This Is My Rock, a Flying Eye book by David Lucas, is a fantastic example of pictures and words working concisely together. It has a beautiful to touch, multimedia cover and sumptuous quality pages. Each spread brings with it a unique visual treat. David Lucas’s distinctive art work stands out from the crowd with its…
Huge welcome to the talented Leonie Roberts, her debut picture book My Colourful Chameleon – illustrated by Mike Byrne – has just hit the shelves. Tell us about you in 25 words or less. I am a dog-loving, qualified Primary School teacher who simply adores reading and writing. How would you describe your writing style?…
‘The Stone Age was boring’ begins Game of Stones by Rebecca Lisle and Richard Watson but, as I’m always telling my kids, boredom is the mother of creativity and Pod sets about inventing games for his brother, Hinge. The similarity of Yow-Yows and Crackit to modern versions will go down well with young readers. I shan’t…
How many picture books have you read about two dogs falling in love? I’m guessing it’s next to none! Dog in Boots, from Paula Metcalf, is a delightful, funny and original story, with ‘lift-the-flaps’ adding an extra fun dimension. Philip is in love with his neighbour Penelope. There’s just one problem. Philip is short and…
Emma Perry, founder of My Book Corner, selects her Best Book(s) of 2017… OK, so I really, really couldn’t stick to just one. I narrowed it down to *cough* 3. And that was tricky. Very tricky. First up, The Gritterman from Orlando Weeks. I love the gentle, quietly evocative portrayal of an everyday hero. Wonderful…
Emily Davison, Picture Book Specialist for My Book Corner, selects her Best Book of 2017… For 2017 I would have to say Leaf by Sandra Dieckmann has to be one of my favourites. Flying Eye produces such quality picture books and Leaf is a story that will still be relevant in many years to come.…
Michelle Robinson, impressive Picture Book Writer (A Beginner’s Guide to Bear Spotting, Have You Seen My Giraffe?… and many more!), selects her Best Book of 2017… Hoot Owl by Sean Taylor and Jean Jullien. Hoot is an adorable character. The illustrations are bold and colourful and the story is delightfully daft. Great fun to read…
Fred Blunt, illustrator extraordinaire (This Is Not A Bedtime Story), selects his Best Book(s) 0f 2017… The Grotlyn by Benji Davies With it’s grimy, dark intrigue, lurking in the shadows. Benji’s made a beautifully rendered and poetic picture book. I love the victorian scenes and characters, and my kids loved the fact that it was…
Lucy Rowland, prolific Picture Book writer (Gecko’s Echo, The Birthday Invitation), selects her Best Book of 2017… There are SO many great books to choose from but for me it has to be Grandad’s Secret Giant by David Litchfield. This is a wonderful story of belonging and friendship which teaches us the really important lessons…
Karl Newson, picture book author of Fum & Here Comes The Sun and illustrator, selects his Best Book of 2017… My best book of 2017 is Benji Davies‘ The Grotlyn. I LOVE this book! Its superb design makes it stand out from the usual picture book crowd in the bookshop and it draws one in…
Abie Longstaff, writer of books including The Fairytale Hairdresser and Aladdin, selects her Best Book of 2017… Jenny McLachlan’s Stargazing for Beginners Meg – a fifteen year old, science-mad girl – is left in charge of her baby sister when their erratic mother disappears. She’s determined to cope without alerting interfering adults but she’s got a science…
Steven Lenton, illustrator of books including Shifty McGifty & The Hundred and One Dalmations, selects his Best Book 0f 2017… My choice is , The Curious Case Of The Missing Mammoth from Ellie Hattie and Karl James Mountford (Little Tiger Press). I just love the hardback version’s cover design and the beautiful palettes and characters…
Leisa Stewart-Sharpe, My Book Corner’s picture book specialist, selects her Best Book of 2017. The Lumberjack’s Beard from Duncan Beedie. What’s not to love about this BEARDiful book! All about friends, the forest and err facial hair! Big, burly Jim Hickory the lumberjack lives in a log cabin and has an enormous bristly beard.…
Sophy Henn, picture book author and illustrator of the Pom Pom series, & Pass It On, selects her Best Book of 2017… 2017 has been another amazing year for Children’s Books, so many wonderful offerings from writers and illustrators, old and new. To try and pick a favourite is impossible, but I will single one out for…
James Mayhew, Picture Book writer & illustrator extraordinaire, selects his Best Book(s) of 2017… For older readers, Moonlocket by Peter Bunzl, a rollicking good adventure that shouts “classic” from the very first page. I loved it. For younger children, it has to be The Lost Words by Robert MacFarlane and illustrated, magnificently, by Jackie Morris.…
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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…