Penguin in Love, text and illustrations by Salina Yoon, is a heart-wrenchingly beautiful picture book about a penguin searching for love in an icy wilderness. The simple, emotional and engaging first line grabbed me by the heart-strings: “One day, Penguin was looking for love.” With bold, cute illustrations by writer-illustrator Salina Yoon, it tells the story…
I love you, Stick Insect, by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros, caught my attention straight away… we didn’t have many pets when I was little, but we did have stick insects. In fact, we had hundreds of stick insects who at one point managed to escape. We were still finding them around the house months later! But that’s…
How many picture books have you read about two dogs falling in love? I’m guessing it’s next to none! Dog in Boots, from Paula Metcalf, is a delightful, funny and original story, with ‘lift-the-flaps’ adding an extra fun dimension. Philip is in love with his neighbour Penelope. There’s just one problem. Philip is short and…
‘Words have power. Dun Dun Darrrr.’ Kate Jane Neal’s latest picture book, Words And Your Heart, rings true. So true. It celebrates the wonderful power of the right words, said to the right person, at the right time. Neal does this through simple charm, pitched perfectly for little listeners. The result is a beautiful picture…
You Can Never Run Out Of Love is a picture book written by Helen Docherty and illustrated by Ali Pye. You Can Never Run Out Of Love is such a warm and uplifting picture book, with a beautiful heart warming message. It’s a lovely book to share with little ones. I enjoyed sharing it with…
It’s here – the official poster for #bookgivingday 2017 has been designed by Marianne Dubuc. Isn’t it wonderful? Marianne has written and illustrated many books for children which have been translated into more then 20 languages. She is the author and illustrator of the critically acclaimed The Lion and the Bird, amongst others. She was born and…
Never Too Little to Love is an adorable little book with many endearing qualities. That vibrant red cover, adorned with shiny gold hearts, opens to reveal the dilemma facing Tiny Too-Little. Tiny Too-Little is a cute little mouse, but the ‘somebody’ he is in love with is ‘right up there’. That’s a really long way…
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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…