MaryBrigidDec 4, 2022
I didn't get round to posting as many recommendations this year as I usually do, but I was reminded of this one yesterday. A most entertaining action packed adventure for 8-10 year olds. #BookElves2022
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Show threadA. Colleen JonesNov 27, 2022
@sheilamaverbuch Here here! I must branch out a bit more in my #BookElves2022 recommendations!
A. Colleen JonesNov 26, 2022
How the Stars Came to Be is a gorgeous folktale of the origin of the stars written and illustrated by Poonam Mistry for Tate Publishing. The illustrations are outstanding, and it’s a wonderful story. Age 4+
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A. Colleen JonesNov 26, 2022
If you like poetry, then consider Let’s Chase Stars Together: Poems to Lose Yourself In by Matt Goodfellow and published by Bloombury. A thoughtful collection about growing up that’s both deep and at times light and funny. Age 10+
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A. Colleen JonesNov 26, 2022
Hank and Hoog have opposite reactions to the winter season. This funny picture book shows how these two besties figure out what’s most important. I Definitely Don’t Like Winter is written by Fiona Barker and illustrated by Christine Pym for Scholastic.
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A. Colleen JonesNov 26, 2022
The Big Christmas Bake is a clever variation on the Twelve Days of Christmas, written by Fiona Barker and Illustrated by Pippa Curnick for Happy Yak. Two kids gather ingredients with help from their friends to make a Twelfth Night cake. Recipe for cupcakes included! Sounds delicious, so I’m definitely going to try it. Age 4+ #BookElves2022 #BooksWithPictures #ChristmasBooks
A. Colleen JonesNov 25, 2022
Right! I'm off to bed as it's almost midnight, and this book elf is tired! I'll do another round of recommendations on social media tomorrow! #BookElves2022
A. Colleen JonesNov 25, 2022
Oktober is not adventurous, but when his family goes outside, he gets lost, makes a friend, and overcomes his fear a little bit in “The Wilderness”. Written and illustrated by the uber-talented and hardworking Steve McCarthy for Walker Books. Age 4+
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A. Colleen JonesNov 25, 2022

Who doesn’t love a book about a lovable and mischievous dog? Fidget the Wonder Dog is written by Patricia Forde and illustrated by Rachael Saunders for Puffin. A delightful picture book for youngsters. Ages 0-4, 5-7

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A. Colleen JonesNov 25, 2022

Our Big Day is a beautiful picture book of a wedding complete with a lovable dog who helps save the day. Written by Bob Johnston, owner of The Gutter Bookshop, and Illustrated by Michael Emberley for O’Brien Press. A sweet introduction to same-sex partnership and marriage equality.

Winner of the 2022 Irish Book Award - Specsavers Children's Book of the Year (Junior). Ages 0-6

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