunny immediately appealed to me with its genius title and Mark Chambers’s gorgeous springtime illustrations, which contrast beautifully with Steve the Rabbit’s grumpy expression. Steve is in a mood because he wants to win the Golden Egg Cup but hasn’t been able to grow one single easter egg all year long.…
“That night my dreams are full of skies.” No, YOU’VE got something in your eye. From the opening page of Budgie you can just tell that this is written by a poet, and not just any poet of course but Joseph Coelho. The gentle yet confident touch with words brings us straight into the life…
This is a book that you’ll enjoy reading even in a sunny day! Emma Perry’s words are rhythmical and extremely fun to read aloud, which match perfectly with the expressive watercolours of Claire Alexander. The narrative invites the reader to enter step by step, like the rhythmic dripping of rain, into a little slice of…
Shelby and Davy know that they must never venture beyond the perimeter fence. It’s against the rules. Living in an ethical low-tech closed community can be incredibly boring at times so when a hole appears in the fence and sheep have gone missing, there’s only one thing they’d rather be doing than chores and school.…
Apprentice monster hunter, Jack, receives a distraught message from the Sisters of Perpetual Misery – they need his help and FAST! Ready for adventure with a dollop of chaos and mayhem thrown in, Jack makes his way to Muckle Abbey with his trusty ‘Monster Hunting for Beginners’ manual. What could possibly go wrong? With time…
Exquisitely penned. Tender, filled with voice and heart, Wider Than the Sea is a fabulous debut from Irish writer Serena Molloy. Ró is struggling with the words on the page – they swim around – but not in the delicate way the dolphin in the sea does. It takes a tuned-in teacher to reach over to…
James loves to dance, try his hand at writing poetry and singing along to his beloved Mariah Carey. School isn’t fun for him as he’s being bullied and just when he thinks it’s getting better, a whole new level of fear comes his way. With the help of his friends Joel and Harriet, he tries…
This stunning novel about an orphaned puppy and a runaway boy captured my heart and lingered there long after I finished reading. Written in verse and told from Scruffity the dog’s POV, the story is pared back to its very essence and will fully engage your senses and emotions, with no other distractions. And Sean…
When the lights suddenly go out whilst Ray Grey and her friends are eating Pitter Patter Pancakes, Ray knows there’s only one person powerful enough to stop the huge sunflower in the sky from shining – her nemesis, Tornadia Twist! Darkness has enveloped her home of Celestia and Ray needs to help turn the lights…
It’s My Book Corner’s stop on the Call The Puffins! blog tour today and, as well as our review, we have a brilliant behind-the-scenes guest post by Ella Okstad to share with you. Check out her early cover designs and learn what worked, what didn’t work, and why! Muffin the puffin is so excited to…
It’s 1904, promises of a better world ring in Luki’s ears as she arrives in St Louis to take part in its World’s Fair. The land of opportunity awaits her and those from her tribe but all is not quite what it seems once they step onto dry land. She seeks a better life, one…
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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!