Harriet thinks her friends have forgotten today is her birthday. But where are her friends going? Could they be on their way to a surprise party?
Hurry Home, Harriet by Lucy Barnard ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @QEDPublishing @QuartoKids
All About Allosaurus by Greg Gormley & Dean Gray ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @gormley_greg @QEDPublishing @QuartoKids
Allosaurus is fed up of everything being about T. rex so sets out to write a book all about himself.
The Kingdom of Nothing by Ronald Wohlman & Dylan Hewitt ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @QuartoKids
In this unusual story, about nothing, you will learn so much about everything that matters most.
My Top 5 Picture Book Picks of 2019
As my last post of 2019, here are my five favourite picture books of the year.
Busy Reindeer by Campbell Books & Samantha Meredith ~ #BoardBook #Review ~ @MacmillanKidsUK
This joyful rhyming board book follows the Christmas adventures of Ruby Reindeer who is helping Santa deliver Christmas presents.
How Winston Delivered Christmas by Alex T Smith ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @Alex_T_Smith @MacmillanKidsUK
How Winston Delivered Christmas is a creative advent calendar in the form of an exquisitely illustrated story book that will become a part of the family Christmas traditions for years to come.
Meerkat Christmas by Emily Gravett ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @TwoHootsBooks @MacmillanKidsUK
Sunny travels the globe in search of the perfect Christmas but no where feels quite right? Can he work out where the perfect Christmas is before it’s too late?
Good News! It’s Christmas! by Glenys Nellist & Lizzie Walkley ~ #BoardBook #Review ~ @GlenysNellist
This rhyming board book is a fun and bright retelling of the Christmas story. Drawing on Luke 2:10-11, children see the Good News being spread far and wide.
The Misadventures of Frederick by Ben Manley & Emma Chichester Clark ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @bnmnly @emmachichesterc @TwoHootsBooks @MacmillanKidsUK
Written as an exchange of letters between anxious Frederick and free-spirit Emily, this book is about knowing your fears and doing it anyway.
The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland by Carys Bexington & Kate Hindley ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @hindleyillos @MacmillanKidsUK
This is a fabulous modern mash-up of The Night Before Christmas and Alice in Wonderland.
The Worst Christmas Ever by Kathleen Long Bostrom & Guy Porfirio ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @KathleenBostrom @guyporfirio @Flyaway_Books
Matthew is certain that this is going to be the worst Christmas ever. But his little sister, Lucy, is on the hunt for a miracle...
Oh, Christmas Tree! by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @suehendra @PaulLinnet @MacmillanKidsUK
Tree wants adventure and excitement this Christmas. But Bauble, Belle and Tinsel Snake are in no mood for Tree’s antics and will stop at nothing to have the perfect tree this Christmas. But can they learn to love Tree for who it is?
A Christmas Carol by Campbell Books & Jean Claude ~ #BoardBook #Review ~ @MacmillanKidsUK
This wonderful push, pull and turn mechanisms really bring the story of Scrooge to life.
Christmas in 100 Words by QED & Sophie Beer ~ #BoardBook #Review ~ @QuartoKids @sophiebeerdraws
From star to chimney, snowman and carrots, this book is perfect for little ones wanting to spot all their favourite Christmassy things.
Starbird by Sharon King-Chai ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @SharonKingChai @TwoHootsBooks @MacmillanKidsUK
This original folk tale tells the story of an enchanted Starbird who is captured by the Moon King as a gift for his daughter.
Max’s Box by Brian Wray & Shiloh Penfield ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @stanberybooks @ShilohPenfield @Schifferbooks
Max's box can hold everything from his toys to his feelings. But putting negative feelings inside the box makes it grow. Can Max let go of his negative emotions?
Help Wanted, Must Love Books by Janet Sumner Johnson & Courtney Dawson ~ #PictureBook #Review #Diverse ~ @MsVerbose @CapstonePub
When Shailey puts up a job ad “Help wanted, must love books”, favourite classic fairytale characters begin interviewing for the position from the three little pigs to Cinderella and Hook. But will any of them meet Shailey’s high expectations or will bedtime be ruined forever?
Kind Mr. Bear by Steve Smallman ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @SteveRT1 @QuartoKids
Mr Bear is very kind. But the animals of the forest have taken Mr Bear for granted, can they change their ways and show him how much he means to them?
The Red Suitcase by Giles Baum & Amandine Píu ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @QuartoKids
The Red Suitcase tells the story of a refugee leaving their home, and going on a scary and brave journey to find a new home and form friendships.
Bipolar Bear by Victoria Remmel ~ #PictureBook #Review #MentalHealth ~ @vickiverse @Schifferbooks
Sometimes Polar Bear finds himself dancing at the very bright North Pole and other times napping at the dreary South Pole.
