Children's books, YA, fiction at its finest
Professor Astro Cat's Intergalactic Activity Book by Zelda Turner and Ben Newman is an activity book with a difference. Filled with facts, activities and science experiments, this will keep kids busy for the summer holidays. This is a brilliant companion book to Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space, with Flying Eye Books' incredible eye for design... Continue Reading →
'There's a lot more to a wrinkle than meets the eye. Each little line carries its own story. In this heartwarming tale from award-winner Simona Ciraolo, a little girl discovers her grandmother's precious memories as the creases from old age become wonderful wrinkles in time.' Oh this book, this book! The artwork is absolutely stunning.... Continue Reading →
I think this book might be perfect. 'What is it like to have to leave everything behind and travel many miles to somewhere unfamiliar and strange? A mother and her two children set out on such a journey; one filled with fear of the unknown, but also great hope. Based on her own interactions... Continue Reading →
Designed as part alphabet book and part introduction to the world's most beautiful birds, this book is a thing of beauty. The text is pure poetry and the artwork is delicious! My photographs can't do Emmanuelle Walker's illustrations justice. The vivid orange/pink colour from the cover (think bright pink highlighter pen) is included throughout, highlighting... Continue Reading →
Flying Eye books have put together a cracking book by Liam Barrett. They refer to it as a story-activity book. I think of it as an adventure in book format. Lil' Merl is a young wizard called upon to help rescue the king's treasure from the claws of a Dastardly Dragon. The reader is whipped... Continue Reading →
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