The Island of Brilliant Episode Three with Ed Vere

2023-07-01

Another month, another pile of books to get excited about.. Nadia and Frank welcome the brilliant, goose-fat-slathered Ed Vere onto the island to talk about his terrific range of picture books, including most recently 'The Artist', and are surprised and moved to discover his long-standing connection with Jan Pieńkowski. What a shame such a lovely visit ends so tragically! Emily Drabble from BookTrust is on hand (via the magic shell) to cheer us up with her latest reviews of: This Rock is Mine Written by Kaye Umansky and illustrated by Alice Mc...

Another month, another pile of books to get excited about..

Nadia and Frank welcome the brilliant, goose-fat-slathered Ed Vere onto the island to talk about his terrific range of picture books, including most recently 'The Artist', and are surprised and moved to discover his long-standing connection with Jan Pieńkowski. What a shame such a lovely visit ends so tragically!

Emily Drabble from BookTrust is on hand (via the magic shell) to cheer us up with her latest reviews of:

This Rock is Mine Written by Kaye Umansky and illustrated by Alice McKinley (Alison Green Books)

Glowrushes by Roberto Piumini, translated by Leah Janeczko (Pushkin)

Yomi and the Fury of Ninki Nanka by Davina Tijani, illustrated by Adam Douglas-Bagley

(Little Tiger)

The Thunk by Michelle Robinson, illustrated by Deborah Allwright (Bloomsbury)

Max and Chaffy The Great Cupcake Mystery by Jamie Smart (David Fickling)

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