Showing posts with label Chris Haughton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chris Haughton. Show all posts

Wednesday, 3 August 2016

Goodnight Everyone by Chris Haughton (Walker Books)

The ingenious Chris Haughton is back with another utterly sublime bedtime read, but one little bear doesn't want to go to sleep...
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Monday, 31 August 2015

Shh! We Have a Plan by Chris Haughton (Walker Books)

We're fashionably late to the party for this one but we couldn't resist reviewing Chris Haughton's perfect slice of comedic mayhem. Here's "Shh! We Have a Plan!"
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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 by the truly awesome Chris ("A Bit Lost, Hat Monkey") Haughton. Gaze on it, marvel at its splendour!

Chris Haughton has been an illustrator for over 12 years. His first children’s book, A Bit Lost, has been translated into 19 languages and has won 9 awards in 7 countries. This was followed by Oh No, George! in 2012, winner of the Junior Magazine Picturebook of the year award. His latest picture book SHH! We Have A Plan (March 2014) won the AOI award for children's books for 2014.

“I am absolutely delighted that Chris Haughton has designed this year’s poster. His unique, eye-catching style will help spread the word to encourage many more people to give books on 14th February 2015.” Emma Perry, IBGD.

You can join in and support International Book Giving Day in a variety of ways but most importantly, spread the word via blogs and twitter if you can (using the hashtag #giveabook)

Also check out the following useful links to get more directly involved: 

Website | www.bookgivingday.com

Twitter | @bookgivingday

Facebook/BookGivingDay


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Friday, 31 January 2014

Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton (Walker Books)


Oh No, George!

Written and Illustrated by
Chris Haughton

Published by Walker Books

"Oh No, George!" is one of those books we've been stalking for ages - umming and ahhing over whether to pick it up. It popped up in our library haul this week so we couldn't possibly resist Chris Haughton's fabulous bold illustrations and fun story.

George is a dog. George isn't a particularly well behaved dog but bless him, he really does try. When his owner Harris pops out for the day, George is determined to be on his best behaviour.

But..."OH NO, GEORGE!" - Charlotte loved shouting out every time George misbehaves. Snaffling a sneaky cake, digging up the garden - and worst of all, emptying the bin all over the floor and chasing poor cat around.

Harris is very understanding when he comes home to find complete mayhem has ensued in his absence. But George feels horribly guilty, and summons all his will power when out walking with Harris later on...

Does George manage to behave?

The visual appeal of the book and the brilliant join-in story make this an absolute classic. I thought it might be too young for Charlotte but she enthusiastically joined in and couldn't wait to find out what mischief George would get up to next as the story progressed.

Well deserving of a place on anyone's bookshelf, in fact rank this alongside other truly essential children's books like The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Gruffalo and We're going on a Bear Hunt.

Charlotte's best bit: Charlotte cannot blame George for his deep love of chocolate cake!

Daddy's Favourite bit: Love the build up and anticipation, and the repetition which is so enthusiastically received by children. Definitely one to put on our 'read aloud' pile if anyone invites us for readings this year. Fabulous!
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