Have you ever wondered what animals do at the zoo when all the people go home? Max and Mia are about to find out as they embark on a midnight adventure. Today is the day that Max and Mia's class go on a trip to the zoo. As their class clamber on and off the … Continue reading ‘Midnight at the Zoo,’ by Faye Hanson.
Tag: Pre-School
‘Happy Birthday Old Bear,’ by Jane Hissey.
Old Bear is celebrating his 30th birthday this year but there are some stories which never age. Join Old Bear and his friends as they plan a special party to mark the occasion. In their latest adventure, Old Bear's friends are getting everything ready for his birthday party, with a little help from their new … Continue reading ‘Happy Birthday Old Bear,’ by Jane Hissey.
‘Dylan the Doctor,’ by Guy Parker-Rees.
I'm very happy to be part of the blog tour for this eye-catching book. It's the first in a series of stories about Dylan - a dog who loves playing and wants everyone to join in with him too. In this adventure, Dylan is learning what it's like to be a doctor. Whilst pondering what … Continue reading ‘Dylan the Doctor,’ by Guy Parker-Rees.
‘The Knight who wouldn’t Fight,’ by Helen and Thomas Docherty.
Welcome to my stop on the blog tour of the daring tale 'The Knight who wouldn't Fight,' the story of a young mouse knight named Leo. This has been written by the awesome husband and wife team, Helen and Thomas Docherty who have also brought us such delights as 'The Snatchabook' and 'Abracazebra.' Leo isn't … Continue reading ‘The Knight who wouldn’t Fight,’ by Helen and Thomas Docherty.
‘The Fox and the Wild,’ by Clive McFarland.
Fred is a fox who was born in the city. One day, he hears about a place called the wild... Fred is out foraging in bins with his cousins one night, when things don't quite go to plan. He flees to a rooftop to hide and asks the birds flying overhead where they're going. As … Continue reading ‘The Fox and the Wild,’ by Clive McFarland.
‘The Perfect Picnic,’ by Ciara Flood
It's a beautiful summer's day so Squirrel and Mole decide to go on a picnic. This should be fairly simple, but Squirrel is determined that this will be the Most Perfect Picnic Ever. Squirrel and long-suffering Mole may be the best of friends and do everything together, but they couldn't be more different. Squirrel wants … Continue reading ‘The Perfect Picnic,’ by Ciara Flood
‘Mac and Bob’ by Alan Windram, illustrated by Dave Sutton
Firstly, I'd like to say a big thank you to Alan Windram for sending us these fab books to share with some young children that we know. They have been thoroughly road-tested by the pupils; their thoughts will follow later. Mac and Bob - The Unexpected Visitor: This is … Continue reading ‘Mac and Bob’ by Alan Windram, illustrated by Dave Sutton
‘I Went to the Supermarket’ by Paul Howard
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
‘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
Even better than Easter eggs…!
If you're looking for an alternative to chocolate this Easter, how about trying one of these egg-cellent picture books instead? 'We're Going on an Egg Hunt' by Laura Hughes This delightfully illustrated lift-the-flap book is based on the traditional song, 'We're Going on a Lion Hunt.' Help the Easter bunnies as they go on the hunt … Continue reading Even better than Easter eggs…!
Library Girl and Book Boy 