Allen and Unwin ISBN 978-1911631170 £11.99 This is another story about a child’s limitless imagination. Ivanhoe wants to see the world beyond the garden gate – he has clearly been cherished, read to and had songs sung to him by his parents, and now he wants to experience some of the things he has…
Stripes ISBN 9781788950534 £5.99 Jasper and Scruff are in their new bookshop when they receive delivery of a rare book, written by the famous Black Whiskers. In it is a treasure map, and the two embark on a mission to find the golden bone. There is plenty of fun along the way, deciphering clues, visiting…
Orchard Books ISBN: 978140356135 £12.99 We all know a Worrysaurus: a child or adult who tends to overthink things and worry about what might happen instead of living in and enjoying the moment. Such is the theme of this charming tale which begins on a beautiful day when little Worrysaurus wakes to the lovely plans he has…
Orchard Books ISBN 978140835 6852 £5.99 A meteorite strike causes strange mutations in the animal world creating super-powered creatures; some good and some evil. In Mexico Power Pug is busy seeking world domination, using his mind controlling powers to destroy the rainforest and all chocolate factories with the help of an army of armadillos. His…
Hachette Children’s ISBN 9781444921748 £5.99 Fourth in the Rabbit and Bear series, this traditional style tale sees the friends discovering that some of their favourite trees have gone, appearing to have been eaten. They find the culprit is not the monster they feared, but the newly arrived Beaver, doing what beavers do. As beavers are being reintroduced…
Words and Pictures ISBN: 9781786039040 £11.99 Ella and her mum live on a houseboat. Her mum introduces her to some new food, and tells her daughter “It’s good to try new things.” Ella embraces this idea with gusto and we see her in a variety of scenarios such as walking backwards, and reading a book backwards.…
Little Gestalten ISBN 9783899558302 £16.95 A most attractive book that teaches children about whales and their world. The table of contents is illustrated, and the opening of the book sets the engaging tone – “A little Pwhooowhh-wup!! That is the sound of a whale taking a breath as it breaks through the waves.” We are…
Stripes ISBN 9781788952200 £5.99 Holly Webb is a very popular writer. This book tells the story of Jack. He does not find reading easy and is unhappy at school. Mattie, his sister, tells him about Daisy, a new puppy in the shelter who had been dumped by the side of the road. Daisy is nervous…
Little Tiger ISBN 9781912756409 £7.99 An excellent book in the spot and count series. There are pages with peep holes and layered landscapes that invite the reader to explore the farm. Text is dotted round each page including facts and questions such as “Can you find five ladybirds?” This interactive approach encourages children to look…