The Dragon and the Nibblesome Knight from Elli Woollard and Benji Davies is a wonderfully upbeat picture book about dragons and knights told in delightful rhyme. Oh – and there’s Benji Davies’s quite fabulous map at the beginning … who doesn’t adore a book with a map?! A young boy, named James, is enjoying some…
The Hippopandamouse is the debut picture book from Jools Bentley, winner of the Macmillan Prize for Illustration 2013. Bentley’s gentle narrative imparts a lovely, fun message whilst maintaining a charming pace. Princess Flo is very excited to be visiting Fluffley’s Fine Toys – she has pocket money to spend. Fluffley’s Fine Toys are very excited…
This Is Not A Book from Jean Jullien is wonderfully creative board book which is sure to unlock little imaginations everywhere. This Is Not A Book represents all that is great about books – the ability to delve in and become lost in the wonder of your own imagination. Each double spread has been designed…
I Saw Anaconda by Jane Clarke and Emma Dodd is a fun new picture book, with lovely rhyme and a rather funny adventure… oh and lift-the-flaps on each page too! Our intrepid explorer spies an anaconda, and just like the Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, he has a penchant for swallowing other animals. With…
Here Comes Mr Postmouse is the incredibly absorbing picture book from Marianne Dubuc. It’s also worth mentioning that this one comes from Book Island, who produce the most stunning picture books – wonderfully thick pages, high quality print and the attention to detail show how much they care about their little readers. ‘It’s Monday, and…
As a little nipper… mathematics was hardly my forte. Staring glumly at the time tables on the classroom wall; I might as well have been trying to make sense of hieroglyphics. And don’t get me started on figuring out square roots… the root of all my problems more like it! Had there been a book…
The No1 Car Spotter is the first in the popular series from Atinuke. No 1 is a confident, resourceful character, my book corner is pleased to hear the rumour this may be just the start of great new series. No 1 is a real feature of his village, whilst keeping up with his normal chores…
The latest offering from award winning children’s author Jack Gantos, Dead End In Norvelt, is a superb blend of fact with fiction. Intertwining autobiographical highlights from his childhood in the small town of Norvelt with a superb range of characters, events and twisting plots Gantos has created an entertaining, humorous and delightfully bizarre novel which instantly grabbed…
Tongue twisting rhymes & fanciful characters, … beloved trademark features of the unique Dr Seuss. To say Theodor Seuss Geisel had a way with words would be an understatement for sure! We adore the fact that he even invented many words. Did you know that the word ‘nerd’ appeared for the very first time EVER in If…
The latest in series of the Diary books, from Shamini Flint, is the very humorous Diary of a Taekwondo Master. The previous book, Diary of a Rugby Champ, led neatly into this one when Marcus’ dad decided that Marcus’ kicking skills made him a perfect candidate for Taekwondo classes … so off Marcus goes. Marcus’ sense…
Diary of a Rugby Champ from Shamini Flint is the latest in the ‘Diary’ series. Utiliszing the ever popular, cartoon / dairy format Flint has ensured her books are perfect for emerging readers. Each book features 9 year old Marcus Atkinson. Marcus is more than a little challenged when it comes to the sports skills…
The Elf on the Shelf has arrived in Australia, and My Book Corner has been keeping her incredibly busy. Day One was in at the deep end with a few wildlife encounters, Day Two involved some Australian delicacies and on Day Three we managed to get out and about. Day 4 was all about ‘quiet time’. It all began very well.…
The Elf on the Shelf has arrived in Australia. My Book Corner kindly introduced her to some fabulous picture books and Aussie wildlife on Day One, then helped her find discover some new foods on Day Two. Day Three means it’s time to get some much needed fresh air … Slip, slap, slop is the name of the…
The Elf on the Shelf has arrived in Australia! On Friday My Book Corner helped her to get acquainted with some great literature and urm, a few Aussie animals. Well, we she survived. Just. However all that excitement left her complaining of feeling hungry … time to introduce some new foods. We were about to introduce the…
The Elf on the Shelf is going global. November 2012 saw the cheeky character’s official arrival in Australia. Woohoo!! We couldn’t let the occasion go unmarked, so with the help of Barefoot & Faces Photography, we kindly took it upon our shoulders to show this little Elf a little bit about Australia – and she certainly obliged! {News: You…
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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…