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 […]
CALLUM’S INCREDIBLE CONSTRUCTION KIT – Book by Jonathan Emmett and Ben Mantle –
– Book by Jonathan Emmett and Ben Mantle –
Callum’s Incredible Construction Kit Author: Jonathan Emmett Illustrator: Ben Mantle Young Callum is full of ideas, big ideas! When he gets a construction kit for his birthday there is no stopping him. He loves building toys and takes the kit everywhere with him. This proves to be incredibly handy. Callum collects more and more pieces until his home is jam packed. Then something terrible happens… Callum takes up the challenge and puts his biggest ever plan into action. A […]
BUBBLE TROUBLE – Book by Margaret Mahy and Polly Dunbar –
– Book by Margaret Mahy and Polly Dunbar –
Bubble Trouble Author: Margaret Mahy Illustrator: Polly Dunbar When Mable blew a bubble, no one knew what kind of trouble, awaited baby who was captured and blew high above the town. A jolly chase ensues with captivating artwork that expressively describes the antics of the growing crowd attempting to rescue baby. This masterful crafted rhyming extravaganza is a far cry from the usual verse of children’s picture books. Some of the words are rather elevated and may inspire a […]
ELEPHANT JOE, BRAVE KNIGHT – Book by David Wojtowycz –
– Book by David Wojtowycz –
Elephant Joe, Brave Knight! Author and Illustrator: David Wojtowycz Elephant Joe and Zebra Pete are hero’s in this simple story of a stolen king’s crown. What this book has going for it is that it has quirky humour and striking artwork. The Dark Knight masquerades as a damsel in distress to lure the hero’s into the castle, but when the disguise is thrown off the villain is revealed to be… a female crocodile who steals Pete’s horse and escapes […]
ERIC THE HERO – Book by Christopher Wormell –
– Book by Christopher Wormell –
Eric The Hero Author and Illustrator: Christopher Wormell Everybody is good at something, even little Eric. Eric the Hero is a simple but tender story of a lonely boy who gets called names until he believes they are true. He soon finds out that he is not the only one who is running away from home. Something fearsome is coming out of the forest! As the villagers rush to the safety of a medieval castle, they shout, “Someone would […]
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. […]
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS – Book by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri –
– Book by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri –
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS Author: Adam Rubin Illustrations: Daniel Salmieri This is the crucial information you will need if you are thinking of having any dragons over for a meal or a party. Because though they LOVE tacos it is imperative to keep the salsa mild. This fun little book is sure to catch the attention of any imaginative child. Daniel Salmieri draws volumes of angular dragons who can eat boatloads of tacos. His pictures are graphic, exciting and delightfully […]
THE SNOW LEOPARD – Book by Jackie Morris –
– Book by Jackie Morris –
The Snow Leopard Author and Illustrator: Jackie Morris Gaspingly beautiful. A myth of rebirth and transformation set in the secret folds of the Himalayan mountains. The Snow Leopard is a guardian protector and creator being. Sensing changes in the world Snow Leopard looks for the one who will learn the songs of power and eventually take its place. A sleeping girl hears the songs and is woven deep into the fabric of this magical adventure. Poetically written, the universal […]
HUGLESS DOUGLAS – Book by David Melling –
– Book by David Melling –
Hugless Douglas Author and Illustrator: David Melling Douglas wakes up after his winter sleep and finds that he really NEEDS a HUG! He recalls the things that make up a good hug and sets out to find a good hug. He hugs a snowball, because his best hugs are big…He hugs up and down a tree, because his best hugs are tall, he hugs a bush which reminded him of a comfy hug… but it was full of sheep that […]
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