Picture Books for August
The summer is certainly flying past. In about a months' time, the kids will be heading back to school and these lazy (?) summer days will become a memory. But summer memories aren't the same without books....in my humble opinion. For the young readers, here's a few of my favourite picture books to add joy and substance to the remaining summer evenings...and to carry you through into the autumn.
QUEST
author/illustrator: Aaron Becker
Walker Books (7 August 2014)
ISBN: 9781406357660
Two friends are playing in a park, when suddenly they find themselves whisked off on a magical adventure to rescue a kidnapped king. They must unlock secrets of a strange puzzle in order to save the monarch and all his people from impending
darkness. This spectacular, engaging and utterly beautiful wordless picture book is the second in a promised trilogy that began with JOURNEY (now available in paperback.) This is the type of book that young and old alike will want to spend hours pondering, lost in the sumptuous illustrations.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
author/illustrator: Tull Suwannakit
Walker Books ( 3 July 2014)
ISBN: 9781406353808
Little Ellie is on a day out with her Grandma; and of course she wants a story on the way to town. "Deep in the woods, not far from here, lives Grandma Bear and Little Bear." But what happens next...especially when the story Grandma tells isn't quite as made-up as she thinks it is? Completely charming story with wonderfully drawn illustrations tell a story story near and dear to every Grandmother and Granddaughters' hearts. (A personal favourite of mine!) And the artwork is marvellous! I strongly recommend that every grandmother out there have a copy of this book to hand. It fires the imagination, encourages storytelling and makes for some pretty wonderful moments with your grandchildren. A very special book!
RULES OF SUMMER
author/illustrator: Shaun Tan
Hodder Childrens Books (7 November 2013)
ISBN: 9780734410672
This inventive, imaginative picture book details the summer of two little boys. Each page depicts a different event and the lesson drawn from it. Wonderfully weird, a bit dark at times, the art of Shaun Tan is intriguing. Some have said they don't feel this is a book for children. I thoroughly disagree! This is a book for everyone! Deceptively simple and fascinating.
FRANCES DEAN WHO LOVED TO DANCE AND DANCE
author/illustrator: Birgitta Sif
Walker Books (7 August 2014)
ISBN: 9781406337983
Frances Dean loves to dance. She is moved to motion by the wind and the birdsong; and when she isn't dancing, Frances is just waiting for the moment when she will be dancing. but when ever there are people gathering around, Frances forgets how to dance. Her knees go weak and her tummy rumbles. Will she ever find the courage to share her love of dancing with the world? Well, yes...but it takes a very unusual friend to help her out of her shell. I am utterly in love with Birgitta Sifs' picture books. The illustrations are contemporary, artful, subdued and expressive. The stories themselves are filled with heart; and will help the shyest child (or adult, for that matter) understand how to just be themselves, as they are. Wonderful wonderful, wonderful. (Just like her earlier book, OLIVER.)
NIGHT SKY DRAGONS
authors: Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham
illustrator: Patrick Benson
Walker Books (7 August 2014)
ISBN: 9781406309850
Not very picture book is for young, young children. This third book in a trilogy collection by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham is one of those that is suitable for older readers. in Night Sky Dragons, Yazul, a young boy spends most of his time in his grandfathers' workshop, making kites. While Yazul longs for his fathers' approval, his love of kites and kite-making only ever causes disappointment. One night, the caravans are besieged by bandits and everyone is trapped. The bandits hold firm, and food becomes scarce. But then, Yazul comes up with a plan. With the help of his grandfather, he may just be able to scare the bandits away and save everyone. Extremely compelling story with extraordinary illustrations!
THE NEW KID
author/illustrator: Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick
Hodder Childrens Books (1 May 2014)
ISBN: 9781444908189
There's a new kid on the street. She's not like the rest. Ellie stands out a bit and the other children don't really like it. She hides in her grey coat (it's too hot!) and the other kids tease her. But, they've been told to make friends. So, grudgingly at first, they start to include Ellie. What they discover is a new friend with a powerful imagination who can make up the best games ever! Simple, clear story line and colourful, lively illustrations make this book a fast and sure favourite. Delightful, fun and full of joy!
