Wednesday, 30 September 2015
Emily's Balloon by Komako Sakai (Chronicle Children's Books)
Sometimes a book is such an acute (and very cute) observation of toddler life that you just can't help smiling as you read. Here's "Emily's Balloon" by Komako Sakai....
The Lion and the Bird by Marianne Dubuc (Book Island)
A wonderful story of changing seasons and friendships, reprinted and rebound by Book Island. Here's "The Lion and the Bir...
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
Alice in Wonderland adapted from Lewis Caroll's original by Susie Linn and Alexandra Ball (Top That Publishing)
Labels:
150th Anniversary,
Alexandra Ball,
Alice in Wonderland,
Children's Picture Book,
Lewis Carroll,
Paperback,
Susie Linn,
Top That Publishing
In this 150th Anniversary year of Lewis Caroll's classic story, there are a dizzying array of different versions of the story currently available. Let's take a look at one of the nicest we've seen in a long time.....
ReadItDaddy's Chapter Book and Early Readers Roundup - September 2015 with anti-gravity, awesome ravens and ghastly ghosts!
Labels:
Arabel and Mortimer,
Chapter Book Roundup 2015,
Frances Lincoln Children's Books,
Joan Aiken,
Quentin Blake,
Raintree Publishing,
Tina L. Peterson,
Xavier Bonet
"Oscar and the Amazing Gravity Repellent" by Tina L. Peterson (with illustrations by Xavier Bonet) (Raintree Publishing)
Oh I know school has started, and you're probably fed up already (or if you're a parent, you're running around the house screaming whoops of glee!) but there's...
Monday, 28 September 2015
This Old Van by Kim Norman and Carolyn Conahan (Sterling Publishing)
Labels:
Carolyn Conahan,
Children's Picture Book,
Hardback,
Kim Norman,
Sterling Publishing,
This Old Van
Take a crazy road trip across the land in a gorgeous camper van, with two of the most loveable hippy grandparents you could ever hope to mee...
Star Wars Starfighter Workshop (Egmont UK)
Labels:
Disney,
Egmont,
Star Wars Starfighter Workshop,
Tie Fighter,
X-Wing
Star Wars Mania is about to explode in just a few short weeks as Episode 7 debuts. There's never been a better time to take a look at brilliant new Star Wars books so let's dive into an absolute cracke...
Friday, 25 September 2015
ReadItDaddy's Second Book of the Week - Week Ending 25th September 2015 - "Imelda and the Goblin King" by Briony May Smith (Flying Eye Books)
Labels:
Book of the Week 2015,
Briony May Smith,
Children's Picture Book,
Flying Eye Books,
Hardback,
Imelda and the Goblin King
A book that instantly feels like it's been around for ever, weaving itself a wonderful world of fairy folklore but with a good solid anti-bullying message in "Imelda and the Goblin Kin...
ReadItDaddy's First Book of the Week - Week Ending 25th September 2015 - "Hans Christian Andersen's The Red Shoes (and other tales)" by Hans Christian Andersen and Metaphrog (Papercutz Publishing)
Labels:
Book of the Week 2015,
Metaphrog,
Papercutz,
The Red Shoes
A darkly tinged and stunning treatment of a classic brace of awesome traditional tales, the mighty Metaphrog's version of "The Red Shoes" is our Book of the Week this week.....
Thursday, 24 September 2015
Sir Scaly Pants - The Dragon Knight by John Kelly (Bloomsbury Children's Books)
Labels:
Bloomsbury Children's Books,
Children's Book,
Dragons,
John Kelly,
Knights,
Paperback,
Sir Scaly Pants The Dragon Knight
He's green, he's righteous and he's the star of a new fantastic knightly romp launched today. Let's meet Sir Scaly Pants - The Dragon Knight by John Kelly....
The Clangers - The Brilliant Surprise by Daniel Postgate (Ladybird Books)
Labels:
Daniel Postgate,
Ladybird Books,
Oliver Postgate,
Peter Firmin,
The Brilliant Surprise,
The Clangers,
TV Tie in
Nestled in just before the boring news came on, "The Clangers" was required viewing when I was a teeny tiny. Now they're back, all new and shiny but still retaining their timeless char...
