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 […]
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 […]
CROCODILES NEED KISSES TOO – Book by Carrie Weston and Russell Julian –
– Book by Carrie Weston and Russell Julian –
Crocodiles Need Kisses Too Author: Carrie Weston Illustrator: Russell Julian A snuggle, a kiss and a family to be with is all this baby crocodile wants, but he has hatched early and mummy is nowhere to be seen. “Snip-o-dile, snap-o-dile, very scary crocodile!” say the animals as they run away from him. Poor baby, no one else seems to know that crocodiles need kisses too! Feeling a bit lonely he reaches the riverbank hoping to find some friendly creatures. […]
