This week my children's book reviews include a magical world of wizards and warriors, a picture book about tantrums, a book to help children who feel sad and a darkly enchanting fantasy.
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy
BOOK OF THE WEEK
THE WIZARDS OF ONCE BY
CRESSIDA COWELL
CHILDREN 9+
In a time of magic a boy
wizard, Xar and a girl warrior,Wish have been taught to hate each
other but when their two worlds collide they change their fate
forever. A wildly entertaining and funny adventure packed with
Cowell's celebrated scratchy and emotive illustrations of giants,
snow cats and sprites. It is a visual treat to snuggle up with or
read together with an adult. For fans of How To Train Your Dragon.
ISBN 9781444936704 HB
Hodder Childrens £12.99
TINY TANTRUM BY
CAROLINE CROWE
PICTURE BOOK 2+
When Tiny has a tantrum it
can be heard for miles around! Windows rattle, jelly quakes and birds
fall out of trees. Can anyone persuade Tiny to eat her vegetables,
share her toys and brush her teeth? Maybe a few hairy monsters can?
Perfect for toddlers learning to deal with temper tantrums or
struggling to share and make friends. Colourful illustrations by Ella
Okstad just add to the fun and make it a great story to share.
ISBN 9781848694415 HB
Little Tiger £10.99
NO WORRIES! BY LILY
MURRAY
CHILDREN 7+
New experiences, such as
starting school or changes at home, can be a scary and difficult time
for some children and these brilliant books could ease some of those
anxiety's. This series is full of accessible and simple mindful
techniques to deal with daily stresses and worries. Select from
colouring, puzzles or games to combat negative feeling. Full of
quirky illustrations which gives the book a playful quality that is
not intimidating.
ISBN 9781787410879 PB
Studio Press £8.99
THE BEAST IS AN ANIMAL
BY PETERNELLE VAN ARSDALE
YOUNG ADULT 13+
Alys was the only child to
see the twin soul eaters before they decimated her village, leaving
all the children orphaned. When Alys starts a new life why is she
drawn to the forest? Is there truth in the stories of the mythical
Beast? A truly scary debut that will chill you to the bone. Imagine
Brothers Grimm visiting Salem to create an an isolated magical world
in which you must face you're deepest fears.
ISBN 9781471160455 PB
Simon & Schuster £ 7.99
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