The Cat and the Fiddle – A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes Author and Illustrator: Jackie Morris The Cat and the Fiddle contains forty traditional nursery rhymes which were handpicked by the illustrator, are gorgeously illustrated in double page spreads with a medieval flavour. This book is one of the finest contemporary examples of its kind. The pictures feature details and characters which you may recognise from some of her other stories, tying the rhymes together with her unique style. […]
SIR CHARLIE STINKY SOCKS AND THE REALLY BIG ADVENTURE – Book by Kristina Stephenson –
– Book by Kristina Stephenson –
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Big Adventure Author and Illustrator: Kristina Stephenson Stunningly illustrated with great detail and expression, you will fall in love with the adventures of Sir Charlie and his trusty friends. This young knight is both fearless and thoughtful, well prepared and brave. Charlie embarks upon the first of his adventures to investigate a tall tower in the middle of a dark and ominous wood. The adventure is filled with great solutions to the […]
ROOM ON THE BROOM – Book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler –
– Book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler –
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 […]
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 […]
