Books to be swept away with this summer… There are SO MANY great books around at the moment and so I’d like to share a few that I think are … Continue reading Summer Reads – SuperKitty
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Summer Reads – Lula and the Sea Monster
Books to be swept away with this summer… There are SO MANY great books around at the moment and so I’d like to share a few that I think are … Continue reading Summer Reads – Lula and the Sea Monster
When Sadness Comes To Call by Eva Eland
Sadness comes to visit unexpectedly. But when you let sadness in, you’ll discover this strange guest is not what it seems. When Sadness arrives, try not to be afraid: give … Continue reading When Sadness Comes To Call by Eva Eland
There’s A Spider in My Soup by Megan Brewis
Little Spider loves to go swinging from her web! Wheeeeee!!! But one day, she swings too far and – SPLOOSH – lands herself in a big soup-bowl of trouble. Poor … Continue reading There’s A Spider in My Soup by Megan Brewis
Meet The Penguins by Mike Brownlow
Meet the penguins! They really want to make some new friends. But does anyone want to play? When two penguins arrive from a faraway place and want to make friends, … Continue reading Meet The Penguins by Mike Brownlow
The Pooka Party by Shona Shirley Macdonald
How do you get in trouble with the moon? Throw a great big Pooka party! High in the mountains lives a magical creature called: The Pooka. The Pooka loves living … Continue reading The Pooka Party by Shona Shirley Macdonald
Pencil Dog by Leigh Hodgkinson
Pencil Dog written and illustrated by Leigh Hodgkinson Now to share something for our younger book lovers. Pencil Dog is a stunningly illustrated picture book about ‘memory, remembrance, and how … Continue reading Pencil Dog by Leigh Hodgkinson
Christmas 2017 – Book Advent – Day Eight
The Magical Ice Palace by Suzanne Smith & Lindsay Taylor
Illustrated by Marnie Maurri
Now this is a wonderful picture book for those who live adventures, wintery fun and doodling.
Doodle Girl and her friends are having a wonderful ride aboard a Magical snowflake when…
TRUMPETY TOOT!
… they discover a Mammoth Prince wobbling and wobbling on top of a mountain!
Luckily, Doodle Girl is ready with her Magic pencil to help, but can they get to the ICE PALACE in time for the Mammoth’s royal part?
And once you’ve enjoyed the bright, colourful and fun illustrations there is a fabulous poster sized colouring sheet full of wonderful doodles to colour in.
The Magical Ice Palace was published in October 2017 by Simon and Schuster
Christmas 2017 – Book Advent – Day Seven
Day Seven
I’m going back to a picture book for this one and it’s absolutely stunning. It’s by Kate DiCamillo, author of titles such as Ramie Nightingale and Flora & Ulysses and illustrator, Jaime Kim
La La La: A Story of Hope by Kate DiCamillo and Jaime Kim.
“La La La…La”
A little girl stands alone and sings,
but there’s no response.
So, gathering her courage and her curiosity,
She skips out into the world,
calling to the trees,and the pond and the reeds..
But will anyone sing back to her?
This is a book where the pictures literally tell the story. A story about loneliness and finding the courage to find your voice, step out into the world and connect with it. It’s a beautiful, gentle story with the most sublime illustrations that add warmth and tenderness. This is a book to share with your little ones, a book to talk about and look for the meaning in. “What is she doing? What is she feeling? How has she overcome that?”
La La La: A Story of Hope by Kate DiCamillo and Jaime Kim was published in October 2017 by Walker Books.
Just wonderful and to finish a few words from Lovereading4kids expert reviewer, Andrea Reece:
There’s no need for extra words to tell this story, children will understand exactly the girl’s need to be heard, seen and answered; impeccably told, it’s a story that speak to us all. ~ Andrea Reece, Lovereading4kids
Christmas 2017 – Book Advent – Day Three
Day Three
Magnificent Birds illustrated by Narisa Togo
Walker Studios is an imprint of Walker Books. They produce the most stunning books that will mark the perfect gift for book lovers. The quality and finish is beautiful and perfectly compliment the talent of the illustrators and authors whose work is captured within. These are books that are a joy to pick up and read.
Magnificent Birds is filled with the most amazing illustrations from Tokyo born Marisa Togo whose lino-cut prints capture the beauty and magnificence of these incredible birds. Perfect for both art and bird lovers alike. Young and old.
From the bird-of-paradise that performs it’s extravagant courtship dance, to the godwit that makes the longest flight without stopping, discover incredible birds from all over the world. Explore the long-living, the rare and the spectacular, and celebrate the truly magnificent birds of our planet in this gloriously illustrated gift edition.
Magnificent Birds was published on the 2nd of November by Walker Studio.
Discover more about Narisa Togo here.
Discover more about Walker Books here.
Tales Before Bedtime 