Could you compete in the GOGO games?

 “Andy Go Joe and The GOGO Games,” was written by Charmain Ingleton and illustrated by Severino Ribecca.

                              

This delightful 26-paged children’s picture book tells the tale of Andy Go Joe and an unusual garden tournament.

When Andy Go Joe and his friends were in the garden thinking of things to do, suddenly as if by magic they come up with the brilliant idea to compete against each other.

With a number of show-stopping events; a bike race, a long jump and a banana relay they called it the ‘GOGO Games.’

However, a mystery occurs when the banana in the relay disappears!

What happened to the banana?

It looks as though the GOGO Games will turn out to be quite extraordinary after all!

Why not follow the Amazon link to purchase your copy of this unusual banana relay mystery and find out what happens in the end;

Andy Go Joe & The GOGO Games

It’s a great book for young children that encourages friendship, fun, sports and competition.

 

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

 

 

Can Andy Go Joe fix his broken bike?

 “Andy Go Joe and The Broken Bike,” was written by Charmain Ingleton and illustrated by Severino Ribecca.

                         

This delightful 28-paged children’s picture book tells the tale of two young boys that get sent on a trip to pick-up milk.

However, they encounter a few problems with Andy Go Joe’s bicycle and a simple trip to the store becomes quite troublesome.

Now Andy Go Joe and James have a few more trips to make before picking up the milk.

Now that sounds like an interesting journey?

Why not follow the Amazon link to purchase your copy of this troublesome bike story and find out what happens in the end;

Andy Go Joe & The Broken Bike

It’s a great book for young children that encourages cycling and shows how to raise extra pocket money by doing extra chores.

 

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

What's A Ninja Bunny?

I read the children’s book called, ‘Ninja Bunny.’

Written by Jennifer Gray Olson

This delightful children’s picture book is about a bunny who wants to become a Ninja.

When a bunny read’s a book called ‘How to be a super awesome Ninja,’ he leaves his friends to pursue his dreams but soon finds that some of the rules are quite difficult to achieve.

However, the bunny soon finds that being a Ninja is quite lonely and when the bunny comes face to face with a fierce looking bear he knows then that he’d have to defend himself. But is he confident enough to use his Ninja skills?

To find out what happens next, you’ll have to read the book or watch the story on YouTube then you can tell me what you think.

Whatever happens, he’s a very brave bunny.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

The Bravest Fish?

I read the children’s book called, ‘The Bravest Fish.' 

Written and illustrated by Matt Buckingham.

This is a delightful colourful children’s picture book about a little fish called Stanley and his adventure to find his friends.

When Stanley woke up late one morning, he finds his school had left him behind as they swam to cooler waters.

As Stanley searched for his friends he comes across a huge shark with big teeth looking for a meal!

Quickly he swims down to the bottom of the ocean and hides in a cave. Stanley knows he’ll have to come out at some point if he wants to find his friends.

So, what do you think Stanley should do?

To find out what happens next why not read the book or watch the story on YouTube

then you can tell me what you think?

A lovely children’s picture book that tells of bravery and friendship, your children will like it.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Let It Fall?

I read the children’s book called, “Let it Fall.”

This children’s book was written and illustrated by Maryann Cocca - Leffler

It’s a delightful rhyming children’s picture book that’s beautifully illustrated.

It tells the tale of autumn, with falling leaves, apple picking, hiking, camping and a county fair.

The story and illustrations are so colourful with lots happening that I felt myself drawn into the story.

I’d definitely recommend reading to young children, they’d like it.

So read the book or listen to the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk 

Would You Have A Witch As A Friend?

I read the children’s book called, “A Very Brave Witch.”

This children’s book was written by Alison McGhee and illustrated by Harry Bliss.

It’s a beautifully illustrated children’s picture book about a witch.

This delightful children’s picture book tells the tale of a witch that likes Halloween as this was her favourite holiday.

Most witches were scared of humans but she wasn’t, even though they looked different from her – No green skin. Then on Halloween night the witch loses control of her broom stick and lands right in front of humans that are dressed in Halloween costume.

Oh no, will she make friends with the humans or was her witchy friend’s right to be scared of humans.

What do you think?

Read the book now or listen to it on YouTube, then you can let me know.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk  

Let It Rain

I read the children’s book called, “Let it Rain.”

