Hungry Roscoe, a picture book created by David J. Plant, features a rather cheeky raccoon who is very, very hungry. Roscoe is so over ‘eating rotten junk’ from the bin in the park, it’s time to take action. Roscoe is quite envious of those animals in the zoo who receive a bountiful supply of lovely,…
Open that wonderful die-cut cover and delve into the wonderfully thick pages that hold the key to Sozi’s imagination. Her Idea, created by Rilla Alexander, is for those who have ideas, oh so many ideas flying around – dreams, passions – yet struggle to bring them to life, to make them real. This is for…
The Rabbit and The Shadow is a heartwarming picture book from Mélanie Rutton. Young rabbit appears on a doorstep – with ‘a slight wind, And a shadow perhaps.’ The Stag takes rabbit in, and cares for him deeply but knows that the day will come when rabbit will grow up … and go away. In…
A magical Christmas adventure brimming with James Mayhew’s stunning illustrations. Katie’s London Christmas is a beautifully told picture book, just perfect for snuggling up with on Christmas Eve. Katie and Jack are tucked in bed, at their grandparents’ house, on Christmas Eve. A very loud sneeze wakes them up. They hear another, and another ……
You really can’t go far wrong with a picture book from Shirley Hughes especially when it’s one that involves Alfie. Alfie’s Christmas is one that holds a special place for many families at Christmas. There’s a warmth and calmness to Alfie’s Christmas, which I really relish at this time of year. Through the character of Alfie,…
Diwali is such a HUGE celebration. Lights, fireworks, sweets & new beginnings … it really is an important event. Author Kiran Lyall has penned a charming story focusing on the mischief siblings Ria & Raj get up to whilst preparations for Diwali are underway. Mum has asked Ria and Raj to do just one thing…
This is the latest adventure from the delightful duo – Florentine and Pig. I love these characters and the delightful manner in which they encourage children to rediscover the joys of making things together. Florentine and Pig and the Spooky Forest Adventure serves up just the right level of spookiness for this age group. Perfect.…
Specs for Rex is the latest picture book from the award winning author of Time for Bed, Fred!, the Irish author-illustrator Yasmeen Ismail (click the link for the fab interview with her!) The unique style of Yasmeen’s illustrations are a delight. Captivating, with a deceptive simplicity these pages are just wonderful to pour over. Firstly,…
I love a picture book with a fabulous twist and a delicious sense of humour … Rosie Reeve’s latest, Rory and the Monstersitter, delivers on both counts. Rory is a monster who loves to cook. His creations sound, urm, interesting. Hairy cupcake anyone?! When Rory’s mum and dad head out for a night at the…
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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…