Room on the Broom Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Axel Scheffler A friendly witch and her cat fly across the countryside on her broom. All is well until the wind brings to play a series of events which see new passengers on the broom and a creative solution to a risky confrontation with a dragon. Is there room on the broom for just one more? A wonderful story of friendship, inclusion, earning your place in a group and pulling together […]
Archives for December 2013
THE RAINBOW FISH – Book by Marcus Pfister –
– Book by Marcus Pfister –
The Rainbow Fish Author and Illustrator: Marcus Pfister A thought provoking story about the most beautiful fish in the ocean and how he learns to share. Haughty Rainbow Fish is admired by all the other fish, but when a tiny blue fish asks for a scale he will not share. Shunned by the other fish for his harsh words to the little fish, the Rainbow Fish discovers loneliness. Being beautiful has no benefits if no one will look at […]
PADDINGTON – Book by Michael Bond and R.W. Alley –
– Book by Michael Bond and R.W. Alley –
Paddington Author : Michael Bond Illustrator: R.W. Alley Polite, perky and Peruvian, this little bear is still munching marmalade and drinking tea the good old-fashioned English way. Paddington meets the Brown family in this revised edition of the original 1972 publication. R.W Alley the fourth and current illustrator of the Paddington series, captures Paddington’s personality beautifully in this light and humorous tale. This British classic has not lost any of its original charm and readers will want to know […]
OLIVIA – Book by Ian Falconer –
– Book by Ian Falconer –
Olivia Author and Illustrator: Ian Falconer Precocious, dramatic and full of life. Olivia is a talented little pig who is always on the go! In this first of the ‘Olivia’ stories we discover her family, pets, where she lives and what she likes to do. Olivia is one uptown piglet! This story reflects the contemporary lifestyle of a young child in a big city full of culture and her response to it. This series encourages bright little minds to […]
MOG’S CHRISTMAS – Book By Judith Kerr –
– Book By Judith Kerr –
Mog’s Christmas Author and Illustrator: Judith Kerr Mog wakes to find something is going on in her house and she is not sure she likes it. No one wants to play and there are too many people around. When a tree walks towards her she has had enough and climbs onto the roof. Even a tasty dinner and falling snow won’t bring Mog down. She is happy on her bed of snow high on the chimney top. Everyone gets a […]
MOG THE FORGETFUL CAT – Book by Judith Kerr –
– Book by Judith Kerr –
Mog the Forgetful Cat Author and Illustrator: Judith Kerr This timeless series for 17 books begins here with ‘Mog the Forgetful Cat’. Everyone knows a cat like Mog, endearing friendly and but not too bright. You will fall in love with this wide faced tabby who’s forgetful nature leads her into trouble and unwitting to triumph over a burglar. The clean illustrations are mainly drawn on white backgrounds, with the expressive faces almost telling the story by themselves. The […]
MEET ME AT THE MOON – Book by Gianna Marino –
– Book by Gianna Marino –
Meet Me At The Moon Author and Illustrator: Gianna Marino This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the enchanting story of a baby elephant waiting for its mother’s return, as she goes to ask the skies for rain. Mama reassures little one that she is always there and to listen for her song on the wind and feel her love in the warmth of the sun. After the rains come they will meet again where the moon meets the land. […]
IT’S MINE – Book by Rod Campbell –
– Book by Rod Campbell –
It’s Mine Author and Illustrator: Rod Campbell Find and discover are the simple yet powerful devices in this delightful wildlife narrative. On a walk in the long grass by the river we meet a number of creatures who tell us something about themselves. The text is large to encourage easy word identification. The illustrations have friendly faces, are simple and free from overly bright colouring. The second to last page features the open jaws and head of a pop up […]
IN THE NIGHT KITCHEN – Book by Author and Illustrator Maurice Sendak –
– Book by Author and Illustrator Maurice Sendak –
In the Night Kitchen Author and Illustrator: Maurice Sendak This romp in the night kitchen with a little boy called Mickey is indelibly memorable. Maurice Sendak’s unique style of writing, bumps and rollicks the reader through the child’s dreamscape, which is both peculiar and exciting. The bold illustrations feature three gigantic cooks who mix Mickey into their morning cake baking. The child remains unharmed and undaunted, triumphing in an imaginative way. ‘In the Night Kitchen’ has been included as […]
CAPTAIN BUCKLEBOOTS ON THE NAUGHTY STEP – Book by Mark Sperring and Tom McLaughlin –
– Book by Mark Sperring and Tom McLaughlin –
Captain Buckleboots on the Naughty Step Author: Mark Sperring Illustrator: Tom McLaughlin When Sam sits on the Naughty Step he can’t draw or read a book or do anything else. The Naughty Step is the place where he gets sent to think about his naughty deed and what he can do to make amends. Normally he has the step all to himself, but one day the step creaks and he finds himself sharing it with a pirate who has […]