Check out a fantastic pocket-sized paperback range of quirky history titles from Chris Mitchell and John Blake Publishing
Labels:
Astronauts,
Chris Mitchell,
Dinosaurs,
Dr Dinos Learnatorium,
Greeks,
John Blake Publishing,
Space
Here at ReadItDaddy we like to concern ourselves with the really important questions from history. How indeed DO astronauts wee in space? Do Dinosaurs make good pets? Let's explore a new paperback history range with Dr Din...
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
McDonalds invites you to discover the extraordinary world of Roald Dahl this month
Labels:
Book Promotion,
McDonalds Happy Meail,
Roald Dahl
Food chain McDonalds is teaming up with the Roald Dahl foundation for a truly scrumptiddlyumptious story treat as part of Happy Meal deals this month.
Kids will find a fantastic little mini library being given away with happy meals, offering a tempting taster of Roald Dahl's immense...
Tiny Whale - a Fishy Tale by Joshua George and Puy Pinillos (Top That Publishing)
Labels:
Children's Picture Book,
Joshua George,
Paperback,
Puy Pinillos,
Tiny Whale - A Fishy Tale,
Top That Publishing
It's not easy being orange. Or tiny for that matter. One fish feels like he's suffering an identity crisis but perhaps even the tiniest of us can be a her...
The Day The Crayons Came Home by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers (HarperCollins Children's Books)
Labels:
Drew Daywalt,
Hardback,
HarperCollins Children's Books,
Oliver Jeffers,
Picture Book,
The Day the Crayons Came Home
A fantastic follow-up to one of our favourite books, let's find out what a whole new stack of crayons are up to in "The Day the Crayons Came Home" by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffe...
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
The Tiger Prowls - A Pop-up Book of Wild Animals by Maggie Bateson and Sebastien Braun (Simon and Schuster Children's Books)
Labels:
Hardback,
Maggie Bateson,
Pop up book,
Sebastien Braun,
Simon and Schuster Children's Books,
The Tiger Prowls - A Pop Up Book of Wild Animals
Once children start to learn more about the world around them, so follows the start of a lifelong interest with the animals we share our planet with too. Here's a great little pop up book for tinies featuring some amazing wild animal...
Toby and the Ice Giants by Joe Lillington (Flying Eye Books)
Little Toby is on a journey of discovery through an ice-covered world. Our world 15,000 years ago. Let's slide into the picture-perfect "Toby and the Ice Giants" by Joe Lillington....
Monday, 21 September 2015
The Green Fingers of Monsieur Monet by Giancarlo Ascai and Pia Valentinis (Royal Academy of Arts Publishing)
Labels:
Arts and Artists,
Giancarlo Ascari,
Hardback,
Pia Valentinis,
Royal Academy of Arts Publishing,
The Green Fingers of Monsieur Monet
How do you get the next generation of prospective art fanatics well and truly hooked? With glorious books like this - step inside the colourful world of Monsieur Mone...
This Orq - He Cave Boy by David Elliott and Lori Nichols (Troika Press)
Labels:
David Elliott,
Hardback,
Lori Nichols,
Paperback,
Picture Book,
This Orq He Cave Boy,
Troika Press
Kids love their pets no matter what, but what if your pet starts off tiny and cute - and grows into something altogether more...mammoth? Meet Orq - He Cave Boy! He Say Ug...
Friday, 18 September 2015
Check out a fantastic pair of titles for budding nature and outdoors lovers from National Trust Books
Labels:
50 Things to do before you're 11 ¾ the NightTime Activity Book,
Alice Lickens,
National Trust Books,
Pond Explorer
Here's a fantastic pair of books for budding outdoor explorers and nature lovers. Get outside and get mudd...
ReadItDaddy's Second Book of the Week - Week Ending 18th September 2015 - "How to Catch a Mouse" by Philippa Leathers (Walker Books)
Labels:
Book of the Week 2015,
Hardback,
How to Catch a Mouse,
Philippa Leathers,
Picture Book,
Walker Books
Our Second Book of the Week this week reminds us exactly why we love moggies! The utterly adorable "How to Catch a Mouse" is our second Book of the Wee...
