Sunday, 24 February 2019

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


Sunday, 17 February 2019

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


Sunday, 10 February 2019

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


Sunday, 3 February 2019

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


Friday, 1 February 2019

Best Short Stories For Children



ANDY GO JOE'S MINI ADVENTURE STORIES


Newly released children's paperback, “Andy Go Joe’s Mini Adventure Stories,” includes fifteen short funny adventure stories for boys and girls that feature Andy Go Joe and his friends. 


 


Some of the stories include; sailing across a gigantic puddle, flying to the moon and escaping a black hole, getting sucked into a portal and ending up on another world, getting chased by a dinodog, meeting an alien, finding a mysterious pyramid, catching a tiger and finding a magic wand. 

This is the perfect adventure story book for children aged between 5-6-years-old to share or to read alone. 

These short funny stories will inspire a child's imagination especially at bedtime.  

To purchase a copy go direct to; Andy Go Joe's Mini Adventure Stories


To see the full range of children's books please visit my author website below.

Author: Charmain Ingleton
www.charmainingleton.uk





Sunday, 27 January 2019

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