Farah does not like her nose. Every mirror, every window she looks in, her face is reflected back and there is that nose! Her Dadi Ama tells Farah her face is a map of where she comes from, she has her father’s curly hair, her mother’s brown eyes and Dadi Ama’s nose. How can she…
Here at My Book Corner, we’re always on the lookout for books that not only educate but also inspire wonder in children. The “Tell Me About…” series by Emily Dodd, beautifully illustrated by Chorkung, achieves just that. Today, we’re diving into two standout titles: Tell Me About…Planet Earth Our planet is a fascinating place,…
Where does water come from? How does it affect the weather? How does it come out of the tap? The Wonderful World of Water delves into the mechanics behind cloud formation, water wells found deep underground, everything connected to the seas and oceans, and so much more. A fantastic voyage of discovery within its pages…
It’s National Non-Fiction November and I’m diving into Mind Mappers: Are We Running Out Of Water? as part of this year’s blog tour on the all-important theme of #WonderfulWater, organised by The Federation of Children’s Book Groups. There have been some wonderful posts to date, and there are more to come, so do make sure to follow…
I have a confession to make; I do sometimes judge a book by its cover – or more accurately, I can’t resist a book with stunning artwork. Great Minds is one such book, and it’s as eye-catching on the inside as it is on the outside. Indeed, André Ducci‘s graphic novel style fills every page with…
I have the right to be loved. I have the right to healthcare. I have the right to safety and shelter… and so much more. There’s a lot of things we take for granted in this world. A roof over our head, a warm bed…
These two brilliant non fiction titles will give your budding baker or formula 1 fan a hands-on reason to get creative. With its step-by-step guide to building your own moving racing car with items you can easily find in the home, How To Build A Racing Car by author and “maker” Fran Scott and illustrator…
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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…