The Pout Pout Fish

I recently read the children’s book called, ‘The Pout Pout Fish.’

This children’s book was written by Deborah Diesen and illustrated by Dan Hanna.

It’s a delightful rhyming children’s picture book tells the tale of a glum looking fish called the pout pout fish.

As the pout pout fish meets other sea creatures, each of them tried to make him smile, but he still couldn’t help looking glum.

Then one day as he sat about looking glum and gloomy a kiss is planted on his pout and then he becomes quite cheery. Yippee!

Sometimes we all get a little gloomy like the pout pout fish, but a hug makes all the difference.

A hug makes us happy.

This is a lovely story that children will like as it has a happy ending.

So, when you’re next in the library why not read the book, or you could with parental guidance watch the story on YouTube. Either way, tell me what you think.

And remember, make someone’s day and give them a hug, unless you’re a pout pout fish too!



Author: Charmain Ingleton
www.charmainingleton.uk

The Selfish Crocodile

I recently read the children’s book called, ‘The Selfish Crocodile.’

This children’s book was written by Faustin Charles and illustrated by Michael Terry.

It’s a wonderful children’s picture book that tells the tale of a very selfish crocodile.

The river in the forest should be shared by all of the animals, so when a large river crocodile tells all of the other animals to stay away from the river or they’d be eaten, they do, for they don’t want to be eaten.

That was until the selfish crocodile had very bad toothache.

So, which animal do you think would risk their life to help the crocodile?

If I was one of the animal’s I wouldn’t help the bully crocodile. Why should I when he’d threatened to eat me previously. Also, what’s to stop him from eating me after I’d helped him?

Unfortunately, there are also selfish crocodiles in schools; they shout, their loud, they bully, they threaten and make most of us very unhappy.

So, if your bullied by a selfish crocodile in anyway at your school then tell a teacher, your mum or dad, brother or sister, aunt, uncle, or a grandparent, for by letting an adult know, they can deal with the selfish crocodile so that you don’t have too.  

So, when you’re next in the library why not read the book, or you could with parental guidance watch the story on YouTube. Either way, tell me what you think.

And remember, don’t let a selfish crocodile ruin your childhood.



Author: Charmain Ingleton
www.charmainingleton.uk

When I Get Bigger

I recently read the children’s book called, ‘When I Get Bigger.’

This children’s book was written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer.

It’s a delightful children’s picture book tells the tale of the little critter and what he’ll do when he gets bigger.

This book reminds me of when I was little and what I wanted when I was bigger.

Most children believe that being bigger will give them more freedom, but it usually does the opposite and comes with restrictions.

As you get older, certain allowances are given, like for example; when you learn to listen and can use a knife and fork then parents are happy to take you to a Toby carvery or other eating establishment. They’ll also allow you to stay up an hour later than usual, if your good.

As you get older you can negotiate having a sleep-over, and even getting a Saturday job, especially as you’ve now reached the age where you want to be independent.

Then as you become a teenager you want to experience new things, like; dating, clubbing, tasting your first drink, taking driving lessons and going to university etc.

Buy hey I’m not bigger yet so if you want to find out all about the little critters experience then when you’re next in the library why not read the book, or you could with parental guidance watch the story on YouTube. Either way, tell me what you think.

And remember, getting bigger is not all that it’s cracked out to be, it just means you’re getting older!



Author: Charmain Ingleton
www.charmainingleton.uk

A Cat Called Slinky Malinki

I recently read the children’s book called, ‘Slinki Malinki.’

This children’s book was written and illustrated by Lynley Dodd.

It’s a delightful children’s picture book about an adventurous cat called Slinki Malinki.

This children’s book tells the tale of a black cat that has two different personalities.

During the day he’s a cheeky and fun cat but as day turned to dusk, he turned wicked and sly.

At night Slinki Malinki became a cat burglar, taking things from houses that didn’t belong to him.

What a naughty cat.

It’s a great book that children would like especially if they have a cat.

For you never know, your cat could be a cat burglar too!

So, next time you’re at the library why not read the book, or you could with parental guidance watch the story on YouTube. Either way, tell me what you think.

And remember cats have secrets that none of us know, most sleep all day and are out all night, but are they a burglar, howler or party goer, none of us really know for sure!



Author: Charmain Ingleton
www.charmainingleton.uk

Just Helping My Dad

I recently read the children’s book called, ‘Just helping My Dad.’

This children’s book was written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer.

