Here you’ll find reviews of my favourite kids books. Enjoy browsing all categories. I’m sure you’ll find something special for children big and small.
This “Working Alphabet” is a linguistically witty and visually stunning delight. You would expect no less from its great Russian creators – the 1987 Nobel prize laureate Joseph Brodsky (1940-1996) […]
The “Working Alphabet”: a linguistic and visual delight from celebrated Russian creators Read More »
Animalia – the creation of Graeme Base’s genius – is infinitely more than just an ABC book. It was included in the 1987 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Picture
Not only Shoehorn’s real job felt rather dull but the snob musical instruments, snug in their luxurious velvety cases, have been teasing and bullying Shoehorn for being a fake: “No
“A Horn Is Born”: how to stand up to bullies and get to your big breakthrough Read More »
This graphic thriller will keep you in suspense from the word go. The conventional story-telling structure of introduction, complication and resolution is being challenged. The main complication is pre-existing and
“Woolvs in the Sitee”: an unconventional graphic thriller guaranteed to pack a punch Read More »
Understanding the universal language of music clearly helped David Ouimet (formerly, a noise rock band musician) craft the beautiful language of “I Go Quiet”, rich with evocative musical connotations. It
“I Go Quiet” David Ouimet finds his voice in the noisy world of picture books Read More »