Weirdo the guinea pig, still sporting his judo kit, heads outside... Another clever, kind story from Smith and Laird. Ages 3-7. (NB published mid-September so no good for the holidays...)
Island life, with its puffins and small community fails to impress a young newcomer; so why not take him to the 'ghost island' by kayak? What could possibly go wrong? For ages 8-11. (NB publ... read more
Charming and gentle tale about a mouse who sets off down the river in his red rowing boat to visit a friend; the journey takes a day and night. Flaps reveal the deeply cosy dwellings of the ... read more
A Childrens edition of the complete Shakespeare, carefully abridged to be performed by eight or so children at twenty minutes per play. Lovely illustrations. For precocious thesps ages 7-12.
A mysterious painting leads a young boy to investigate the fate of one soldier on the Normandy beaches. By the author of War Horse and much else. Ages 7-11.