QUESTauthor/illustrator: Aaron Becker
Walker Books (7 August 2014)
ISBN: 9781406357660
Two friends are playing in a park, when suddenly they find themselves whisked off on a magical adventure to rescue a kidnapped king. They must unlock secrets of a strange puzzle in order to save the monarch and all his people from impending
darkness. This spectacular, engaging and utterly beautiful wordless picture book is the second in a promised trilogy that began with JOURNEY (now available in paperback.) This is the type of book that young and old alike will want to spend hours pondering, lost in the sumptuous illustrations.author/illustrator: Tull Suwannakit
Walker Books ( 3 July 2014)
ISBN: 9781406353808
Little Ellie is on a day out with her Grandma; and of course she wants a story on the way to town. "Deep in the woods, not far from here, lives Grandma Bear and Little Bear." But what happens next...especially when the story Grandma tells isn't quite as made-up as she thinks it is? Completely charming story with wonderfully drawn illustrations tell a story story near and dear to every Grandmother and Granddaughters' hearts. (A personal favourite of mine!) And the artwork is marvellous! I strongly recommend that every grandmother out there have a copy of this book to hand. It fires the imagination, encourages storytelling and makes for some pretty wonderful moments with your grandchildren. A very special book!
author/illustrator: Shaun Tan
Hodder Childrens Books (7 November 2013)
ISBN: 9780734410672
This inventive, imaginative picture book details the summer of two little boys. Each page depicts a different event and the lesson drawn from it. Wonderfully weird, a bit dark at times, the art of Shaun Tan is intriguing. Some have said they don't feel this is a book for children. I thoroughly disagree! This is a book for everyone! Deceptively simple and fascinating.
author/illustrator: Birgitta Sif
Walker Books (7 August 2014)
ISBN: 9781406337983
Frances Dean loves to dance. She is moved to motion by the wind and the birdsong; and when she isn't dancing, Frances is just waiting for the moment when she will be dancing. but when ever there are people gathering around, Frances forgets how to dance. Her knees go weak and her tummy rumbles. Will she ever find the courage to share her love of dancing with the world? Well, yes...but it takes a very unusual friend to help her out of her shell. I am utterly in love with Birgitta Sifs' picture books. The illustrations are contemporary, artful, subdued and expressive. The stories themselves are filled with heart; and will help the shyest child (or adult, for that matter) understand how to just be themselves, as they are. Wonderful wonderful, wonderful. (Just like her earlier book, OLIVER.)authors: Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham
illustrator: Patrick Benson
Walker Books (7 August 2014)
ISBN: 9781406309850
Not very picture book is for young, young children. This third book in a trilogy collection by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham is one of those that is suitable for older readers. in Night Sky Dragons, Yazul, a young boy spends most of his time in his grandfathers' workshop, making kites. While Yazul longs for his fathers' approval, his love of kites and kite-making only ever causes disappointment. One night, the caravans are besieged by bandits and everyone is trapped. The bandits hold firm, and food becomes scarce. But then, Yazul comes up with a plan. With the help of his grandfather, he may just be able to scare the bandits away and save everyone. Extremely compelling story with extraordinary illustrations!
author/illustrator: Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick
Hodder Childrens Books (1 May 2014)
ISBN: 9781444908189
There's a new kid on the street. She's not like the rest. Ellie stands out a bit and the other children don't really like it. She hides in her grey coat (it's too hot!) and the other kids tease her. But, they've been told to make friends. So, grudgingly at first, they start to include Ellie. What they discover is a new friend with a powerful imagination who can make up the best games ever! Simple, clear story line and colourful, lively illustrations make this book a fast and sure favourite. Delightful, fun and full of joy!
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