Do you remember playing the memory game 'I went to the supermarket and bought a....'? If so, you'll love this brain-teasing beauty! This supermarket is a little different to your average store. There are all sorts of weird and wonderful items to be bought and remembered: superhero pants, fearsome granny pirates, dancing aliens... the list goes … Continue reading ‘I Went to the Supermarket’ by Paul Howard
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‘This Is Not a Book’ by Jean Jullien
This 'not book' is an amazing interactive experience for children of all ages. It is sure to inspire hours of conversation and imaginative play. It is packed full of double-page illustrations which are designed to encourage children to touch, explore and play with the pages. Do you fancy playing the piano, going camping, or perhaps you have … Continue reading ‘This Is Not a Book’ by Jean Jullien
‘The Secret Seven – The Humbug Adventure’ by Enid Blyton and Tony Ross
Enid Blyton's classic, 'The Secret Seven' series has been reimagined for a new, and younger, audience in a fantastic collection of specially adapted 'colour short stories' aimed at independent readers. They have been beautifully illustrated by the master, Tony Ross. In 'The Humbug Adventure,' Peter and the gang are not looking forward to going star-gazing with Professor Wills that night. Little … Continue reading ‘The Secret Seven – The Humbug Adventure’ by Enid Blyton and Tony Ross
‘Hubble Bubble – The Glorious Granny Bake Off!” by Tracey Corderoy, illustrated by Joe Berger
I am a huge fan of all Tracey Corderoy's picture books, and love the 'Hubble Bubble' series. Imagine my excitement when I discovered that there are also chapter book versions for more independent readers! Young book lovers will enjoy the humour, wit and colourful illustrations in the original picture books, all about a young girl called Pandora and her slightly unusual … Continue reading ‘Hubble Bubble – The Glorious Granny Bake Off!” by Tracey Corderoy, illustrated by Joe Berger
‘Squishy McFluff – The Invisible Cat!’ by Pip Jones, illustrated by Ella Okstad
When Ava's new imaginary friend, the cuddly and mischievous Squishy McFluff, arrives to play one day, Ava's days become packed with fun and adventures. The pair get up to all kinds giggles and games, but Mum's not impressed. Will Squishy learn to behave before he's forced to eat only invisible dog food! This book is written … Continue reading ‘Squishy McFluff – The Invisible Cat!’ by Pip Jones, illustrated by Ella Okstad
‘The Pig Diaries’ by Emer Stamp
We were lucky enough to be invited to review these three fab books by Scholastic Children's Books as part of a blog tour, ahead of the release of the newest in the series, 'Seriously Extraordinary diary of a Pig.' There are currently three books in the series, which focus on the antics of the loveable but … Continue reading ‘The Pig Diaries’ by Emer Stamp
‘Journey Through the Solar System’ by Simon Abbott
Did you know that the Moon is hotter than boiling water during the day and colder than a freezer at night-time? Superheroes need super-knowledge and this book is perfect for learning all about space and the solar system. Keep exploring! Library Girl and Book Boy.
Library Girl and Book Boy 