Wednesday, 31 December 2014
The ReadItDaddy End-of-Year Roundup - All our awesome "Book of the Week" winners for 2014 - and our book of the year winners!
Phew! It's a bit of a big list this, and once again proves beyond a doubt that 2014 was one heck of an amazing year for innovative and original children's books. Most on the list were published during 2014, but we've drawn from a diverse range of books - not just new ones.
So sit back,...
Wednesday, 24 December 2014
Booky Advent Calendar - CHRISTMAS EVE! - "Father Christmas Goes on Holiday" by Raymond Briggs (Picture Puffin)
Father Christmas Goes on Holiday
Written and Illustrated byRaymond Briggs
Published by Picture Puffin
Our final Booky Advent Calendar entry (final because you'll hopefully be FAR too busy tomorrow to read our blog, right?) is an absolute christmas cracker, featuring our all-time favourite...
The Really Abominable Snowman by Valentina Mendicino (Walker Books)
The Really Abominable Snowman
Written and Illustrated byValentina Mendicino
Published by Walker Books
It's the night before christmas, and all through the house - not a snowman was stirring, not even a...no wait - that's not how it goes! If you're heading out to your local book emporium...
Tuesday, 23 December 2014
Santa's Beard by Matilda Tristram, Tom Duxbury and Nick Sharratt (Walker Books)
Santa's Beard
Written by Matilda Tristram and Tom Duxbury
Illustrated by Nick Sharratt
Published by Walker Books
There's always time to sneak in a few more books just in case you (like me) are a last-minute christmas shopper in search of some brilliant inspiration for your children's...
Booky Advent Calendar Day 23 - "The Nightmare Before Christmas (20th Anniversary Edition)" by Tim Burton (Disney Editions)
The Nightmare Before Christmas (20th Anniversary Edition)
Written and Illustrated byTim Burton
Published by Disney Editions
It's not often you get a story that comfortably covers two glorious celebrations - both of which we absolutely love to bits. Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before...
Monday, 22 December 2014
Booky Advent Calendar Day 22 - "Stick Man" by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (Alison Green Books)
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Stick Man
Written by Julia Donaldson
Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Published by Alison Green Books
We couldn't really have a Christmas roundup without one of our all-time favourite Christmassy books. In fact, I think this is actually our favourite Julia Donaldson / Axel Scheffler collaboration...
Sunday, 21 December 2014
Booky Advent Calendar Day 21 - "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, Lesley Sims and A. Marks (Usborne Publishing)
A Christmas Carol
Written by Charles Dickens and Lesley Sims
Illustrated by A. Marks
Published by Usborne Publishing
Charles Dickens' classic christmas tale deserves a place on anyone's Booky Advent Calendar, but the original story can be quite a hard sell to kids. It's very wordy and...
Saturday, 20 December 2014
Booky Advent Calendar Day 20 - "The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey" by Susan Wojciechowski and Patrick Lynch (Walker Books)
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey
Written and by Susan WojciechowskiIllustrated by Patrick Lynch
Published by Walker Books
Oooh this is such a lovely christmas tale, the booky equivalent of a gorgeous mug of mulled wine and a fruity mince pie. This heartwarming story may start...
Friday, 19 December 2014
ReadItDaddy's Second Book of the Week - Week Ending 19th December 2014 - "Please Mr Panda" by Steve Antony (Hodder Children's Books)
Please Mr Panda
Written and Illustrated bySteve Antony
Published by Hodder Children's Books
We couldn't resist sneaking in just one more book of the week before we take a bit of a break over Christmas (but don't worry, articles and reviews will still be popping up between now and January...
ReadItDaddy's First Book of the Week - Week Ending 19th December 2014 - "Minecraft Blockopedia" (Mojang / Egmont)
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Minecraft: Blockopedia
Minecraft created by Mojang
Published by Egmont Publishing
Like a super-exploding box of TNT this absolutely STUNNING book exploded through our letterbox and caused a huge amount of fuss. Egmont's "Minecraft: Blockopedia" is no ordinary Minecraft book,...
Booky Advent Calendar Day 19 - "The Stone Lion" by Margaret Wild (Little Hare Publishing)
The Stone Lion
Written and Illustrated byMargaret Wild
Published by Little Hare Publishing
Though this isn't strictly a Christmas tale, it's the sort of heartwarming story we cannot possibly resist at this time of year. As soon as we saw the cover of Margaret Wild's "The Stone Lion"...
Thursday, 18 December 2014
Zombie RiZing Book 1 - Scared to Beath by Matt Pike and Steve Grice (Amazon Digital Services)
Zombie RiZing Book 1 - Scared to Beath
Written by Matt Pike
Illustrated by Steve Grice
Published by Amazon Digital Services
We're always on the look out for books that include mighty girl characters, but with an original twist. We're also huge champions of books that are thoroughly...
Booky Advent Calendar Day 18 - "When It Snows" by Richard Collingridge (David Fickling Books)
When It Snows
Written and Illustrated byRichard Collingridge
Published by David Fickling Books
Some books sum up the magic of christmas purely by one glance of their covers. From the moment you open that cover you're whisked on a magical and atmospheric journey that just draws you in,...
