Elmer

by David McKee My younger brother is 5 years old. Each week he visits the school library to choose a new book to bring home. This week he chose Elmer! This book is now over 30 years old so will be familiar to many readers both very young and also those who are older! This

Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet

By Zainab Mian and illustrated by Nasaya Mafaridik This book was a gift from a family member who knew that I enjoyed books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates. It didn’t disappoint me. Sometimes it is nice to pick up something fun and easy to read as a break from longer books

The Old Man of Lochnagar

By H.R.H. The Prince of Wales (King Charles III) & illustrated by Sir Hugh Casson K.C.V.O I had no idea that King Charles was a published children’s book author. It was only while shopping for books to celebrate the coronation that I discovered this book and some of his other work. This is a funny,

Dread Wood

By Jennifer Killick This book was recommended by my school Librarians. It is one of 6 books shortlisted for the Bolton Children’s Fiction Awards this year. We are asked to read the books during the school year then vote for our favourite. The winner will be announced in July 2023. You can read about the

The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh

By Helen Rutter I chose to read this book as it was one of the recommended reads in the Bolton Children’s Fiction Award organised by the my school and was announced overall winner! It was also short-listed for many other awards in 2022 such as the Blue Peter Book Award, Costa Childen’s Book Award &

Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas

By Dav Pilkey I really enjoy the Dog Man series so was really happy to receive this book as a Christmas gift from my Grandma! Lord of the Fleas is the fifth book in the series and is just as funny as the earlier books. If you like the Captain Underpants stories then you’ll like

Chocolate Cake

Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Kevin Waldron I love to listen to Michael Rosen reading poems in his YouTube videos & this is one of my favourites! The way he reads snd makes all the silly noises always makes me laugh! When mum discovered that there was a picture book version of the poem she knew

The Library Mouse’s Christmas Book Pile – Week 2

All of the books in this week’s post are courtesy of NetGalley and their associated publishers who kindly sent us some advance reader copies in exchange for honest reviews! Santa Jaws By Mark Sperring & Sophie Corrigan / Bloomsbury Children’s Books. Publication Date 15 Oct 2020. Welcome to Santa’s grotto, little fishes, please come in, And

Dream Big, Little Mole

Author: Tom Percival Illustrator: Christine Pym Publication Date: 4 Feb 2021 Big thanks to Bloomsbury Children’s Books and Netgalley for allowing us to see an advance copy of this cute new picture book! The book tells the story of Little Mole who wishes that she could do what the other animals can do, flying high like

Books Make Good Pets

Poet: John Agard Illustrator: Momoko Abe This is a really great picture poem book! We believe that books can take you to places in your imagination that you might never be able to visit (or might not even exist) in real life! The illustrations by Momoko Abe are really well matched. She has drawn wonderful