T: I was a teacher for many years, and I’ve seen a lot of new kids struggle finding their place. I also know how much kids love zany adventures and superheroes, so this was a good combo. I was very excited when Nancy Paulsen suggested Dapo as the illustrator. I was already familiar with his…
Rayhan wants to be just like everyone else! It’s Ramadan and it seems as if all his family are fasting except for him, so Rayhan decides he will too. The up side of this is he can avoid eating porridge and salad! Unfortunately the strawberries from the garden prove too tempting and before he knows…
After a long day, it’s time for bed. What happens to your feelings? What do they do at night when you’re asleep? Perhaps Patience washes her combs. Maybe Worry tosses and turns. Could Regret and Sense of Guilt perform a rock concert, with Inner Critic on vocals? There’s so many emotions within us, some of…
Rana the snow fox gets lost in a snow storm. Alone and scared, she’s unsure who to trust to help her find her way. She accepts the friendship of a polar bear and they travel through the white-out together to safety. As they go, they take in the beauty of the world they live in,…
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…
The Lass and The Quine by Ashley Douglas The lass has never left the castle where she lives, learning everything she knows from the books on the shelves. She’s scared of bears and the outside world. The quine is the complete opposite. She climbs mountains, paddles in streams, spends time with the animals that…
At first, you would be mistaken into thinking this is a simple story with few words and straightforward illustrations. It is so much more. Listen and you will be able to find the joy in the sound of nature all around us. When Hannah finds a leaf, she thinks it looks like a violin and…
Harry is on a special quest. To find the bear he’ll love the best. Will Harry find the bear he’s meant to, or will the bear find him? Lu Fraser has written this absolute treasure of a story with a beautiful sing-song rhythm that is a joy to read aloud. This is one of those rare…
Rory finds it very difficult to be patient when he is desperate to get to the playground. His little brother, Baxter has other ideas. He likes to splash in the puddles on the way to the park. A wonderful tale of taking the time to notice the world around you. This story is a gentle…
Bessie’s head is buzzing with bees, they sleep when she sleeps and play when she plays. But sometimes they can be very noisy when they get bored. It’s a big day for Bessie as she starts at nursery. She joins in but soon the bees don’t want to build blocks, paint pictures or listen to…
Starting at a new school is hard, especially when it’s a superhero school! Super Goat Girl is nervous but excited to meet new friends. However, her first day doesn’t go as well as she’d hoped… or does it? Her classmates have amazing powers but she can’t do what they do. They can stretch and shoot…
Our Pebbles by Jarvis Days out with Grandad are the best! What adventures can be found down by the sea. As Grandad tells tall tales, and shows the way, it’s obvious what a special relationship he and the little boy share. At pebble beach, they guess the seal’s name, play pirates with the driftwood and…
The Moon Rabbit by Eva Wong Nava, illustrated by Jason Chuang A Celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival. It is a story Meifung never tires of hearing. The legend of the Chang’e, The Moon Goddess. Each Mid-Autumn Festival she asks her mother to tell her the story again. The Moon Goddess is known as the rabbit…
It’s nearly time for the village show and Mabel, the witch, is considering growing flowers this year, rather than vegetables. Mabel loves gardening rather than spells so she sets to work preparing her pots and filling them with seeds. When her flowers don’t grow she decides to create a spell to help them along the…
What’s in a name? When Abdullah receives a well-loved bear for Eid, it doesn’t have a name. Abdullah spends a lot of time thinking of a name for his lovely bear but every suggestion just doesn’t seem quite right. He asks his friends for help but still no luck. As night falls, an idea comes…
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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…