Childrens books for Easter and the Easter holidays featured in South Wales Evening Post March 19th

This week I picked some great childrens books for Easter and the holidays. An introduction to the true meaning of Easter, some naughty rabbits and two great activity books for rainy days including finger painting and origami. 

BOOK OF THE WEEK

WARNING! THIS BOOK MAY CONTAIN RABBITS! BY TIM WARNES
CHILDRENS 3+
When Mole and Lumpy Bumpy Thing find a hat that says ' Do Not Touch', the temptation is too great to do just the opposite! Soon, by magic rabbits appear out of the hat and before long there are far too many. Full to the brim of subtle ways to introduce numbers, expand vocabulary and help with reading in a really fun way this story will entertain as well as inform.


ISBN 978184692022 PB Little Tiger Press £6.99
5/5 Stars

THE EASTER STORY RETOLD BY RUSSELL PUNTER
PICTURE BOOK 4+
A lovely and sensitive introduction of the Easter story for young readers which explains why we celebrate at this time. Simply told with clear and colourful illustrations, the picture book really brings this retelling to life. Best read with an adult who can navigate any questions children will begin to understand Jesus' final journey and the true meaning of Easter.
ISBN 9781474918510 PB Usborne Publishing £4.99
5/5 Stars

FINGERPRINT ACTIVITES ANIMALS BY FIONA WATT
CHILDRENS 6+

Perfect for the Easter holidays and an alternative present to chocolate eggs this is a great activity book for those who like to get their hands mucky. Non toxic paints, clear instructions and vibrant fun scenes to create and paint anything from crocodiles to hedgehogs. By just using their fingers instead of a paintbrush children will have enormous fun painting as well as inspiring their imagination. Also will keep them occupied on the inevitable rainy days!

ISBN 9781474914338 HB Usborne Publishing £9.99
5/5 Stars

ZEN DOODLE ORIGAMI BY CAROLYN SCRACE
CHILDRENS 9+


Creative and therapeutic, this is the new mindfulness craze that could take over from colouring! Suitable for all ages explore the secrets of transforming a single piece of paper into an animal or decoration. Easy to follow with 20 sheets of Origami paper to colour and lose yourself into your creativity and create worlds of art following a thousand year old tradition that requires patience and diligence. From birds, boxes to butterflies feel the satisfaction of creating a unique piece of art which you embellish to your own taste. Captivating
ISBN 9781910706411 PB Salariya Book Company £ 9.99

4 /5 Stars

Evening Post Childrens Book Review Column Nov 28th The Reading Chair

EVENING POST CHILDRENS BOOK REVIEW NOV 28TH

My childrens books of the week. Old bears tell bedtime stories while a little bear wants to know if its Christmas yet. Young animals find adventure in the snow and a young boy strives to find his place in the world.

BOOK OF THE WEEK
CHILDRENS PICTURE BOOK 3+

OLD BEAR'S BEDTIME STORIES BY JANE HISSEY

A new picture book to treasure featuring beloved characters from the Old Bear series. The endearing illustrations will continue to enchant a new generation of children. Gentle soothing stories full of delightful adventures, old friends, theatre, the seaside and a circus make it the perfect book to share with little ones before they go off to the land of dreams. A beautiful present suitable all the year round from Christmas to Birthdays and Christenings.

ISBN:9781910706152 HB Salariya Book Company Ltd

CHILDRENS 2+

IS IT CHRISTMAS YET? BY JANE CHAPMAN
A little board book with a soft squidgy cover perfect for preschoolers who keep asking that familiar question, Is it Christmas yet? Featuring only a Daddy bear and his son it will appeal to single parents as well. I really like, leading up to the big day, that they work together to avert disaster making the little bear forget about what day it is when it actually arrives! Very appealing in the run up!
ISBN: 9781848691513 HB Little Tiger Press Group

CHILDRENS 6+

ON A SNOWY NIGHT BY VARIOUS AUTHORS
A charming collection of animal winter tales by a selection of top childrens authors. Will the young Arctic foxes find food? Can a zebra help Santa? Perfect for little animal lovers everywhere and great for bedtime stories with its adorable illustrations. Also perfect for teachers to discuss in class and inspire creative writing stories before Christmas. Fascinating facts also in the back.
ISBN: 9781847156426 PB Little Tiger Press £5.99

CHILDRENS 10+

GEORGE

BY ALEX GINO

 This is a gently story of a young boy George who knows she's really a girl.

A transgender book for kids that gives support to those who need it and informs those who have little knowledge of this area which included me! Sensitive, thought provoking and heartbreaking. A simple but powerful message for acceptance and about not being afraid of who you are which will, I hope, invite much discussion and appeal to a wider audience.

ISBN: 9781407158273 HB Scholastic £8.99