I’m Actually Really Grown Up Now by Maisie Paradise Shearring. Read our review of Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica LoveĤ. This is such a perfect celebration of love and humanity on so many levels – and Jessica Love’s artwork is exquisite too. Julian fashions his friend a new dress from his shirt and when their grandmothers find them, they are amused rather than angry, taking the pair back to the party for dancing. The duo have a great time playing their part in the celebrations and after the meal, they sneak off to play, dirtying their smart clothes. This gorgeous follow-up to the glorious Julian Is A Mermaid sees our character attend a wedding with his grandmother and play the role of page boy for the two brides, while a girl called Marisol is bridesmaid. Fancy outfits, dancing, staying up late, lots of lovely food – who can resist? £12.99 (hardback), WalkerĪ wonderful wedding is one of the greatest parties there is, especially when you are a small child. While the book reflects Trish Cooke’s Afro-Caribbean heritage, the message is universal – and just a joy to share. The language is rich, descriptive and repetitive, with Helen Oxenbury’s bright gouache pictures capturing their energy perfectly. This award-winning and uplifting story captures this sense of adoration perfectly.Īs a cast of relatives arrive ready for a surprise party for Daddy, each one expresses their affect for the child in different ways – hugs, play fights, kisses, games and stories. The love and joy that a baby brings to a family is a precious thing, with this fascinating little person becoming a focal point for loved ones. So Much! by Trish Cooke and Helen Oxenbury. I mean, who wouldn’t chuckle at a DJ banana doing the splits and grapes doing the conga? Buy from AmazonĢ. The rhyming text with its repetitive chorus of “shake it like a mango” is perfect for kids to join in with, while the humour is right up their street. Clare Foges and Al Murphy have done a delightful job celebrating the sillier side of life, with a world where the residents of the fruit bowl hit the kitchen dancefloor for a spot of night fever. This fun-filled fruity book had us at “Bananarama”. Kitchen Disco by Clare Foges and Al Murphy. There will also be dancing to our official Spotify playlist and I will don my wedding dress for the first time in nearly ten years.Īnd to celebrate, we’ve picked out our favourite picture books about parties.ġ. The boys have matching shirts and bow ties, with a sandwiches and jelly picnic lunch planned. Our first event raised £1710 and our second one is today, Easter Saturday. It was a way to lift spirits by putting on a favourite outfit, bring people together in a shared caused and raise money for The Good Grief Trust. This is one of the reasons I started a charity event called Party Dress Day, during the bleakness of January. The pandemic has meant life has lacked parties and we are very much poorer for it. There’s something life affirming about a group of people coming together to laugh, feast and dance, whether that’s a child’s cake-fuelled birthday celebration or a wonderful white wedding. I still love them as much as when I was a little girl. The magic of a good party has never faded for me.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |