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‘A real hoot!’ My Book Corner enjoys the humour in Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches

My Book Corner just posted a stunning review for Julie Fulton‘s new book Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches: ‘Fulton’s narrative takes us through hilarious twists and turns that will have you giggling over your sandwiches. I love the playful tone of Rachel Suzanne’s contemporary illustrations – that first image of Jack concentrating on making his sandwiches is just wonderful. Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches is a real hoot!’ See the… Read More »‘A real hoot!’ My Book Corner enjoys the humour in Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches

‘Full of pace and imagination’ My Book Corner enjoys Pirates in Classroom 3!

Emma at My Book Corner posted a wonderful review for Pirates in Classroom 3 by Alison Donald and illustrated by Ben Whitehouse: ‘What follows is a wonderful imaginative sequence of events, which I enjoyed immensely, as the class pull together to uncover the treasure… with a few surprises on the way. Ms Bitsy is a hero, as are all great teachers!! Donald’s narrative is full of pace and imagination, something… Read More »‘Full of pace and imagination’ My Book Corner enjoys Pirates in Classroom 3!

My Book Corner gives top marks to Blue Band Early Reader The Smart Hat!

My Book Corner posted a fantastic review for blue band Early Reader The Smart Hat by Cath Jones and illustrated by Paul Nicholls: ‘I imagine that children who are reading this themselves, will really enjoy the story. Having worked in schools myself and sat with children listening to them read, I know only too well that some of the stories in early readers can be lacking. Not The Smart Hat – it… Read More »My Book Corner gives top marks to Blue Band Early Reader The Smart Hat!

‘Really fresh and different from the others on the market’ My Book Corner goes Bonkers About Beetroot!

Emily Ann Davison has just posted a great review on My Book Corner for Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones and illustrated by Chris Jevons: ‘Every so often, a picture book comes along that feels really fresh and different from the others on the market, and ‘Bonkers about Beetroot’ is one of them! There are so many things to love about the book, that it is hard to know where… Read More »‘Really fresh and different from the others on the market’ My Book Corner goes Bonkers About Beetroot!

“Just perfect.” Review for The New LiBEARian

The lovely folk at My Book Corner have reviewed The New LiBEARian by Alison Donald and Alex Wilmore! “I love Donald’s play on fiction vs reality using a fun and lively tone, with an unexpected twist. Willmore’s illustrations fill the pages with warmth – just perfect for a book set in a library.  Great fun to read out loud, The New LiBEARian is a lovely picture book for bedtime.” We’re… Read More »“Just perfect.” Review for The New LiBEARian

“A real jewel of a picture book” – Review for Not Enough for Queen Fluff

Kerry Trickett who reviews for My Book Corner has reviewed Rachel Lyon’s royally, rhyming tale, Not Enough for Queen Fluff.  “The fun writing in Not Enough For Queen Fluff, combined with the gorgeously detailed illustrations by Catalina Echeverri, make this a real jewel of a picture book, to be read many times over. Be sure to look out for the cheeky frog on the final spread — it always makes us smile!”… Read More »“A real jewel of a picture book” – Review for Not Enough for Queen Fluff

“A gorgeous book to share with little ones.” Review for Animal Magic

Animal Magic by Phil Allcock and Gina Maldonado is proving to be a hit with lots of our reviewers! Emma, who writes at My Book Corner, is no exception… “What a glorious rhyming board book from the team of Phil Allcock and Gina Maldonado […] Allcock’s rhythm is faultless, with fabulous vocabulary. Brilliantly vibrant illustrations from Maldonado ensure the focus for each spread is squarely on the featured animal. Animal Magic is a gorgeous… Read More »“A gorgeous book to share with little ones.” Review for Animal Magic

“Reminiscent of Quentin Blake” First review for Strictly No Crocs!

Strictly No Crocs by shiny new author, Heather Pindar, and illustrated by the enormously talented Susan Batori has received its first knock out review! Emma, who writes for the brilliant review site, My Book Corner, has given the crocs high praise indeed, likening Batori’s humorous illustrations to the iconic Quentin Blake. “Strictly No Crocs from Heather Pindar and Susan Batori is a lively picture book with a cheeky sense of… Read More »“Reminiscent of Quentin Blake” First review for Strictly No Crocs!

Avast! Another good review is on the horizon!

Emma at My Book Corner has read and reviewed the latest picture book by Maverick author Alex English – Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers. “Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers, written by Alex English & illustrated by Duncan Beedie, is a humorous picture book about a frustrated pirate. Why can’t everyone just understand that he just wants to drive a digger?! Alex English’s jovial narrative spins a humorous tale which both pirate &… Read More »Avast! Another good review is on the horizon!

Horace and Hattiepillar review on My Book Corner

Horace and Hattiepillar has received another great review, this time from Emma at My Book Corner – a lovely review site for children’s picture books. Steve Wilson’s gentle narrative tells how the friends go about ‘munching’ and ‘crunching’ in their bid to turn into ‘something beautiful, colourful and wonderful too.’ There’s a wonderful pace to his writing, which glides gently along whilst celebrating the innocence and friendship of his lovable characters. Lucy… Read More »Horace and Hattiepillar review on My Book Corner