Today I have some beautiful new picture books to share with y'all...
It’s Your World Now
By Barry Falls
July 30, 2019
Pavillion Books
Barry Falls' debut picture book is a brilliantly illustrated, funny and thought-provoking celebration of where you might go and what you might do in life.
"As for you my bouncing ball, well you can truly have it all. Yes, you can set the world alight, my child-so-small, your future's bright."
A beautiful, lyrical and funny celebration of the world and the potential of every individual within it. This is the perfect book to read to children to help them appreciate the wonderful things that exist in the world, and the wonderful things that they can do, as well as allowing them to understand some of the setbacks that may happen. And in the end, whatever happens, the child is reassured that their parents will always love them.
An absolutely beautiful celebration of life and dreams! The lyrical text will delight and dazzle, while the eye-popping illustrations and details will captivate and amuse. The sweet, powerful message and its pitch-perfect delivery had this reader tearing up a bit.
The Green Giant
By Katie Cottle
July 2, 2019
Pavillon Books
A beautiful eco-tale encouraging us to put down our devices and save the planet; written by an award-winning author and illustrator.
You've met the Iron Giant, the Big Friendly Giant and the Selfish Giant. Now meet the Green Giant!
A young girl, Bea, and her dog, Iris, are staying with her grandpa in the country. Bea is bored, but Iris's adventures lead them to the small and rusty old greenhouse next door. Inside the greenhouse, Bea finds... a giant. A giant made entirely of plants and greenery. Bea is scared, but the giant reassures her and explains that he has escaped from the grey city. Bea and the giant become friends, but can they do anything to make the grey city, and the world, a greener place?
A brilliant new picture book that highlights our concern for the environment, greening our cities, guerrilla gardening and making the world a better place.
The Green Giant is a clever and artistic exploration of the importance of taking care of our planet. Little readers will be fully engaged by the imaginative story and easily grasp the timely message. Lively illustrations and mesmerizing pops of greens help bring the story to life.
Forgotten Beasts
By Matt Sewell
October 4, 2019
Pavillion Books
Matt Sewell's follow-up to the mega-hit Dinosaurs is a beautifully-illustrated large format look at the amazing beasts that time forgot – from the relatively well known, such as the sabre-toothed tiger and woolly mammoth, to the obscure monsters that walked the earth millions of years ago – many now forgotten. New findings are being made every year, and research is showing us exactly how these beasts looked and how they lived.
Creatures illustrated and described include:
Sabre tooth tigers and woolly mammoths
Glyptodon – an armadillo as big as a VW Beetle car Megalodon – a monster 60 foot (18m) shark Water King penguin – a red and grey penguin the size of a man Ornimegalonyx – a huge Cuban flightless owl, the largest owl that ever existed, at over 3 feet (1m) tall Deinotherium – a strange-looking and huge, elephant-like creature with tusks positioned on its lower jaw and curved, facing downwards Short-nosed bear – a massive fearsome bear that kept North America human free Megatherium – the giant sloth, as large as a modern elephant
Less celebrated than the dinosaurs, the range of beasts is equally impressive, every one a scary, amazing creature that actually stalked the planet. Like the dinosaurs, these beasts are awe-inspiring in their variety, with amazing details not seen on animals today and in a wide variety of furs, feathers and colours, making for a stunning collection of illustrations.
This stunning look at some of history's more unusual beasts and animals is a wildly captivating page-turner! Readers of all ages will have so much fun learning about each fascinating creature through the easily understood facts. With an awe-inspiring collection of illustrations, so full of color and details, this book will keep readers thoroughly engaged.
Firefly Home
By Jane Clarke
Illusrated by Britta Teckentrup
June 11, 2019
Nosy Crow
There’s no place like home, but poor Florence Firefly is lost, and there are so many bright lights shining in the night sky she doesn’t know which way to go. She’ll need some help to find her way back home. In this brilliant interactive picture book, children can help Florence on her journey by encouraging her to fly faster, suggesting which direction to take and making a wish.
Firefly Home is a lovely tale about one little firefly's journey home. Simple text and lush, collage-like illustrations, along with fun interactive elements, combine to create a beautiful and engaging story experience.
How To Be On The Moon
By Viviane Schwarz
June 4, 2019
Candlewick Press
In the follow-up to How to Find Gold, best friends Anna and Crocodile are going on another intrepid adventure -- this time, to the moon.
It's almost impossible to get to the moon. It's out in space, which is dark and empty, and it's very far away. If Anna and Crocodile are going to make it to the moon, they'll need some special skills, like being able to do math and having a lot of patience. They'll also need to build a rocket. Not to mention the sandwiches for the journey. Luckily, when Anna and Crocodile put their minds together, nothing can stand in their way. Full of the same cheerful charm that made How to Find Gold so endearing, Viviane Schwarz's pitch-perfect text and wonderfully colorful illustrations launch this story off the page in a true celebration of curiosity and the magic of imaginative play.
How To Be On The Moon is an amusing, quirky tale about one adventurous little girl, her crocodile pal, and their unforgettable journey to the moon. Sweetly silly text and pops of texture and color collide together in one exciting tale.
What Does An Anteater Eat?
By Ross Collins
July 9, 2019
Nosy Crow
Anteater is hungry, but he has completely forgotten what anteaters eat. Baffled and with his tummy rumbling, he consults the other animals. But Sloth is too busy, Toucan is clueless, and Crocodile has his own mouth full. Maybe the ants will know - and maybe the answer isn't quite as obvious as you may think! A delightfully silly tale that little ones will return to again and again.
With giggle-inducing text, adorable pictures, and a delicious surprise ending, What Does An Anteater Eat? will delight and amuse readers of all ages.
**Disclaimer: I received copies of the titles above for review/feature purposes. All thoughts, opinions, and reviews are my own.
