Nibbles: The Dinosaur Guide

Nibbles: The Dinosaur Guide

Written and Illustrated by Emma Yarlett

Published by Little Tiger Press

This is currently one of my daughter's favourite books at the moment which we like to read during the day and will often end up re-reading its predecessor, Nibbles: The Book Monster alongside it - we'll often re-read it a few times in one sitting! We enjoy lifting flaps and looking through holes, on the look out for Nibbles who is a very naughty monster who likes to chew through books and is always getting himself into a lot of trouble...

This time we find that Nibbles has nibbled, or should I say chomped, his way into a dinosaur guide book and readers must try and prevent Nibbles from falling prey to a set of ferocious jaws. There's hot-headed Triceratops, greedy Diplodocus' and scary Velociraptors among a few others. Filled with nibbled peep holes, lift-the-flaps, funny jokes and dinosaur facts, this book can be enjoyed by children ages 3 - 6 years.

This book is very funny and one that can be explored and enjoyed over and over again. Jam packed with entertaining illustrations, has Nibbles met his match when he ends up meeting the most terrible dinosaur of all - the T-Rex? Well I won't ruin the ending for you, you'll just have to catch up with this little monster yourself!

For more information on Nibbles, check out the link here. 

And below, Aoife pretending to be Nibbles - my cheeky little monster!

Warning! This Book May Contain Rabbits!

Warning! This Book May Contain Rabbits!

By Tim Warnes 

Published by Little Tiger Press

If you were to find a top hat with the label “Warning: Do Not Touch!”, would you touch it? In the hilarious Warning! This Book May Contain Rabbits! Mole’s best friend, the Lumpy Bumpy Thing (name given by Mole), finds a hat with a very clear warning, but what harm could come from a hat. Well in this case, a lot of trouble, this is a magic hat and every time the Lumpy Bumpy Thing takes the hat off his head a white rabbit appears. It isn’t long before there are just too many rabbits for Mole to label and when the rabbits notice Mole’s vegetable patch they have to act quick to get rid of them.

This is a very funny and entertaining book, children and parents will especially love Mole’s extreme labelling of everything - great for early readers that will help expand their vocabulary and may inspire a love for words. Warning! This book will definitely have you laughing out loud!

Warning! This Book May Contain Rabbits! is available to buy now at all good bookshops and online at the Little Tiger Press website.

SQUISH SQUASH SQUEEZE!

SQUISH SQUASH SQUEEZE!

By Tracey Corderoy and Jane Chapman 

Published by Little Tiger Press

When Mouse finds his new home, he thinks it's perfect with just enough room for his stuff. But who's that growling? And who's that taking over the bathroom or sliding down the banister? There's some very big animals already living in the house - will there be enough room for little Mouse? Well with a squish-squash-squeeze, there just might be!

A tale about unexpected friendship and determination, this book will delight children 3+, as they discover the bear, crocodile and tiger with a few surprises along the way. And it features an exciting pop-up, pull out ending, what more could you want from this talented author/illustrator team who have exceeded again in creating a brilliant fun picture book.

SQUISH SQUASH SQUEEZE! is available to buy now at all good bookshops and online at the Little Tiger Press website.

Now!

Now!

By Tracey Corderoy and Tim Warnes 

Published by Little Tiger Press

Archie is back! The fourth in the Archie series following No!, Why? and More! Any parents with impatient toddlers will be able to relate to this book!

Archie is finding waiting a little bit hard and wants everything now! Filling up the paddling pool is taking too long, unwrapping presents is taking too long, waiting for artwork to dry is just too long for little Archie. But when his parents announce they're going on holiday in a few days time, Archie has to learn patience, with the help of some distractions of course.

Now! Is just as funny as the previous books, and with an adorable but mischievous Archie, you can't help but love him. A picture book that can be used to discuss patience with your little ones. It’s available ‘Now!’ at all good bookshops and online at Little Tiger Press.

Goodnight Tiger

Goodnight Tiger

By Timothy Knapman and Laura Hughes 

Published by Little Tiger Press

Little Tiger Press have released some delightful animal based picture books this year that are jam packed with cute animals, fun antics and laugh out loud moments. Goodnight Tiger is another addition to this great selection and will have your little one's roaring for more!

Emily can't get to sleep and no wonder, what with all the bellowing and stomping going on, but it's not coming from outside, it's coming from her jungle wallpaper. All of the animals can't get to sleep and Emily tries to help them. Maybe with a bath, hot chocolate and some lullabies, it might help however with being in a jungle it doesn't quite work out. But of course! a bedtime story is the answer and soon has all the animals fast asleep allowing Emily to finally get some sleep. But when Emily wakes up there’s a big and furry surprise on her bed!

