Friday, 30 May 2014
ReadItDaddy's Book of the Week - Week Ending 30th May 2014 - "Jack and the Baked Beanstalk" by Colin Stimpson (Templar Publishing)
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Jack and the Baked Beanstalk
Written and Illustrated byColin Stimpson
Published by Templar Publishing
We've had our eye on this book for a long time. Charlotte, because "Jack and the Beanstalk" is one of her favourite fairy stories, and she can't resist re-tellings of this classic...
Thursday, 29 May 2014
Elephants Never Forget by Anushka Ravishankar and Christine Pieper (Tara Books)
Elephants Never Forget
Written by Anushka Ravishankar
Illustrated by Christine Pieper
Published by Tara Books
Tara Books have reissued a real classic, a fantastic animal book that has a fairly simple story with simple artwork - but with so many brilliant little moments both...
Ways Into History - The Great Fire of London by Sally Hewitt (Frankin Watts)
Ways into History - The Great Fire of London
Written by Sally Hewitt
Published by Franklin Watts
We read so many news items, and hear so many book folk complaining that there aren't enough engaging non-fiction books around for children of a certain age. It is extremely difficult to...
Wednesday, 28 May 2014
Indie Pen-Dance Wednesday Part 2: The Lonely Crow by Paul Stillabower (Book Guild)
The Lonely Crow
Written and Illustrated byPaul Stillabower
Published by Book Guild
This indie-published title popped through our letterbox unannounced and though we usually get a bit grumpy about unsolicited books, we couldn't really be grumpy about "The Lonely Crow" by Paul Stillabower....
Indie Pen-Dance Wednesday - Revel in the extra-terrestrial delights of "Astro Poetica" - Poems with an unearthly theme by Dom Conlon and Jools Wilson (Inkology)
Astro Poetica
Written by Dom Conlon
Illustrated by Jools Wilson
Published by Inkology
I can imagine what it must've been like for Dom Conlon as a kid. Born around the time when space still held infinite possibilities, when NASA were still sending gallant astronauts into space, before...
The Danger Zone Series - "Avoid Being Mary, Queen of Scots" by Fiona Macdonald and David Antram (Book House)
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Avoid Being Mary, Queen of Scots
Written by Fiona Macdonald
Illustrated by David Antram
Published by Book House
Book House / Salarya's brilliant history series is now one of Charlotte's favourite non fiction ranges and when we spotted one of the "Danger Zone" books in our local library,...
Tuesday, 27 May 2014
How Pirates Really Work by Alan Snow (Simon and Schuster Children's Books)
How Pirates Really Work
Written and Illustrated byAlan Snow
Published by Simon and Schuster
Alan Snow's brilliant "How (things) Really Work" books have always been well received by Charlotte. None more so than this absolutely brilliant edition, looking into the inner workings of characters...
Sleepy Kittens by TK (Little Brown Young Readers)
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Sleepy Kittens
(As seen in the movie Despicable Me)
Written and Illustrated by TKPublished by Little Brown Young Readers
Here's a bit of silliness that we couldn't resist. You will probably remember the scene in "Despicable Me" where Gru is reading to his new "adoptees" while they're...
Monday, 26 May 2014
Silly Doggy by Adam Stower (Templar Publishing)
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Silly Doggy
Written and Illustrated byAdam Stower
Published by Templar Publishing
Adam Stower, the genius behind one of our favourite books of the last few years, the sublime "Troll and the Oliver", preceded his troll tale with this story of a little girl and her...er...her dog.
This...
Friday, 23 May 2014
Have you met Maisie Mae? A great little series of chapter books by Poppy Harper and Clare Elsom (L & B Kids)
Have you met Maisie Mae yet? We've been taking a look at Poppy Harper and Clare Elsom's book series from L & B Kids and we think it's high time that Dennis the Menace moved over, Roger the Dodger disappeared and Horrible Henry took a hike - Maisie Mae is taking over!
"Maisie Mae...
ReadItDaddy's Book of the Week - Week Ending 23rd May 2014 - "Sir Scallywag and the Deadly Dragon Poo" by Giles Andreae and Korky Paul (Picture Puffin)
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Sir Scallywag and the Deadly Dragon Poo
Written by Giles Andreae
Illustrated by Korky Paul
Published by Picture Puffin
Goodness me, poo really doesn't ever go out of fashion in children's books does it! Here's the brilliant sequel to "Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants" which...
