With 25th April 1915 as its starting point A Day to Remember charts the reason, the meaning and the validity of this day through to the present time and beyond … Through World War I & II, the Vietnam War, Kuwait, East Timor and Afghanistan this moving book is a sensitive tribute to those who…
Titanic Unclassified is an exciting historical guide presented in an easier to digest manner Titanic Unclassified by Alex Stewart captures the elegance that this magnificent ship created. The hopes and dreams it represented to the many people on board are reflected through the records of some of those travelling, from Margaret Brown to…
The Butterfly Garden, Laura Weston, is a thoughtfully rendered, beautifully crafted picture book which charts the life cycle of a butterfly in a manner which encourages little fingers to explore, and minds to wonder. With minimal text on each page, ‘an egg’, ‘a flight’, ‘a sleep’ Laura Weston’s narrative takes her readers on the butterfly’s…
Christian The Lion is the remarkable true story of Australian friends Ace and John, who after arriving in London, took advantage of the fact that in 1969 you truly could buy absolutely anything at the iconic Harrods department store … a lion cub! Years later, their reunion with Christian and one year after Christian the lion…
Toby and The Ice Giants is going to be an invaluable resource for learning about the Ice Age.
Oh, Nicola Davies and Mark Hearld’s A First Book of Nature is a delight! I’m saying straight away that this belongs in each and every Primary School classroom. Why? It offers a wealth of inspiration, knowledge and celebration of everything that surrounds us. A First Book of Nature is 108 pages chockablock with warm words, gentle…
My Home Broome would be a great addition to many school libraries, to really showcase all the glorious things Broome has to offer.
Beautiful Birds is most definitely a ‘Keep Forever’ picture book. It really is quite special.
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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…