South
Wales Evening Post Children's Book Column Oct 10th
My pick of childrens books for this week.
BOOK OF THE WEEK
THORFINN
AND THE AWFUL INVASION BY DAVID MACPHAIL
Childrens
6+
A
new action packed Viking series full of fun facts and puzzles for
young readers. Thorfinn is the most lovable and misunderstood Viking
since Hiccup. He's far too polite and nice, much to his fearsome
Dad's horror so, Thorfinn is sent off on a raiding mission to prove
his worth. Hilarious writing and witty illustrations that will have
all young bookworms hooked. For lovers of Horrid Henry and Diary of a
Wimpy Kid.
ISBN:9781782501589
PB Floris
Books £4.99
Picture Book 3+
A
ludicrously hilarious rhyming tale about a frog who will not sit on
his log even if every other animal has their own special seat. A
real treat to read out loud and would be perfect for a nursery group.
Children can join in with the anarchic text while enjoying the
comical illustrations. A cautionary tale and a new take on the cat on
the mat classic story and deserves several retellings.
ISBN: 9781444910865 PB Hachette Children's Group £6.99
ISBN: 9781444910865 PB Hachette Children's Group £6.99
4/5
Stars
Children's book 6+
BIG
BOOK OF SCIENCE:THINGS TO MAKE AND DO BY REBECCA GILPIN, LEONIE PRATT
The
powers that be keep telling us to encourage girls and boys to have
more of an interest in science and this is the perfect introduction
that will appeal to both. An activity book with easy instructions for
lots of fun and simple experiments like a spinning helicopter or
magic flowers. Alongside these are explanations, internet links and
most importantly 850
stickers to decorate the projects with. Eureka!
ISBN:
9781409539001
PB Usborne
Publishing £9.99
5/5
Stars
Young Adult Fiction 13+
THE
SELECTION BY KIERA CASS
A
dystopian story that will appeal to your inner Cinderella. Prince
Maxim picks feisty heroine America but her first love is the
unsuitable Astor. America is obnoxious and manipulative but later you
warm to her feisty, honourable nature. It is this hot, cold appeal
that will keep you reading. If you like reality TV, princes and
fairytales with a little nip rather than bite this is the book for
you. Hunger Games meets Pageant Queen!
ISBN: 9780007466696 PB HarperCollins £7.99
ISBN: 9780007466696 PB HarperCollins £7.99
4/5
Stars
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