Wednesday, 28 February 2018
ReadItDaddy's Chapter Book Roundup - February 2018
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Chapter Book Roundup 2018
Wow, January was a busy month wasn't it? But we're not slowing down. I might have just hit the half century (yes, saying it like that makes it sound EVEN MORE SCARY THAN IT IS!) but that doesn't mean C or I will be easing off on the throttle of bringing you the most amazing book reviews...
"How To Eat Pizza" by Jon Burgerman (OUP / Oxford Children's Books)
This could almost be the definition of C's perfect picture book, featuring that most beloved of subjects dear to her heart....
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Professor Astro Cat's Human Body Odyssey by Dominic Walliman and Ben Newman (Flying Eye Books)
We're taking a trip to an incredible destination with intrepid Professor Astro Cat and his crew. But this time we're not jetting off into space...more like Inner Spac...
Ten Fat Sausages by Michelle Robinson and Tor Freeman (Andersen Children's Books)
Two of our absolute children's book HEROES have combined mighty forces for a whole new take on that classic nursery rhyme...sizzling stuf...
Monday, 26 February 2018
"Search and Find: The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling and Federica Frenna (Studio Press)
Ooh now this is utterly WONDERFUL! A new "Search and Find" book revolving around one of our favourite children's books of all time....
Friday, 23 February 2018
ReadItDaddy's Chapter Book of the Week - Week Ending 23rd February 2018 - "The Nothing To See Here Hotel" by Steven Butler and Steven Lenton (Simon and Schuster Children's Books)
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Chapter Book of the Week 2018,
Simon and Schuster Children's Books,
Steven Butler,
Steven Lenton,
The Nothing To See Here Hotel
There are just SO MANY great books around at the moment. So we couldn't resist cramming in one more "Book of the Week" winner this week for a chapter book par excellence....
ReadItDaddy's Second Picture Book of the Week - Week Ending 23rd February 2018 - "The Night Box" by Louise Greig and Ashling Lindsay (Egmont)
Sometimes a picture book text just flows over you, like the gentle lapping of a stream's cool currents or the whisper of a summer breeze. So it is with our second picture book of the week this week, "The Night Box" by Louise Greig and Ashling Lindsa...
ReadItDaddy's Book of the Week - Week Ending 23rd February 2018 - "Frankfurt" by Mia Cassany and Mikel Casal (Tate Publishing)
It definitely seems to be a fantastic year for dog books, as our first Picture Book of the Week for this week definitely demonstrates....
ReadItDaddy's Comic of the Week - Week Ending 23rd February 2018 - "Monkey Nuts (Volume 1 and 2)" by Robin and Lorenzo Etherington (Lulu Self Publishing Platform)
Our Comic(s) of the Week this week hail back to a (sadly departed) attempt to stick a ton of dynamite up the butt of the british children's comic industry....
Thursday, 22 February 2018
Playing the numbers game with books - It's not how many, nor how frequent, it's all about how much enjoyment you get from reading - A ReadItTorial
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ReadItTorial 2018
One of the things that's always worried me about being a book blogger, and having a book-blogging daughter is that sometimes the sheer number of books we read can lead to an interesting (but slightly worrying) pattern developing.
This week's ReadItTorial post was partially inspired...
Do Not Open This Book by Andy Lee and Heath Mckenzie (Studio Press)
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Andy Lee,
Do Not Open This Book,
Heath McKenzie,
Studio Press
We beg you, we implore you...PLEASE DO NOT CLICK ON THIS REVIEW.....
I Say Ooh You Say Aah by John Kane (Templar Publishing)
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I Say Ooh You Say Aah,
John Kane,
Templar Publishing
Frustrated that there has never been a follow up to the awesome "The Book With No Pictures" by B.J. Novak? Step right this way....
Wednesday, 21 February 2018
Dog in Boots by Paula Metcalf (OUP / Oxford Children's Books)
Canine fans are going to fall instantly in love with this happy-go-lucky poochy pal....
Lola Dutch is a Little Bit Much by Kenneth and Sarah Jane Wright (Bloomsbury Publishing)
Now here's a book we can REALLY relate to, after all nothing worth doing is worth doing by halves is i...
Tuesday, 20 February 2018
Lionel and the Lion's Share by Lou Peacock and Lisa Sheehan (Nosy Crow)
Here's a tasty treat of a book that's all about sharing and friendships that'll entertain tinies with a cool cast of animal characters....
Eric Makes a Splash by Emily Mackenzie (Bloomsbury Publishing)
Books that deal with children's anxiety issues in a thoughtful and sensitive way are so valuable as part of a child's early years....
Monday, 19 February 2018
15 things NOT to do with a Puppy by Margaret McAllister and Holly Sterling (Frances Lincoln Children's Books)
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15 things not do to with a puppy,
Frances Lincoln Children's Books,
Holly Sterling,
Margaret McAllister
We love these rib-tickling "How To" guides from Margaret and Holly. Here's a handy guide for little ones welcoming a new pet into the house for the first time....
"Swapsies" by Fiona Roberton (Hodder Children's Books)
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Fiona Roberton,
Hodder Children's Books,
Swapsies
Everyone has a favourite toy, but what happens when your friend has a cool toy they want to swap with you for your favourite thin...
Friday, 16 February 2018
ReadItDaddy's Chapter Book of the Week - Week Ending 16th February 2018 - "King Coo" by Adam Stower (David Fickling Books)
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Adam Stower,
David Fickling Books,
King Coo
Adam Stower is really no stranger to our Book of the Week slot...having staked his claim here with his fantastic picture books on a regular basis....
ReadItDaddy's Second Book of the Week - Week Ending 16th February 2018 - "Young Gifted and Black" by Jamia Wilson and Andrea Pippins (Wide Eyed Editions)
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Andrea Pippins,
Jamia Wilson,
Picture Book of the Week 2018,
Wide Eyed Editions,
Young Gifted and Black
This one has been on our "Watch" list ever since we found out about it...and we're delighted to make this a Book of the Week for so many reasons....
ReadItDaddy's Picture Book of the Week - Week Ending 16th February 2018 - "Tiny Little Rocket" by David Fickling and Richard Collingridge (David Fickling Books)
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David Fickling,
David Fickling Books,
Picture Book of the Week 2018,
Richard Collingridge,
Tiny Little Rocket
There are so many artists and authors we always keep a very sharp eye on at all times when it comes to upcoming new releases....
Thursday, 15 February 2018
A fabulous guest post from Juliette Forrest, author of new gripping Middle Grade novel "Twister" out now from Scholastic Publishing
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Guest Post,
Juliette Forrest,
Scholastic Publishing,
Twister
We're delighted to have a guest post from Juliette Forrest, talking about five inspirational things that help her dream up the fantastic characters and worlds in her fabulous stories.
Without further ado, over to Juliette!
Some...
Let's put a stop on World Book Day becoming World "Make a Quick Buck" Day - A ReadItTorial
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ReadiTorial,
World Book Day
Oh dear. Pre-made costumes for a 'click and buy' generation. Convenient or cash-in?
World Book Day is almost upon us - and once again on the 1st of March, book-loving kids all over the country (except, weirdly, those at C's school) will dress up as their favourite literary characters.
Or...
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