2019
Lauren Wohl talks about her inspiration for ‘Extravaganza at the Plaza’
Lauren Wohl talks about the inspirations for her book Extravaganza at the Plaza, illjustrated by Mark Tuchman.
Spring reading! Picture books about gardens, birds and insects
We’ve chosen some of our favourite picture books for spring reading! They include books about insects, birds & a fabulous activity book.
A QUIET QUIET HOUSE by Georgiana Deutsch & Ekaterina Trukhan
A QUIET QUIET HOUSE by Georgiana Deutsch & Ekaterina Trukhan gets noisier & noisier as mice get together to play their musical instruments.
WONDERS OF THE WORLD by Isabel Otter & Margaux Carpentier
WONDERS OF THE WORLD by Isabel Otter & Margaux Carpentier introduces children to seven ancient & seven modern wonders in a sturdy lift the flap book.
CLICK, CLACK, MOO Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin & Betsy Lewin
Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin & Betsy Lewin is one of the funniest picture books we’ve read, it has a great twist at the end.
Follow Me, Little Fox by Camila Correa & Sean Julian
Follow Me, Little Fox by Camila Correa & Sean Julian introduces a young city fox to the wonders of nature & the magic of the countryside.
Walt Disney: Sleeping Beauty & Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs adapted by Lily Murray
These Disney versions of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs and Sleeping Beauty are illustrated using animations and original drawings from the films.
Charlie’s Magical Carnival by Marit Törnqvist
Charlie’s Magical Carnival by Marit Törnqvist is a colourful celebration of the power of a child’s imagination while watching a carnival.
Little Rabbit’s Big Surprise by Swapna Haddow & Alison Friend
Little Rabbit’s Big Surprise by Swapna Haddow & Alison Friend is a first reader which tells the story of Little Rabbit’s day helping Grandpa.
Toto by Ximo Abadía
Toto is a quirky, inspiring story which conveys an important message – follow your dreams, believe in yourself and don’t give up! We love the story of a donkey who leaves his small town to travel to the big city to fulfil his dream of becoming an astronaut.
