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BOOK REVIEW: The Biggest Kiss by Joanna Walsh & Judi Abbot

I received this book yesterday and as soon as I'd taken it out of the envelope, Joe (1) started hopping up and down with excitement, so we stopped what we were doing (he was chewing on a slipper, I was watching The Daily Show on catch-up) and read it.  

It's not a story, it's more a list of different types of kisses, illustrated beautifully. 

"Kisses on noses. Kisses on toes-es. Sudden kisses when you least supposes. Who likes to kiss? I do, I do! Even the shy do, Why not try, too?"

CHRISTMAS LIST: My favourite picture books

 

I love picture books (and thankfully so do my kids) and these three are my current favourites. All the World is absolutely gorgeous in every way and perfect for boys *and* girls. I Love You Through and Through is also perfect for both, but the illustration is a boy and so may be slightly better for boys. Someday is probably the most gorgeous picture book I've ever read (just try and get through it without crying), but it's all about having a daughter.

I can't imagine anyone not liking any of these books. 

BOOK REVIEW: Someday by Alison McGhee

A while ago, I discovered a classic American picture book called Love You Forever. By Robert Munsch, the book featured repetition of the lines "I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, As long as I'm living my baby you'll be." I'd not long had Harry when I bought it and I couldn't read those lines without crying. However, the illustrations in the book were kind of ... peculiar. And it ended with the mother phoning the son to tell him she was dying and him cradling her on his lap like a baby. I couldn't read it myself, let alone to Harry.

So I was thrilled to be sent a copy of Someday by Alison McGhee.

40% off at Walker Books

The wonderful Walker Books is offering a 40% discount on everything until 22 December.

Simply use the code XMAS08 at the checkout.