This week my pick of childrens books for The South Wales Evening Post have a Valentine theme. They include a young dragon who loves chocolate, a night gardener who finds his artistic passion, a Venetian tale inspired by the composer Vivaldi and the story of the young Queen of Hearts from Alice of Wonderland.
My column can be found in the Weekend supplement of The South Wales Evening Post on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
THE DRAGON WITH A
CHOCOLATE HEART BY STEPHANIE BURGIS
CHILDRENS 9+
Aventurine, a young
dragon, defies her family to find a human feast but instead she finds
something more delicious, chocolate! The problem is it's enchanted
and has turned her into a human. Will her new found love for
chocolate come to her rescue? This rip roaring fantasy adventure and
feisty dragon will melt your heart. Perfect for girls who dream of
finding their passion and inner dragon. For fans of Eva Ibbotson and
chocoholics.
ISBN 9781408880319 PB
Bloomsbury £6.99
THE NIGHT GARDENER BY
THE FAN BROTHERS
PICTURE BOOK 4+
A young orphan's
creativity is ignited when he meets The Night Gardener. Together they
create extraordinary topiary that delights and unites the villagers
of Grimloch Lane. Stunning and delicate illustrations that enrich
this evocative story will enthral children as they pour over the
pictures. The twilight colours perfectly capture their midnight
adventures. Sleeping cats and serpentine dragons fill you with
wonder. The perfect book for inquisitive minds. A story to
treasure.
ISBN 9781 HB Frances
Lincoln £ 12.99
HEARTSONG BY KEVIN
CROSSLEY-HOLLAND
CHILDREN 9+
Set against 18th
century Venice a young mute orphan Laura finds her own special way to
communicate with the world. Discovering a talent for music will she
find what she is looking for? This inspirational tale is inspired by
the real life composer Vivaldi who helped those in need through
music. It is accompanied by the jewelled watercolours of award
winning artist Jane Ray. A lovely gift for music, art and history
lovers.
ISBN 9781408336076 PB
Orchard Books £7.99
HEARTLESS BY MARISSA
MEYER
YOUNG ADULT 13+
Why was the Queen of
Hearts so mad, bad and dangerous to know? Revisit Wonderland before
Alice and discover the young ambitious girl who had a passion for
baking and a soft spot for the mysterious Court Jester. There's also
a little matter of the fearsome Jabberwocky on the prowl. Will Cath
lose her heart or listen to her head? A twisted fairytale with a
touch of Brothers Grimm full of magic, madness and monsters.
ISBN 9781509814138 PB
Macmillan Childrens Books £7.99
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