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…
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…
Unforgotten is a timeless, hauntingly beautiful narrative. Its haunting tone comes from the evocative poetic narrative which remains with the reader long after the final words have been read. Unforgotten has that rare quality of a picture book which will equally appeal to both adults and children – each gaining something individual from it. Unforgotten…
The Cloudspotter from Tom McLaughlin is a delightfully wistful picture book about friendship and the wonderful past time of cloud spotting. After some lovely cloud themed endpapers the reader is introduced to Franklin, otherwise known as The Cloudspotter. He doesn’t have any friends, but in his mind that is perfectly ok thank you very much…
Dahlov Ipcar, as some of you may know, is certainly no stranger to the world of children’s books. However it is thanks to Sam Arthur and Alex Apiro, responsible for the children’s publishing imprint Flying Eye Books, that her much beloved books complete with distinct illustrations, have been given a new lease of life. Black…
The Coat is a picture book that takes its reader on an unexpected journey, a delightful one. Julie Hunt pens the enchanting story of a coat which stands alone in the middle of the paddock, “it was angry” for guarding a patch of strawberries really was “an incredible waste!” When a “disappointed” man notices the…
Bea from Christine Sharp is delightful, imaginative and something a little bit special. Wonderful alliterative sentences and illustrations filled with texture and vibrancy, combine to present a captivating story featuring little Bea. Little Bea is a bird who likes to be, absolutely revels in being different. Just glance at that cheeky character on the front page –…
Exciting, fresh and fun quite aptly describe Jo Empson’s debut picture book, Rabbityness. Rabbit likes doing quite ordinary things. Empson’s series of short sentences prefixed with ‘Rabbit liked …’ lead the reader through the first few pages. They are filled with the black rabbit set against green hues, and plenty of white space. This leads…
“But Melu was different” Melu stands out from the herd of “stubborn mules” who always go in the same direction and never venture to pastures new. When his dreams of “splashing in the glittering green sea” become too much he literally turns around and decides to go in his own direction – to…
The New Jumper, a picture book from the award winning Oliver Jeffers, oozes both style and wittiness in perfect doses. Oliver Jeffers’ ability to entrance with deceptively simply drawings, with carefully placed touches of colour, is definitely to be admired. I was absorbed by the Heuys as soon as I delved in Jeffers’ latest picture…
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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…