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…
Francis Lincoln Children’s Books ISBN 9781786030658 £11.99 For a number of years teaching Year 2, I have planned an enrichment week based upon the Chinese New Year and I have always struggled to find a text that tells the story in an engaging and inspiring way. This book has put an end to this problem.…
Frances Lincoln Children’s Books ISBN 9781847808479 £11.99 The illustrations alone make this an enchanting book. The colours are deep and rich and the giant is cleverly hidden, encouraging young readers to try and spot him on each page. The story itself tells a tale of a loving grandparent-grandchild relationship who share a secret and find…
Little Tiger Press ISBN 9781848694323 £6.99 ‘With glitter on every page!’ states a sticker on the front of the book. What’s not to like? This fun picture book tells the tale of Gloria, a rhino who just loves glitter. She cannot get enough of glitter, it’s her ‘favourite colour’ and everywhere she goes she leaves…