At first, you would be mistaken into thinking this is a simple story with few words and straightforward illustrations. It is so much more. Listen and you will be able to find the joy in the sound of nature all around us. When Hannah finds a leaf, she thinks it looks like a violin and…
Harry is on a special quest. To find the bear he’ll love the best. Will Harry find the bear he’s meant to, or will the bear find him? Lu Fraser has written this absolute treasure of a story with a beautiful sing-song rhythm that is a joy to read aloud. This is one of those rare…
Rory finds it very difficult to be patient when he is desperate to get to the playground. His little brother, Baxter has other ideas. He likes to splash in the puddles on the way to the park. A wonderful tale of taking the time to notice the world around you. This story is a gentle…
Has Sol invited Adam on his family camping trip because he’s scared of the dark? Adam soon learns there is more to fear than just the dark. Forced to join in a game of hide and seek with a group of petrified children, he has no choice but to try and hide. Who is the…
Mina has come up with a plan. Desperate to become a doctor, she devises a plan to steal the body of the recently buried actress Elsie Irving. If she can do this, surely Dr Polidori will let her train to be a doctor with the male students. When she arrives in the dead of night…
The sequel to Dinosaur Pie, Dino Mode Activated is a brilliant blend of dinosaurs and technology! Oleg’s parents give him a new camera, is it to make up for the impending birth of his sibling or the fact he’s not allowed a phone? Either way, Oleg knows this is a fabulous opportunity to create content…
Our Pebbles by Jarvis Days out with Grandad are the best! What adventures can be found down by the sea. As Grandad tells tall tales, and shows the way, it’s obvious what a special relationship he and the little boy share. At pebble beach, they guess the seal’s name, play pirates with the driftwood and…
Cody wants an adventure on Halloween. Trick or treating for candy won’t do for him! Persuading his friends, Sean and Duri to come with him to discover the ruins of the old McBride house isn’t easy. Only the promise of chocolate entices them to come with him on Halloween. Only, why do their phones stop…
The Moon Rabbit by Eva Wong Nava, illustrated by Jason Chuang A Celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival. It is a story Meifung never tires of hearing. The legend of the Chang’e, The Moon Goddess. Each Mid-Autumn Festival she asks her mother to tell her the story again. The Moon Goddess is known as the rabbit…
Effra has a secret. It’s easy to hide webbed feet but the only way she can hide her gills is to wrap them in a neckerchief. Mudlarker Effra and her little brother Fleet are mudlarkers, searching for treasure along the banks of the River Yore. They follow an age-old tradition and make sure to follow…
Edited by Jen Campbell, James and Lucy Catchpole. Illustrated by Sophie Kamlish. How many young people read or are given the opportunity to read autobiographies of other young people? ‘Owning It. Our Disabled Childhoods’ gives the reader exactly that. The chance to step into someone else’s shoes and discover what life is like for those…
My Favourite Spreads by Lu Fraser! Lu Fraser’s top illustration picks from her latest book with Kate Hindley Picking a favourite spread is almost impossible when you are fortunate enough to have great illustrating partners so, for me, my favourite illustrations are usually the ones where the illustrator has developed the world of the book…
Silver, yes, as she has to explain many times; her name is actually the same as the colour. Anyway, she lives on a cruise ship with her Mum who is the Deputy Cruise Director. This may sound amazing, and she does get to visit loads of different countries but, and there is a but, she…
The Hushlings of Hushville live a very quiet life. They are all happy with that, except one. Maeve longs to let her BIG FEELINGS out but she knows that is not the Hushlings way. Until one day, a large blue egg appears and out hatches a Kerfuffle Bird and he’s looking for a party! He…
Welcome to our newest reviewer at My Book Corner, Karen Harding! Thank you so much for coming on board, Karen, and we look forward to reading your reviews very soon. Karen Harding: Edinburgh NaNoBeans Regional Coordinator. Karen lives in Edinburgh and coordinates the Edinburgh NaNoBeans Writing Group that offers free year-round support and advocacy for budding…
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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…