Tuesday, 29 March 2011
Harry by the Sea (revisited)
As you've probably noticed, we've already taken a look at Harry by the Sea (and the rest of the excellent Harry books) previously on this blog. From time to time, Charlotte inevitably picks out books she's had before from the library, and it would've taken a better will and...
Fran's friend
Diamonds aren't a girl's best friend, dogs are! Fran's friend is a lovely little tale about a girl and her dog. Her poor pooch is feeling a little left out, as Fran becomes absorbed in a very important activity. Fran doesn't want to play ball, doesn't want to go for walkies...
Can't you sleep, little bear?
The Big Bear / Little Bear books are sweet and cute, and in this tale, little bear is a fidgety little bear who doesn't want to go to sleep (I think just about every parent will identify with that particular scenario).
Little bear is afraid of the dark, so big bear...
Fig's giant
Updating the classic tale of Gulliver's Travels for a younger audience is tricky to say the least, but Geraldine McCaughrean has managed to put the focus on a little girl's relationship with the gentle giant, creating a story that takes all the best elements of the original...
Thursday, 24 March 2011
Do Lions Live on Lily Pads?
Absurd nonsense books are particular favourites at Maybe Towers - the crazier the better, and with a notion like lions living in the middle of ponds on lily pads, Melanie Walsh's toddler-friendly book is a fun read.
Each animal is boldly and brightly illustrated and...
Stone Soup
Labels:
Child's Play Press,
Jess Stockham,
Stone Soup
After a hectic couple of weeks where Creepy Crawlies (at the White Horse Leisure Centre - £3.25 for a few hours of completely manic play for toddlers - thoroughly recommended!) has replaced our usual library trip we're back on schedule.
Catching up with the reviews,...
Abingdon Library goes self-service, and how!
Labels:
Abingdon Library,
Self Service,
The Abingdon Blog
After a couple of weeks absence from visiting Abingdon Library, Charlotte and I were amazed to find the whole place completely changed the last time we visited.
Abingdon Library has now gone 'Self Service" for loans and book returns and the setup is most impressive, particularly...
Friday, 11 March 2011
Cowboy Baby
Labels:
Cowboy Baby,
Sue Heap,
Walker Books
Charlotte and I absolutely loved this book! Cowboy Baby is the rootingest, tootingest goldarn little baby varmint the world has ever seen. When Sheriff Pa suggests that it's sleep time for Cowboy Baby, the stetson-wearing scamp toddles off on a quest to round up his gang. Texas...
Monday, 7 March 2011
Revisiting "That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown"
Though we first reviewed "That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown" last October, Charlotte grabbed it again from the library and I thought it was worth taking another look at it simply because she's been driving us absolutely crazy with this book, wanting to read it at least 3 times a day...
The Stray Kitten
Labels:
Gavin Rowe,
Judy Waite,
Little Tiger Press,
The Stray Kitten
Regular readers of this blog might remember our review of "Mouse, Look Out!" by Judy Waite and Gavin Rowe. A dark tale that seemed slightly menacing for younger readers, but with a fairly happy ending that lifted it somewhat.
The Stray Kitten is a very similar tale,...
Muchas Gracias, Abingdon Blog
The fantastic Abingdon Blog recently covered Mostly Books and World Book day. Mostly Books is an important independent Abingdon bookshop, one of two in the town (the other being The Abingdon Bookstore). Both shops stock a varied selection of adult and children's books...
Friday, 4 March 2011
What shall I make?
Most children love playing with Play Doh or Plasticine, but what about dough? A child's flights of fantasy are triggered when his mum gives him a lump of chapati dough while cooking. The little boy busies himself making all sorts of animals and characters, until they get...
Mog's Amazing Birthday Caper
Silly old forgetful Mog is one of the most endearing cat characters in books. Judith Kerr's feline fusspot is the perfect subject for a rather innovative and whimsical look at ABCs. Each page of the story is peppered with words beginning with each letter of the alphabet (though...
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Mr Bloom elbows Mr Tumble aside...
Labels:
Ben Faulks,
CBeebies,
Earworm,
Mr Bloom's Nursery
Uh oh, there may be trouble ahead. Charlotte seems to have completely fallen in love with "Mr Bloom's Nursery", a new Cbeebies programme. When asked the other day whether she liked Mr Bloom or Mr Tumble best, she answered "Mr Bloom". Never thought I'd see the day.
Although...
I Love You Daddy
Amongst the presents for my recent 43rd birthday (maaaan I'm getting old!) was this book. The perfect snuggle-up book to read to a lovely daughter, I Love You Daddy tells the tale of a little toddler bear's first foray into the big wide world, ably assisted by his loving...
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