30.04.07
More Pants
author: Giles Andreae
illustrator: Nick Sharratt
Sorry I have been AWOL lately. I have also started a blog in French which is taking a lot of time. I am enjoying writing in French again but it takes more time to put my brain in gear. Anyway, I am back with a fantastic book!
More Pants is the sequel to the very funny and very successful Pants, by the same duo. This is real silly humour, but a great book to read out-loud. It all rhymes so once you get the right rhythm, you are on your way. Mr O. and Miss R. are in stitches every time we read ... what else would you want from a book?
Sharratt's illustrations are fantastic and colourful as usual. You just can't fault a book like this!
26.02.07
Red House Children's Book Award
For the last couple of years, Oisín has been reading the books shortlisted for the younger children section of the Red House Children's Book Awards (with the help of his daddy). This award, owned and administered by the Federation of Children's Book Groups, is the only award solely voted for by children (this can be done on the website).
The shortlist this year is great and includes:
- Who's in the Loo? Jeanne Willis & Adrian Reynolds
- The Incredible Book Eating Boy Oliver Jeffers (one of our favourite books from last year)
- The Lamb Who Came For Dinner Steve Smallman & Joelle Dreidemy
- Silly Billy Anthony Browne
Have a look at the official website for more details.
14.02.07
Scaredy Squirrel
(Frisson l'écureuil - Bayard Jeunesse)
author/illustrator: Melanie Watt
This is the nutty adventure of a squirrel who never leaves his tree because he is too scared of killing bees, sharks and aliens amongst other things!
We have the French version of this book and it is allows for lots of acting out and silly voices. A brilliant read, Oisín really loves it.