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Showing posts with label Children's Picture Book. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Children's Picture Book. Show all posts

Monday, 6 June 2016

The Colour Monster by Anna Llenas (Templar Publishing)

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A celebration of colour, but more importantly a deep dive into our emotional states. Meet "The Colour Monster" by Anna Llenas...
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Thursday, 5 November 2015

The Blue Penguin by Petr Horacek (Walker Books)

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A happy book birthday to a book we were first dazzled by back in August at a sneaky Walker Books preview event. The wonderful "Blue Penguin" by Petr Horacek...
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Tuesday, 3 November 2015

Too Many Toys by Heidi Deedman (Walker Books)

Posted by ReadItDaddy at November 03, 2015 Labels: , , , ,
A remarkable tale of excess, wrapped delightfully in glorious busy and detailed illustrations. Heidi Deedman's fabulous "Too Many Toys"...
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Monday, 2 November 2015

Azizi and the Little Blue Bird by Laila Koubaa and Mattias De Leeuw (Book Island)

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What is the significance of the little blue bird in this tale? Dive into this amazing story to find out in "Azizi and the Little Blue Bird"...
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Friday, 30 October 2015

There's a Monster in my Fridge by Caryl Hart and Deborah Allwright (Simon and Schuster Children's Books)

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Gross grub, great rhymes and a motley collection of fabulous monsters and nefarious night-dwellers. Perfect Halloween booky fare!
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Tuesday, 27 October 2015

Not Without My Whale by Billy Coughlan and Villie Karabatzia (Maverick Books)

Posted by ReadItDaddy at October 27, 2015 Labels: , , , , ,
Another quirky and original story from Maverick Books, dip into the briny deep with Billy Coughlan and Villie Karabatzia's "Not Without My Whale"...
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Thursday, 22 October 2015

The Aerodynamics of Biscuits by Clare Helen Welsh and Sophia Touliatou (Maverick Books)

Posted by ReadItDaddy at October 22, 2015 Labels: , , , , ,
Have you ever considered the gently sloping curve of a custard cream? The wingspan of a bourbon? The jet power of a double-chocolate cookie? Then this book might tickle your fancy...
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Wednesday, 14 October 2015

Robin's Winter Song by Suzanne Barton (Bloomsbury Children's Books)

Posted by ReadItDaddy at October 14, 2015 Labels: , , , ,
Suzanne Barton's fabulous stories are always atmospheric and lovely. Let's catch up with the latest as we hear "Robin's Winter Song"
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Monday, 12 October 2015

Dragon Dancer by Joyce Chng and Jeremy Pailler (Lantana Publishing)

Posted by ReadItDaddy at October 12, 2015 Labels: , , , , ,
The rich, vibrant and colourful traditions surrounding Chinese New Year are the focus for this stunning new children's picture book. "Dragon Dancer" by Joyce Chng and Jeremy Pailler...
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Friday, 9 October 2015

ReadItDaddy's First Book of the Week - Week Ending 9th October 2015 - "Flo of the Somme" by Hilary Robinson and Martin Impey (Strauss House Productions)

Posted by ReadItDaddy at October 09, 2015 Labels: , , , , , , ,
As we respectfully mark the centenary of The Battle of the Somme, one of the most terrible battles of the First World War we explore a book honouring the often unsung animal heroes of the terrible conflict. Our first Book of the Week this week is "Flo of the Somme".
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Wednesday, 7 October 2015

The Rise and Fall of Oscar the Magician by Matthew Porter (Little Bigfoot / Sasquatch Books)

Posted by ReadItDaddy at October 07, 2015 Labels: , , , , , ,
Matthew Porter's brilliant little "Monkey World" series is always fun and original. Let's take a look at the latest story, and a pair of talented monkey magicians!
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Thursday, 1 October 2015

Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain (80th Anniversary Collector's Edition) by Edward Ardizzone (Frances Lincoln Children's Books)

Posted by ReadItDaddy at October 01, 2015 Labels: , , , , ,
It's nearly 80 years since this salty and nautical children's tale first bobbed up and down on the crest of a wave. Do the Little Tim stories still appeal to children today? Do they ever!
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Wednesday, 30 September 2015

The Lion and the Bird by Marianne Dubuc (Book Island)

Posted by ReadItDaddy at September 30, 2015 Labels: , , , ,
A wonderful story of changing seasons and friendships, reprinted and rebound by Book Island. Here's "The Lion and the Bird"
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Tuesday, 29 September 2015

Alice in Wonderland adapted from Lewis Caroll's original by Susie Linn and Alexandra Ball (Top That Publishing)

Posted by ReadItDaddy at September 29, 2015 Labels: , , , , , , ,
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...

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Monday, 28 September 2015

This Old Van by Kim Norman and Carolyn Conahan (Sterling Publishing)

Posted by ReadItDaddy at September 28, 2015 Labels: , , , , ,
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 meet.
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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)

Posted by ReadItDaddy at September 25, 2015 Labels: , , , , ,
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 King"
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Wednesday, 23 September 2015

Tiny Whale - a Fishy Tale by Joshua George and Puy Pinillos (Top That Publishing)

Posted by ReadItDaddy at September 23, 2015 Labels: , , , , ,
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 hero.
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Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Witches and Fairies by Eva Montanari (Hutton Grove Publishing)

Posted by ReadItDaddy at September 16, 2015 Labels: , , , ,
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...
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Tuesday, 25 August 2015

Captain Pugwash by John Ryan (Frances Lincoln Children's Books)

Posted by ReadItDaddy at August 25, 2015 Labels: , , , , ,
The grandaddy of all children's pirate books, John Ryan's timeless classic "Captain Pugwash" is coming in a new reprint series from Frances Lincoln Books...
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