Superheroes need to be super-fit if they're going to be able to do their job properly. That is why Library Girl and I always encourage people to do some exercise and keep healthy. This book is perfect for encouraging young children the importance of exercise in a fun and engaging way. Ogden the Ogre wakes … Continue reading ‘The Yoga Ogre’ by Peter Bently
‘The Marvels’ by Brian Selznick
I was buzzing round a bookshop today when I spotted this beautiful book glimmering in the corner of my eye. I loved Selznick's previous book, 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret' which is definitely worth a read. What makes both these books so fantastic is that the stories are told through a clever mix of prose and illustrated sections, … Continue reading ‘The Marvels’ by Brian Selznick
Win Star Wars Book Bundle!
Use your Jedi skills to win a special bundle of awesome Star Wars books. Follow the link below for details: https://www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/qs_content1_tbp?storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=100&title=&spotName=wl_competitions_Star_Wars_Giveaway May the force be with you. Library Girl.
‘The Book with no Pictures’ by B.J. Novak
What's fun about a book with no pictures? A book that can make whoever reads it look like a monkey and speak like a robot. Adults beware - this book will make you sound very silly! Glluuuurrrr-ga-wocko! You have been warned. Book Boy.
‘Blown Away’ by Rob Biddulph
The rather gusty weather we're having today inspired this choice. Winner of the Waterstones 2015 picture book award, this funny tale follows the adventures of Penguin Blue, his friends and a new kite. Watch out if you're off to fly your kite today! Library Girl
‘Goblins’ by Philip Reeve
As superheroes, we spend a lot of our time battling loathsome beasts but none as foul and disgusting as the goblins of Clovenstone Keep. This book has one of the most gripping openings I've ever read, with the hero plummeting from the tallest tower of the keep. It also features a chapter called 'The Bumwipe Heaps' - … Continue reading ‘Goblins’ by Philip Reeve
Win £100 of Usborne Books!
News has just reached us via our supersonic listening devices that Usborne Books are offering one lucky winner £100 pounds worth of their best-selling books. http://www.usborne.com/things-to-do/usborne-prize-draw.aspx Good luck! Library Girl and Book Boy.
‘Return to the Secret Garden’ by Holly Webb
I'm so excited! I love the classic book,'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson-Burnett and have just ordered an amazing-looking sequel by the talented Holly Webb. In this story, a group of children are evacuated to Misselthwaite Manor during the Second World War and find a mysterious diary written by a girl called Mary. They learn … Continue reading ‘Return to the Secret Garden’ by Holly Webb
‘Dogs Don’t do Ballet’ by Anna Kemp
Another great read for anti-bullying week: It's Biff's dearest wish to be a ballet dancer but everybody knows that dogs don't do ballet! Or do they.............? This funny and heart-warming book proves that everybody is unique and should follow their dreams. I wish I could pirouette; it would be useful for dodging lasers! Book Boy.
‘Tyrannosaurus Drip’ by Julia Donaldson
It's Anti-bullying week in the United Kingdom and we superheroes take bullying very seriously. This fab picture book combines the humour and rhyming prose you'd expect from a Julia Donaldson book but also celebrates individual differences and unexpected heroes. Poor peace-loving Duckbill hatches in the wrong nest and … Continue reading ‘Tyrannosaurus Drip’ by Julia Donaldson
You Choose – Nick Sharratt and Pippa Goodhart
If you could be anything, what would you be? 'You choose' is an excellent book for getting children talking. Hours can be spent happily discussing all the detailed illustrations and making up stories. I think I'll be a superhero! Book Boy.
Christmas Inspiration and the Book Trust Advent Calendar
Are you looking for some great Christmas reads this year? Well, you could follow the Twitter hashtag #bookelves16 or take a look at my festive purchases so far (a more in-depth blog post to follow): Another awesome idea for the month of December - The fabulous Book Trust organisation launched an on-line advent calendar featuring … Continue reading Christmas Inspiration and the Book Trust Advent Calendar
Watch Out For Sprouts!
This madcap book is full of poems, doodles, and pictures by the inimitable illustrator, Simon Bartram (also the author of the fabulous 'Bob, Man on the Moon' books). A great poetry collection for children aged seven and up, particularly those who think they don't like poetry. The humour and illustrations make this book appealing to … Continue reading Watch Out For Sprouts!
iDinosaur: An Augmented Reality Book
This roarsome read is in another dimension! Download the special app and bring the dinosaurs back to life straight from the pages of a book. Can you imagine velociraptors running around your bedroom or pteranodons swooping through the air? Library girl had a T-rex stomping all over our bookcases! Highly recommended for dinosaur fans of all ages. … Continue reading iDinosaur: An Augmented Reality Book
‘I am a Poetato’
Do Poems give you superpowers? Read this brilliant A-Z of poems about people, pets and other creatures by John Hegley to find out. My favourite poem is called 'Unusual Unicorn in the School.' What would you think if your school suddenly bought a pet unicorn? Would you be impressed? What magical creature would you like … Continue reading ‘I am a Poetato’
Win an ‘Old School’Wimpy Kid Christmas!
'Old School' is the tenth book in the best-selling 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series by Jeff Kinney. Can Greg survive when he's forced to give up all his electronic gadgets? Waterstones are giving you the opportunity to win games for an 'Old School' Christmas. Click on the link below to enter: https://www.waterstones.com/competition/win-an-old-school-ch?utm_source=kidsroundup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=161115
Alien Abduction – Mortimer Keene
Every superhero needs a genius inventor, and the one in this excellent book by Tim Healey and Chris Mould just happens to be an eight-year-old boy! Aliens invade St. Barnabas School and kidnap the English teacher! Is it the fault of young Mortimer Keene? Will nice Mr Bevan ever be rescued? Find out by reading … Continue reading Alien Abduction – Mortimer Keene
Sir Scallwag and the Deadly Dragon Poo
A must for lovers of books about Knights, dragons and their....poo! Any young child will love this tale of the pint-sized Sir Scallywag and his daring plan to get revenge on the dastardly Baron Greedyguts. Awesome poo-filled fun! Book Boy.
Win ‘Apocalypse Miaow Miaow’ by James Proimos III
*Time is running out to win this action-packed graphic novel.Enter now!* The end is nigh. Apocalypse has dawned. Everyone has gone … except for our heroes: Brownie, Apollo and their ragtag group of strays. Win a copy of this laugh-filled graphic novel by visiting: http://worldbookday.com/competitions/win-3-copies-of-apocalypse-meaow-meaow/ Can the feline heroes find food before it's too late? … Continue reading Win ‘Apocalypse Miaow Miaow’ by James Proimos III
Princess Daisy and the Dragon …
...and the Nincompoop Knights by Steven Lenton. I love books about princesses with attitude and this is not your typical fairy tale with a typical helpless princess. A great twist on a traditional story, complete with a fair princess, a fire-breathing dragon and some not-so-heroic knights. Recommended for lovers of laughs and all things princess. … Continue reading Princess Daisy and the Dragon …
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