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‘Each double page brings a new adventure’ Books for Bairns reviews Daddy and I

Kirsty at Books for Bairns had some high praise for Daddy and I by Lou Treleaven and illustrated by Sophie Burrows in a recent post: ‘Each double page brings a new adventure and the author Lou Treleaven has done a wonderful job of rhyming every adventure for this nostalgic tale of a father and daughter. A particular highlight for me is when they get home from their day out, soaking… Read More »‘Each double page brings a new adventure’ Books for Bairns reviews Daddy and I

‘A very original story’ Books for Bairns goes bonkers for Bonkers!

Books for Bairns thoroughly enjoyed our latest picture book Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones and illustrated by Chris Jevons: ‘This is a great comedy tale of friends coming together to fight for what’s important to them.  Cath Jones manages to provide a surprise on each page, which kept us hooked. Even as the parent reader, I really couldn’t predict what would happen next, so it didn’t fall into the usual trap… Read More »‘A very original story’ Books for Bairns goes bonkers for Bonkers!

‘Comedy gold for toddlers and parents!’ Glowing review for Hamster Sitter Wanted from Books for Bairns

Kirsty and bairn at Books for Bairns just posted a glowing review for Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks: ‘Already this is has been a regularly requested read from the bairn for all of September! Let me start by saying right away this is comedy gold for toddlers and parents! The introduction of the hamsters by their quirky names is fantastic and I try to… Read More »‘Comedy gold for toddlers and parents!’ Glowing review for Hamster Sitter Wanted from Books for Bairns

‘A comedy treat!’ Sparkling review of Clumpety Bump from Books for Bairns!

Kirsty at Books For Bairns gave a big thumbs up for Phil Allcock‘s new picture book Clumpety Bump, illustrated by Richard Watson: ‘The Bairn’s favourite part is when he can trace his finger over the lovely double page spread when Wally and Clumpety work together.  This beautiful illustration is just one of many fun additions to the story from Richard Watson.  His comedic characters really work well with Allcock’s words… Read More »‘A comedy treat!’ Sparkling review of Clumpety Bump from Books for Bairns!