My childrens books this week for The South Wales Evening Post include the explosive final Cherub book, a sensitive picture book showing the young how to undertsand disability, an enchanting poetry book about ballet and an enviromentally themed adventure story. In the Weekend Magazine Section. Enjoy!
PERFECT BY NICOLA DAVIES
PICTURE BOOK 4+
The story of a young boy learning to accept his baby sister as being perfect in every way in spite of her disability. Perfect is an ideal way to open up the subject of disability with children, as well being a great story in its own right. Beautifully illustrated by Cathy Fisher using birds as a tool to symbolise his feelings this is a story of anticipation, disappointment, acceptance and, ultimately, love. Thoughtful and insightful.
BALLERINA BY EMILY HANCOX
CHILDRENS 7+
A delightful collection of poems for aspiring ballerinas everywhere. Taking you through a poetic journey of the life of a ballerina these beautiful poems will inspire and enthral dancers of all ages. Emily really captures the essence of all aspects of a dancers life from her first ballet class to her first performance. Its also a flip book so when you leaf through you can see a tiny ballerina dancing in the corner of the page!
ISBN 9780992762162 Tomser Cat Books £3.99
5/5 Stars
BOOK
OF THE WEEK
CHILDRENS
12+
The
final cherub book goes out with a bang. Ryan Sharma is working
undercover investigating a double kidnapping during which he must
assemble a team of legendary cherub agents to save the day. These
kids get away with what most would love to but can't. Strong
characters and a crackling adventure with some cool gadgets and bond
style villains thrown in, this has it all. Great appeal for girls and
boys.
ISBN
9781444914122 HB Hodder Children’s £12.99
5/5
Stars
PERFECT BY NICOLA DAVIES
PICTURE BOOK 4+
The story of a young boy learning to accept his baby sister as being perfect in every way in spite of her disability. Perfect is an ideal way to open up the subject of disability with children, as well being a great story in its own right. Beautifully illustrated by Cathy Fisher using birds as a tool to symbolise his feelings this is a story of anticipation, disappointment, acceptance and, ultimately, love. Thoughtful and insightful.
ISBN: 9781910862469
PB Graffeg £8.99
5/5
Stars
BALLERINA BY EMILY HANCOX
CHILDRENS 7+
A delightful collection of poems for aspiring ballerinas everywhere. Taking you through a poetic journey of the life of a ballerina these beautiful poems will inspire and enthral dancers of all ages. Emily really captures the essence of all aspects of a dancers life from her first ballet class to her first performance. Its also a flip book so when you leaf through you can see a tiny ballerina dancing in the corner of the page!
ISBN 9780992762162 Tomser Cat Books £3.99
5/5 Stars
FENN
HALFLIN AND THE FEARZERO BY FRANCESCA ARMOUR-CHELU
CHILDRENS
9+
The
first in a chilling adventure series about a sinking world that
subtly addresses themes of migration and global warming. The world is
being unevenly divided and a young boy Fenn is on the run from the
ruthless Terra Firma after spending his life hidden away. The waters
are rising and resources are becoming scarce. Entering into a deadly
game of cat and mouse will he fulfil his destiny? A great adventure
with a heartfelt message.
ISBN
978140636911 PB Walker Books £6.99
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