10th May 2010
Puffin celebrates 70 years with the 70 best books for children
To celebrate their landmark year in publishing, Puffin have compiled a list of the 70 best books for children of all ages. View it here, it's absolutely free. .
Book Reviews
Here I Am (Prayers for Little Hands) by Lois Rock (Author), Kay Widdowson (Illustrator)'Here I Am' is part of the 'Prayers for Little Hands' series, which each feature a single prayer on a simple theme.
Dear Zoo
Dear Zoo. Rod Campbell. I think that Dear Zoo is quite a good story for my sister and me. I love the idea of the zoo sending us funny pets.
Hurricane Gold
Hurricane gold. Charlie Higson. Hurricane Gold is the latest in the young Bond series. James is with his Aunt when a tropical storm hits and the children he is staying with are kidnapped, James must solve the clues and try to find them.
Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Longstocking. Astrid Lindgren and Lauren Child. Tommy and Annika have a new exciting neighbour, Pippi Longstocking. She isn't like all the other children they know, she is wild and very, very funny (and can carry a horse around).
What Colour Are Your Knickers?
What colour are your knickers? Sam Lloyd. (Ages 2 - 5) This is a fantastic book for teaching young children colours in a humourous way.
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows
Harry Potter and the deathly Hallows. J. K. Rowling. (Ages 7 - 13) Harry has been burdened with a dangerous and seemingly impossible task, to seek Voldemort and destroy his remaining Horcruxes.
The Jolly Postman
The Jolly Postman. Janet & Allan Ahlberg. (Ages 5 - 7) I like this book. It's about a Jolly Postman going on a journey to post his letters.
Who's in the loo?
Who's in the loo? Jeanne Willis & Adrian Reynolds. (Ages 2 - 5) Two children outside the loo at the zoo wonder who is holding up the queue.
Three for tea
Three for tea. Jacqueline Wilson, Michael Morpurgo & Ann Fine. (Ages 5 - 7) 'This is a collection of 3 stories by three different authors.
Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web. E. B. White. (Ages 7 - 13) Fern is a little girl who has a best friend called Wilbur.
