Children's non fiction has blossomed in recent years with an increasing amount of impressive and stylishly designed books being published that appeal to both children and adults. Smart, over sized hardback books full of fascinating facts and stunning artwork and Yuval Zommer's Big Books are a shining example of this. Scroll down to read our... Continue Reading →
Touring Picture Book Club – The Boy and the Bear by Tracey Corderoy & Sarah Massini
Welcome to another Touring Picture Book Club! This month we're sharing a gorgeous book all about friendship through the seasons - The Boy and the Bear by Tracey Corderoy, illustrated by Sarah Massini and published by Nosy Crow. In this book we meet a little boy whose only wish is to find a friend to play with, he searches all... Continue Reading →
The Element in the Room by Mike Barfield and Lauren Humphrey
The Element in the Room by Mike Barfield, illustrated by Lauren Humphrey and published by Laurence King Publishing is an illustrated guide to the periodic table that will change the way you think about the chemical elements. It has also recently been nominated for the Blue Peter Book Awards. Everything in the world is made up from just over 100 different... Continue Reading →
His Royal Tinyness: A Terrible True Story by Sally Lloyd-Jones – Interview with illustrator David Roberts
Behold! A wondrous picture book about a new baby! And if that's not enough we also have an interview with the brilliant illustrator David Roberts. His Royal Tinyness: A Terrible True Story by Sally Lloyd-Jones, illustrated by David Roberts and published by Walker Books. A fairy tale style story told from the point of view of the Princess big sister. A... Continue Reading →