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No 25 in my is...

“Red” by . The third book in her colour trilogy. Red explores our complex and conflicted relationship to nature. Stunning art and careful wordplay tell a powerful environmental story.

5 17
2021-12-18

No 28 in my is...

“Almost Nothing, yet Everything” by Hiroshima Osaka and Ryoji Arai. Thoughtful, contemplative and funny musings on the nature of water in the form of a conversation between a child and a grown up. Astoundingly illustrated.

6 31
2021-12-12

No 37 in my is...

“The Longest Letsgoboy” by and . A stunning, poignant look at the role beloved pets play in a our lives, I laughed and cried in equal measure. Told from the old dog’s perspective it’s just lovely

10 40
2021-12-08

“You Be You” by Richard Brehm and Rogerio Coelho is an absolutely stunning book about creativity, resilience and discovering what makes you you. It’s about dreaming big and overcoming your demons. The illustrations positively zing. A stunner.

12 106
2021-09-15

“The Wind in The Trees” by is a brilliantly illustrated and magically written tale of life cycles. Written as a dialogue between the two trees, we see seasons and years pass, we see growth, change and decay. Great stuff.

9 30
2021-08-23

“Wishes” by Muon Thi Van and Victo Ngai is an utterly heart-rending, visually striking migration story.

Text and art work together perfectly to tell a powerful and truly moving tale.

8 47
2021-07-01

Well this will be one of my picturebooks of the year.

“Faraway Things” by Dave Eggers and is an atmospheric and an utter delight, beautiful poetic text is coupled stunning dreamlike art. The story is both an adventure and a wonderful lesson.

9 76
2021-06-29

“Etsy Darwin and the Four Pebble Problem” by has just jumped up to be one of favourite picturebooks this year. It’s a whimsical, philosophical book full of questions on the nature of science, the burden of proof and just a little bit of magic.

13 60
2021-06-22

What I thought would be a book of facts is actually a thought-provoking poetic delight.

“What is a River?” By Monika Vaicenaviciene is stunning to look at and beautiful to read, it helps us explore the true importance of rivers to our lives. A delight.

34 169
2021-05-13

Finally had time to sit down an explore “Watercress” by and . It truly a stunning piece of work, full of emotion, memory and history. Each page is perfectly judged. Best picturebook so far this year. Thanks

8 38
2021-04-21

Love it when you get a book that totally defies expectations.

“Alien Nation” by Sandro Bassi is wonderfully illustrated, weird and wild wordless picturebook. Thought provoking on how our mobile devices alienate us.

6 60
2021-04-13

Wow! What a stunner! Perfect inspiration for writing. Every page could be an adventure.

“My First Day” by Phung Nguyen Guang and Huynh Kim Lion is just a brilliant journey story, that has more than meets the eye with its great final twist.

9 57
2021-03-02

When I was younger I thought the were the most amazing sports team on the planet.
“Swish” by and is a brilliant picturebook history, playful language and kinetic art bring the joy of the Globbetrotters to life.

12 64
2021-01-30

Just for a change going to share a page of a book I love. No explanation.

3 51
2021-01-29

Love “Shelter for Sorrow” by and . A truly beautiful, thoughtful book

‘And if you have given sorrow the space it demands, then you may truly say: life is beautiful and so rich.’ (Esther ‘Etty’ Hillesum 15 Jan 1914 – 30 Nov 1943).

10 36
2021-01-22

No 1 in my Top 40 is...

“I Talk Like A River” by and . Stunning and powerful exploration of what it feels like to have a stutter. Scott’s text is perfectly illustrated by Smith, bringing the word to stark reality.

31 166
2020-12-24

No 3 in my top 40 is...

“Fox” by and . A book that is totally honest and deals with death as part of the circle of life. Great words, fab science and evocative art make this a rather special book.

8 41
2020-12-23

No 5 in my top 40 is...

“The Wanderer” by Peter Van Den Ende. A visually stunning wordless picturebook that follows a paper boat on a magical journey to get home. Visual storytelling at its best.

6 26
2020-12-23

No 7 in my top 40 is...

“A Lady Goodbye” by and . A stunning book about how we say goodbye to a loved one, explored through behaviours of animals. Stunning and profound this is a truly wonderful book.

5 30
2020-12-23

Finally into the top 10.

No 10 in my top 40 is...

“Bird Within Me” by Sara Lundberg. This is a wonderful complex book about families, conflict and choices. It’s full of beauty and melancholy. Just lovely.

5 23
2020-12-23