I adore picture books that celebrate the much neglected art of letter writing and receiving. A Letter for Bear, by David Lucas, achieves just that. ‘Bear was a postman’, he spends all his days tirelessly delivering letters to lots of lovely animal families. But. There’s never a single letter for him. When he gets home…
Helen Borten introduces children to seeing and listening to all that is around them in this beautifully reproduced picture book, Do You Hear What I Hear? First published in the 1950s, this fabulous vintage book still has much to impart … it is just divine. Do You Hear What I Hear? opens with the following…
Madalena Matoso’s Clap, Clap! is a stand out counting picture book due to its wonderful interactive element. Each double page invites the reader to not only count out loud, but interact with the book itself. Bash the symbols together by opening and closing the page, help the 2 faces kiss twice by moving the faces…
Yasmeen Ismail‘s latest picture book, I’m A Girl, is a glorious celebration of being a strong, confident, happy girl. Perfect. Girls can be messy and competitive. They can be brave, spontaneous and curious. They can be themselves, and so can boys. This wonderful message comes across loud and clear as Ismail’s character does all of…
Stina from Lani Yamamoto, is a beautifully written & delicately illustrated picture book about friendship. Stina dislikes the cold so much she won’t even eat ice cream. She dreads the Winter coming every year. And so, every year she makes all the plans and preparations necessary to ensure she doesn’t have to face the outside.…
The Journey from Francesca Sanna, is a thought provoking picture book covering the journey of a mother and her two children who are forced to move home, move country. Narrated by one of the young children, we are introduced to how things used to be – living by the sea, spending weekends at the beach…
Tough Guys (Have Feelings Too) is a considerate, thoughtful new picture book from Keith Negley. Tough Guys (Have Feelings Too) shows that not everything has to be perfect all the time. Even cowboys, and superheros find it tough. Even astronauts and boxers have bad days, when things don’t go according to plan. Keith Negley’s stylish…
A Little Guide to Gardening from Jo Elworthy and Eleanor Taylor is a gloriously sweet, and wonderfully comprehensive, guide to gardening. Aimed at little readers, it conveys an infectious love of the outdoors and is sure to inspire and nurture plenty of budding green fingers. A Little Guide to Gardening opens beautifully with a gentle…
Pass It On, by the fabulous Sophy Henn, is a celebration of simple acts of kindness. ‘smile a smile and pass it on.’ Jump for joy, chuckle and smile to fill the world with your happiness. Henn’s narrative encourages her little readers to look around if ‘fun and glee aren’t in their usual place.’ She shows…
Bob and Flo – Hide and Seek is a beautifully rendered picture book from Rebecca Ashdown, (The Whopper). Ever played hide and seek with a toddler. If they can’t see you, they’re pretty convinced they are hidden right? Then you need this book. When Bob turns up to nursery half hidden by his own umbrella,…
Rain, from Sam Usher, is the follow up to his much loved picture book Snow. Rain is a beautifully gentle narrative about Sam and his Grandpa as they wait for the rain to clear. Sam really wants to go outside. He wants to splash in the puddles and go on fantastical voyages. But. Grandpa says…
I haven’t giggled so much over a picture book for ages! Steven Seagull Action Hero, from the awesomely talented Elys Dolan, is a fresh, funny and fabulously witty picture book that has just hit the shelves. Steven Seagull is a retired cop, after being fired for being ‘too much of a renegade.’ But. His long…
Robin’s Winter Song is a beautifully written and illustrated picture book from Suzanne Barton. Robin is happily singing from the trees, enjoying ‘a beautiful autumn day’ when something very confusing happens. As he visits squirrel, owl and bear he learns of this person called winter who is coming soon. Very soon. Winter seems very mysterious…
Goodnight Spaceman is a delightful picture book from Michelle Robinson and Nick East. Well known for the Goodnight Tractor, Goodnight Pirate series… their latest collaboration is inspired by astronaut Tim Peake’s space mission. It even features a letter from Tim himself … and guess where the book launch took place? In space itself, by Tim Peake.…
Playing With Food is a deliciously thick activity book from the gorgeous creative Louise Lockhart. A must for foodies everywhere this book is sure to make you feel wonderfully hungry. Indulge in a variety of intriguing activities from keeping a scrap book of your favourite foods, creating a comic strip based on a hot dog,…
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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…