It’s a delightful children’s picture book about the little critter, who this time wants to help his dad.

So, whilst the little critters dad is still in bed, he makes breakfast. The mess in the kitchen should’ve been an indicator of how the day was going to unfold.

The day doesn’t go as planned and after the little critter ruins the plants and gets water inside the car, his parents worry about what he’ll help to do next!

This is a great book for both children and adults to read, as all children like to help by doing things. So, don’t diminish their enthusiasm or lack of patience with your own.

Remember we’re all teachers, children learn from us, so be enthusiastic and patient and enjoy learning together.

So, next time you’re in the library why not read the book, or you could with parental guidance watch the story on YouTube. Either way, tell me what you think.

And remember, adults never stay in bed if the children are already up!



Author: Charmain Ingleton
www.charmainingleton.uk

If You Happen To Have A Dinosaur

I read the children’s book the other day called, ‘If You Happen To Have A Dinosaur.’

This children’s book was written by Linda Bailey, and wonderfully illustrated by Colin Jack.

It’s a delightful children’s picture book about different dinosaurs.

This book is slightly different as it tells of how useful dinosaurs would be around the house.

“Hmm interesting, I hear you say.”

Well after reading this book I found out that there were lots of things that a dinosaur could do.

One small problem though, I haven’t got one!

If you’re one of the lucky few that has a dinosaur, then this is definitely the book for you.

Also, great to read if you haven’t got a dinosaur, as it’s always best to prepare.

A great book that all children would like, even the adults.

So next time you’re at the library why not read the book, or you could with parental guidance watch the story on YouTube. Either way, tell me what you think.

And remember always watch out for the dinosaurs!


Author: Charmain Ingleton
www.charmainingleton.uk

I Just Forgot

I recently read the children’s book called, ‘I Just Forgot.’  

This children’s book is written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer. 

It’s a delightful children’s picture book about the little critter, who just forgot.

Sometimes you forget to do things when you get up in the morning, so when the little critter forgot to make his bed and put the milk away, you know what type of day it’s going to be.

And throughout the day he’s reminded by his mum of what to do, for example to close the fridge door after opening it, but the little critter had an excuse for everything he’d forgotten to do.  

Remind you of anyone?

This is a great book for both children and adults to read as young children sometime get confused or can become forgetful just like the little critter. Adults too, can also get forgetful or confused like me, “Hmm, where am I?”

So, when you’re in the library next why not read the book, or you could with parental guidance watch the story on YouTube. Either way, tell me what you think.

And remember, with our busy lifestyles and schedules we all forget to do things, so the solution is;

‘Post-it notes,’ great for leaving notes around the house, now I never forget anything.

“Oh look, there’s one, I’m in the sitting room.”


Author: Charmain Ingleton
www.charmainingleton.uk

What The Jackdaw Saw

I read the children’s book called, ‘What the Jackdaw Saw.’

This children’s book was written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Nick Sharratt.

It’s a delightful children’s picture book, that’s written also in sign for deaf children.

The story tells the tale of a Jackdaw and what he can see.

When the Jackdaw flies over the seaside, farm, town, forest, he names all the animals he can see and invites them all to his party.

Everything’s going well until he flies into a thunder cloud, but then everything turns black and he bumps into a tree.

So, what happened next?

Will the Jackdaw still have a party?

What do you think?

To find out what happened to the Jackdaw, either read the book or watch the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

It’s a great book that all young children will enjoy. It encourages friendship and the learning of sign language.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

The Flying Bath

I read the children’s book called, ‘The Flying Bath.’

This children’s book was written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by David Roberts.

This delightful rhyming children’s picture book tells the story of a flying bath.

The bath is like a super hero, for as it flies across the sky it helps many.

It drips water onto the flowers to help them grow, pours water onto a piglet to make it clean.

It also puts a fire out, saves some fish, and then flies home for the children’s bathtime.

It’s a lovely book to read especially at bedtime.

So, why not take a peek and read the book or watch the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

A great book to read with young children.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk 

The Enormous Crocodile

I read the children’s book called, ‘The Enormous Crocodile.’

This children’s book was written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake.

This children’s picture book tells the unusual tale of two crocodiles, one quite enormous, the other not so big.

In the muddy river the crocodiles discuss what they want to eat for lunch, but then disagree when the not so big crocodile finds out that the enormous crocodile wants to eat a child.

