This week my pick of children's books for The South Wales Evening Post include a young knight fighting the Welsh, an adventurous bear, an exciting adventure, fantasy and an inspiring visual memoir by one of our leading illustrators.
My column can be found in the Weekend supplement of The South Wales Evening Post on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
THE SECRET DIARY OF
JOHN DRAWBRIDGE BY PHILIP ARDAGH
CHILDREN 7+
John
Drawbridge has moved to Widemoat Castle to become a knight. We learn
how he's taught to charge with a lance, defend a castle and pick the
right falcon by someone's status! When the castle is attacked by the
rebellious Welsh can he use all he's learned to defend it? Hilarious
and lively illustrations by Jamie Littler. In association with the
National Trust, this is part of a brilliant series full of fun and
fascinating facts.
ISBN 9780857639011 PB Nosy
Crow £6.99
EVERYWHERE BEAR BY
JULIA DONALDSON & REBECCA COBB
PICTURE BOOK 3+
A
charming adventure of a little bear who's looked after by a year one
classroom. One day he becomes lost and embarks on a heart stopping
adventure. This pacey rhyming tale follows him down a drain, in a
boat, on a lorry and flying through the air. The detailed and
endearing illustrations, by Rebecca Cobb, picture a wide range of
diverse characters and hobbies making it hugely appealing. The
combination of Donaldson's insightful and witty text herald another
classic.
ISBN 9781447280736 HB
Macmillan £11.99
THE CRYSTAL RUN BY
SHEILA O'FLANAGAN
CHILDREN 9+
Chased
by bullies, teenager, Joe, accidentally runs through a portal into
the magical world of Cacassia. He finds himself in a training camp
for a group of teenagers who will become Runners. There he meets Kaia
determined to bring glory to her family at a terrible cost. Can he
find his way home and help her save her world? A classic fantasy
quest full of excitement and vibrant characters. Perfect for fans of
Susan Cooper and Cornelia Funke.
ISBN 978444927085 PB
Hodder £6.99
TRAVELS WITH MY
SKETCHBOOK BY MICHAEL FOREMAN
CHILDREN 10+
Leading illustrator,
Michael Foreman shows us an intimate collection of drawings and
anecdotes from his travels around the globe. From the ancient land of
the Aztec's, travelling by train through Russia, to drawing Mount
Fuji in Japan. Armed with pencils and watercolours, he really
captures his personal experiences of each place and its people. His
jewelled colours add a vibrancy and intimacy. A truly lovely gift for
his fans and inspirational for artists, young and old.
ISBN 9781783704729 HB
Templar £17.99
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