Showing posts with label Ben Cort. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ben Cort. Show all posts

Wednesday, 8 December 2010

3+: Aliens Love Panta Claus - Claire Freedman and Ben Cort

Release Date: 01/10/10

BOOK BLURB:

The aliens are excited, As tomorrow's Christmas day, So instead of stealing underpants, They're giving them away! Yes, it's true! Everyone's favourite aliens are full of the festive spirit and so they are giving away their beloved underpants - shock, horror! Join them as they help out in Santa's busyworkshop, put neon pants on Rudolph and tie knickers up in the place of stockings. But remember to hold on to your pants - this special pants giveaway is for one day only. Ho-ho-ho! Merry Christmas!


REVIEW:

Having loved the previous titles by Claire and Ben, I really couldn’t wait for this Christmas themed one to land, and whilst it was originally released back in October, it was a magical moment to save it for this, the holiday period. As usual, you get a quirky story as our heroes come to the rescue of Father Christmas as he makes his way to all the children in the world. It’s beautifully told, the illustrations a lot of fun as well as brightly coloured and it’s a great addition to any children’s library or a great story to help them get to sleep on the hardest night of the year.

All in a great book and one that we absolutely loved. With luck you’ll get the same pleasure the we did from this title.


Monday, 17 May 2010

5+: Little Ogre's Surprise Supper - Timothy Knapman and Ben Cort

BOOK BLURB:

Everyone knows that ogres eat children. Everyone except Jack.

So when Little Ogre meets Jack and says, "I want you for supper," Jack does a funny thing. He doesn't scream or run away - he's delighted to be invited! Poor Jack doesn't realize he IS the supper - a special birthday supper for Little Ogre's Mum! But Little Ogre and Jack get along well, and when it's time to put Jack in the cooking pot Little Ogre is faced with a very difficult decision. Will Jack become a meal, or a new best friend?
A deliciously dark and funny tale, in which friendship comes before food.


REVIEW:

Tales for children have to have a couple of things going for them. First of all they need to be well written and engaging for the reader and likewise they tend to need some seriously beautiful artwork to enchant the reader. That’s exactly what this offering has, a tale about a party, a friendship against the odds and above all else a surprise ending that readers will just love. It’s a great offering and when you top it off with a moral it makes it an offering worth pursuing.

Monday, 26 April 2010

3+: Colour me Happy - Shen Roddie, Ben Cort

BOOK BLURB:

When I'm funny, colour me pink. When I'm bored, colour me grey ...The host of vibrant colours and humorous illustrations help toddlers explore and learn to express a range of emotions. Small children will fall in love with the adorable kitten as they turn the pages of this colourful book.


REVIEW:

There’s always a market for colourful books for young readers that not only keep them amused but also make sure that they have a story that the can associate and understand. Within this title the author’s utilise colour with emotion and help the reader understand what they’re feeling which will make this a title that will be remembered.