I can’t believe it has been 10 years since my second picture book Oh No, George! was published. It’s the story of a dog who really wants to be good, but just can’t resist temptation, particularly when it comes to cake – something I think we can all relate to. It’s been an exciting month…
Yippee!! Dot and Duck are back! Love this series from Clare Helen Welsh and Olivier Tallec, a deceptively simple and oh-so-clever take on manners… No prizes from guessing from the title, that this latest instalment is all about mess. Lots of it. Dot likes things… just so. “Neat and tidy. Tidy and trim.” Well, Duck…
I’m sure The Bear and her Book by Frances Tosdevin & Sophia O’Connor is going to be a popular one with booksellers and librarians as it conveys beautifully the magic of books and a thirst for knowledge and escapism within their pages. Gentle Bear travels using her ‘Bear’s Big Book of Being Wise’ to help…
Yippeeee, the next Paddy Donnelly book has landed. And my oh my, you’re in for a treat and… a HUGE revelation! Scrap the history books, they need to be REwritten because guess what?! DODOS ARE NOT EXTINCT! You see, the celebrity life just didn’t suit those gorgeous Dodos so they took action… and disguised themselves.…
I love to splash in puddles and fly kites high into the sky! I love to feel the warm sun on my face and try to catch leaves as they woosh around in the wind. What do you like to do when you’re outside? Do you like to spot birds nesting or perhaps listen to…
We’ve been very excited for this picture book collaboration, ever since it was first announced. Bunnies plus yoga? Cuteness overload is absolutely guaranteed inside the pages of Every Bunny is a Yoga Bunny. Come take a look… Yo-Yo is a fidgety, giggly, wriggly bunny – even Grandpa’s yoga class doesn’t calm her down. But, when…
Who Will You Meet on Dinosaur Street? from Gareth Peter and Tim Budgen, is their follow-up to Who Will You Meet on Santa Claus Street? A joyful picture book which is an absolute MUST for dino-mad little ones. Come take a romp through this lively tale. Filled with Tim’s energetic artwork and Gareth’s lively rhymes,…
You know that kids ADORE transport. Vehicles of all kinds. And. They are going to adore Trains, Trains, Trains! from Donna David and Nina Pirhonen. It’s a joyous picture book filled with gorgeous rhymes and… trains, of course. Lots of them. I love the encouragement to count, and the ability to interact with both the…
Well yes it IS Tell a Fairy Tale Day – you of course knew that, didn’t you?! I’m particuarly excited for this year as I have something quite wonderful to share with you. Those of you who are wise enought to follow Gareth P Jones on Twitter will know that this author’s talents are not…
How much do I LOVE this shiny new picture book, I Am NOT A Prince!? Let me count the ways… Firstly, there’s Beatrix Hatcher’s artwork. Those sharp lines, vibrant colours, disctinctive style and a joyful energy combine to make this a wonderful picture book to hold up in front of a class of eager listeners.…
From Lucy Rowland and Becky Cameron, comes Daddy’s Rainbow, a delicately handled picture book about grief and loss. Lucy’s narrative is delicately balanced, with a wonderful poetic tone. Erin adores spending time with her Daddy – it’s time filled with colour, joy and giggles. But, then she notices things are changing, the world becomes greyer…
Elys Dolan is BACK with the second installment of Mr Bunny’s fabulous adventures. I adore this series – it’s chock-a-block filled with giggles, witty dialogue and fabulous details that demand repeated reading. In Mayor Bunny’s Chocolate Town, Mr Bunny is a bit, well, bored. When he overhears the chickens talking about needing a Mayor to…
Perfect for any dog-obsessed small person, Dogs in Disguise is a colourful, humourous rhyming story. Who doesn’t want to read a book that manages to find rhymes for schnauzers and shih-tzus?! I love the idea that dogs are off disguising themselves to move unseen among the human population, trying their hand at hairdressing or getting…
The Tale of the Whale is a beautifully illustrated story of a child’s friendship with a whale. A delight to read aloud, its eco theme leaves plenty to discuss. The rhyming, lyrical language carries us along on a journey through the oceans before the realization of the harm done by the plastic soup to the…
I always know that reading a book from Sean Taylor is going to be a treat, I definitely wasn’t disappointed with this one! He’s teamed up with Fred Benaglia to bring us Monster! Hungry! Phone! – it’s a real hoot… Firstly, the illustrations from Fred Benaglia are WONDERFUL. They fit the tone of the narrative…
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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…