Little Shell loves playing with her best friend Jittery Jellyfish. But can Jellyfish learn to control her temper?
Little Shell and Jittery Jellyfish by Ester Alsina & Zurine Aguirre ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @Schifferbooks
My Top 5 Picture Book Picks of 2019
As my last post of 2019, here are my five favourite picture books of the year.
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?
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.
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.
My First Atlas of the 50 States by Georgia Beth & Sara Lynn Cramb ~ #NonFiction #PictureBook #Review ~ @QuartoKids
This is a bold and fact-filled atlas of America's 50 states, from Alabama to Wyoming, which highlights each state’s most iconic features from animals to famous foods and landmarks.
A Little Bit Different by Claire Alexander ~ # PictureBook #Review ~ @PicBookCourse @QuartoKids
The ploofers are all lined up and practising a synchronised “ploof”. Except one little ploofer goes… shoof!
The Girl and the Dinosaur by Hollie Hughes & Sarah Massini ~ #Picturebook #Review ~ @holliejhughes @SarahMassini @KidsBloomsbury
When Marianne digs for bones on the beach, she discovers a dinosaur who takes her on a truly magical, imaginative adventure.
Try by Joseph S. DiMare & John Wilson ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @Schifferbooks
This book is all about building children's confidence to try new things, without a fear of failure, in the hope of igniting their curiosity.
Catch That Cough! by Bonnie Bridgman & Louise Forshaw ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @BonnieMrsbbh @Munkey_Pants @TinyTreeBooks
Maisy forgot to put her hand over her mouth and now she is on a mission to Catch That Cough!
Humperdink, Our Elephant Friend by Sean Taylor & Claire Alexander ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @seantstories @PicBookCourse @QuartoKids
When Humperdink, a baby elephant, arrives at playgroup, the children soon realise that he’s not going to be able to join in their games but they are determined to find a game they can all enjoy.
My Hair by Hannah Lee & Allen Fatimaharan ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @hannahleewrites @FaberChildrens
Joyous and vibrant, this captures perfectly the excitement of getting ready for a celebration, as well as showcasing a dazzling array of intricate hairstyles.
The Golden Acorn by Katy Hudson ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @katyhuds @CapstonePub
Squirrel loves winning and has the trophies to prove it. But when the rules change, can Squirrel learn the value of teamwork and friendship?
Bear Out There by Jacob Grant ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @Jacob_Germs @KidsBloomsbury
Bear and Spider are great friends, but they are very different. Bear loves being at home, while Spider loves being outside. When Spider loses his kite can Bear step out of his comfort zone to help his friend?
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