Thursday, 22 May 2014
The National Archives: Plague Unclassified (Secrets of the Great Plague Revealed) by Nick Hunter (A & C Black)
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Plague Unclassified (Secrets of the Great Plague Revealed)
Written by Nick Hunter
Published by A & C Black
My little history girl loves delving into non-fiction books (in fact it's getting very very difficult to get her to pick up story books in our bi-weekly library visits). The...
The Phlunk's Worldwide Symphony by Lou Rhodes and Tori Elliott (Strata Books)
The Phlunk's Worlwide Symphony
Written by Lou Rhodes
Illustrated by Tori Elliott
Published by Strata Books
I remember when we first encountered "The Phlunk" - and it took us quite a few re-readings to get used to the rhythms of the book when read aloud. Now a year on we're looking at...
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
Pudsey the Dog: The Movie: The Book! is coming soon from L & B Kids
He's a major superstar, he blitzed Britain's Got Talent with his owner Ashleigh, he loves sausages and he's about to muscle in on Lassie by starring in his own movie?
Who on earth are we talking about? Why, Pudsey of course, the Border Bichon Frise cross who has already graced our TVs,...
Puss Jekyll, Cat Hyde by Joyce Dunbar (Francis Lincoln Children's Books)
Puss Jekyll, Cat Hyde
Written and Illustrated byJoyce Dunbar
Published by Francis Lincoln Children's Books
Have you ever wondered what goes through your moggy's mind on a daily basis? An obsession with sleep, the sound of the tin opener, perhaps even scurrying mice gnawing and nibbling...
No More Kisses for Bernard by Niki Daly (Francis Lincoln Children's Books)
No More Kisses for Bernard
Written and Illustrated byNiki Daly
Published by Francis Lincoln Children's Books
When you're little, there are those times when you're visiting relatives (or they're visiting you) and you just know that three things are going to happen
1) You're going to...
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
Hudson Hates School by Ella Hudson (Francis Lincoln Children's Books)
Hudson Hates School
Written and Illustrated byElla Hudson
Published by Francis Lincoln Children's Books
We've been on the look-out for books that deal with difficulties at school. From time to time, Charlotte gets very teary-eyed in the morning and although she absolutely loves school,...
Monday, 19 May 2014
The Lazy Friend by Ronan Badel (Gecko Press)
The Lazy Friend
Written and Illustrated byRonan Badel
Published by Gecko Press
Wordless picture books sometimes lead me into a real performance whenever we receive one and start to 'read' through it. Ronan Badel's "The Lazy Friend" features the animal du jour, everyone's current favourite...
Friday, 16 May 2014
ReadItDaddy - er I mean The Strolling Mum's Book of the Week, week ending 16th May 2014 - "My Name is Bob - An Illustrated Picture Book" by James Bowen, Garry Jenkins and Gerald Kelley (Red Fox Picture Books)
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My Name is Bob - An Illustrated Picture Book
Written by James Bowen & Garry Jenkins
Illustrated by Gerald Kelley
Published by Red Fox Picture Books
My lovely other half is such a huge fan of "A Streetcat named Bob" by James Bowen - that I thought I'd hand over the reins and let...
Thursday, 15 May 2014
The Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow White by Abie Longstaff and Lauren Beard (Picture Corgi)
The Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow White
Written by Abie Longstaff
Illustrated by Lauren Beard
Published by Picture Corgi
Charlotte already knew about the Fairytale Hairdresser stories long before our review copy arrived. They are HUGE at her school, and all her friends love the stories...
Wednesday, 14 May 2014
Topsy and Tim: Let's Get Busy! A Ladybird Activity Book (Ladybird Books)
Topsy and Tim - Let's Get Busy!
A Ladybird Sticker and Activity Book
Published by Ladybird Books
Did you know that Topsy and Tim, beloved booky brother and sister have made the leap from books to the small screen? They have indeed and we were slightly surprised by the news - we don't...
