Friday, 29 August 2014
ReadItDaddy's Book of the Week - Week Ending 29th August 2014 - "On Sudden Hill" by Linda Sarah and Benji Davies (Simon and Schuster Children's Books)
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On Sudden Hill
Written by Linda Sarah
Illustrated by Benji Davies
Published by Simon and Schuster Children's Books
It was love at first sight, at first read.
Often with the "Book of the Week" books, we know they're going to slide into our hallowed and honoured slot with ease the moment...
Thursday, 28 August 2014
Where's Spot by Eric Hill (Picture Puffin)
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Where's Spot?
Written and Illustrated byEric Hill
Published by Picture Puffin
It would be remiss of us to host a fabulous Where's Spot competition without dipping into the original book itself. Though Charlotte's now 6, there's something about lift the flap books that she can't resist...
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks (Macmillan Children's Books)
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Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox
Written by Julia Donaldson
Illustrated by Lydia Monks
Published by Macmillan Children's Books
The Princess Mirror-Belle series makes its transition from early reader to picture book with this stunning and sparkly book from the dream...
We chat to the utterly awesome team behind one of the most beautiful children's books of the year - "On Sudden Hill" - Hi to Linda Sarah and Benji Davies
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Since we first saw a sneaky snippet of art from "On Sudden Hill" on Twitter, we've been waiting, and waiting, and waiting for what seems like ages for this lovely book to arrive. Now it has, and it's completely knocked us for six! It's stunning, and we're very very VERY lucky to be...
Wednesday, 27 August 2014
The Singing Mermaid (Special Edition with Mermaid Toy) by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks (Macmillan Children's Books)
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The Singing Mermaid
Written by Julia Donaldson
Illustrated by Lydia Monks
Published by Macmillan Children's Books
"The Singing Mermaid" is a book Charlotte has loved for a long time, as our Dentist rather thoughtfully has a copy in their waiting room. Every time we go for a...
We chat to Rob Biddulph ahead of his fantastic new children's picture book "Blown Away"
Who works in a studio like this?
We are lucky enough to have Rob Biddulph dropping by the blog today to let us in on some of his creative secrets ahead of the publication of his new children's picture book "Blown Away". Rob kindly submitted himself to the ReadItDaddy spotlight,...
Tuesday, 26 August 2014
Where's Spot? Join Puffin Books (and us) for an exciting adventure with Eric Hill's timeless puppy stories
Time for an adventure! Tweet where you think spot is using #WheresSpot on Twitter to join the competition!
Puffin Books are inviting you and your youngsters to join in a search! Spot the Puppy can be found in various locations throughout this week and later on in September too, and...
You are (not) Small by Anna Kang and Chris Weyant (Hodder Children's Books)
You are (not) small
Written by Anna Kang
Illustrated by Chris Weyant
Published by Hodder Children's Books
Size matters and yet it does not. Small is one person's big. Big is one person's small, and Anna Kang's brilliant children's book looks at both sides of the size war. A tiny bear...
Monday, 25 August 2014
Monty's Magnificent Mane by Gemma O'Neill (Templar Publishing)
Monty's Magnificent Mane
Written and Illustrated byGemma O'Neill
Published by Templar Publishing Ltd
We first encountered Gemma's stunning visual style through her art and illustrative methods detailed in Dr Karenanne Knight's "The Picture Book Maker". We somehow missed out on her previous...
Friday, 22 August 2014
ReadItDaddy's Book of the Week - Week Ending 22nd August 2014 - "The Colour Thief" by Gabriel Alborozo (Bloomsbury Publishing)
The Colour Thief
Written and Illustrated by
Gabriel Alborozo
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing
Moving from political cartoonist to children's book author is no mean feat but Gabriel Alborozo has managed it with aplomb. You'll probably recall how we raved about Alborozo's...
Thursday, 21 August 2014
Skullabones Island - Pirate Post / How to Be a Skullabones Pirate (Ladybird Books)
Skullabones Island - Pirate Post / How to Be a Skullabones Pirate
Published by Ladybird Books
Ladybird's brilliant "Skullabones Island" range of books is expanding and we've been taking a look at a couple of books from the range of piratical activity books, story books and early learning...
Wednesday, 20 August 2014
The Wonderful World of Oliver Jeffers comes to Discover Story this autumn
Discover Children’s Story Centre in east London is launching an exciting new interactive exhibition, ‘Once There Was…The Wonderful World of Oliver Jeffers.’ Discover’s upcoming exhibition explores the beautiful and best-loved work of Oliver Jeffers. Children and families will...
Angela Nicely - Superstar! by Alan Macdonald and David Roberts (Stripes Publishing)
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Angela Nicely - Superstar!
Written by Alan Macdonald
Illustrated by David Roberts
Published by Stripes Publishing
The third brilliant "Angela Nicely" book - "Angela Nicely, Supertar!" was very well received at home. Charlotte's turning into a mini version of me, juggling several chapter...
