Children's books, YA, fiction at its finest
I must admit, at the very start of this review, that I have a very heavy bias towards this book - It is a book about loving books! I am therefore genetically programmed to adore it and want to stroke it at regular intervals. Any book that starts with this: immediately has a place in... Continue Reading →
The Cloud was Hannah Cumming's debut picture book in 2010. It's a stunner and she has since released The Lost Stars and The Red Boat. Seek them out, for I am sure they will please you greatly! The Cloud sees a happy group of children all enjoying their art class. All, that is, except one... Continue Reading →
At bedtime on Monday, Daddy tucks his two boys up in bed and says goodnight. But the boys have other ideas. They want to dress up and play dinosaurs and jump and roar... In Not on a School Night we follow the nightly antics of the terrible two as they perform imaginative characters and adventures,... Continue Reading →
Harold Finds a Voice is the debut picture book from new talent Courtney Dicmas. It tells the story of Harold the parrot who spends his day mimicking all the wonderful sounds he hears in apartment 4b. He is a gifted bird and only has to hear a sound once to mimic it perfectly. He loves... Continue Reading →
As part of his #Readitmd13 campaign to encourage parents to read to their children, ReaditDaddy has spent the week interviewing children's book bloggers and today it was my turn. I was thrilled to take part and had extra cake to celebrate. Here is his full blog post for your viewing pleasure: #readitmd13 - "Brilliant Book... Continue Reading →
Mum and Dad Glue (2009) and Leave Me Alone (2011) both by Hodder, are brilliant books to initiate discussions about feelings with young children and perfect to use with children dealing with separation, divorce, or bullying. Mum and Dad Glue is a rhyming text delivered from the viewpoint of a young boy whose parents are... Continue Reading →
When I go to my local library I spend so much time looking for gems in the children's section that I rarely look at the adult books. Luckily, the librarians are on to me and have quietly added a Quick Picks stand of contemporary literary fiction, craftily placed right by the check out desk. So... Continue Reading →
A book about books!!! Always certain to get my attention. Dog loves books! He loves them so much that he decides to open up his own bookshop so he can share his love with others. When nobody arrives for the Grand Opening, Dog is disheartened. But not for long as he realises he is surrounded... Continue Reading →
Everyone wants to be the driver! And everyone can in this wonderful series of board books from Child'sPlay. Each book has a double-sided figure with a girl on one side and a boy on the other. Pop it into the acetate pocket on each page to give the boy or girl the chance to drive... Continue Reading →
The rain is back. Rain makes me grumpy. So I'm having cake for breakfast and looking ahead to some yummy books to make me smile. Join me! Martha and the Bunny Brothers: I Heart Bedtime by Clara Vulliamy A joyful celebration of bedtime rituals featuring the stars of Martha and the Bunny Brothers: I Heart... Continue Reading →
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