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
Wanted: Ralfy Rabbit - Book Burglar by Emily MacKenzie (Bloomsbury Publishing)
Wanted! Ralfy Rabbit - Book Burglar
Written and Illustrated byEmily MacKenzie
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing
We couldn't resist sneaking this one in like a pair of book-reviewing burglars, ahead of this book's official release date on the 18th December. That way you'll have a chance...
Booky Advent Calendar Day 17: Mr Men: The Christmas Party by Roger Hargreaves (Egmont Publishing)
Mr Men: The Christmas Party
Written and Illustrated byRoger Hargreaves
Published by Egmont Publishing
Mr Men books have been staple fodder for a couple of generations of our family. I still remember the awesome animated TV series narrated by Arthur Lowe, and back when I was at primary...
Tuesday, 16 December 2014
Booky Advent Calendar Day 16: "The Polar Express" by Chris Van Allsburg (Andersen Children's Books)
The Polar Express
Written and Illustrated byChris Van Allsburg
Published by Andersen Children's Books
Chris Van Allsburg's books always have a wonderful touch of the magical and surreal about them and never more so than in this utterly perfect christmas tale. Forget what you know about...
Monday, 15 December 2014
Marceline and the Scream Queens - Adventure Time Mini Series by Meredith Gran (Titan Books)
Marceline and the Scream Queens - An Adventure Time Mini Series
Written and Illustrated byMeredith Gran and others
Published by Titan Books
Adventure Time is one of our favourite cartoon distractions, the perfect mix of kid-friendly giggles and adult-friendly jokes that sail way way...
Booky Advent Calendar Day 15 - "Christmas Crafts - Festive Things to Make and Do" by Danielle Lowy (QED Publishing)
Christmas Crafts - Festive Things to Make and Do
Compiled byDanielle Lowy
Published by QED Publishing
There may be a mere 10 SLEEPS TILL CHRISTMAS (eek!) but that still gives you plenty of time to indulge in a little christmas craftwork. "Christmas Crafts - Festive Things to Make and...
Friday, 12 December 2014
Booky Advent Calendar Day 12 - "Amelie and Nanette - Snow Flakes and Fairy Wishes" by Sophie Tilley (Bloomsbury Publishing)
Amelie and Nanette - Snow Flakes and Fairy Wishes
Written and Illustrated bySophie Tilley
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing
This is a christmas cracker that almost seems to spontaneously play "The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies" as you open the cover. "Amelie and Nanette - Snow Flakes...
ReadItDaddy's Book of the Week - Week Ending 12th December 2014 - "Animalium - Welcome to the Museum" by Jenny Broom and Katie Scott (Big Picture Press)
Animalium - Welcome to the Museum
Written by Jenny Broom
Illustrated by Katie Scott
Published by Big Picture Press
Welcome to natural history in all it's glory! When we first heard about Animalium, and saw those initial few illustrations our curiosity was piqued. It sounded exactly...
Thursday, 11 December 2014
The Big Reveal! Here's the awesome poster for International Book Giving Day 2015 (#giveabook) from the hugely talented Chris Haughton!
Chris Haughton's brilliant official poster for International Book Giving Day. Join in on 14th February 2015!
Once again, International Book Giving Day will take place on Valentines Day, that is 14th February 2015! To get the ball rolling we can reveal the official IBGD poster, designed...
Snappy Birthday by Mark Sperring and Laura Ellen Anderson (Bloomsbury Children's Books)
Snappy Birthday
Written by Mark SperringIllustrated by Laura Ellen Anderson
Published by Bloomsbury Children's Books
This book isn't actually out for another week (shhh! We're probably not supposed to be telling you about it) but it's so good, we wanted to make sure we got in early...
Booky Advent Calendar Day 11 - "Surprise! The Book that Keeps on Giving!" by Jonathan Litton and Fhiona Galloway (Little Tiger Press)
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Surprise! The Book that Keeps on Giving
Written by Jonathan Litton
Illustrated by Fhiona Galloway
Published by Little Tiger Press
A riotous game of pass the parcel with a christmassy feel and the cutest little penguin you could ever hope to meet! That's part of the surprise in store...
Wednesday, 10 December 2014
The Lorax by Dr Seuss (HarperCollins Children's Books)
The Lorax
Written and Illustrated byDr Seuss
Published by HarperCollins Children's Books
There are so many brilliant Dr Seuss books, and I loved them as a child (and still love them now). It's been a huge pleasure to rediscover these classics through a new pair of eyes, Charlotte's....
Booky Advent Calendar Day 10 - "One Special Christmas" by M Christina Butler and Tina Macnaughton (Little Tiger Press)
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One Special Christmas
Written by M Christina Butler
Illustrated by Tina Macnaughton
Published by Little Tiger Press
Hooray, hooray! Little Hedgehog is back in a new touchy-feely soft and cuddly book for christmas by M Christina Butler and Tina Macnaughton.
"One Special Christmas"...
Tuesday, 9 December 2014
Night Sky Watcher by Raman Prinja (QED Publishing)
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Night Sky Watcher
Written and Illustrated byRaman Prinja
Published by QED Publishing
QED produce some of our favourite non-fiction titles, and we've been lucky enough to have received a copy of their rather innovative star-spotting book. At first glance "Night Sky Watcher" by Raman...
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