KICK!

KICK!

Rufus Butler Seder

This almost wordless book is made up of pages which animate when turned.  A very clever concept.  Kick! is the original book in a series of 'Scanimation' books of differing themes.  Simple but magical for kids of all ages.

My First Batman Book

My First Batman Book

David Bar Katz

 Your toddler needs to learn about one of the world's greatest super heroes ever and this book is a fantastic introduction.  From basic facts from his alter ego to his side kick it's all in here with interactive elements and super bright, simple illustrations. And if Batman isn't your cup of tea then check out Downtown Bookworks website for the full range of DC Superhero board books.

The Odd Egg

The Odd Egg

Emily Gravett

Another gem from this creative author/illustrator.  We love her watercolour drawings and the creative way she cuts up the page to create new drawings from existing ones.  And the punchline is very surprising!!

 

 

A Dragon in a Wagon

A Dragon in a Wagon

Lynley Dodd

 This simple rhyming book is a lot of fun as it plays with animal names and possible scenarios with said animal.  And you might learn something too!  We learned what a gnu was from "A gnu with the flu".  The punchline is a little weak but it's really the animals in the middle which are the fun of this book and the illustrations are colourful and clear.

Silly Spider

Silly Spider

David Wood
Richard Fowler

It looks like this gem of a book is out of print which is a darn shame because it is truly great.  It comes with cardboard spider which you thread through holes and under flaps and it goes through to the next page.  Basically the spider makes his way through the bathroom until he scares himself in the mirror.  Both our kids LOVED this book and begged and pleaded to read it again and again.  Come on Red Wagon Books - bring back Silly Spider!!!  Until then I wish you great luck on your quest to find a good enough copy on the second hand market for a reasonable price...

The Cake

 The Cake 

Dorothee de Monfreid

 

 A very simple story with bright illustrations and a great punchline.  We do love good punchlines!

 

Spells

Spells

Emily Gravett

 

A twist on the fairytale genre with a pretty classic punchline.  The artwork has a collage feel to it and so detailed you find a new element hidden each time.  Some fun interactive elements too.

The Lazy Friend

The Lazy Friend

Ronan Badel

 A very sweet wordless story about unconditional friendship.  Great full page drawings.  In the tradition of "The Chicken Thief"

The GIANT Jam Sandwich

The GIANT Jam Sandwich

John Vernon Lord

 

 This is a classic rhyming story from my childhood and it has a magic to it which I can't put my finger on but there is certainly something awesome about seeing how you would go about making and cooking a giant loaf of bread, cutting it and making it into a sandwich.  Cool colourful illustrations too.