Tuesday, 13 May 2014
How to be a Skullabones Pirate - A Ladybird Activity Book (Ladybird Books)
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A Ladybird Activity Book
Published by Ladybird Books
They're probably amongst the most enduring characters in children's books, so what is it that draws children to pirates? Is it because they basically get away with being extremely naughty all day every...
Dinosaur Roar! (20th Anniversary Edition) By Henrietta Stickland and Paul Stickland (Picture Corgi)
Dinosaur Roar! (20th Anniversary Edition)
Written by Henrietta SticklandIllustrated by Paul Stickland
Published by Picture Corgi
It's wonderful to see this fantastic book getting a lovely 20th Anniversary polish. One of the best dinosaur books out there, "Dinosaur Roar!" is a brilliant...
Monday, 12 May 2014
The Dinosaur that Pooped a Planet by Tom Fletcher, Dougie Poynter and Garry Parsons (Red Fox Picture Books)
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The Dinosaur that Pooped a Planet
Written by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter
Illustrated by Garry Parsons
Published by Red Fox Picture Books
So far we've been immune to the scatological charms of this well known dinosaur and his equally well known creators. Tom and Dougie from McFly...
Friday, 9 May 2014
ReadItDaddy's Book of the Week - Week Ending 9th May 2014 - "Orion and the Dark" by Emma Yarlett (Templar Publishing)
Orion and the Dark
Written and Illustrated byEmma Yarlett
Published by Templar Books
Every time we hear that Emma Yarlett has produced a new book, or is illustrating someone else's stories, we get a little over-excited. Charlotte is a huge fan of Emma's - because her artwork is always...
Thursday, 8 May 2014
Novacarta's innovative 'A Story Your Way' kickstarter helps parents and children understand and cope with cancer.
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A Story Your Way from Novacarta. Adaptable art to help produce a book tailored to your own situation at home
One of the best things about the whole "Kickstarter" phenomenon is that it helps some extremely important projects get a much needed boost.
We have been contacted by Novacartawww.novacarta.org,...
Something Else by Kathryn Cave and Chris Riddell (Picture Puffin)
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Something Else
Written by Kathryn Cave
Illustrated by Chris Riddell
Published by Picture Puffin
Is 'different' good or bad? Do children grow up with an inbuilt sense when something's different or 'normal' and what is normal anyway? So many books have covered this tricky multi-layered...
Children are Naughty by Vincent Cuvellier and Aurelie Guillerey (Flying Eye Books)
Children are Naughty
Written by Vincent Cuvellier
Illustrated by Aurelie Guillerey
Published by Flying Eye Books
With a crazy chaotic story style, and visuals to match in that gorgeous "retro fantastic" illustration style so beloved of artists like Bob Staake and Chris Hitchins, "Children...
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
Little Lou and the Woolly Mammoth by Paula Bowles (Bloomsbury Publishing)
Little Lou and the Woolly Mammoth
Written and Illustrated byPaula Bowles
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing
Books that celebrate children's endless curiosity always pique our interest. Curious Charlotte definitely identified with the little girl in this book for several reasons. 1)...
Little Wizard by Kazuno Kohara (Macmillan Children's Books)
Little Wizard
Written and Illustrated byKazuno Kohara
Published by Macmillan Children's Books
We love, love, LOVE Kazuno Kohara's books and we really love this awesome little tale of a young wizard and his new found friend. It reminded me a little of the brilliant "Meg and Mog" books...
Tuesday, 6 May 2014
Dylan's Amazing Dinosaurs - Tyrannosaurus Rex by E.T. Harper and Dan Taylor (Simon and Schuster Children's Books)
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Dylan's Amazing Dinosaurs - Tyrannosaurus Rex
Written by E.T. HarperIllustrated by Dan Taylor
Published by Simon and Schuster Children's Books
Here's a successful formula we've seen before from Simon and Schuster - the brilliant "Jack's Mega Machines" stories by Alison Ritchie and...
Monday, 5 May 2014
Meet Maisie Hitchins - Girl detective! A new series of stories from Holly Webb and Marion Lindsay (Stripes Publishing)
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Introducing Maisie Hitchins - Girl Detective!
Written by Holly Webb
Illustrated by Marion Lindsay
Published by Stripes Publishing
Holly Webb's gorgeous snowy stories have become well-loved books for us, but when we found out that Holly had been burning the pencil at both ends to write...
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