Feeling very lucky to have the wonderful Katharine Orton on the blog today, sharing a piece she has written about the theme of nature and the natural world in her latest novel, Mountainfell. The majestic mountain in this magical story is as much a character as misfit-protagonist Erskin. And the journey towards its summit is…
I’m delighted to welcome the wonderful Pip Jones to the blog today as part of the Faber Book of Bedtime Stories tour. It’s our turnWe’ll hear more about it from the author herself, and about the stories Pip loved as a child! The Faber Book of Bedtime Stories is a beautiful collection of modern tales, all…
After seven years at boarding school where the food is not much better than gloop and the other girls constantly go out of their way to be mean to her, Cassie Morgan runs away into the night. Searching for her mother she enters a world of magic as she discovers her true identity in the…
The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons is a touching tale that follows the story of Albie, a little boy who prefers the very real world of his own imagination to the world outside his door. Perhaps the strangest thing about Albie is that he loves going to bed! And perhaps you would too if, every…
I’m loving this shiny new picture book from Amy Sparkes and Ali Pye. Filled with joyous rhymes and packed with imagination, The Magic Crayon is a wonderful adventure. Meet Chloe, younger sister of Jack. Jack is a brother who LOVES to play tricks. One night, after she’s been sent to her room – for something…
Now. You all KNOW how much I love Sharon Davey‘s creative talent. And now? She’s written and illustrated her own picture book… Bears Don’t Wear Shoes. Suzy has just moved to a new house, and… EVERYone is far too busy to play with her. Familiar situation for many at the moment, I’m sure! I love…
Hello, my name is Tita! I am a children’s writer and illustrator from Brazil and I am really happy to be writing for the prestigious My Book Corner. For my first review I chose a wonderful wordless picture book by Alice Hoogstad. The book starts at the endpapers, where all we can see is an…
Embark on a rollercoaster of childhood imagination with the delightful character that is Albert Talbot, Master of Disguise. This book is an entertaining take on the innate ability children have to create a wonderful world of play, using just the bare minimum of props and their imaginations. Ben Manley and Aurélie Guillerey have created a…
When my brilliant agent, Freddie at the Bright agency, dropped me an email saying, wait for it … ‘I’ve just had such WONDERFUL news for you – Penguin Random House (PRH) absolutely love your style of artwork and are interested in you for a new picture book project!’ I was ecstatic! It was like all…
I do adore picture book which celebrate that wonderful bond between children and their grandparents. A bond that is nurtured through fun, time and storytelling. Let me show you Old Man of the Sea, from Stella Elia and Weberson Santiago, which achieves just that. Sometimes Grandpa tells stories, sometimes he doesn’t. But when he does…
Welcome to a glorious new nonfiction tome covering 15 absolutely true stories of incredible human beings, each of whom are extraordinary – not by luck, but by sheer tenacity and hard work. Each double page spread focuses on one person. Rashmi Sirdeshpande’s clear and engaging narrative takes us through their lifestory, whilst Annabel Tempest’s detailed…
Lantana Publishing have really launched into the publishing world with some absolutely stunning, thoughtful picture books. It’s always a great post day when one of their publications arrives (You’re Snug With Me, Tomorrow, ). The latest arrival, Sing To The Moon from Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl & Sandra van Doorn, didn’t fail to disappoint. ‘If I had one…
Time for Bed, Miyuki, from Roxane Marie Galliez and Seng Soun Ratanavanh is a deliciously sublime picturebook. Wonderfully produced, with beautifully thick pages… it has the stroke-ability factor that’s awarded to the very best in picture books. French writer Galliez has penned an exquisitely imaginative book about bedtime… and the lengths some children, namely Miyuki, will…
I WANT A MINIATURE DINOSAUR! The Polar Bear Explorer’s Club is the latest middle grade novel by Alex Bell, illustrated by Tomislav Tomic. Stella is a snow orphan, and has been taken in and raised as a daughter by the fabulous Felix, a famous explorer. She is instantly the coolest hero I’ve ever come across…
Follow Finn is the new title from Peter Goes, the author of international bestseller Timeline. It sold over 20,000 copies! Let me say from the beginning, this book is a stunner! It’s got ‘gift potential’ written all over it. Rich in detail and brilliantly imaginative, it held our attention for an absolute age. The narrative…
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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…