This month is Picture Book Month, which is the perfect opportunity to spotlight the wonderful picture books we have published at Cranthorpe Millner Publishers. We believe that the world needs more books, and picture books are no exception. After all, there is nothing quite like turning the pages of a beautifully crafted picture book, is there?
There are so many reasons to love picture books, no matter your age! A picture book can be enjoyed hundreds of times, and can be passed on from generation to generation. They help to bring families together and create opportunities for quality family time, heartwarming moments with your little one, and lots of giggles. Whether the story is funny, moving or informative – the pictures add to our love for each tale. They also create the memories that last a lifetime.
So, to celebrate Picture Book Month, we wanted to share some of our favourite picture books with you.
The Faraway Adventures of Henry Bogget
Written by Ollie Locke and illustrated by May Van Millingen, The Faraway Adventures of Henry Bogget: Henry and the Great White Whale is the first in a series about a young boy who discovers the magic behind the blue plaques dotted around London, thus embarking on an adventure that will resonate with children everywhere. Movingly, the book was released while Ollie Locke is was readying himself for his own great adventure – becoming a parent!
Sunny Steps Loves to Dance
Sunny Steps dances all the time, wherever he goes, from morning until night. Daddy is the one person he enjoys dancing with the most, because he always leads them on fun and imaginative dancing adventures together. From stomping in the jungle with the elephants to floating through the air like autumn leaves, Daddy shows Sunny how anything is possible, and creativity is boundless.
If You Were Not You…
This is an emotive and uplifting children’s book celebrating the uniqueness of every child. Beautifully structured in rhyming verse, this delightful picture book teaches children to accept their own individuality and embrace unconditional love.
Boomy the Bittern
Produced in partnership by Pam Earnshaw and Sally Mills, Boomy the Bittern is an integral teaching aid for both parents and educators, as well as a vibrantly illustrated and beautiful bedtime story that will delight younger children. No detail has been overlooked, with sounds and phonics to engage readers, evocative pictures and a heart-warming story. The book also uses a font designed for early readers and is in line with the National Curriculum Programmes of Study, making it a natural fit for early years learning.
It’s a Long Way to the Moon
With modern children’s books often full of toilet humour and zombies, millions of parents are crying out for traditional, moral-rich stories that hark back to a bygone era of storytelling. It’s a challenge Chris Tetreault-Blay has accepted with gusto, and his children’s book, It’s a Long Way to the Moon, enchants young readers with rhyme, illustrations, and an empowering story.
Owl
Kelly Wright’s Owl may be a simple book to read, but its raw message of kindness and compassion will stick with young readers for a lifetime. The narrative tells the story of a young girl who helps a stuck owl back onto the branch of its tree, which sparks an unlikely yet unique loving friendship.
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Kelly Wright – Owl£6.99
Joy’s Playground
Joy is in the playground with her two friends: Jumpit the frog and Tortie the tortoise. They are joined by other friends who have been having a very bad day! Joy’s Playground promotes resilience in children though practising and teaching important skills. Now more than ever anxiety, stress and change-management are crucial for young children.
