Have You Seen My Blankie – Lucy Rowland and Paula Metcalf
Lucy Rowland and Paula Metcalf’s picture book ‘Have You Seen My Blankie?’
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The Tall Man and the Small Mouse written by Mara Bergman, illustrated by Birgitta Sif
Read more: The Tall Man and the Small Mouse written by Mara Bergman, illustrated by Birgitta SifIn my experience, mice are usually in the jaws of my cat in my bedroom or at the very least her plaything, being tossed in the air like a hot crumpet. They are neither as useful to me or as adorable as the little mouse in this quaint rhyming story about the blossoming unlikely friendship…
Big Cat by Emma Lazell
Read more: Big Cat by Emma LazellBig Cat, the debut picture book from Emma Lazell, is a hilarious tale about what could happen if you loose your glasses.
On the Origin of Species – retold and illustrated by Sabina Radeva
Read more: On the Origin of Species – retold and illustrated by Sabina RadevaThe sign of a good children’s book, I think, is if it can transcend the boundaries of its intended readership. Here, we have one such book. I also like it when tricky subject matter is made approachable to children. Stylish illustrations help too, and On the Origin of Species – retold and illustrated by Sabina…
Jungle Jamboree by Jo Empson
Read more: Jungle Jamboree by Jo EmpsonJungle Jamboree, written and illustrated by Jo Empson, is a funny tale about the true meaning of beauty and that kindness is the most beautiful thing of all. Who will be crowned the most beautiful of all at the Jungle Jamboree? Lion, Leopard, Hippo, Zebra? Each of the animals within the story is worried about…
Maryam Al Serkal – Author Interview
Read more: Maryam Al Serkal – Author InterviewAbsolutely delighted to welcome Maryam Al Serkal, author of Mira’s Curly Hair – a picture book created with illustrator Rebeca Luciani. Here she answers My Book Corner’s infamous questions… Tell us about you in 25 words or less. I’m mother to a boy and a girl. I love to read. I write poetry. I’m spiritual but…
Captain Sparklebeard by Timothy Knapman & Sam Lloyd
Read more: Captain Sparklebeard by Timothy Knapman & Sam LloydCaptain Sparklebeard, written by Timothy Knapman and illustrated by Sam Lloyd, is a pirate story — with a twist! This picture book celebrates adventure, girl power and following your dreams. The story begins with elements that relate to a modern fairytale — Peg sweeping the floor and doing the housework for her wicked step-auntie. Peg…
Shampooch by Heather Pindar & Susan Batori
Read more: Shampooch by Heather Pindar & Susan BatoriShampooch by Heather Pindar, Illustrated by Susan Batori Shampooch is the most pampered dog at the park. After her latest session at the salon she joins her friends but isn’t too keen to play their messy games of playing in the mud and chasing rabbits. When a kite blows her way, it’s not long before…
Kiss the Crocodile by Sean Taylor & Ben Mantle
Read more: Kiss the Crocodile by Sean Taylor & Ben MantleKiss the Crocodile, written by Sean Taylor and illustrated by Ben Mantle, is a story which highlights fun, friendship and play.
For All The Stars Across The Sky – Karl Newson Chiaki Okada
Read more: For All The Stars Across The Sky – Karl Newson Chiaki OkadaFor All the Stars Across the Sky, written by Karl Newson and illustrated by Chiaki Okada, is a beautiful, tender picture book which celebrates the love, bond and special moments between parent and child. ‘For all the stars across the sky, big and little and bright. Here’s a wish from me to you, before we…
Plant, Sow, Make & Grow by Esther Coombs
Read more: Plant, Sow, Make & Grow by Esther CoombsSince receiving Esther Coombs Plant, Sow, Make & Grow, I’ve been so excited to get in the garden with my daughter! This is coming from someone who is completely un-green fingered (what is the opposite of green?). Taking you through the seasons, this book is packed full of ideas for growing yummy fruit, vegetables and…
Nicola Kinnear – Author & Illustrator Interview
Read more: Nicola Kinnear – Author & Illustrator InterviewHave you met Logan yet? He’s the very shy character in Nicola Kinnear’s debut picture book, A Little Bit Brave. It’s wonderfully gorgeous, and so we invited the creator into My Book Corner to have a little chat. Tell us about you in 25 words or less. I am an illustrator and storyteller living just…
Dave the Lonely Monster – Anna Kemp & Sara Ogilvie
Read more: Dave the Lonely Monster – Anna Kemp & Sara OgilvieDave the Lonely Monster (Simon & Schuster), written by Anna Kemp and illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, is hilarious with a heart of gold. Much like Dave himself, in fact. In his youth, Dave the rock-and-roll-loving monster was a bit of a hellraiser, until he was banished by the grumpy townsfolk. Now he lives alone in…
Peace and Me – Ali Winter & Michael El Fathi
Read more: Peace and Me – Ali Winter & Michael El FathiPeace and Me, created by Ali Winter and Michael El Fathi, is a non-fiction picture book collection of biographies. It features the lives of twelve amazing men and women in history who have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize of the 20th and 21st centuries. The book explores their real-life stories and explains the reasons…
Baby’s First Bank Heist – Jim Whalley & Stephen Collins
Read more: Baby’s First Bank Heist – Jim Whalley & Stephen CollinsWell, what a cheeky little book we have here! Anyone who’s been around babies knows that they are resourceful little critters, and more often that not, cleverer than us silly grown-ups give them credit for! Take Frank for example, the (infant) criminal mastermind in Baby’s First Bank Heist by debut author Jim Whalley and illustrator…
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