Families North London Magazine Issue 92 Sept/Oct 2011

Page 16

book corner

Book corner Hello Kitty 123 (Ladybird)

An adorable, super-cute board book for babies and toddlers to enjoy, this vibrant title is a perfect first introduction to numbers 1 to 10. Three other Hello Kitty books to collect ranging from Touch and Feel Playbook to the sturdy Buggy Book, perfect for the smallest of hands.

Jack, Zack, and baby Caspar spend all day fighting dragons in their homemade fort. But when Sir Zack and Caspar are taken inside for bed, King Jack – alone on his throne – finds himself feeling a bit less brave... especially when he hears a thing approaching, a thing with four legs. A rollicking read-aloud with a charming surprise ending and Helen Oxenbury’s spare, expressive illustrations, this kid-pleaser is a classic in the making.

Rapunzel by Lynn Roberts (Pavilion Children’s)

King Jack & The Dragon by Helen oxenbury & Peter Bently (Puffin)

An irresistible knights-anddragons fantasy for the very young, in the tradition of Oxenbury’s enduring classic We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.

16

Meet a funky flares-clad heroine and a truly terrifying villain in this wonderful re-working of the classic and much loved fairytale. Set in the sizzling seventies, this lively retelling is bursting with quirky and colourful detail.

Star Wars™ Character Encyclopedia (DK)

Everything you ever wanted to know about your favourite classic Star Wars characters, this comprehensive and fun look at the beloved film franchise is the ultimate character reference guide for fans of all ages. Featuring all new text,as well as stunning images and movie stills in a new, chunky format. The simple layout of one character per page, arranged alphabetically, makes it easy for readers to find their favourite Star Wars heroes and villains.

www.familiesnorth.co.uk


Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.