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‘Jon can’t wait to live on Pluto!’ and neither can My Book Corner, a super review of Teachers on Pluto

My Book Corner recently enjoyed travelling along with Jon to the planet Pluto! Thank you Sarah for the review of Teachers On Pluto by Lou Treleaven! ‘Told in letter format between all the characters, Lou Treleaven’s unique text and illustrations make this wonderful tale of friendship amid the solar system, one postcard and letter at a time. Great fun!’ Read the whole review here and buy a copy here 

‘A must-needed addition to any library, school or home’ My Book Corner’s out of this world review of The Spacesuit by Alison Donald

Thank you My Book Corner for the out of this world review of The Spacesuit by Alison Donald with beautifully crafted illustrations by Ariel Landy! ‘The moon walk anniversary is upon us and this picture book is a fantastic factual resource for all the family to learn more about the lead up to the ground-breaking journey by Buzz Aldrin & Neil Armstrong. With wonderful timelines and text by Alison Donald… Read More »‘A must-needed addition to any library, school or home’ My Book Corner’s out of this world review of The Spacesuit by Alison Donald

‘Like a ray of sunshine’ High praise for new Turquoise band Early Reader The Oojamaflip

Sarah at My Book Corner has posted a wonderful review for new Turquoise band Early Reader by Lou Treleaven The Oojamaflip: ‘Lou Treleaven’s fantastically named book takes us on journey with our favourite professor as the reader considers what is needed to invent – a vivid imagination, an eye for science and sheer determination. With Julia Patton’s illustrations brightening up our literary world and detailing Professor’s inventions in a fun… Read More »‘Like a ray of sunshine’ High praise for new Turquoise band Early Reader The Oojamaflip

‘A heart-felt voyage of discovery’ My Book Corner enjoys an excellent tale of accepting difference in Not Yet a Yeti!

Sarah at My Book Corner has written a lovely review of Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven: ‘Lou Treleaven’s words along with the colourful images created by Tony Neal take the reader on a heart-felt voyage of discovery. George, like so many children out there, perhaps feel they are different from others in their family unit. Not Yet a Yeti is an excellent tale of no matter who or… Read More »‘A heart-felt voyage of discovery’ My Book Corner enjoys an excellent tale of accepting difference in Not Yet a Yeti!

‘A must-read for Dino Wars fans!’ My Book Corner races through The Trials of Terror!

Have you seen the great review from My Book Corner for the second book in the Dino Wars series The Trials of Terror by Dan Metcalf? ‘Dan Metcalf’s second book in the Dino Wars series is a fast-paced thriller with jumps and scares at every turn of the page. The reader will race through each chapter rooting for Adam and Chloe as they are put to the test in order to save… Read More »‘A must-read for Dino Wars fans!’ My Book Corner races through The Trials of Terror!

‘Every page a pleasure to read and devour’ My Book Corner loves some troublesome frog antics!

Sarah at My Book Corner has written a hopping great review for new picture book Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with amazing frog illustrations by Barbara Bakos: ‘Froggy Day is such an imaginative and hilarious story of a deluge of frogs playing havoc in town! Heather Pindar’s play on words will have the reader laughing out loud as each page increases the troublesome antics of the frogs. Barbara Bakos creates a… Read More »‘Every page a pleasure to read and devour’ My Book Corner loves some troublesome frog antics!

My Book Corner gives a big thumbs up for new Early Readers!

Sarah at My Book Corner has posted some great reviews for two of our new blue and yellow band Early Readers published last month: ‘Clare Helen Walsh’s (The Aerodynamics of Biscuits) lovely story of King Carl and his wonderful day out at the fair will be a joy for all ages to read. With counting sequences and beautiful illustrations by Marina Pessarrodona, each page is bursting with colour.’ ‘This is… Read More »My Book Corner gives a big thumbs up for new Early Readers!

‘Great suspense and fun dialogue’ My Book Corner rave review for The Wondrous Dinosaurium!

Leisa at My Book Corner just posted a fab review for The Wondrous Dinosaurium by John Condon with illustrations by Steve Brown (along with a very funny story about a childhood cinema outing to see Jurassic Park!!): ‘The idea’s a simple one – Danny wants a pet. But not just any pet… a giant Jurassic one. Luckily Mr Ree’s the purveyor of prehistoric pets at the local Dinosaurium, wedged on… Read More »‘Great suspense and fun dialogue’ My Book Corner rave review for The Wondrous Dinosaurium!

‘Perfect for home and school’: Pink band Early Reader gets a thumbs up from My Book Corner!

Our Early Readers are growing in popularity by leaps and bounds. Our latest fan is My Book Corner which recently reviewed pink band Early Reader Meg and Rat and Puff! Puff! Puff! by Cath Jones and illustrated by Adam Pryce. ‘These two stories come in one book, part of Maverick’s Early Reader scheme. They are banded as Maverick’s Book Band Pink, which is the first level in Maverick’s scale of reading… Read More »‘Perfect for home and school’: Pink band Early Reader gets a thumbs up from My Book Corner!

Maverick picture books #1 and #2 most viewed book reviews on My Book Corner!

The New LiBEARian by Alison Donald and illustrated by Alex Willmore was the top viewed book review and Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones and illustrated by Chris Jevons was a close second on book reviews blog My Book Corner. Thanks Emma and readers! See The New LiBEARian review here See Bonkers About Beetroot here