Juuuust a reminder: Plesiosaurs were prehistoric aquatic reptiles that lived in the Cretaceous period, alongside dinosaurs, but they were actually not dinosaurs. Who cares! They were huge and cool predators that lived in the water and had a verrry long neck! Do you want to know something else that is really cool? The author, Jonathan…
5… 4… 3… 2… 1 BLAST OFF! Welcome to the world of Matilda Musk, not only is she going to the moon, she’s going to build the rocket to get her there too! What if you could fly to the moon and step onto its surface like the crew of the Apollo 11 back in…
Stephen Collins is the illustrator of the fabulous, The Dinosaur Awards, written by Barbara Taylor. It’s a fantastic, must-have tome for ALL dino fans – filled with unusual facts presented in the most glorious way. So. Indeed. OF COURSE. I asked the talented illustrator, Stephen Collins, to step into MyBookCorner and share his creative process…
Dinosaurs should be awarded for being themselves to begin with, because they were just amazing. Now, giving an award to each one of them for their special characteristics is simply top! I love the way this book was written in almost a story like mode but still keeping it within the non-fiction genre. It is…
Escape, One Day We Had to Run. What a title! One that evokes a feeling of fear, desperation and panic. But also feelings of hope and possibility. This book is a collection of real world stories depicting the heroic journeys of twelve brave individuals and groups who were forced to flee their homes in desperate…
When Lenny the Lemur slips on some stinky yellow stuff, he’s not exactly sure what it is he’s stepped in. He asks all the animals he can find but no-one owns up to the slippery mess until he meets a Caribou who helps him solve the mystery. Lenny soon learns what not to do when…
Beautiful Eggs is a large-format board book that mixes an inspiring world of culture with artistic activities. Families gather in different places around the globe to create beautiful patterns for egg decorations. Using their cultural symbology, numerous countries produce dazzling works of art with distinct meanings for different kinds of celebrations. I simply love it…
Water World from Ben Rothery is a nonfiction book guaranteed to take your breath away. Beautifully produced with wonderfully thick pages, huge format and the most exquisite illustrations – I challenge you not to be amazed and inspired by the huge variety of animals Ben presents to his reader. “we know more about the surface…
Donna Amey Bhatt’s debut Non Fiction book HOW TO SPOT A MUM embraces and celebrates mothers everywhere, and would make the perfect gift for any mum, seasoned and new, to share with their children. Indeed this original book really does have ingredients that will appeal to both! My own children pounced on it as soon…
Since its release Blue Planet II, with words from our very own Leisa Stewart-Sharpe, and stunning illustrations from Emily Dove, has stormed into the best seller charts – and it’s plain to see why. With her fabulous turn of phrase and ability to weave great stories Stewart-Sharpe takes her readers diving into the beautiful wilderness…
My Book Corner reviewer and good friend Leisa Stewart-Sharpe publishes her first book this week, and what a way to launch a career, by reimagining blockbuster nature series Blue Planet II for a whole new generation. And. Did you spot who’s penned the foreword? Yep, it’s non-other than Sir David Attenborough himself – what a…
Isabel Thomas is an award-winning science writer and author of more than 100 books for young audiences. Yep, over 100! Moth and Fox are just two of her recent releases. Created with illustrator Daniel Egnéus, Moth and Fox are powerful, narrative non-fiction books which tackle tricky questions in the most wonderful manner. I couldn’t wait…
A stunning and sensitive portrayal of the circle of life, of finding beauty in nature even during tough times. With soft, lyrical language Isabel Thomas guides us through winter as Fox hunts for food to share with her babies. The language from Thomas and the illustrations from Daniel Egnéus allow the reader to sink into…
** Pop over to our Twitter account, for your chance to win 1 of 2 copies of this book! ** What a gloriously fun concept, brilliantly executed by Andy Seed and Nick East. What would a Bengal Tiger… or a Polar Bear… or Giant Anteater… or even a Tree-toed Sloth say if you managed to…
Now here’s a well needed tome, a brilliant guide to money… earning it, spending it, saving it, growing it and even… giving it. Hardly anyone talks about this, but having a strong, confident understanding of money is a crucial lifeskill. Thankfully, Dosh is a wonderfully comprehensive guide. Leaving no coin unturned Rashmi Sirdeshpande provides young…
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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…