Wide Eyed Editions ISBN 9781847809636 £12.99 What a great idea, and what a lovely book. Take 10 ancient societies and draw a big double page spread illustrating the time/period/way of life. Insert 20 anomalies, or inappropriate historical items on each spread. Ask the children to find all the mistakes [they can always check the correct…
Otter Barry Books ISBN 9781910959114 £12.99 Wow! This book is really a sumptuous feast for the eyes and ears. At first I thought it was the vibrant illustrations, the stunning colours, the attention to detail and fascinating use of sunlight to highlight the pages which was the true magic of the book. But actually, the…
Frances Lincoln Children’s Books ISBN 971847804860 £12.99 This latest collaboration between experienced poet and illustrator is a supersonic romp through creative wordplay about space. Twenty-six poems from writers familiar and not introduce us to Spaceman McTavity, the mind-boggling menu from Greasy Pete’s Space Take-Away, the worst monsters in the Universe such as the dreaded Drob…
Hodder Children’s Books ISBN 9781444934267 £9.99 This second outing for the lovable duo Rabbit and Bear is a testament to the success of their creation. In this adventure, Rabbit wakes to the start of spring in a decidedly grumpy mood. Every sound grates and irritates because, ‘peace and quiet,’ shouts Rabbit, ‘that’s all I want.’ …
Walker Books ISBN 9781406373622 £12.99 Huge congratulations to the National Theatre for this imaginative product. A perfect antidote to endless screen-watching and finger-clicking, the robust box contains an interesting range of items designed to encourage participants to create and perform their own plays. A set of 8 illustrated cards helps to choose the perfect setting…
Quarto Kids ISBN 9781786030276 £14.99 There are echoes of Where’s Wally? and (for those of you old enough to remember) Richard Scarry’s busy books in this exploration of pirates and their world. Gold highlights on the cover reflect the booty the pirates were seeking, just as the reader is seeking out hidden items on each double-page spread.…
Barrington Stoke ISBN 9781781127209 £5.99 In this easier read from Barrington Stoke, Karen McCombie has succeeded in conveying the confusion and stress Ketty suffers, from the amnesia she has following a crash in which she sustained a head injury. She was technically dead for two minutes and thirty-nine seconds, so her recovery has been slow…
Troika Books ISBN 97819090001430 £6.99 Following on from the success of Blue Balloons and Rabbit Ears this is another poetry collection for children of all ages. Mostly short poems, all illustrated by the author, covering a broad range of topics from Feathers and Fur to Dream-time, some are funny, some are silly and all show…
Bonnier Books/Templar Publishing ISBN 9781783708000 £12.99 Ludwig the Sea Dog takes you on an adventure through different stories, meeting some familiar characters and seeing how Ludwig overcomes a barrier to save a friend. The 3D glasses that come with this book ensure that any child is engaged throughout although can make you feel a little dizzy…
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