Children’s Book Round-Up

Martha and the Bunny Brothers
By Clara Vulliamy

There is some great design in this book, which clearly aims to help youngsters settle at school. There are fab interactive features, allowing young readers to make their own choices about elements of the story, without the need for batteries.

£6.99
Harper Collins

Showtime for Billie and Coco 
By Tor Freeman

The joy of books such as this one by Tor Freeman, is less about the story, and more about what’s going on in the background of the illustrations.

It’s showtime at Fancy Feathers Stage School, but when Billie gets to her big performance, she gets a case of stage fright.

Lovely illustrations that really make this book a delight.

£10.99
Macmillan Children’s Books

Grandpa Green
By Lane Smith

A lovely book exploring the life of the elderly through a young grandchild’s eyes. Also useful for introducing the wars to children.

£11.99
Macmillan Children’s Books

The Pirate House
By Rebecca Patterson

This is a child’s version of movie The Burbs. Of course, without the dead bodies at the end. Sam Turner tells all his friends there is a pirate living in the house on the corner. So off they set looking for evidence!

£10.99
Macmillan Children’s Books

Goodnight Digger
By Michelle Robinson and Nick East

This lovely picture book follows the imagination of a young boy, as he says good night to all of his toys. It’s no surprise from the cover that his digger is the favourite.

£6.99
Puffin Books

 

 

 

Moles Harvest Moon
By Judi Abbot

This wintry tale, features longer blocks of text, making it more suitable for children aged 5-6 years of age.

Bear, Rabbit and Mouse set off into the forest to fetch some additional ingredients fro Mole’s harvest feast. But who is lurking in the shadows watching them?

£5.99
Random House

 

Lucky Stars
By Phoebe Bright

Suitable for children aged 7 years upwards, this is girl through and through. Shooting stars, pink covers and a free charm bracelet, ticks every box for the maturing Disney Princess brigade.

£4.99
Macmillan Children’s Books

 

 

Codename Quicksilver – Burning Sky
By Allan Jones

It’s book three in the children’s spy series. This time, Zak’s plane is hijacked by terrorists. Zak and the passengers must fight for survival. But who is friend or enemy?

Orion Books
£5.99