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Submitted by Laura Burr on Fri, 11/02/2011 - 19:06
Three of the best known characters in fairy tale history have a new lesson to learn in our February book of the month, WOLF WON’T BITE by Emily Gravett.
Take your seat in the front row and watch in wonder as three cheeky little circus pigs make a wild wolf jump through hoops (literally), endure feats of astounding derring-do, and even withstand perilous games of dress-up. Always safe in thinking that Wolf Won’t Bite! Or will he…?
If you lived in a house in the woods and all your friends were hibernating you'd probably hate winter, just like this little boy. But one day a strange spiky figure appears and transforms the boy's world into a winter wonderland! How long will the magic spell last?
Submitted by Kate Green on Thu, 07/10/2010 - 17:37
Our book of the month for September is the intergalactically amazing ALIENOGRAPHY from Chris Riddell.
Are you prepared for an extraterrestrial encounter?
Do you know the difference between a Nostromian Weevil and a Zyglon Tentacle Beast? Could you resist an invasion of Purple Peekons? And can you outwit a Fantabbydosian? No? YOU NEED THIS BOOK!
Submitted by Nicola Hayes on Wed, 26/05/2010 - 10:49
Our book of the month for June is the gorgeous ERNEST by Catherine Rayner, the winner of the 2009 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal.
Ernest is a big moose with a large problem. He is SO big he can’t fit inside his own book! Will he ever find a way? Find out in this stunning picture book with a brilliant fold-out ending.
Submitted by Nicola Hayes on Mon, 26/04/2010 - 16:45
Our book of the month for May is the brand-new book by Rod Campbell, GOODNIGHT BUSTER!
It’s bedtime for Buster, so he puts away his toys and has his bath. Then there’s time to say goodnight to the pets and look at the stars before Buster is tucked up in bed, ready to turn out the light. Goodnight, Buster!
A great new Buster book with a strong bedtime theme, sure to appeal to young children.
