Picklewitch and Jack by Claire Barker and Teemu Juhani
Picklewitch and Jack is the brilliantly funny new series from Claire Barker and Teemu Juhani.
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Bad Nana: Older Not Wiser
Read more: Bad Nana: Older Not WiserBad Nana is the unstoppable character taking centre stage in this fabulous new series of illustrated younger fiction from Sophy Henn. Get your lemon sherbets and sparkly pink turbans ready… Nana is here! Bad Nana: Older Not Wiser is neatly divided in to three chapters – three perfect bedtime reading chunks. Also the perfect length…
Pirates In Classroom 3
Read more: Pirates In Classroom 3Pirates in Classroom 3 is the latest picture book from writer Alison Donald (The New LiBEARian), teaming up with illustrator Ben Whitehouse. When Ms Bitsy steps out of classroom 3, who would have thought that a pirate would arrive? Captain Calamity is searching for the treasure, which he must get to before Pirate Bloodloss. The…
There’s A Pig Up My Nose!
Read more: There’s A Pig Up My Nose!There’s A Pig Up My Nose!, created by John Dougherty and Laura Hughes, is a wonderfully funny picture book. Poor Natalie was lying in her bed, fast asleep, when a pig trotted into the house, up the stairs and straight into… Natalie’s nose. Quite incredibly her Dad doesn’t believe her when she tells him what…
The Apprentice Witch
Read more: The Apprentice WitchThe Apprentice Witch from debut author James Nicol is a wonderful page turner with a fresh voice. Full of magic and mayhem, it follows the intriguing character of Arianwyn Gribble. This book really is quite something. In the opening chapters poor Arianwyn fails the all important witch’s assessment … in dramatic style. The evaluation gauge…
Emily Sparkes and the Friendship Fiasco
Read more: Emily Sparkes and the Friendship FiascoIf you are looking for a new Middle Grade series to make you smile, if you are looking for a GREAT book to read out loud at bedtime … let me introduce you to Emily Sparkes. Emily Sparkes and the Friendship Fiasco is the latest novel from Ruth Fitzgerald. That Emily had me laughing out…
Definitely No Ducks!
Read more: Definitely No Ducks!Definitely No Ducks!, the sequel to Duck For A Day, is proving very popular here at My Book Corner. It is a great book for those who are new to chapter books, and makes perfect bedtime reading fodder for little listeners. Definitely No Ducks sees the return of Abby and Noah’s favourite teacher. The quirky Mrs Melvino,…
Specs for Rex
Read more: Specs for RexSpecs 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 often hope to find interviews with Margaret Wild who fascinates me and whose work I adore. Thoroughly enjoyed this…