Grandpa Green is a beautifully gentle picture book. Quietly unassuming, this one is reminiscent of A Sick Day For Amos McGee in its gentle pace yet effective content – I loved it! The story of Grandpa Green’s life is told by his “great-grandkid” “He was born a really long time ago,” He tells of quirky…
This is such a gorgeous picture book – full of inspiration, oohs and aahs. Open the first page of The Curious Garden by Peter Brown to reveal the depiction of a city – smoke filled, grey and gloomy. Hover over the page a little longer and you will spy a little boy with a…
Elizabeth Honey’s latest picture book, That’s Not A Daffodil!, immerses its readers in the pleasures taken from the little things in life, and looks at the world from a little ones perspective. Mr Yilmaz is clearly a talented gardener, and a lovely neighbour. He pops round to Tom on a regular basis with armfuls of carrots, lemons,…
The Giving Tree by Shel Silversein is a classic picture book. Beautifully told and illustrated.
Collingridge’s award winning When It Snows has been released in paperback, and My Book Corner has fallen in love. When It Snows is a beautiful, atmospheric picture book which is absolutely delightful for younger listeners. Evoking a magical, imaginative world Richard Collingridge’s creation is just perfect to snuggle up with at the end of the…
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