This gorgeous illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is now available from the SEC at Harcourt Hill Library. Maybe bring a sturdy This gorgeous illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is now available from the SEC at Harcourt Hill Library. Maybe bring a sturdy bag though, it's so heavy! :D
This is an unusual little picture book set in a very hairy parallel universe where the beast is actually the human. The illustrations are stunning andThis is an unusual little picture book set in a very hairy parallel universe where the beast is actually the human. The illustrations are stunning and dreamy and it covers themes of home, being lost, making friends and feeling out of sorts sometimes. ...more
This is both a very simplistically told story yet with a hugely deep and meaningful metaphor throughout - I almost feel it's one of those books intendThis is both a very simplistically told story yet with a hugely deep and meaningful metaphor throughout - I almost feel it's one of those books intended for adults otherwise the message is slightly lost in translation but still enjoyable for children nonetheless - the illustrations are super cute!...more
This is both a charming and silly book, championing the everyday life that can be filled with surprises, it sometimes feel like the story and the illuThis is both a charming and silly book, championing the everyday life that can be filled with surprises, it sometimes feel like the story and the illustrations match for the sake of it but it is cleverly done and lots of fun guessing what green thing is coming up next!...more
This is a really beautiful book that covers the seasons of the year with haiku's that are also little riddles. Entertaining for young and older readerThis is a really beautiful book that covers the seasons of the year with haiku's that are also little riddles. Entertaining for young and older readers to guess what the poems are referring to :)...more
I would say this book is almost aimed at parents with a peek into the patience and effort it takes to keep children entertained when stuck indoors allI would say this book is almost aimed at parents with a peek into the patience and effort it takes to keep children entertained when stuck indoors all day. Charming childishly hand-drawn illustrations. ...more
Solving humongous problems and using your imagination to do so makes for quirky stories and a whole lot of charm, definitely recommend this possibilitSolving humongous problems and using your imagination to do so makes for quirky stories and a whole lot of charm, definitely recommend this possibility book to all readers! ...more
Inspired by true events, this is a beautifully told story about two Yorkshire girls at the end of the First World War who photographed some woodland fInspired by true events, this is a beautifully told story about two Yorkshire girls at the end of the First World War who photographed some woodland fairies and attracted the eye of the media. Lovely pencil drawn illustrations with a genuine whimsical feel throughout. ...more
Beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming story with heaps of imagination. I'd like a little creature that cleans my house and makes me soup!Beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming story with heaps of imagination. I'd like a little creature that cleans my house and makes me soup!...more
Beautifully illustrated re-publishing of JK Rowling's 'Tales of Beedle the Bard' with added commentary from Albus Dumbledore after each story. Beautifully illustrated re-publishing of JK Rowling's 'Tales of Beedle the Bard' with added commentary from Albus Dumbledore after each story. ...more
Using toys and clothes other seemingly random items, Cat creates lots of different animals and the sounds they make throughout this quirky and cute boUsing toys and clothes other seemingly random items, Cat creates lots of different animals and the sounds they make throughout this quirky and cute board book!...more
Surreal and ludicrous and utterly amusing, what happens when your worst fears come true? In this case a little mouse's fear of being eaten by a wolf -Surreal and ludicrous and utterly amusing, what happens when your worst fears come true? In this case a little mouse's fear of being eaten by a wolf - well you live happily every after with a duck of course! Loved it!...more
A classic there's a monster under my bed bedtime story with a twist, what if the monster just wants to be friends and play with your toy cars? Love thA classic there's a monster under my bed bedtime story with a twist, what if the monster just wants to be friends and play with your toy cars? Love this, Grobblechops - you're too cute to be a monster!...more
Stunningly visual wordless picture book that pushes a little boy's imagination right up into the sky atop a chalk-created eagle.Stunningly visual wordless picture book that pushes a little boy's imagination right up into the sky atop a chalk-created eagle....more
An interesting and unique picture book, dazzling with beautiful water-coloured illustrations throughout and separated into little 'chapters' for earlyAn interesting and unique picture book, dazzling with beautiful water-coloured illustrations throughout and separated into little 'chapters' for early readers. A wonderful, challenging story about the fear or growing up and making strong friendships and families....more