ReadItDaddy's First Book of the Week - Week Ending 18th September 2015 - "Fashion Rebel Outfit Maker" by Louise Scott-Smith and Georgia Vaux (Thames and Hudson)
Labels:
Activity Book,
Book of the Week 2015,
Fashion Design,
Fashion Rebel Outfit Maker,
Georgia Vaux,
Hardback,
Louise Scott-Smith,
Thames and Hudson Publishing
Hit the catwalks in fine style, a fabulous fashion design book with tons of amazing styles to trace and copy..."Fashion Rebel Outfit Maker" is our first book of the week this wee...
Thursday, 17 September 2015
Should Book Bloggers be paid for their words of wisdom? A ReadItDaddy Editorial
Labels:
A ReadItDaddy Editorial,
Books,
critique,
freelance writing,
payment for blogging how preposterous
Stop right there before reading any further if you think this is a heavy hint disguised as a ReadItDaddy editorial. We're delving into the often controversial subject of blogger remuneration and it's going to be a bit like walking through a minefield carrying a sack of hyperactive...
Max at Night by Ed Vere (Picture Puffin)
Labels:
Cats,
Ed Vere,
Max at Night,
Paperback,
Picture Puffin
Following on from Ed's fantastic "Max the Brave", Max is back and settling down before a good night's sleep - but wait, something's wrong....
"I Will Love You Anyway" by Mick and Chloe Inkpen (Hodder Children's Books)
"I Don't Do Sit, I Don't Do Stay" - with these opening lines, he stole our hearts away. Meet Mick and Chloe Inkpen's latest fabulous canine creation in "I Will Love You Anyway"....
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
A Wolf's Tale by Eva Montanari (Kuperard / Hutton Grove Publishing)
Labels:
A Wolf's Tale,
Eva Montanari,
Hutton Grove Publising,
Kuperard
Let's face it, wolves have a pretty bad rep in children's books. Is the wolf in Eva Montanari's "A Wolf's Tale" any different? Let's dig in and find out....
Witches and Fairies by Eva Montanari (Hutton Grove Publishing)
Labels:
Children's Picture Book,
Eva Montanari,
Hutton Grove Publishing,
Paperback,
Witches and Fairies
There's an eerie and delicious dream-like atmosphere in this book that to us was like a siren song. Let's take a closer look at the divine "Witches and Fairies" by Eva Montanari....
Tuesday, 15 September 2015
The Football's Revolt by Jan LeWitt and George Him (V & A Publishing)
Labels:
George Him,
Hardback,
Jan LeWitt,
Reprint,
The Football's Revolt,
V & A Publishing
As much as we might think that children's picture books are a new and shiny idea, amazing picture books that cast the template for books we know and love today are much older than you thin...
A fabulous book collection and upcoming kickstarter highlights Bulgarian children's book talent. Check out "The Fairy of Colours" range
Labels:
A Blue Fairy Tale,
A Green Fairy Tale,
A White Fairy Tale,
Bulgaria,
English,
Kickstarter,
The Fairy of Colours,
Verginia Genova,
Veselka Velinova
We were lucky enough to be contacted by two extremely talented folk all the way from Bulgaria, to highlight a new book series specifically designed to help younger children learn their colours.
"The Fairy of Colours" is the publisher behind the range, and author Verginia Genova with...
Vegetable Glue by Susan Chandler and Elena Odriozola (Hutton Grove Publishing)
Labels:
Elena Odriozola,
Hutton Grove Publishing,
Paperback,
Picture Book,
Susan Chandler,
Vegetable Glue
Gloriously original, rib-ticklingly funny and quite a bit strange. Yes we love our books like that, and "Vegetable Glue" certainly ticks all those boxes. Find out more inside....
Monday, 14 September 2015
Check out a great new range of fantastic Sticker History book titles from Joshua George and Ed Myers at Top That!
Labels:
Ancient Egyptians,
Dinosaurs,
Ed Myers,
Ice Age,
Josh George,
Medieval,
Romans,
Sticker History,
Top That Publishing,
Vikings
We haven't heard from our good friends at Top That Publishing in a while but they've been busily creating wonderful books, including this fantastic new range entitled "Sticker History" aimed at encouraging youngsters into finding out more about the ancient world.
Though we've...
