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 Gruffalo’s Child

I read the children’s book called, ‘The Gruffalo’s Child.’

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

It’s a delightful children’s picture book that tells the tale of the big bad mouse.

After being warned about a big bad mouse living in the woods, the Gruffalo’s child gets curious.

Then one evening bored out of her mind she goes into the woods.

Inside, she meets many animals.

They each tell her something very scary about the big bad mouse. 

So, what do you think happened when she found the big bad mouse?

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 for young children they’d like it.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Night Monkey Day Monkey

I read the children’s book called, ‘Night Monkey, Day Monkey.’

This children’s book was written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Lucy Richards.

It’s a great children’s picture book about two monkeys.

When night monkey wakes up day monkey, he’s scared not only of the dark but also of all the different creatures that he’d never seen before. Also, all the noises that he can hear are all different from what he’s used to.

Believing he’s now dreaming he goes straight back to sleep.

The next morning day monkey wakes up night monkey but the sun is bright and starts hurting her eyes. She rests in an empty nest and learns of all the different creatures that come out in the daytime.

Believing it’s just a dream she goes back to bed.

Now the friends meet at sunrise to share a banana or two, one calls it breakfast the other calls it tea.

So, to find out which monkey calls it breakfast and which one calls it tea why not read the book or watch the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

It’s a great children’s picture book that encourages friendship. 

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Wake Up Do Lydia Lou

I read the children’s book called, ‘Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou.’

This children’s book was written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Karen George.

It’s a delightful children’s picture book that tells the tale of a little girl called Lydia Lou.

When Lydia Lou goes to sleep nothing can wake her, not even a ghost.

So, when the ghost finds that it cannot wake Lydia Lou from her deep sleep he fetches some help.

He brings a kitten, a cow, an owl, a baby, a cockerel, to try and wake her, but nothing works.

Then a feather flies into the air tickling all of their noses and they all let out a huge sneeze.

Will this wake Lydia Lou or will she continue sleeping?

To find out what happened next, you’ll either have to read the book or watch the video on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think?

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/qH6j5f0UiiU

Author: Charmain Ingleton

http://www.charmainingleton.uk

The Ugly Five

I read the children’s book called, ‘The Ugly Five.’

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

It’s a delightful rhyming children’s picture book about the ugliest wild animals that live on the African plain.

One day when the lion, kudo, rhino, zebra, flamingos, and tiger were enjoying the morning dawn they meet an unusual creature that looked ugly to them. It was a wildebeest.

But the wildebeest wasn’t fazed by their comments and continued walking along singing a song.

Eventually she meets other wild animals that believed that they too were ugly; a hyena, vulture, warthog and stork, and so they started a crew, called the ugly five.

It’s a great book with a beautiful ending.

Remember, no matter the appearance, all creatures are beautiful.

It’s a great book for young children that encourages friendship and love.

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

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/lBolViF1v2w

Author: Charmain Ingleton

http://www.charmainingleton.uk

The Troll

I read the children’s book called, ‘The Troll,’ last week.

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

It’s a delightful children’s picture book that tells the tale of a troll and some pirates.

It’s a hilarious story about a troll that lived under a bridge and pirates that lived on a pirate ship.

Trolls liked to eat goats, but unfortunately no goats ever walked over this trolls bridge so the troll had to eat fish instead.

Now fed up with eating fish he wanted to eat anything but fish.

But when he finds creatures to eat, they all tell him about the goats on the next bridge, following their advice he goes from bridge to bridge in search of these goats.

The pirates on the other hand had a treasure map but after digging for the treasure on numerous islands they realised that either the map was wrong, or they’d forgotten which island the treasure was buried on. Also, they too were fed up of eating fish.

So, what do you think happened when the troll and the pirates met-up?

To find out you’ll either have to read the book or watch the video on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think?

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/D9tNJ4C6hqc

It’s a great book for young children, I’d recommend it.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

http://www.charmainingleton.uk

Sugarlump And The Unicorn

I read the children’s book called, ‘Sugarlump and the Unicorn.’

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

It’s a delightful rhyming children’s picture book about a rocking horse called Sugarlump and a magical Unicorn.

When Sugarlump wished to be out in the big wild world instead of a children’s bedroom a Unicorn grants him his wish.

How wonderful, Sugarlump found himself out in the big wild world living in the countryside as a farmer’s horse, but as the work became too hard he began to wish again.

He wished that he could gallop and became a racehorse with lots of jumps instead, and so the Unicorn granted his wish, but alas the jumps became more difficult so he wished he could dance instead.

That wish came true and now he appeared in a circus dancing show, but he was sad when children cheered and so he wished he was back at home instead.

It does have a happy ending but to find out what happens in the end you’ll either have to read the book or watch the video on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think?

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/PpcVmYCNH98

So, remember be careful what you wish for!

A lovely story that encourages children to dream big.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

http://www.charmainingleton.uk

Freddie And The Fairy

I read the children’s book called, ‘Freddie and the Fairy.’

This children’s book was written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Karen George.

It’s a delightful children’s picture book about a boy called Freddie and a Fairy.

