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Eddie's Garden and How to Make Things Grow 2 reviews
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2004
fun gardening story for children
Sarah Garland is a great author of children's books in the UK, and this is a great book for children. It tells the story of a young boy Eddie planting a garden with his mum and little sister Lily. My two year old son loves this book, and has been inspired to push his wheelbarrow around our garden, dig lots of holes in the dirt, plant seeds and water. This book is good for 2 year olds and older ...
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The Gift of the Sun: A Tale from South Africa3 reviews
Dianne Stewart
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2007
A sweet and engaging tale.
I have relatives in South Africa so I have bought several "South African" children's books for my son over the years (he is now almost five), but this is definitely our favorite. The folk-art-style illustrations are beautiful -- every page is a gem. They are realistic, too, in the way that they depict the characters, their house, and possessions -- accurately capturing the simple poverty. The ...
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Albert33 reviews
Lani Yamamoto
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2006
Book at Bedtime turns into Question Time!
I was lucky enough to find this great little book on Amazon. We usually let our kids pick the books they want us to read when they go to sleep, and Albert has been selected quite often in recent weeks. And every time we finish reading Albert - we are bombarded with questions. They are falling asleep a bit later than usual - with a lot of unanswered questions in their heads. I can highly recommend ...
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Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain (Little Tim)4 reviews
Edward Ardizzone
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2006
Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain
This is one of the best children's books I've read in a long time! My son and I were spellbound by the adventures of Tim, who wants to be a sailor. Both words and pictures create such a nautical feeling, you can almost smell the sea air as you read! Very exciting story, too! I think every little boy will want to go to sea after reading Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain!
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Dogs' Night5 reviews
Meredith Hooper
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2006
Dogs and More Dogs!
With 7 grandchildren, I'm always on the look out for suitable reading matter for them. Today I found a really nice book for the age group 5 to 9yrs. Dogs' Night by Meredith Hooper, fits all the requirements. The story is set in an art museum : One night of the year, all the dogs in the paintings, jump down and have a high old time, running riot in the museum, when the staff and the public have ...
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Jamil's Clever Cat: A Folk Tale from Bengal2 reviews
Fiona French
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2006
Enjoy the play of mesmerizing colours!
A beautifully illustrated book with mesmerizing colours: an abundance of deep indigo, jungle greens, various shades of burnt orange, and of course the requisite fuschia. I very much enjoyed the play of colours in this book. With the cut paper collages and paintings, the fabrics flow eith textures, layers and decorous patterns. The story focuses on Sardul, a clever cat who schemes to have his ...
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Stone Girl Bone Girl: The Story of Mary Anning4 reviews
Laurence Anholt
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2006
Superb!
There are a few picture books out about Mary Anning! All of them are good, but this is THE ONE to read to younger kids! The illustrations are vibrant and colorful. The story is punchy and fun! Kids will be amazed by the story of a young girl who gets struck by lightning as an infant, survives, and as a child finds the fossil of one of the world's largest dinosaurs! It's all true! ...
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The Moon in Swampland3 reviews
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2004
Good Book
My husband, daughters (4 & 5) and I all loved the book. Beautiful art work. A little more sophisticated story line.
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Chinye: A West African Folk Tale2 reviews
Obi Onyefulu
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 1995
Old-fashioned folk tale with lush colors and great lesson
As a storyteller for children libraries and schools I found this book to be beautifully illustrated and a great source for speaking of responsibility to children, in an entertaining manner. It is also a good source for teaching children about other cultures and customs. Many cultures have their own versions of "Cinderella" and comparing them could be a form of discussion with the children after ...
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C Is for China (World Alphabets)3 reviews
Sungwan So
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2004
Guangxi, Yunnan & Shanxi ABC book
I really enjoyed reading this book and looking at the photos that accompany each letter of the alphabet. The author also did the photos and what makes this book stand out among the other Chinese ABC books is that the photos are not the glossy touristy looking photos of wealthy families and places like the Imperial or Summer palace. But instead the photos of China's people doing their day to day ...
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Billy and Belle1 review
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2004
Great Prevention Of Sibling Rivalry Among Children
I went to the library to charge out some books and happened to come across this book. I pre-read it and liked what I was about to read. I charged it out and read it. I liked it and I thought it was a great story. Billy and Belle prevents sibling rivalry because the main characters are prepared for the arrival of their new sibling. Belle knows the right way to give a newborn a bottle and Billy is ...
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Anancy and Mr Dry-Bone1 review
Fiona French
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 1992
a great tale
This book is a delight to all readers not only does it tell a wonderful tale about two men who are in love with the same woman. But it is much more it also gives the reader a little insight on the fasinating world of African folklore.
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Max Moves to Moscow2 reviews
Winifred Riser
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2006
Max Moves to Moscow
My son loves this book! He loves seeing how Max makes new friends when he moves to a new place. He loves wondering what happens to the lost balls and he loves the surprise at the end. The illustrations are beautiful as well!
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All My Own Work: Adventures in Art1 review
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2006
Creative Creativity Builder
As a craft-y grandmother, I am always looking for high quality ways to encourage creativity and art appreciation in my grands--this book is an outstanding way to do both--it inspires children to create their own effects using pictures from the National Gallery in London.
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Tim and Ginger (Little Tim)2 reviews
Edward Ardizzone
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2007
Unforgettable people and story
Writing stories for small children would seem to be a delicate business. If parents read to children, it's nice if a story and its illustrations stay interesting - for at least twenty reads. In addition, it's nice if an author respects a child's ability to be absorbed by an exciting (but not confusing) plot. William Steig and others figured this out. Edward Ardizzone, author and illustrator of ...
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Out for the Count: A Counting Adventure2 reviews
Kathryn Cave
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2006
Bed-time counting can be fun
Out for the Count is the kind of book that wins in all respects.The prose is accessible but not over simplified. The pictures are dramatic but with a touch of humour. The story is simple;while the tension develops to a (hopefully)pleasing conclusion. It combines an interesting story with an opportunity to develop counting skills. It can be read and re-read without ever losing its special appeal. ...
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Bumper To Bumper1 review
Jakki Wood
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 1998
Great book for kids who love cars and trucks.
My 2 year old loves this book, but it would be a good book for younger toddlers too. Very simple with pictures of all sorts of cars and trucks. The book follows a traffic jam from start to finish. Some of the pictures continue to the next page to show the traffic jam. A great and fun way for toddlers to learn the names of all kind of vehicles.
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An African Christmas1 review
Ifeoma Onyefulu
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2005
Celebrate Christmas Around The World
Ifeoma Onyefulu writes a wonderful first hand account of how she celebrates Christmas in her home land of Nigeria. The book is filled with wonderful photographs that bring the details to life. I loved sharing this book with my 6 year old daughter and think it was a great way to open a discussion on what makes our traditions similar to those of people who live on the other side of the world.
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Victoria's Day2 reviews
Maria de Fatima Campos
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2007
Victoria's Day
I recieved Victoria's Day by Maria de Fatima Campos as a gift, and what a delightful book. I wish I had this book when I was a Special Education Paraprofessional. Inclusion is not only benefical for Victoria, but to all those she interacts with. Because she has Down's syndrome doesn't mean she can't take part in educational or social activites. This book show her interaction with peers, and ...
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Moonlight2 reviews
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2009
Enchanting sequel
What a shame this delightful book is out of print - do try to get a copy if you can! This is a sequel to 'Sunshine' by the same author. It is a picture book without any words, so the story can change slightly, be built with the words of your child and yourself. The small girl lives with her parents, has dinner, "helps" with the washing up, has a bath and gets ready for bed. Dad tucks her in and ...
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