2014
Book bloggers recommend starting school picture books (2)
For those parents who are looking for picture books that will help their child with the transition into school we have more picture book recommendations from book bloggers who have also experienced the first day of school as parents. Thank you to Phil (and his daughter Charlotte), Loll, Anne-Marie and Damyanti for recommending the picture books…
Book bloggers recommend starting school picture books (1)
With the start of the summer holidays many parents have forgotten about school and are enjoying long, lazy, (hopefully!) warm summer days. However, one group of parents will spend the summer counting down to their child’s first day of school and all the excitement and uncertainty that it brings. Starting school doesn’t just impact the child but the whole…
Polly Walker recommends The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt/Oliver Jeffers
The Day the Crayons Quit was given to us by a dear friend, and I’m so glad that she did! It is an original, humorous and highly imaginative children’s story. I feel it would appeal to the elder of the picture book audience although our 5 year old found it hilarious. The illustrations are quirky…
Maps by Aleksandra Mizielinska & Daniel Mizielinski
The World Cup is over but conversations about the different countries that took part have given us lots of opportunities for learning geography. We’ve been poring over the pages in Maps by Aleksandra Mizielinska and Daniel Mizielinski, it’s a great book for introducing not only countries but also their flags, languages and landmarks.
Claude in the City by Alex T. Smith
Laughter is the best medicine and Claude and his faithful sidekick Sir Bobblysocks have definitely made my daughter laugh while she has been ill this week. We’ve read Claude in the City and Claude in the Country several times, our favourite part is when Claude has to take Sir Bobblysocks to hospital.
Chitra Soundar recommends The King of Space by Jonny Duddle
I love The King of Space because it is a cross between a graphic novel and a picture book. It is perfect for young boys and girls who love anything about space.
My Pop-Up World by Nicola Killen
We won two My Pop-Up World novelty books in a Twitter giveaway from author / illustrator Nicola Killen. Although my daughter is no longer a toddler she is fascinated by the brightly coloured pop-ups and is using the books to practise her reading.
The Mummy Shop by Abie Longstaff & Lauren Beard
The Mummy Shop is written by Abie Longstaff and illustrated by Lauren Beard who also worked together on The Fairytale Hairdresser stories which we love. A little boy’s search for the perfect Mummy is given an amusing and original twist with the inclusion of animal characters who all have their own ideas about how to be…
The Princess and the Presents by Caryl Hart & Sarah Warburton
Spoilt Princess Ruby learns a valuable lesson when her present demands cause the palace to collapse in The Princess and the Presents.
Alice Hemming recommends I Love You, Blue Kangaroo! by Emma Chichester Clark
The Story: This is the first in a popular series of books about Lily and her beloved Blue Kangaroo. In this tale, Lily is bought a number of new toys by visiting friends and relatives. Blue Kangaroo is gradually pushed further and further to the edge of the bed as Lily delights in her new…
