Read It, Daddy! gave a massive thumbs up for Fum by Karl Newson and illustrated by Lucy Fleming ‘Delightfully dances with a few well known (and not so well known) characters, including a family of giants.’ Read the full review here Buy a copy of the book here
Book Monsters went wild for Fum by Karl Newson and illustrated by Lucy Fleming! ‘This is a really very gorgeously sweet book ideal for young children. Karl Newson is the master of rhyme. I’ve been following his ditties on Twitter for quite some time, and I’ve come across few writers able to play with rhyme quite so effectively. The words flow beautifully, making his poetry and books an absolute pleasure… Read More »‘An absolute pleasure to read out loud’ Book Monsters sinks its teeth into Fum!
The Lancashire Post had nothing but praise for How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost in a recent review. ‘Coughlan’s simple but clever story is a joy and the inventive illustrations of Maddie Frost bring the galumphing Mr Gnu to glorious, graceless life from the moment he tears open his invitation to have tea with the Queen through a dramatic train ride, an… Read More »‘An anarchic tale guaranteed to delight your own little mischief makers!’ The Lancashire Post enjoyed Gnu!
The Lancashire Post just ran a lovely review of Fum by Karl Newson and illustrated by Lucy Fleming ‘With its rhyming text and gorgeous gallery of illustrations, this is a magical addition to publisher Maverick’s star line-up of picture books.’ Read the full review here Buy a copy of the book here
We’ve just seen a wonderful review from The Letterpress Project for How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost ‘This is a very jolly picture book …. There is lots of detail to find in the pictures and  opportunities throughout for lively and noisy audience participation – a group of young children being encouraged to blow raspberries and slurp is always a bonus in… Read More »‘An endearing character’ The Letterpress Project reviews Mr Gnu!
3 Little Buttons has given As Nice as Pie by Gary Sheppard and illustrated by Tim Budgen a wonderful review and – as an added bonus – you can also read a short interview with Gary on the blog as well! ‘Gary Sheppard has absolutely nailed it with ‘As Nice As Pie’. His voice is fresh and this hilarious story not only thoroughly entertains, but also delivers that age-old message… Read More »‘We cannot recommend this book enough’ See 3 Little Buttons review and read an interview with Gary!
Red Reading Hub enjoyed Fum by Karl Newson and illustrated by Lucy Fleming! ‘Satisfying stuff, delivered through Newson’s exuberant rhyming text, full of repeat refrains, KNOCK! KNOCK!’s and “No†s to join in with; and Lucy Fleming’s funny pictorial rendition of the search with its unusual perspectives and spilt page scenes.’ Read the full review here. Buy a copy of the book here.
Red Reading Hub loved the humour in How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost! ‘They’ll love joining Gnu in trying out the other exquisitely mannered expositions and actions of the other animals so amusingly portrayed in Maddie Frost’s hilarious scenes too. Prepare yourself for a noisy story session when you share this beauty.’ Read the full review here. Buy a copy of the… Read More »‘This lesson in manners is sure to have your audiences in fits’ Great review for Gnu from Jill at Red Reading Hub!
Story Snug loved Fum by Karl Newson and illustrated by Lucy Fleming ‘Fum would be a great book to include in a classroom fairytale topic. Children could add their favourite fairytale characters to a class book as well as suggest other hiding places for Fum. In a numeracy lesson the story could also be used to stimulate discussion about size and reinforce the use of big / small vocabulary. There is also lots of potential… Read More »‘A fun rhyming adventure’ Great review from Story Snug for Fum!
When Booklover Jo took Fum by Karl Newson and illustrated by Lucy Fleming to the school library …. ‘The reaction from the children was amazing, they took huge delight in shouting out where ‘Fum’ was hiding,  believing me when I said that, just like the Crumb family I couldn’t see him anywhere. I have never heard so much noise and laughter in the library it was a real joy to… Read More »‘The reaction from the children was amazing’ Fantastic review from Booklover Jo for Fum!
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