The Bumblebear is Nadia Shireen’s gorgeously vibrant picture book containing plenty of giggles. Norman the bear loves honey, of course he does. Running out of honey makes him sad, and trying to find more honey … well that often proves quite tricky. Those bees do like to guard it. Hang on. What if bear could…
Will Mabbitt has penned the successful Mabel Jones middle grade novels, in addition to his latest publication an immensely funny picture book, This Is Not A Bedtime Story. Huge welcome to Will who agreed to answer the My Book Corner questions … Tell us about you in 25 words or less. I have probably got…
This Is Not A Bedtime Story is brilliantly clever picture book from Will Mabbitt and Fred Blunt. Sophie begs her dad for just one more bedtime story, and like most parents … he can’t resist delving in to just one more, ‘a SHORT one.’ As Dad begins to read the one with a cute fluffy…
The Lines on Nana’s Face is a thoughtful picture book from Simona Ciraolo. It celebrates Nanas in a most wonderful manner, as our little narrator has a lovely conversation with her own Nana. She learns so much when she asks her if she minds the lines on her face. ‘it is in these lines that…
Up, Up and Away is a glorious new picture book from Tom McLaughlin, full of imagination and wonder. With delights such as The Cloudspotter and The Accidental Prime Minister already tucked under his belt – Tom McLaughlin is carving out a quite wonderful place in the world of kids’ literature. Orson ‘was the kind of…
Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise is an amusing tale from the pen of Sean Taylor, brought to life by Jean Jullien’s vibrant illustrations. Under the dark of night Owl is flying around, looking for something tasty to eat … how hard can it be?? Funny Hoot Owl decides that he needs a disguise in order…
Wolfish Stew is a cheekily funny picture book from Suzi Moore and Erica Salcedo. Told in brilliant rhyme it tells the tale of Grey (a rabbit) who must venture into the forest for berries. But. He must look out for Blue wolf. As Grey wanders merrily through the forest, the narrator and the birds help…
The Last Book Before Bedtime, from Nicola O’Byrne, is an exciting picture book filled with chaos and mayhem as recognisable fairy tale characters try to decide which should be the last book before bedtime. ‘At the end of a day that’s been filled with lovely things that ping and beep and buzz and glow, there’s…
Pandora is an exquisite picture book from author/illustrator Victoria Turnbull. With a simple yet powerful narrative and absorbing illustrations she has created a touching picture book about love and friendship. ‘Pandora lived alone, in a land of broken things.’ Pandora creates a wonderful home from all the broken things that other people have discarded. Turnbull’s…
The Truth According to Arthur is an amusing picture book from Tim Hopgood and David Tazzyman. Arthur is not very good friends with Truth at the moment. Truth, ingeniously, has been personified as a grey figure following Arthur around as he struggles with his conscience. The problem is that Arthur has scratched his mum’s car…
What a glorious rhyming board book from the team of Phil Allcock and Gina Maldonado. Animal Magic is full of animal fun with an amusing rhyme about a different animal on each double page spread. The turn of each page leads to the introduction to a new animal. Each animal is on a journey, ‘I…
The Great Dragon Bake Off is the latest picture book from the wonderfully funny Nicola O’Byrne. At its heart this is a picture book about finding the courage to be yourself, no matter what. Underlying that are some glorious references to some very familiar celebrity chefs, you’ll be chuckling away, I guarantee it. Flamie Oliver…
Toto’s Apple is Mathieu Lavoie’s third picture book. The (deceptive) simplicity and wit of the narrative, combined with his bold hand-painted illustrations make this picture book quite something. Toto, a pink worm, has spied an apple in a tree – too high for the average worm. When a bird flies past, Toto has an idea. He…
Are You Sitting Comfortably? is Leigh Hodgkinson’s latest picture book … and what a delightful book! All about that search for the most perfect place to sit and snuggle up in with your favourite book. Our little narrator, wonderfully captured by Hodgkinson’s illustrations, ‘really really’ needs a place to sit. But searching for it turns…
-Pom Pom is back! Pom Pom Is Super is the latest Pom adventure from the talented picture book creator Sophy Henn. Pom Pom bursts out of bed, ‘full of the fidgets and feeling fantastic’ – what a wonderful line! And the reason for his excitement? His friends are coming round for a play. Perfect. He’s…
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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…