A book that will give its readers wings and encouragement to not only dream, but to fly. Flight is a book full of inspiring people; stories of courage, invention, ingenuity, determination and most of all, dreams. Written in a chronological and easy-to-read style, each chapter deals with an event in history related to flight.…
Here at My Book Corner, we’re always on the lookout for books that not only educate but also inspire wonder in children. The “Tell Me About…” series by Emily Dodd, beautifully illustrated by Chorkung, achieves just that. Today, we’re diving into two standout titles: Tell Me About…Planet Earth Our planet is a fascinating place,…
Luna Scope is determined to be an astronaut. She has her spacesuit, helmet and rocket, and is ready to launch into orbit. With a few more training years ahead of her as she’s only seven, her granny helps her make sure she is ready to zoom into space when the time comes. From…
When new girl, Astra Firestar, crash-lands into Sam’s class, his life is about to change forever. Little did he know that she wasn’t from his neck of the woods but a space-traveller who had veered a little of course. It’s not every day a strange looking octopus lands in your classroom, and for…
‘Surfing the Moon’ is part of the Collins Big Cat reading series (Emerald band 15) written by Emily Dodd and illustrated by Omar Aranda & Ilias Arahovitis. It’s a fantastic story of acceptance and learning to face your fears. The main character Jack learns to surf, he also represents so many children of all ages…
What could a boy and an alien chicken from planet Nurgle-7 possibly have in common? Quite a lot as it turns out. Stuck on a stinky farm, alone and far from home, Bertie and Nugget’s chance encounter has earth-shattering repercussions; unless Bertie can help Nugget find the world’s greatest resource, the whole planet will be…
5… 4… 3… 2… 1 BLAST OFF! Welcome to the world of Matilda Musk, not only is she going to the moon, she’s going to build the rocket to get her there too! What if you could fly to the moon and step onto its surface like the crew of the Apollo 11 back in…
Are you reading this review on your phone? Okay, I give you permission to read on, but be warned. . . I’m going to tell you all about a book that will inspire you to LOOK UP. That’s right, I’m talking about the Waterstone Book Prize winning title ‘Look up!’ by Nathan Byron and Dapo…
What goes on up there in the darkness, high above our heads? Have you ever caught the movement of meteors and stars when searching the night sky? What do you know about other planets? Or what Earth will become if we keep dropping litter and polluting our seas? This Rock, That Rock is a brilliant…
We’ve all been under house arrest for just so long. We’ve built Lego towers as tall as the ceiling and kicked footballs so hard our shoes flew off (maybe that’s just me). We’ve sweated our way through Joe Wicks’ workouts in our slippers. We’ve tried our darnedest to make it fun. But we’re. . .…
When we think of the moon landing back in July 1969 we think of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. The famous words spoken when the first step was made onto the moon’s surface ‘That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind’ will never be forgotten. With every major achievement in…
This year it was the 50th anniversary of man’s first step on the moon. So, it is no surprise that there has been an influx of children’s book published around the theme of space. Therefore, it would take something special for a book to stand out among the others on the shelves. What could be…
Discover our Solar System, written by Colin Stuart, is jam packed full of out of this world facts about our awe-inspiring solar system. The illustrations by Charlie Brandon-King will definitely capture your child’s imagination. The front cover is inviting and eye-catching, and the sparkly stars are a lovely touch. This non-fiction book is aimed at…
When a competition is announced to create the first space suit for the moon landing, Ellie Foraker and her team jump at the chance to make something really special for the astronauts heading into space. As they work long into the night to create the most comfortable and hard-wearing suits, Ellie soon discovers that her…
Jetpack Jelly by Alice Hemming, illustrated by Emma Randall – white book band. The Space Place cafe is full of wibbly wobbly jelly. Spacey Stacey’s jelly is so popular she’s not sure she can deliver it all in time for her trip to Picnic Planet. Her robot friend, Timble, has a plan! He has created a…
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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…