Bertie is the latest offering from Pamela Allen. Bertie is a 2-sided book; one side shows a happy Bertie. Flip the book over to see a grumpy Bertie. Bertie's mood influences that of his family and dog in a simple story about the impact our emotions have on those around us.The illustrations and family of Bertie will … Continue reading Pamela Allen – Bertie and Mr McGee
Tag: Cause and Effect
Again! | Emily Gravett
It's no secret that I enjoy Emily Gravett's books, it's just that some are better for reading aloud than others. Again! is one of those. The whole premise is about a parent (dragon) reading aloud a bedtime story to their little one again...and again...and again! I wont give away the delightful and slightly startling ending … Continue reading Again! | Emily Gravett
Stuck | Oliver Jeffers
I've already declared my love for books by Oliver Jeffers, so you will not be surprised to see his latest book, Stuck, featured here. This time we have a little boy whose kite gets stuck in a tree. To try and get it out he throws his shoe up...which also gets stuck, followed by his … Continue reading Stuck | Oliver Jeffers
Wolf Won’t Bite | Emily Gravett
A new picture book by Emily Gravett is something I look forward too. Her last book, The Rabbit Problem, was one of those difficult books to categorise - adults loved it, but it failed to appeal to young children. The humour and details went over their heads. But the cleverness and quirkiness appealed to adults nostalgic for their … Continue reading Wolf Won’t Bite | Emily Gravett