When your parents are the types that revel in adventure, are always looking for somewhere new to explore, climb and discover … then the much longed for promise of your own room, a proper bed and a quiet nights sleep is luxury indeed. But really, this is a novel, and this is a novel by…
The Gangsta Granny from talented author David Walliams has a energising blend of engaging plots and Walliam’s Dahl-esq ability to capture unique and interesting characters. Walliam’s ability to pen an effectively engaging novel, which pulls in young readers, is quickly gaining much deserved praise and a wonderfully enthusiastic following. You really can’t go far wrong…
Witty and original. It’s the spark in David Walliam’s writing that has us coming back for more. Everytime. Inventive storylines combined with a host of eclectic, larger than life characters make the Demon Dentist great fun, and hugely entertaining. Alfie is our main character in theDemon Dentist. Alfie does not like the dentist. Not, one,…
David Almond’s The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas is an engrossing chapter book with a sprinkling of humour, a daring adventure and a little boy who must find his inner courage. Throw in a splattering of imaginative illustrations from Oliver Jeffers, and this is one very attractive chapter book. Stanley Potts lives with his Uncle…
The Perplexing Pineapple is the result of the meeting of two creative minds from the world of children’s literature – Ursula Dubosarsky and Terry Denton. This is a great little chapter book, and I can see it being wafted under the noses of reluctant readers. Why? The Perplexing Pineapplehas charm, wit and a number of intriguing activities…
Definitely No Ducks!, the sequel to Duck For A Day, is proving very popular here at My Book Corner. It is a great book for those who are new to chapter books, and makes perfect bedtime reading fodder for little listeners. Definitely No Ducks sees the return of Abby and Noah’s favourite teacher. The quirky Mrs Melvino,…
Operation Eiffel Tower is an intriguing story from Elen Caldecott. She writes from a child’s point of view with skill, humour and empathy. From the beginning the arguing between Jack’s mum and dad has already begun to worry him. He knows it’s not right, and he senses that it is only getting worse. When Dad…
Ratburger by David Walliams is the latest novel from a UK author whose writing has already attracted comparisons to that of Roald Dahl. Praise indeed, and not without good reason. Ratburger bursts with fabulous characters and a fast paced plot. Ratburger has Zoe as its central character. Living with her lazy stepmother, in a high…
A Beginner’s Guide to Bear Spotting does exactly what that title suggests, an essential survival guide for bear spotters everywhere … with a whole heap of picture book humour and delightful illustrations thanks to Michelle Robinson and David Roberts. I love the narrative style of this one, the author talks directly to the character in…
Pig the Pug is a rollickingly great picture book from the reliably creative hands of Aaron Blabey. ‘Pig was a pug and I’m sorry to say, he was greedy and selfish in most every way.’ With faultless rhythm and rhyme, Blabey tells the story of this grumbling pug. He absolutely refuses to share his huge…
Strictly No Crocs from Heather Pindar and Susan Batori is a lively picture book with a cheeky sense of humour. If you were holding your party in the jungle, which animal would you ban from coming? Zebra, wisely, has opted to stop the crocs coming from her party. Crocs are not silly, oh no! They…
I Love Mum with The Very Hungry Caterpillar from the truly wonderful Eric Carle, is an exquisite little book perfect for little listeners, and a great gift for Mother’s Day. Featuring Eric Carle’s distinctively vibrant illustrations this is a little ode to mum’s everywhere and all that they do. The gentle narrative, told by the…
I adore picture books that celebrate the much neglected art of letter writing and receiving. A Letter for Bear, by David Lucas, achieves just that. ‘Bear was a postman’, he spends all his days tirelessly delivering letters to lots of lovely animal families. But. There’s never a single letter for him. When he gets home…
Yasmeen Ismail‘s latest picture book, I’m A Girl, is a glorious celebration of being a strong, confident, happy girl. Perfect. Girls can be messy and competitive. They can be brave, spontaneous and curious. They can be themselves, and so can boys. This wonderful message comes across loud and clear as Ismail’s character does all of…
How Not To Be Weird is a gloriously humorous chapter book from Dawn McNiff. Aimed at the 7-10 category Woody has decided he is fed-up being weird. There’s his name for a start, then the granny jumper his mum makes him wear … then those packed lunches which are most definitely weird. It really is…
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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…