Archives 3+: 2009
Father Christmas Needs A Wee by Nicholas Allan
Father Christmas needs a wee is as it is described in the blurb - a funny, festive counting book. In Allen's tale, Father Christmas is delivering presents on Christmas Eve, partaking in the food and drink left out for him. As the night draws on, he drinks more and more, enjoying himself so much that he forgets to leave any presents behind. The return trip is a second chance to practice counting skills but also means that by the end of the trip, Father Christmas desperately needs a wee. He hurries home, finds his key with the help of a handy elf, and manages to reach the bathroom in time.... Full Review Here
Bear Flies High by Michael Rosen
Bear Flies High is the new release by Michael Rosen, Children's Laureate and author of the popular We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Bear is playing on a beach when he decides he would love to fly just like the seagulls. Luckily for him he has four friends who are more than willing to help and the children take him to a fair where they have a go on all the rides before trying a great big rollercoaster! It's a story about friends helping each other out and having fun... Full Review Here
The Pirate Cruncher by Jonny Duddle
It seems like pirate books are all the rage at the moment and they're particularly popular with boys of all ages! The Pirate Cruncher will definitely appeal to readers with a sense of adventure. The first thing we noticed was the artwork, which is exceptional. It veers from dark and mysterious to bright and hearty from page to page and really kept our interest. The colours are intense, the characterisation is excellent and each picture is detailed, meaning kids could look at this book for hours and still enjoy the illustrations... Full Review Here
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On the top of the mountain lives a Big Scary Monster. This monster loves nothing more than to scare all the other creatures but one morning he decides to go for a walk down the mountain and finds out that he may not be quite as big and scary as he thinks. The tables are about to be turned!... Full Review Here
Eeeek, Mouse by Lydia Monks
Minnie LOVES mice! But her parents hate them. So when a family of mice move into Minnie’s house she has to work fast to save them from her Dad’s amazing mouse trap and a hungry cat! Minnie has to find them a new home before it’s too late... Full Review Here
The Troll by Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson, the incredibly popular author of The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, released her new book, The Troll, last month. While it has very bright, busy and visually arresting illustrations, The Troll suffers from its crossed storylines, that result in a book that seems to be confused about what it is.
The main thread of the story is a retelling of the classic Billy Goats Gruff story. The troll, hearing the goat approach prepares to attack, only to find that he is mistaken and the animal is in fact a mouse or a rabbit. Each animal points him onwards to the next bridge, where he will surely find a goat, until the troll reaches the sea... Full Review Here
The main thread of the story is a retelling of the classic Billy Goats Gruff story. The troll, hearing the goat approach prepares to attack, only to find that he is mistaken and the animal is in fact a mouse or a rabbit. Each animal points him onwards to the next bridge, where he will surely find a goat, until the troll reaches the sea... Full Review Here
Can't You Sleep Little Bear? by Martin Waddle
As a bedtime read, this book is perfection. Little bear has been put to bed, but cannot (or will not!) go to sleep as he is scared of the dark. Big Bear tries to banish the dark with lanterns of varying size, but there is always a little bit more dark on the edges of the light. Finally, Big Bear takes Little Bear outside to see that the stars and moon are throwing off all the light Little Bear needs, but Little Bear doesn't hear this, as he is fast asleep... Full Review Here
