Everyone in Mousetown is out and about. Some of the mice are happy, some are sad and some are anxious about what the day may bring. Which mouse are you? Sometimes it’s hard to talk about how you feel, every day is different and there are lots of things that can change your routine or…
Today we invite you to coorie doon and enjoy our latest post, as MBC reviewer Sarah Broadley welcomes illustrator Jill Calder for a special question and answer session. Question 1You have worked with many children’s writers over the years, illustrating their stories and bringing their characters to life. Do you ask them for specific information abou…
Winner of the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Shadower’s Choice Medal for Illustration Shortlisted for the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration. Nyla loves her home, where the trees stand tall, the skies are full of stars, and she can fall asleep to the sound of the waves. She and her father enjoy time spent together; they…
What is love? How can we describe it to a child? In this delightful story, perfect for a bedtime read, Helen Docherty explores the many ways love can be shown. Everyday life activities such as drawing, being in the garden, at a party and so on make this easily relatable for young children. ‘If…
Sheep love Brenda. Brenda loves sheep. They play games, share meals and all the things that friends do. Brenda even has a woolly jumper, just like the sheep. When Brenda makes her fabulous mint sauce, the sheep are excited to try out her recipe, not realising that there’s a special ingredient Brenda has been waiting…
Dr Rose is a marine biologist. Ever since she was a little girl, she was fascinated by the sea. More than that, she loves to hear the fisherfolk’s tales of a mysterious beast, called Carmella, who lives deep under the sea. One day, she decides to lead an expedition to discover the whereabouts of Carmella.…
Santa thinks of all the children in the world, but who takes care of Santa? He works hard every day of the year, by the time he arrives home from delivering presents he is too tired to get up and cook Christmas Day dinner! After an extra half hour of sleep, Santa begins again, making…
Beanie the Bansheenie watched from her pod in the river as a little girl called Rose stepped near the waters edge. This was her person. The one she is meant to bond with and know everything about. Her job is to get to know her human but also watch for the CLOUD OF DOOM, which…
How Does Santa Go Down The Chimney by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen Bunnies in a Sleigh by Philip Ardagh, Illustrated by Ben Mantle Mr Santa by Jarvis How Does Santa Go Down The Chimney by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen Shortlisted for Waterstones and Foyles Book of the Year How does Santa…
We have one signed copy of ‘Alive with Poppies’ by Tomos Roberts and Sharon Rentta to give away! Check out our posts on Instagram and Twitter/X for a chance to win this stunning book. This book is for all those who have ever wondered why a poppy is used as a symbol for remembrance. First…
As part of the blog tour, today we welcome author, Anna Kemp to @mybookcorner.reviews to tell us what inspired her to write the wonderful ‘The Muttcracker’ – a picture book that will be a super addition to many a…
Catherine Emmett ensures we will never think of ‘trick or treat’ in the same way again! Down a ‘twisty, turny path,’ through a ‘winding, wailing wood,’ in a ‘creepy, creaky house,’ lives a witch. In her quest to cast a spell to sniff out an ogre, one important ingredient is missing – a little girl.…
by Rachael Davis and Mike Byrne Joy, fun, happiness, celebration, cakes, ice-cream, bubbles and butterflies; ‘The Dinosaur Who Came To Dinner‘ by Rachael Davis and illustrated by Mike Byrne is a perfect recipe for fun and laughter. On a very hot day, Mum and her little girl feel like they are melting when the…
Get ready for some Halloween hilarity with Witch’s New Trick With hilarious rhymes by Caroline Crowe and creepy-but-cute illustrations by Jess Pauwels, this one will have you howling from page one (and not in a werewolf way). Meet Hazel Broomstick, a well-meaning witch with a serious case of the hiccups—disaster! With every hic, her spells go wildly wrong,…
Today, we are thrilled to welcome a very special guest to our blog—Claire Freedman, author of the bestselling Aliens Love Underpants series. Claire joins us as part of our exciting blog tour celebrating the release of her hilarious new picture book, Dragons Love Underpants. In Dragons Love Underpants, Claire introduces us to a fiery new…
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Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
His books are a great way help kids read while soaking up important Science concepts without even knowing it. Ironically,…
Ooh, this sounds fantastic!