The not so big crocodile tried to persuade the enormous crocodile to change his food choice, but he leaves the muddy river and goes into the forest in search of his lunch.

When the forest animals find out, they make it very difficult for the enormous crocodile and warn the children each time he’s about to pounce.

So, what will happen in the end?

What do you think?

To find out what happened to the enormous crocodile in the end, why not read the book or watch the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

It’s an interesting story but could be scary for very young children.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Spider Sandwiches

I read the children’s book called, ‘Spider Sandwiches.’

This children’s book was written by Claire Freedman and beautifully illustrated by Sue Hendra.

It’s a delightful rhyming children’s picture book that tells the tale of Max the monster and all the unusual foods he likes to eat.

But Max the monster likes eating things that we wouldn’t dream of eating.

With his best snack being a spider sandwich that consists of spider web and all, it’s completely yucky!

So, if you like monsters and yucky foods this is the book for you.

A great rhyming picture book for children, it’s colourful and fun.

So, why not read the book or watch the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think?

It’s a great book that all young children will enjoy.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

On The Way Home

I read the children’s book called, ‘On the Way Home.’

This children’s book was written and illustrated by Jill Murphy.

It’s a delightful children’s picture book about a young girl with a creative imagination.

It tells the tale of a young girl called Claire that’s going home to tell her mum all about her bad knee.

But on the way, Claire meets some of her friends and as they each ask what happened

Claire begins to tell them a very creative and imaginative story of how, she had gotten her bad knee.

So, what will happen when she gets home?

Will Claire tell her mum the truth or some tall tale?

To find out what happened next, either read the book or watch the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

It’s a great book that all young children will enjoy that inspires a creative imagination.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Mr Wolf’s Pancakes

I read the children’s book called, ‘Mr Wolf’s Pancakes.’

This children’s book was written by Jan Fearnley.

It’s a delightful children’s picture book with a twist.

When the wolf character from the three little pigs try to make pancake’s he soon finds out that he needs some help.

But when the other storybook characters refuse to help him, he has to make them all by himself.

Once cooked they smelt so good that the other storybook characters demanded they get some.

So, what do you think Mr Wolf did next?

Do you think Mr Wolf refused to give them some pancakes?

To find out what happened next, either read the book or watch the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

It’s a great book with an interesting storyline that features familiar storybook characters, that young children will enjoy.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

How To Hide A Lion From Grandma

I read the children’s book called, ‘How to hide a Lion from grandma.’

This children’s book was written and illustrated by Helen Stephens.

It’s a delightful children’s picture book that tells the tale of small girl called Iris and a lion that lived with her.

Iris was worried when she’d found out that her grandma was coming to stay. She might get scared of the lion, thought Iris.

So, she decided to hide him.

Hiding the lion was easy, her grandma didn’t even notice a lion in the room, mind you, he was disguised.

Then one day Iris saw her grandma putting food into a large box in her room.

So, was grandma hiding something too?

A very interesting story, with a twist.

To find out what happened next, why not read the book or watch the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think?

It’s a great book that all young children will enjoy.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Five Minutes Peace

I read the children’s book called, ‘Five Minutes Peace.’

This children’s book was written and illustrated by Jill Murphy.

It’s a delightful children’s picture book that tells the tale of Mrs large and her three young elephants.

At breakfast her children were very noisy and so she decided to take a bath to drink her cup of tea in peace and quiet.

However, soon after the children follow, bringing a musical instrument a reading book and toys to entertain their mother, but then they all get into the bath ruining her peace.

So, will Mrs Large ever get five minutes peace?

What do you think?

To find out what happened next, either read the book or watch the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

It’s a great book for young children and one that parents can relate too.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Dinosaurs In My School

I read the children’s book called, ‘Dinosaurs in my school.’  

This children’s book was written by Timothy Knapman and illustrated by Sarah Warburton. 

It’s a delightful children’s picture book about a small boy who believes there’s dinosaurs in his school. 

He’d never seen a dinosaur in the park or even on the street but at school it was different for he’d seen them in the classrooms making a mess. 

So, when a teacher finds only the small boy in a very messy classroom he blames it on the dinosaur, but with no dinosaur in sight is he to be believed? 

The question is “What happened to the dinosaur?” 

So, could it be hiding or was this just a figment of the small boy’s imagination? 

What do you think? 

To find out what happened next, either read the book or watch the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.  

It’s a great book that all young children will enjoy that inspires a creative imagination. 

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk