Children's Picture Books Recent Picks
June 2008
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Dear Mother Goose, by Michael Rosen.
"Mother Goose has a good idea to stop Humpty Dumpty falling off the wall - and she helps lots of his friends too.Agony aunt Mother Goose helps Humpty Dumpty conquer his fear of falling and Little Miss Muffet deal with an over-friendly spider as well as helping a whole host of other much-loved characters in this charming lift-the-flap book. With its witty, joky letters, it's a nursery rhyme book with a twist from an award-winning author and illustrator team." (Book Synopsis Amazon UK)
I am invited to a party, by Mo Willems.
The latest book in the Elephant & Piggie series.
"Piggie is invited to her first party. But what will she wear? Gerald, the party expert, knows just how to help…or does he?" (Book Cover)
The blackest hole in space by Penny Little.
"Charlie, his dad and Doggo the dog have spent all afternoon making a space rocket with alien receptors, a black-hole tracker and a time-travel switch. When Dad goes downstairs and before Charlie can say 'sizzling satellites' the rocket takes off!" (Book Synopsis Amazon UK)
Max's dragon, by Kate Banks.
"Max is looking for words that rhyme. His dragon is in his wagon – or was, for now its tail has left a trail, which Max follows. He finds an umbrella on the ground— 'Found, ground,' he says, while his older brothers mock him for believing in dragons and sitting under an umbrella when it isn’t even raining. But Max believes in possibilities—and when he can show his brothers not only a dragon in the stormy clouds but also a dinosaur, they begin to come round. When Max demonstrates the power of his rhyming words to tame the dinosaur and the dragon and make the rain come, he wins them over completely." (Book description Amazon US)
One mole digging a hole by Julie Donaldson.
"One mole digging a hole ...Can you see who else is helping out in the garden? Julia Donaldson's whimsical rhymes teamed with Nick Sharratt's hilarious and distinctive illustrations make this the perfect book for reading aloud and encouraging children to count along." (Book Synopsis Amazon UK)
The littlest dinosaur by Michael Foreman.
A tiny Dinosaur is born to a family of rather huge dinosaurs and everyone is mystified about why it is so different. As the littlest Dinosaur grows, it feels left out and at odds with the world of its huge family, until one day its very size is the thing that rescues them all. A charming tale featuring every toddlers favourite, dinosaurs with a sweetly told message about being happy being yourself. (Book Synopsis Amazon UK)
Willy's mum by Scott Tulloch.
The companion book to New Zealand author Scott Tulloch’s "Willy’s dad."
Poor Willy’s mum. It’s not easy being the only grown-up in the house. But Willy’s dad knows a thing or two about mum, and maybe she hasn’t always been so sensible…(Book Cover)
Also look out for "Willy’s grandpa" coming out later in 2008.
When Henry caught imaginitis by Nick Bland.
"Henry is a very serious boy. His room is always neat, and he always buttons his shirt right to the top. But lately Henry has been having thoughts that don't make any sense, thoughts about pirates, dragons and rocket ships. Henry has caught imaginitis, and the only cure is to grow up." (Book Cover)
Columbia sneezes! by Janeen Brian.
Columbia the camel lives in the desert, as a camel should. He likes the spiky palm trees, the clear moonlit nights and the endless dunes. He likes it all, except for the sand carried on the desert breeze – just just makes him want to sneeze! (Book Cover)
The reluctant little flower girl by Melanie Coster.
Five little girls in ribbons and laces, white satin sashes and smiles on their faces. All except one…one little flower girl just doesn’t want to be there! (Book Cover)
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