This children’s book was written and illustrated by Maryann Cocca - Leffler

It’s a delightful rhyming children’s picture book that’s beautifully illustrated.

It tells the tale of spring, with digging, planting, rainbows, lambs, bunnies and ends the book with the summer coming.

This book is a perfect children’s story to get you ready for summer, and I can’t wait!

The story line and colourful illustrations draw you into the book.

I’d definitely recommend reading to young children, they’d like it.

So read the book or listen to the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk  

Games To Play In The Rain

I read the children’s book called, “James and the Rain.”

This children’s picture book was written by Karla Kuskin and iIllustrated by Reg Cartwright.

It’s a rhyming children’s picture book that incorporates animals and counting.

This delightful children’s book tells the tale of a boy called James and the rain.

After putting on his bright yellow coat and rubber boots, he takes his big umbrella and goes outside in the rain.

He meets a cow, some ducks, toads, birds, dogs, rabbits, mice and cats; together they learn new exciting rainy games to play outside in the rain.

It’s a lovely story that’s great to read with young children, you never know you might end up playing one of the rainy games the next time it rains?

Why not read it now and let me know what you think or listen to the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk 

Just My Friend And Me

I read the children’s book, “Just My Friend and Me.”

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

It’s a delightful children’s picture book that tells the tale of a little critter that invites his friend over for the day. He hoped to have fun with his friend playing different things together, but it doesn’t work out well as his friend has an accident with the little critters new bike.

As I read this book, I realised how one-sided this friendship really was. The little critter was kind, whereas his friend took advantage of him and misused all of his toys.

In fact I’d say he was more of a bully than a friend. I’m sure we all know one of these!

If I was the little critter I wouldn’t be his friend anymore but is it as simple as this for a child today?

Do they understand what a good friend is or are they just happy to settle for any child who will play with them?

I’d recommend reading this book to all children. It’s a great way to interact with your child and find out if they have a friend like the little critters.

So read the book or listen to the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Hello Doctor?

I read the children’s book called, “Hello Doctor.”

This children’s book was written by Michael Escoffier and illustrated by Matthieu Maudet

It’s a delightful children’s picture book that tells the tale of a doctor that has animals as patients.

However after viewing a full waiting room, each time he calls for his next patient he notices two have disappeared.

Could it be that they were so scared to see the doctor that they ran away or did the Wolf have something to do with it?

To find out what happens in the end either read the book or listen to the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton
www.charmainingleton.uk

What’s A Tyrannosaurus Drip?

I read the children’s book called, “Tyrannosaurus Drip.”

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

This delightful children’s book tells the story about a stolen duck billed dinosaur egg that gets put into a Tyrannosaurus nest by accident.

The Tyrannosaurus parents know something’s not quite right once all three eggs have hatched as two baby dinosaurs are the image of the parents whilst the third baby dinosaur’s appearance is quite different.

Then one day the Tyrannosaurus parents and siblings go on a hunting expedition excluding the duck billed dinosaur.

Upset the duck billed dinosaur runs away, but to his amazement he comes across some extraordinary dinosaurs that happen to look just like him.

It’s a wonderful story about being different and the need to belong.

So take a leaf out of the duck billed dinosaurs book and if you feel that either you don’t fit in or don’t belong then don’t be a clone and stick around, set-up your own group about the things that you like and then the future will look quite bright.

So read the book or listen to the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

The Princess And The Wizard

I read the children’s book called, “The Princess and the Wizard.”

This children’s book was written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Lydia Monks.

It tells the story of a wicked wizard that unexpectedly shows up at Princess Eliza’s birthday party.

Angry that he’d not been invited to the party he turned all her family to stone.

Fortunately Eliza’s fairy godmother arrived late to the birthday party and after seeing what had happened she waved her magic wand giving Eliza seven chances to escape the wizard, but then the wicked wizard turned the fairy godmother to stone.

Princess Eliza’s only hope now lies with the magical seven chances given to her by her fairy godmother, but will these be enough to release Princess Eliza from the wicked wizards clutches or will she have to remain with him forever?

Find out what happens in the end by reading the book or you could watch it on Youtube then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

A Not So Clever Rat

I read the children’s book called, “The Highway Rat.”

This children’s book was written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

A delightful children’s book about a very bad Highway Rat that takes everything he wants from traveller’s including the traveller’s food.

