Have you ever tried NOT to laugh? The Professor has discovered certain words make children giggle, and if they giggle, they produce GIGGLE-GAS! Now, you would think that sounds fabulous but in fact, giggle-gas makes the world go all wobbly and so the professor is banning all giggle inducing words. No more saying ‘bottom’ instead…
The Night Before Holi by Swapna Haddow and Aditi Kakade Beaufrand and Do Not Eat the Egg by Fiona Barker and Siân Roberts The Night Before Holi by Swapna Haddow and Aditi Kakade Beaufrand A bright, colourful and clever re-working of ‘The Night Before Christmas’! The story of a little girl and her family who…
Sylvester doesn’t like to share things. He doesn’t mean to steal from the starfish, sharks or divers but he’s so bored! Others want to share the sea with him, but his antics are ruining everyone’s fun. When Sylvester meets some humans who are willing to give him a chance, he soon realises the joy of…
Marty is all ready for his first day as a postmouse in Little Ditch. Every button on his new uniform is polished to a high shine. If only his dad would remember he doesn’t like cheese for lunch! Unbeknownst to Marty, when he arrives at the Little Ditch post office, there is mischief at work.…
How Does Santa Go Down The Chimney by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen Bunnies in a Sleigh by Philip Ardagh, Illustrated by Ben Mantle Mr Santa by Jarvis How Does Santa Go Down The Chimney by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen Shortlisted for Waterstones and Foyles Book of the Year How does Santa…
It’s clear that magic runs in the family when baby Yula starts to make some surprising things happen. Taking after her dad, Nick (known around the world as Santa), Yula is too young to understand what is happening and unknowingly puts her family at risk of separation. Harper and his family try to hide her…
Step into the world of the cuddly Squishmallows with this choc-a-bloc filled recipe book! Full of fun, sparkles and magic, each recipe invites you into the world of a different Squishmallow character. Did you know Zuzana plays the guitar? Check out her recipe for triple choc chip cookies. Including all your favourites, from Belton’s mini…
We are delighted to be a stop on the blog tour today for National Non-Fiction November with this fabulous book, ‘Be A Nature Explorer’, by the author of ‘The Hidden Life of Trees’. Be A Nature Explorer – Outdoor Activities and Adventures by Peter Wohlleben is here to inspire kids (and their grown-ups!) to get outside…
As part of the blog tour, today we welcome author, Anna Kemp to @mybookcorner.reviews to tell us what inspired her to write the wonderful ‘The Muttcracker’ – a picture book that will be a super addition to many a…
Catherine Emmett ensures we will never think of ‘trick or treat’ in the same way again! Down a ‘twisty, turny path,’ through a ‘winding, wailing wood,’ in a ‘creepy, creaky house,’ lives a witch. In her quest to cast a spell to sniff out an ogre, one important ingredient is missing – a little girl.…
by Rachael Davis and Mike Byrne Joy, fun, happiness, celebration, cakes, ice-cream, bubbles and butterflies; ‘The Dinosaur Who Came To Dinner‘ by Rachael Davis and illustrated by Mike Byrne is a perfect recipe for fun and laughter. On a very hot day, Mum and her little girl feel like they are melting when the…
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…
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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…