Pierre the Maze Detective - The Search for the Stolen Maze Stone by Hiro Kamigaki and IC4DESIGN (Laurence King Publishing)
Labels:
Hiro Kamigaki,
IC4DESIGN,
Laurence King Publishing,
Pierre the Maze Detective The Search for the Stolen Maze Stone
When is a 'hidden objects' book not just a hidden objects book? When it's also crammed with devilishly difficult maze challenges. Dive into the world of Pierre the Maze Detectiv...
That's my Hat by Anouck Boisrobert and Louis Rigaud (Thames and Hudson)
Labels:
Anouck Boisrobert,
Colour,
early years,
Geometry,
Hardback,
Louis Rigaud,
Picture Book,
Popup Book,
Shapes,
Thames and Hudson,
That's my Hat
A crazy rag-tag chase across an amazing 3D popup town, has anyone seen a monkey.....
Friday, 11 September 2015
Mr Men - The Rugby Match by Roger Hargreaves (Egmont Publishing)
The Mr Men are back! And Forward! And winging it too! Here's a timely re-release of "Mr Men: The Rugby Match" by Roger Hargreaves for little ones tuning into the Rugby World Cu...
ReadItDaddy's 2nd Book of the Week - Week Ending 11th September 2015 - "Book O' Masks" by Donald Lemke & Bob Lentz (Curious Fox)
Labels:
Board Book,
Bob Lentz,
Book of the Week 2015,
Book-O-Masks,
Curious Fox Books,
Donald Lemke,
Masks,
Wearable Books
A book you can stick on your face and have a good laugh at? Perfect for selfie addicts or daft fun-loving folk like us, it's "The Book-O-Masks" by Lemke and Lent...
ReadItDaddy's First Book of the Week - Week Ending 11th September 2015 - "Historium" curated by Richard Wilkinson and Jo Nelson (Big Picture Press)
Labels:
Artifacts,
Big Picture Press,
Book of the Week 2015,
Culture,
Historium,
history,
Jo Nelson,
Non Fiction,
Richard Wilkinson
Welcome to the Museum - Again! You loved the majesty of the animal kingdom explored in the glorious "Animalium", now explore amazing artifacts in the stunning "Historiu...
Thursday, 10 September 2015
Checking out the new "Thunderbirds are Go" official activity books from Simon and Schuster
Calling International Rescue! Did you know a whole new Thunderbirds series has arrived and is currently knocking everyone's socks off? Expect Thunderbirds-Mania to explode all over merchandise and toy ranges this Christmas but there are also tons of Thunderbirds books to dig into ...
Back to School, Back to School Books (GAHHHHH!) - A ReadItDaddy Editorial
Charlotte has now started back at school, and inevitably this means she'll start reading "school" books again. We never really have much to stress about when it comes to her reading but sometimes it feels like she's unnecessarily being made to follow a fairly rigid 'track' through...
Tree: Seasons Come, Seasons Go by Patricia Hegarty and Britta Teckentrup (Stripes / Little Tiger)
Labels:
Britta Teckentrup,
Hardback,
Little Tiger Press,
Nature,
Patricia Hegarty,
Picture Book,
Stripes Publishing,
Tree seasons come seasons go
As our favourite season Autumn comes in with a whisper of falling leaves, here's an utterly glorious book for your little ones celebrating the life of a tree.....
Wednesday, 9 September 2015
Dear Bunny by Katie Cotton and Blanca Gomez (Frances Lincoln Children's Books)
Labels:
Blanca Gomez,
Dear Bunny,
Frances Lincoln Children's Books,
Hardback,
Katie Cotton,
Picture Book
A rather charming and beautiful love letter from a little girl to her best friend Bunny, let's dip into the adorable "Dear Bunny" by Katie Cotton and Blanca Gom...
"Munch" by Emma McCann (Hutton Grove Publishing)
Labels:
Emma McCann,
Hutton Grove Publishing,
Munch,
Paperback,
Picture Book
Meet "Munch" - a fantastic story that combines two things we really love. Food and monsters. Dive in right this way....
Tuesday, 8 September 2015
Go Home Little One by Cate James (Words and Pictures)
Autumn is definitely our favourite month. Not just because the trees begin to change colour in a dazzling display but because Autumn usually means tons of new book...
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