You can’t beat a good tale involving knights and dragons as far as we’re concerned and we were looking forward to reading The Dragon and the Nibblesome Knight when it arrived recently. Published through Pan Macmillan earlier this month, The Dragon and the Nibblesome Knight is the latest collaboration from author Elli Woollard and illustrator Benji Davies.…Continue reading The Dragon and the Nibblesome Knight
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Hedgehugs Hopping Hot
Oh Mummy, it’s a new Hedgehugs book! This was Monkey’s response when we received the new Hedgehugs Hopping Hot hot off the press a few weeks back. Published 2 weeks ago by Maverick Arts Publishing, this is the third installment of the Hedgehugs picture book series written by Lucy Tapper and Steve Wilson. We’ve been a…Continue reading Hedgehugs Hopping Hot
Strictly No Crocs
Monkey’s been fascinated by crocodiles since our trip to Crocodile World, we got to see them being fed, so he’s seen them up close with their sharp teeth and snappy jaws. Strictly No Crocs is written by Heather Pindar and is a new picture book which was published through Maverick Arts Publishing last week. Cruncher, Chomper and…Continue reading Strictly No Crocs
Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip
Monkey’s ears pricked up as soon as I read out the title of the latest release from Maverick Arts Publishing. Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip is the first childrens picture book written by Lou Treleaven, and it’s published on Thursday 28th January. It’s been a great hit here – Oojamaflip is a word Monkey hears me using…Continue reading Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip
Rain – a book review
Now I know at the moment we’re all rather sick of the sight of Rain, but we’ve been enjoying a lovely book which shows us how animals on the African plains might react to the arrival of Rain. Written by Manya Stojic, this lovely picture book was published through Pavilion Books in November. We get…Continue reading Rain – a book review
As Quiet as a Mouse
If you have a new baby in the house with an older sibling you’ll totally relate to As Quiet As A Mouse by Karen Owen. This charming picture book was published through Maverick Arts Publishing recently and it’s been making us giggle here. As Quiet as a Mouse introduces us to Edgar the elephant and…Continue reading As Quiet as a Mouse