Hodder ISBN 9781444931600 £5.99 How poignant it has been to read this last novel by the late, wonderfully irreverent, Babette Cole. Once again, her feisty, non-stereotypical Princess Smartypants, aided by her stalwart friends are required to solve a problem, this time in the neighbouring Fairy Land. She learns from her own fairy godmother that recently,…
Orchard Books ISBN 9781408347072 £4.99 This is the first in a series of books about characters from a popular TV cartoon show. The Powerpuff Girls, after an error in their production by their father the Professor, have superpowers and use them to fight baddies. In this tale, each is out for herself as they try to…
Little Brown Books for Young Readers (Hachette Children’s Group) ISBN 9781510200920 £7.99 The fourth story featuring Polly and her best friend, Neil the Puffin, is set in the run up to Christmas Day. Polly is fed up waiting for Christmas and for Neil’s egg to hatch and is even more distressed when she visits Father…
Words and Pictures ISBN 9781784937799 Hardback £12.99 Once upon a Jungle is an eye catching, beautifully illustrated introduction to the eco system and food chain of the jungle. Set against a black background the cover and each page feature jewel bright, colour illustrations of jungle creatures and plants. Whilst some leap from each page there are…
New Frontier Publishing ISBN 9781912076567 & 9781912076574 Both £11.99 This delightful new series of picture books tips a nod to Jane Austen’s original characters. In Mr Darcy we are introduced to the refined, if a little snobbish, handsome gentleman Duck of that name who lives on the edge of Pemberley Park – alone. When he receives an…
Hodder Children’s Books ISBN 9781444906844 Price £6.99 The eighth adventure featuring that lovable, huggable bear Hugless Douglas, this time it’s the night before Christmas and Douglas is full of festive cheer and enjoying the magic of snow covered countryside. Like the rest of us Douglas is enthralled by the snow. He makes and hugs a…
Little Tiger Press ISBN 9781848696938 £12.99 A charming and unique festive book which stands out from others with its clever die-cut cover and warm Christmassy illustrations featuring hidden flaps and doors and effective cut outs letting you peep through to scenes on previous and future pages. It tells the heartfelt tale of Mia, a young…
Wide Eyed Editions Quarto Publishing Group ISBN 9781847809988 £12.00 This is a fascinating book of mazes. 14 magical scenarios are presented. The spreads are dazzling and the reader is lured into a series of different worlds such as a magical mansion, a dragon’s lair, wild habitats and a futuristic city. The digital designs are stunning…
New Frontier Publishing ISBN 9780995 625518 £5.99 This engaging picture book is one in a series of classic fairy tales claiming in its blurb ‘a new twist on a classic fairy tale’. While I do not agree that what is presented is a new twist, the story is beautifully retold, supported by sympathy-inducing images of…
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