A Scarf and a Half is today’s new book selection from Maverick Arts Publishing. Written by Amanda Brandon and illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, this is a humourous picture book about a frantic knitter called Granny Mutton and her grandson Little Lionel. Granny Mutton loves knitting but she doesn’t know when to stop. She knits her…Continue reading A Scarf and a Half – a book review
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Books reviews – children and adult
I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn – a book review
We had a lovely delivery of paperback picture books from Maverick Arts Publishing recently. I’ll be sharing them with you over the next few days. First up is the 26 page book I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn by Rachel Lyon. We meet Mucky, a funny brown horse who is a bit pongy – having…Continue reading I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn – a book review
Tracks Racing the Sun – a book review
disclosure: we were sent this book in exchange for an honest review As regular readers will know I’m a bit of a Formula One fan. I’ve grown up with the sport and love to support Ferrari through good and bad times. I also love reading, so when I heard about Tracks Racing the Sun recently, I knew…Continue reading Tracks Racing the Sun – a book review
Dinosaur Pooping – what fun!
We were recently asked by Mumsnet if we’d like to review The Dinosaur that Pooped the Past! Monkey loved the Dinosaur that Pooped Christmas as you may recall from last year. Being even more dinosaur obsessed this year, and of an age when ‘toilet humour’ absolutely rocks – yes please! Monkey was really pleased when he…Continue reading Dinosaur Pooping – what fun!
Easy Indian SuperMeals – a book review
I’ve always tried to introduce Monkey to a wide range of cuisines since he was a baby. I love all sorts of food myself and will happily try anything new. As as I child I had limited awareness of anything other than meat and two veg and I’ve been determined that history would not be…Continue reading Easy Indian SuperMeals – a book review
The Bird Skinner – a book review
disclosure: we were sent the item mentioned in exchange for an honest review In May this year, Atlantic Books released the new book from Alice Greenway titled The Bird Skinner. In The Bird Skinner, we meet Jim Kennoway, it’s 1973 and Jim isn’t in great shape. The once renowned Ornithologist, who lived through the Second…Continue reading The Bird Skinner – a book review