Author: Ian Eagleton Illustrator: James Mayhew This is a nice story about lots of things – friendship, love, hope and caring for our world and the people in it. It reminds me of a fairytale but with some modern ideas mixed in. The book is packed with excellent drawings. The illustrator is so good atContinue reading “Nen and the lonely fisherman”
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Amazing Grace
Author: Mary Hoffman Illustrator: Caroline Binch This book has been on my ‘want to read’ list for a while after I saw it on a list of the 100 best books for children from the last 100 years. You can see the full list here: https://thelibrarymousetales.wordpress.com/home-2/top-100-childrens-books/ The picture book is all about a girl calledContinue reading “Amazing Grace”
Twist of Gold
Author: Michael Morpurgo The book tells the story of Sean and Annie, two children living in Ireland at the time of the potato famine. *** BEWARE! I’ve tried not to ruin the story by telling you the ending but there are SOME PLOT SPOILERS AHEAD! *** What was the Potato Famine? A disease called lateContinue reading “Twist of Gold”
SHHH! I’M READING!
Author: John Kelly Illustrator: Elina Ellis This is another lovely picture book for kids who love books and reading. The main character, a little girl called Bella is busy reading her book. She is trying to concentrate and enjoy the story but a whole bunch of different characters keep popping up to interrupt her. ThereContinue reading “SHHH! I’M READING!”
Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book
Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Alex Scheffler We’ve had a board book version of this since I was a toddler and I always enjoyed looking through the pages. Alex Scheffler’s illustrations are so detailed that you can notice something new each time you read the book! Written by Julia Donaldson, the rhyming text is fun andContinue reading “Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book”
Benjy’s Blanket
Adapted by Miguel Gouveia Illustrator: Raquel Catalina Publication date: 28th February 2021 I was lucky to be sent an advance copy of this very beautiful story by Netgalley and the publisher Pen & Sword. I liked the description of the book and the illustrated front cover. The book is based on a Jewish story aboutContinue reading “Benjy’s Blanket”
The Gingerbread House
By Laura Gia West We aren’t quite ready to celebrate Christmas yet (and no, we won’t be putting the tree up until December!) But we have started on our Christmas reading. We were sent a preview copy of this picture book by #Netgalley and the publishers in exchange for an honest review. The description caughtContinue reading “The Gingerbread House”
Bloom
Author: Ann Booth Illustrator: Robyn Owen Wilson In a specially chosen review for #KindnessDay, today’s picture book review is Bloom. The story begins with a beautiful flower and a little girl who loves it. She talks to the flower every morning as she passes it on her way to school. One day the mean ownerContinue reading “Bloom”
Nimesh the Adventurer
Author: Ranjit Singh Illustrator: Mehrdokht Amini This is a well illustrated picture book about a small boy with a big imagination. I liked the way that the illustrator has made collages using real images mixed with painted backgrounds and textures. Nimesh is doing some every day activities like being at school and walking home butContinue reading “Nimesh the Adventurer”
Wisp: A Story of Hope
Author: Zana Fraillon Illustrator: Grahame Baker Smith This picture book tells the story of a young refugee called Idris. He was born in a refugee camp and has only seen tents and fences. Many of the people around him have lived there for a long time and have some memories of the life they hadContinue reading “Wisp: A Story of Hope”
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