Stuck Written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers 32 pages Published by Harper Collins Children’s Books Publication date: 26th April 2012 Summary (from Goodreads): From the illustrator of the #1 smash The Day the Crayons Quit comes another bestseller–a giggle-inducing tale of everything tossed, thrown, and hurled in order to free a kite! When Floyd’s kite…
Category: Picture Books
Oliver Jeffers at the V&A
Oliver Jeffers at the V&A I was lucky enough to attend an event at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) on Saturday 26th May, where Oliver Jeffers talked about his journey to becoming an illustrator and writer. Before his talk, he signed books at Waterstones in Walthamstow. I am a massive fan of Oliver Jeffers’…
Interview with Maddie Frost!
Originally posted on Read. Learn. Repeat.:
Maddie is an author-illustrator from New England and living outside of Boston. She has illustrated many different picture books including her own books, Once Upon a Zzzz, Animobiles: Animals on the Mooove, and “Wakey Birds (2019).” You can read more about Once Upon a Zzzz in my post on…
Book Review: Ten Cents a Pound
Ten Cents a Pound Written by Nhung N. Tran-Davies Illustrated by Josée Bisaillon 28 pages Published by Second Story Press Publication date: 18th April 2018 Summary (from Goodreads): A young girl is torn by her desire to stay home with her family and the familiarity of their village, and her desire to go to school…
Six for Sunday: Favourite books so far this year!
#SixforSunday is created by Steph from A Little But a Lot. The theme for this week is favourite books read so far this year. Some of the books I have chosen were not published in 2018, but I read them this year so I am counting them. As always, it was incredibly difficult to narrow…
Book Review: Stardust
Stardust Written by Jeanne Willis Illustrated by Briony May Smith 32 pages Published by Nosy Crow Publication date: 7th September 2017 Summary (from Goodreads): One little girl dreams of being a star. But whether it’s finding Mum’s lost wedding ring or winning the fancy-dress prize, her big sister always shines brighter. Yet for her grandad…
Book Review: In My World
In My World Written by Jillian Ma Illustrated by Mimi Chao 36 pages Published by Future Horizons Publication date: 4th August 2017 Summary (from Goodreads): A simple, heartfelt story that follows the life of a child with autism through his imaginative journey as he seeks to be accepted, loved and celebrated for his strengths and…
Book Review: The Great Race
The Great Race Written and illustrated by Christopher Corr 32 pages Published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books (QUarto) Publication date: 4th January 2018 Age range: 3+ Summary (from Goodreads): Celebrate Chinese New Year and learn how every animal earned its place in the Chinese zodiac by taking part in the Great Race! Discover who will come…
Author interview: Winnie Mak Tselikas
Winnie is the creator of One Dear World – a company specialising in the creation of multicultural dolls for children so they can see themselves in the world around them. She has also written and illustrated a book where the four dolls go on an adventure around London – read my review here. Watch the…
Book Review: Erik the Lone Wolf
Erik the Lone Wolf Written and illustrated by Sarah Finan 32 pages Published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books Publication date: 1st February 2018 Age range: 3+ Summary (from Goodreads): Being a wolf means sticking with the pack. Everyone knows that – except for Erik, one little wolf cub who dreams of setting off on his own…
Book review: London Hat Hunting Mission
London Hat Hunting Mission Written and illustrated by Winnie Mak Tselikas 36 pages Published by One Dear World Publication date: 18th November 2017 Age range: 2+ Summary (from Goodreads): Four little Londoners, Hope, Jun, Lea and Parth, come from a different cultural background, are good friends living in London. They are travelling to the iconic…
Book Review: Johnny Skip 2
Johnny Skip 2 Written and illustrated by Quentin Holmes 31 pages Published by Holmes Investment and Holdings Publication date: 1st October 2017 Age range: 3 + Summary( from Goodreads): The Johnny Skip 2 series is for kids 3-to-6-years old who LOVE adventures! • A Multicultural Children’s Books by Quentin Holmes • Easy-to-read, empowering and entertaining…
