To celebrate Buster Books' 20th birthday, I have an exclusive interview with editor, Hannah Daffern.
Exclusive Interview with Buster Books editor, Hannah Daffern ~ 20th Anniversary ~ @BusterBooks
The Whale Who Wanted More by Rachel Bright and Jim Field ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @RBrightBooks @_JimField
Humphrey roams the sea, collecting ocean treasure. The problem is, while the objects might look nice and shiny to begin with, by the next day they’ve lost their sparkle.
Our Favourite Vehicle Board Books ~ #Review ~ @BeckLikesBooks @garethlucasart @LittleTigerUK
Let's Pretend Fire Station and Beep Beep! Builders are SO popular with my two daughters that not only do we read them every day, but they recreate scenes from the books to make up their own stories.
Look to the Skies by Nicola Edwards and Hannah Tolson ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @hannahtolson @LittleTigerUK
This beautifully designed picture book with laser cut-outs, captures the amazing journey of the monarch butterfly’s migration across North America.
How To Mend a Friend by Karl Newson and Clara Anganuzzi ~ #BlogTour #PictureBook ~ @Karlwheel @CAnganuzzi @StudioBooks
How to Mend a Friend is a particularly special picture book. It is about how we can support our friends when they are going through challenging times, which Karl wrote while he was undergoing chemotherapy.
The Pet by Catherine Emmett and David Tazzyman ~ #PictureBook #Giveaway ~ @Emmett_Cath @gumdraw @MacmillanKidsUK
Meet Digby David, who DEMANDS his daddy buys him a pet. But not just any pet, it must be better than everyone else’s pet. A hilarious cautionary tale for children (and adults!).
5 Top Facts about the Plesiosaur ~ #BlogTour ~ The Plesiosaur’s Neck by Dr Adam S. Smith, Jonathan Emmett & Adam Larkum
There’s one thing about her that’s hard to ignore, THAT RIDICULOUS NECK! What on Earth was it for? Well, I’m certainly not going to tell you! But here is the renowned plesiosaur expert Dr Adam S. Smith to tell you five top plesiosaur facts (that aren’t about their long necks!)…
You Can’t Take an Elephant on Holiday by Patricia Cleveland-Peck and David Tazzyman ~ #BlogTour #AuthorInterview ~ @impeckable_P @gumdraw @KidsBloomsbury
You Can't Take an Elephant on Holiday is the fourth instalment in this laugh-out-loud series. Here is my interview with the author.
12 Outstanding Ocean-Themed Picture Books ~ #EarthDay2021 #Review ~ @LittleTigerUK @PuffinBooks @BigPicturePress @TinyTreeBooks @Schifferbooks @Scallywagpress @KidsBloomsbury
The twelve books I am showcasing today all celebrate our Earth’s wonderful oceans and seas, the creatures within them and what we can do to protect them.
The Magic Crayon by Amy Sparkes and Ali Pye ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @AmySparkes @PuffinBooks
When Chloe finds a magic crayon, she draws a witch to turn her brother into a frog. And the witch comes to life! Can she use her creativity to rescue her brother?
Goodnight Farm by Becky Davies and Carmen Saldaña ~ #BoardBook #Review ~ @BeckLikesBooks @LittleTigerUK
With cut-out sections that peep through to glittery moonlight on the sleepy farm, this dreamy board book was an instant hit.
What About Me? Said the Flea by Lily Murray & Richard Merritt ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @lilymurraybooks @Richarddraws @BusterBooks
When a little girl decides to write a story, she ponders and puzzles over whom to write about. Then she hears a loud voice, lots of loud voices in fact, coming from would-be picture book characters, all vying for the lead role in her story.
The Tale of the Whale by Karen Swann and Padmacandra ~ #PictureBook #BlogTour #Review ~ @KarenSwann_ @vajratwit @Scallywagpress
Where land becomes sky and the sky becomes sea, a child spots a whale and a beautiful friendship is born. The whale and the child go on a magical journey across the sea.
My Top Picks for Mother’s Day ~ #PictureBook #BoardBook #MothersDay ~ @QuartoKids @LittleTigerUK @AndersenPress
Mother's Day picture books Dreams for our Daughters Songs for our Sons How to Spot a Mum I Love Mummy Every Day Love
How Do You Make a Rainbow? by Caroline Crowe and Cally Johnson-Isaacs ~ #PictureBook #BlogTour ~ @crowehoho @callyjanestudio @MacmillanKidsUK
So, how are rainbows made? Well, there’s the scientific answer. And then there is this beautifully illustrated picture book, that answers the question another way. This book is all about how we can create a rainbow as a symbol of hope. And that is what a loving grandad explains to his granddaughter, one cloudy day.
Slug in Love by Rachael Bright & Nadia Shireen ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @RBrightBooks @NadiaShireen @simonkids_UK
Doug the slug needs a hug. But who wants to hug a slug called Doug? Maybe Gail the snail?
The Worrying Worries by Rachel Rooney & Zehra Hicks ~ #BlogTour #PictureBook #Review #IllustratorInterview ~ @RooneyRachel @zehrahicks @AndersenPress
It’s my stop on the blog tour for The Worrying Worries by Rachel Rooney and Zehra Hicks, and I’m delighted to be sharing my interview with the book’s illustrator, Zehra!
The Secret of Me by Amy Sparkes and Sandra de la Prada ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @AmySparkes @sandradelaprada @StudioBooks
The Secret of Me by Amy Sparkes and Sandra de la Prada, a gorgeous rhyming picture book that celebrates the power of imagination. A young child asks a big question: “when I am BIGGER, what will I be?”
My Top Picture Books of 2020 ~ #TopPicks
2020 hasn’t been the year many of us expected. But through all the craziness, there have been some wonderful picture books published. Here are my favourite picture books of the year!
Too Much Stuff by Emily Gravett ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @MacmillanKidsUK #EmilyGravett
Too Much Stuff by Emily Gravett is a wonderful rhyming story about two magpies called Meg and Ash who want to build the perfect nest for their eggs.