Tuesday, 19 August 2014
Emperor Pickletine Rides the Bus (An Origami Yoda Adventure) by Tom Angleberger (Amulet Books)
Emperor Pickletine Rides the Bus (An Origami Yoda Adventure)
Written and Illustrated byTom Angleberger
Published by Amulet Books
The Origami Yoda Chronicles seem to have slipped silently by most folk on this side of the pond, but the New York Times Best-Selling series draws to a close...
The Something by Rebecca Cobb (Macmillan Children's Books)
The Something
Written and Illustrated byRebecca Cobb
Published by Macmillan Children's Books
We really are having a fantastic book week this week with some of our favourite authors and illustrators contributing to our vast wobbling book stack that's demanding to be read.
We clear...
Okido Magazine now coming to WH Smith stores across the nation! Celebrate a fantastic kids mag that bucks the plastic tat trend!
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No silly rubbish plastic 'gifts' just brilliant and fun content for inquisitive kids. That's OKIDO by us!
We've previously extolled the virtues of Okido Magazine on this very blog and it's great to hear that this brilliant magazine is now being distributed in WH Smith stores,...
Monday, 18 August 2014
Goodnight Darth Vader by Jeffrey Brown (Chronicle Books)
Goodnight Darth Vader
Written and Illustrated byJeffrey Brown
Published by Chronicle Books
Jeffrey Brown's whimsical take on the Star Wars Universe is absolutely perfectly parent-and-kid friendly and I first encountered his series of homages to Star Wars with the "Darth Vader and Son"...
The Memory of an Elephant by Sophie Strady and Jean-Francois Martin (Chronicle Children's Books)
The Memory of an Elephant
Written by Sophie Strady
Illustrated by Jean Francois Martin
Published by Chronicle Books
Wow! What a fantastic treat this book is. Translated from the original French, and now available in many other languages (including English and Welsh!) is "The...
Friday, 15 August 2014
ReaditDaddy's Book of the Week - Week Ending 15th August 2014 - "Digby Dog Delivers" by Tor Freeman (Macmillan Children's Books)
Digby Dog Delivers
Written and Illustrated byTor Freeman
Published by Macmillan Children's Books
The mighty, the magnificent, the masterful Tor Freeman is back, this time with a superb book that's part hidden object challenge, part story but all brilliant! Time to meet the latest busy...
Thursday, 14 August 2014
Zombies Sticker Book by Kirsteen Robson and Seb Burnett (Usborne Books)
Zombies Sticker Book
Written by Kirsteen Robson
Illustrated by Seb Burnett
Published by Usborne Books
Usborne sticker books are a bit of a saviour, truth be told. Name a subject and you'll find an Usborne sticker book based on it. On rainy days they're great for soaking up a few hours...
Sam's Super Stinky Socks by Paul Bright and Ed Eaves (Simon and Schuster Children's Books)
Sam's Super Stinky Socks
Written by Paul Bright
Illustrated by Ed Eaves
Published by Simon and Schuster Children's Books
When you're about to embark on a perilous journey around the world and you're only six, it's vitally important to remember a few key things. One - You absolutely...
Wednesday, 13 August 2014
Specs for Rex by Yasmeen Ismail (Bloomsbury Publishing)
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Specs for Rex
Written and Illustrated byYasmeen Ismail
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing
Happy Publication Day today for a book that has been a real hit with us here at ReadItDaddy Towers. With the aim of offering assurance and fun for children who may be getting their own first set...
Ninja Red Riding Hood by Corey Rosen Schwartz and Dan Santat (Penguin US)
Ninja Red Riding Hood
Written by Corey Rosen Schwartz
Illustrated by Dan Santat
Published by Penguin US
You've previously seen our review of Corey's fabulous "Three Ninja Pigs" so now it's time to dip back into fairy tales and folklore with a martial arts twist with Corey's other kick-butt...
Tuesday, 12 August 2014
The Three Ninja Pigs by Corey Rosen Schwartz and Dan Santat (Penguin (US) Putnam (UK))
The Three Ninja Pigs
Written by Corey Rosen Schwartz
Illustrated by Dan Santat
Published by Penguin Books
It's no mean feat to take a well-loved children's story and put your own spin on it, particularly if it's a story that's been the inspiration for so many other children's...
Monday, 11 August 2014
Mi and Museum City by Linda Sarah (Phoenix Yard Books)
Mi and Museum City
Written and Illustrated byLinda Sarah
Published by Phoenix Yard Books
Recently we've been lucky enough to catch up with a gorgeous new range of books from Phoenix Yard. Starting off with "Mi and Museum City" by Linda Sarah, a book that positively invites curiosity...
We chat to Lou Kuenzler, rib-tickling author of the awesome "Princess Disgrace" and "Shrinking Violet" books
Lou Kuenzler (Photo Credit - Danny Wilder)
Today we're saying a huge ReadItDaddy "Hello" to an author who has been tickling Charlotte's funny bones over the last couple of weeks.
Lou Kuenzler is the author of two upcoming books in Scholastic's awesome summer range. "Princess...
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