However the greedy Highway Rat becomes unstuck when he meets a duck.

To save herself she takes him to meet her sister who lives in a cave that’s he’s heard is filled with lots of delicious food.

So what happens in the end?

You’ll have to read the book or watch the story on Youtube to find out, but I will say it’s a very clever ending.

So why not read the book or listen to it on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton
www.charmainingleton.uk

What's A Detective Dog?

I read the children’s book called, “The Detective Dog.”

This children’s book was written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Sara Ogilvie.

It’s a delightful story about a dog called Nell who turns detective.

When books go missing at a school Nell turns detective and follows the scent of the missing books with the school children and teacher following close behind.

When they find the books the book thief is found reading them. He’s very sorry that he took the books he only wanted to borrow them to read and had intended to bring them back the following day.

However instead of reprimanding the book thief, Nell the dog detective takes him to a library where he can take books out whenever he wants for free.

What a great story.

Why not go to the library and read the book or listen to it on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

What’s A Superworm?

I read the children’s book called, “Superworm,” the other day.

This children’s book was written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

It’s a delightful story about a worm called Superworm.

He’s super long and has super strength and likes helping his insect and bug friends in the garden. But then a wizard lizard captures Superworm and puts him under a spell to make him dig tunnels to look for treasure.

How can the garden creatures break the spell and save Superworm from the wizard lizard and also from being eaten by the wizard’s servant crow?

To find out what happens next why don't you read the story or listen to it on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

I Hate Bullies

I read the children’s book called, “Don’t be a Bully Billy.”

Written by Phil Roxbee Cox and illustrated by Jan McCafferty.

This children’s story is a cautionary tale about a bully called Billy. He makes all the children at school unhappy and sad.

Then one day a new kid arrives and Billy as usual bullies him taking away his ball which he refuses to give back, but that was until he meets the new kid’s big brother who I’d say is sort of out of this world!

I say hooray for the new kid.

Unfortunately bullies come in all shapes and sizes and can be found in all types of establishments and environments.

So if you’re worried about bullying, why not read this book or listen to the story on Youtube with your child then after you can calmly ask random questions about school, this way you may learn the truth.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

What’s Under Your Bed?

I read the children’s book called, ‘There's an alligator under my bed,” the other day.

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

It's a delightful scary story that tells the tale of a little boy that has an alligator under his bed that only he can see.

Unable to sleep he devises a plan to rid the alligator from his bedroom, but will this create a problem for his parents?

To find out what happens next why don't you read the story or listen to it on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

Expressive Feelings

I read the children’s book called, ‘The Way I Feel,’ the other afternoon.

This colourful children’s book was written and beautifully illustrated by Janan Cain.

It’s a delightful rhyming book for young children about feelings.

Words and pictures express how the character in the book feels when being either, silly, scared, happy, sad, angry, excited or proud.

It’s a lovely book that could help a child understand or express how they feel.

So why not read the book or watch the story on Youtube together and tell me how you feel?

It’s good to talk but it’s also great to listen.

And as childhood is special, remember the memories of it are never forgotten.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

A Load Of Bones?

I read the children’s book called, ‘My Truck Is Stuck.’

This children’s book was written by Kevin Lewis and illustrated by Daniel Kirk.

This children’s book tells the story of a dump truck that gets stuck in a hole.

And when a car, van, jeep, and bus, stop to help pull the dump truck out from the hole they are unsuccessful.

Suddenly a tow truck and mechanic appear and at last the dump truck is freed to go on its way and deliver its load, or will it?

To find out what happens next, either read the book or go on Youtube and watch the story then you can tell me what you think, and what the dump truck’s load is.

A clue is in the title?

Author: Charmain Ingleton

Itsy Mitsy Runs Away

I read the children’s book called, ‘Itsy Mitsy Runs Away.’

This children’s book was written and illustrated by Elanna Allen.

This delightful witty children’s book tells the story of a small girl that hates bedtime and decides to run away and go to a place where bedtime doesn’t exist.

With help from her dad, she packs a case with her favourite dinosaur and she’s off.

However as she heads for the door, her dad tells her of other things that she’d need to take with her; like food and lighting.

Will she ever make it beyond the door to a place where bedtime is a distant memory?

To find out what happens you’ll have to read the book or watch the story on Youtube then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton