McDarkly lives in a swamp he adores. He fills it with love and orchids of all sizes. He knows how it works – patience and care, in time he’ll be rewarded with a glorious sight. But. The King doesn’t agree. All he can see is a mess, and he wants it gone – a skate…
Nobody knew, nobody dreamed, nobody even considered the possibility that a bird which fits in your hand might fly halfway round the world – and back again. So begins the lyrical tale of Boundless Sky by Amanda Addison and Manuela Adreani, published by Lantana. As autumn comes to the UK, Bird begins to migrate. Over…
Benny is a robot. Not only does he not like doing the washing up but he’s only allowed to press the big red button on his tummy – it’s for emergencies only. Doing the washing up is NOT an emergency. Benny finally washes all the pots and pans without pressing the button without a fuss.…
What a brilliantly bonkers story this is! Morag Hood has again created a fabulous book that will appeal to little ones with its funny text and trademark bold, bright illustrations. I read it out loud to my 6 year old and we both ended up giggling at the hilarious, random mix of characters, objects and…
I love this! A picture book about dinosaurs with rollicky rhymes, that bonks gender stereotypes on their head. Oh yes! Ed is quite convinced he knows EVERYthing about dinosaurs, so when his sister patiently explains about the She Rex, who is big, burly and multi-coloured… well, he quickly dismisses it. Afterall, “Dinos are for boys.”…
Come and take a peek at Rashmi Sirdespande’s very first picture book to hit the shelves. She’s teamed up with the talented Diane Ewen to produce a glorious romp, with a T-Rex of course, through the power of books. Just remember, Never Show a T-Rex a Book! But. What would happen if you DID show…
The long-awaited sequel to Look Up! is here and it is just as fantastic as you would expect from this duo of storytelling masterminds. I had the pleasure, along with my son, of meeting Nathan and Dapo at the Southbank Centre earlier this year and they were both so friendly – making time for everyone,…
The Wonder Tree is the first book I’ve illustrated and the first book of mine to be released, and it’s incredibly exciting to see it out in the world. Since illustrating The Wonder Tree, and further books, I’ve realised that I’ve brought with me my filmmaker mindset to publishing. Summer 2019, when I went freelance,…
Caryl Hart’s first real book was published in 2009 when she was 42 and by the end of 2020, she’ll have published more than fifty. Wowzas! With July seeing the release of two more to add to her collection, we couldn’t wait to see how Caryl tackled My Book Corner’s questions… Psst: We’ve got a…
Impossible! by Tracey Corderoy and Tony Neal, is the jolly story of an unlikely friendship between a laundry-running dog and a little lost crab with a shared love of the seaside! For Crab it is home and for Dog a place he has only travelled to in his dreams. Living miles away from the coast Dog…
Lily Parr was born in England in 1905, she loved to play rugby and football. At the age of 14 she played for St Helen’s Ladies Football team, where she was spotted by the manager of Dick, Kerr Ladies, a rival club. Following her signing to his club she went on to play every chance…
Come and take a peek at this wonderfully fun and engaging book that toddlers will giggle at – Bears Love Squares, from Caryl Hart and Edward Underwood. Bear ADORES squares. They are just… right. Turn them anyway you like and… still a square. Seriously, what’s not to like?! Hmmmm, his little buddy, a raccoon, isn’t…
I can hear giggles from the other room. Lots of giggles. I peek through the crack in the door to see what has tickled my 6 year old. He’s sat cross legged on the sofa with his head buried in the comical genius that is ‘101 Bums’ by Sam Harper and Chris Jevons. A colourful…
Learning how to say sorry is hard. In fact, saying sorry is hard, no matter how old you are! This delightful book by Barry Timms and Sean Julian follows the friendship of woodland best buddies Scribble the squirrel and Swoop the owl. They are inseparable, until a lack of communication one day gets them into…
If you’ve read my guest post on ‘My Shelves are Full,’ you’ll know that The Perfect Shelter is a very special and personal book. Being diagnosed with breast cancer took the world from under us, and it was thanks to the support of many, many special people that we, as a family, found hope and…
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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…