Children's books, YA, fiction at its finest
Paws Off My Book by Fabi Santiago is a joyous celebration of reading and finding your own way. With lots going on and gorgeous illustrations with bright fluorescent colours, this is a fab book for sharing and discussing. Olaf the giraffe is excited when he finds a book. He settles down to read it but is... Continue Reading →
I've been a fan of Steven Lenton's work since I first came across his illustrations for the Shifty McGifty books. I love that there's always so much going on in his illustrations, and the way he uses soft lines to create a pastel texture look that makes his art look so strokeable. It's a beautiful... Continue Reading →
I loved The Snatchabook and am a huge fan of Helen and Thomas Docherty's work. So when I heard about The Knight Who Wouldn't Fight I knew I was in for a treat. And wow, this book is a treat! 'Leo the mouse isn't like the other knights. While they like fighting, he'd rather read a... Continue Reading →
Last week a friend asked me for book suggestions for her daughter who loves the Rainbow Magic fairy books. She loves the fantasy aspect of the series, and the slim volumes that don't intimidate her. But what could she read next? What should she move on to? It struck me that it's probably a common... Continue Reading →
Not much makes me happier than a book. And a book about books and storytelling is likely to make me do a little happy dance. I came across these stunners in my local children's book shop Bags of Books. I was looking for some great books to add to The Rainbow Library for International Book... Continue Reading →
Picture books help children (and all of us) learn about the world around us - past, present and potential. And oh how children love to learn! Any new experience will inspire questions and ideas, and books support these questions - as well as the parents who are desperately trying to answer them against the repetitive... Continue Reading →
Every snowflake is different, every snowflake is perfect. Cerrie Burnell has made a name for herself as an actress and a children's presenter on cbeebies, as well as a theatre practitioner. Her theatre show The Magical Playroom is currently touring the UK. Now she has published her first children's book Snowflake, illustrated by Laura Ellen... Continue Reading →
Quick! Look out the window! Do you see that? Do you? It's 'sunshine'. I know!! Take a photo of it, quick, the clouds will be back any second. In celebration of the sun making a very overdue appearance I have a new and deliciously sunshiny book to hug to my chest today. I give you... Continue Reading →
Now this is what I'm talking about! Look at this beautiful book. I haven't felt this happy since the great cake stall incident of 2010. It looks good enough to eat. (But don't! I gave the foily red cover a little lick earlier and it doesn't taste of strawberry jam as I had hoped.) Still,... Continue Reading →
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