When Freddie finds a fairy called Bessie-Belle stuck in a tree he helps free her, and in return she grants him many wishes.

But the fairy Bessie-Belle couldn’t hear very well and Freddie always mumbled.

What a pair, they tried and tried to understand each other and so of course Freddie never got what he’d asked or wished for.

The fairy queen intervened to teach Freddie some rules in speaking, so Bessie-Belle could then understand the words that he was speaking.

Now Freddie’s happy now that all his wishes have been granted, but if he’d used one to help the fairies hearing, maybe he’d have got his wishes sooner.

It’s a lovely story that encourages understanding and patience.

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

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/LL6EAG1AAx4

So, remember be mindful and patient to others unable to hear or that have trouble talking.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

What’s The Magic Paintbrush?

I read the children’s book called, ‘The Magic Paintbrush.’

This children’s book was written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Joel Stewart.

It’s a delightful children’s rhyming picture book that tells the tale of a young girl called Shen and a magical paintbrush.

One day a wise man gave Shen a wonderful gift. A paintbrush that transformed everything she painted into reality. The wise man also warned Shen that she must only use the magic paintbrush to help the poor, not the rich.

Back in the village Shen painted each villager whatever they needed.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t long before the Emperor heard of Shen and her magic paintbrush. He wanted a tree made of gold but Shen refused and was imprisoned.

What will Shen do now?

Will she paint a golden tree for the Emperor so she can be set free or will Shen find a way to escape?

A wonderful story, that both adults and children will like, very inspirational.

Why not read the book or watch it on YouTube then you can tell me what you think?

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

What’s A Squash And A Squeeze?

I read the children’s book called, ‘A Squash And A Squeeze.’

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

It’s a delightful children’s picture book that tells the tale of a little old lady who grumbles about her small little house.

When a wise old man hears the little old lady moaning about how small her house was, he gives her some tips.

But after listening to the wise old man the little old lady ends up taking in all the farm animals leaving her no space in her small house to move.

What will she do next?

Can the wise man solve the problem or will the little old lady have to live like this forever?

To find out what happens in the end, why not read the book or watch it on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

It’s a great book for both young children and adults to read, very inspirational.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

What's Your Favourite Book?

I read the children’s book called, ‘Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book,’ last week.

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

It’s a delightful rhyming children’s picture book. It tells the tale of a boy called Charlie Cook who loves to read his favourite book about a leaky pirate ship.

However, the pirate story leads into many other fantastic stories, with each story ending with a favourite book.

This children’s book has a unique and interesting ending, but I’m not going to spoil it and tell you.

To find out what happens in the end, either read the book or watch it on YouTube then you can tell me what you think of Charlie’s Favourite Book and also tell me what your favourite book is.

This is a great book for young children that encourages imagination and creativity.

Author: Charmain Ingleton
www.charmainingleton.uk

Tiddler

I read the children’s book called, ‘Tiddler,’ yesterday.

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

It’s is a delightful children’s picture book that tells the tale of a tiny fish called Tiddler.

Tiddler was always late for school. He always arrived after Miss Skate had called the register.

With his big imagination, he told tall tales, to explain why he was so late.

Then one day he gets caught in a fishing net. Now on a real adventure he’s taken further out to sea.

How will he ever find his way back to the school, his teacher and his friends?

To find out what happens, why not read the book or watch it on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

It’s a great book for young children that encourages them not to tell tales.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

The Singing Mermaid

I read the children’s picture book called, ‘The Singing Mermaid,’ the other day.

This children’s book was written by Julia Donaldson and is beautifully illustrated by Lydia Monk.

It tells the tale of a happy mermaid that loves to sing.

She sings to the fish under the ocean, and to the birds flying high, and to the small creatures that live on the sea shore.

Then one day, Sam Sly’s Circus comes to town. Tempted by fame and fortune the mermaid’s persuaded by Sam to leave Silversands and the deep blue sea, to sing in a pool at the circus instead.

Unfortunately, Sam had lied, and instead of the mermaid living in a pool, he kept her in a fish tank instead.

This is a great book that teaches young children not to be too trusting.

As parents, we all know you never get something for nothing, there’s either a catch or ulterior motive. In Sam Sly’s case it was to make fame and fortune for himself, the greedy fellow.

To find out what happens at the end of the book and to see if the mermaid escapes read the book now or watch it on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think. 

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Sharing a Shell

I read the children’s picture book last week called, ‘Sharing a Shell.’

This children’s book was written by Julia Donaldson, and is beautifully illustrated by Julia Monks.

This colorful children’s picture book is about a crab without a shell.

Without a shell, crab’s an easy target.

Chased by a bird, crab quickly finds an empty shell, then stays in a rock pool.

Happy that he has his own home he’s surprised to find an anemone attached to it, but then when a bristle worm wants gets inside the shell too he has a dilemma, what should he do?

Should he kick them out of his shell or see what they can do?

What do you think?

A great book that explains how some crabs live, and what an anemone and a bristle worm can do.

It’s educational and colorful, young children will surely enjoy it.

So, why not read it or watch it 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