Goodnight Tiger is a fun filled, animal packed bedtime story and it's great for reinforcing bath and bedtime routines too. A delightful read with lovely illustrations. Available in all good bookshops and online at Little Tiger Press.

Feelings

Feelings

By Libby Walden & Richard Jones 

Published by Caterpillar Books

Inside my heart and in my head... Feelings is the debut picture book from new talents Libby Walden and Richard Jones. It explores the subject of emotions and how they effect children's development from a very young age.

Feelings uses the power of pictures and invites children to embark on a stunning exploration of emotional literacy. Feelings covers everything from being Brave to Anger, as well as more complex emotions such as Loneliness, Embarrassment and Jealousy. Libby Walden's enchanting rhyming text brings each emotion to life and creates a journey to a much happier place.

Richard's illustrations are whimsical and beautifully rendered, with little illustrated boxes popping up on each page, each like a mini work of art. The colours used reflect the emotion of that spread, enforcing the feeling the boy character is feeling. 

The book is beautifully presented, with a cut out centre - putting the child at the centre of the story. An important book in this day and age where children are prone to mental health issues more than ever. A brilliant way to help an adult approach the subject and help a child to allow them to openly discuss their feelings. 

Feelings is available to buy now from all good bookshops and from the Little Tiger website here.

A Summer Splash with Little Tiger Press

I would like to say a huge thank you to Little Tiger Press, for inviting Aoife and I, to join them and celebrate their summer book releases at the weekend. We had a lovely time meeting the authors and illustrators, learning about what inspired their stories, the length it can take for a book to come out and about all the little bits that goes on behind the scenes at Little Tiger. There were fun activities for the children, face painting and dress up, we loved it, especially Aoife who was a very tired little girl by the end. Keeping with a summer splash theme, we then took a trip to the London Aquarium! It was a lovely day out in London.

Here with the latest summer releases from Little Tiger Press:

Nibbles: The Book Monster
By Emma Yarlett

Beware! There's a book eating monster on the loose and he's causing mayhem and mischief!  Will you be able to help catch him? Mr Nibbles, a naughty but cute monster has nibbled his way through the book and other fairy tales; children will have fun lifting flaps and peering through holes and following the destruction left by Nibbles. Help catch this cheeky little monster in this delightful and very funny read!

You can find a full review here.

The Great Aaa-Ooo!
By Jonny Lambert

I have had the pleasure of reviewing two of Jonny Lambert's books already; Little Why and I Love you More and More (illustrated only). He has a very distinct style which I love. The Great Aaa-Ooo! features a mouse, owl, bear, moose and wolf cub who are all very scared; it's dark and something is making a terrible noise! Is it a monster? Join the animals to help solve the mystery.

With a fun lyrical text, this is a great bedtime story and for reassuring little ones of the dark! Beautifully illustrated animals and funny going ons, children and adults will love it! Available in shops mid-August and online here.

There's No Such Thing as a Snappenpoop
By Jeanne Willis
Illustrated by Matt Saunders

Big brothers beware! This is a delightfully wicked, cautionary tale. Little Brother is desperate to play with Big Brother as he always plays the best game, but if you have ever had an older sibling, they don't always want to play with you. Big Brother wants to get rid of him and tells him to fetch a unicorn, a flying lion and even a Snappenpoop but there's no such thing as a Snappenpoop... or is there?

Packed full with magical creatures, children will be enjoy this story, especially when the bossy big Brother gets his comeuppance! Be warned, older siblings! Available in bookshops soon and online here.

Paws McDraw
By Connah Brecon

Join Paws McDraw, the fastest doodler in the west, he can draw himself out of trouble any day. However when the Rascally Racoon Gang come to town and start ruining the bunnies' cupcake carnival, will Paws McDraw be able to save the day or has he met his match? Or will he need a little help from his friends?

This fun western themed story will have your little ones cheering on Paws McDraw to save the day. With a comic book feel, brightly coloured illustrations and cute little bunnies, what more could you want. Yee-haw! Available in bookshops soon and online here.

The Messy Book
By Maudie Powell-Tuck
Illustrated by Richard Smythe

Naughty Cat, she has made a huge mess of the book and won't tidy up, no matter how many times Dog asks her. She tries to hide it, jump on it, anything but tidy it away. Poor Dog, he offers to help Cat tidy it away but when the mess explodes out of the hoover, Dog has had enough, it's time to tidy up! Just in time for a party. And the morale of the story, it's easier to tidy up straight away and not let the mess get bigger and worse, it's never fun to tidy up a bigger mess!

I think I can relate to the Cat, there's always those days when you just can't face tidying up and I wish I could hide the mess! With just large speech bubbles, the conversation between the Cat and Dog is hilarious and the illustrations work so well. The Messy Book is very funny, though hopefully it won't give your little ones ideas on not tidying up their toys!

Available in bookshops soon and online here.