This gloriously wintery picture book reminded my of the earlier cold snap of weather the threat of snow. Corinne Felton’s lyrical language is perfect for this story of friendship between a young girl and a squirrel. The story is a treasured memory, one which the main character Olivia has carried with her for a lifetime.…
This book is hilarious! Everyone I came into contact with last week, whether they be 4 or 74, has been made to sit down and listen to me read it. So funny, it is a book that needs to be shared! A book that can make even the grouchiest of people smile and the grumpiest…
It’s here! Hooray! Find The Spy has snuck onto the shelves – have you spied it yet? This one is chock-a-block full of engrossing activities and juicy stories to get your inner spy ready for action. Yep! Embrace that inner spy and let it loose in Find The Spy as you stealthily read each page…
It’s here! Hooray! The follow-up to the fabulously funny I Am A Tiger from this great duo. What’s this fab character up to this time? It seems there’s another case of mistaken identity, with various animals convinced that mouse is an… elephant. Mouse is quite incensed by the suggestion. A hilarious exchange ensues, fired by…
Well, here’s a gorgeously fun and lively picture book – what a fabulous debut this is from Alice McKinley. Nine Lives Newton is a lovely comedy based around an unfortunate misunderstanding by Newton, an adorable dog, on the very first page. Newton has just found out that he has nine lives. Hooray! Oooo what can…
Izzy and Fixer are back! Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Convention is the second adventure featuring the young inventor, her friend Fixer the crow and supportive, loveable Grandpa. Izzy Gizmo is a creative, ingenious and humble character, a picture book hero of today. She is an inspiration to all who love to invent and create.…
My Book Corner’s first post in this new series – Picture Book Art: Meet the Makers with illustrator Sharon Davey, was super popular – and now we are itching to show you the next one in our series. Super excited to welcome Sandhya Prabhat, the illustrator behind I Am Brown to share a brilliant insight…
THE BOSS is back. She reviewed Step Inside Homes Through History, because as she puts it: “I know everything there is to know about Victorians and this book has Victorians in it.” Understood. Today’s book touches on another expert subject area for THE BOSS. BISCUITS. “I loooooove having choc chip ones. And the custard cream…
Beast Feast is a monstrously marvellous picture book by Emma Yarlett, published by Walker Books. As soon as you open the book, you just know it’s going to be something special by the amusing monstrous recipes. I love the recipe for Shepherd Pie (the preparation time for this recipe is as long as it takes…
Tom’s job is to watch for pirate ships. Every day he walks to the top of the hill and looks out to sea. Waiting and waiting. With each false alarm, the villagers grow weary of his cry ‘the pirates are coming’ and so they stop hiding. It’s not long before an actual pirate ship sails…
Author-illustrator Lucy Freegard’s The Big Stink is a highly entertaining cat-and-mouse detective story with all the action and near-misses you’d expect from a daring art robbery! And while we know cheese-thief Charlie is in the wrong for stealing, Lucy’s fun-filled illustrations make this character so appealing that we can’t help but champion this mischievous mouse…
Creating I Don’t Like Books. Never. Ever. The End. with Sharon Davey has been the hugest privilege. It really has. I’m so chuffed that Sharon has popped over to MyBookCorner today to give a really intriguing insight into picture book creation, from an illustrator’s perspective – the very first post in our brand new series…
Emma Perry is an author in her own right. Her debut picture book – with illustrator Sharon Davey – is about to hit the shelves, published by David Fickling. It’s called I DON’T LIKE BOOKS. NEVER. EVER. THE END. and I hear it’s pretty special.
A is for Avocado, written and illustrated by Carolyn Suzuki, is an alphabet book of plant power. This super cute-sized book showcases twenty-six fresh fruits, vibrant vegetables and powerful plants to encourage and inspire healthy eating among its readers. It will inspire young readers and introduce new vegans to lots of new plant-based foods. Each…
The Girl and the Dinosaur by Hollie Hughes and Sarah Massini is an absolutely spellbinding tale which has very quickly rocketed up my personal list of the very best picture books. This gorgeous rhyming story opens with a little girl called Marianne digging beneath the sand, Mary Anning-style, to uncover a dinosaur. And uncover one…
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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…