We are taking part in the Scottish Children's Book Awards again this year. These awards are voted for by the children who read the books - no grown-ups allowed!. There are three short-listed books in each category. All our Primary 1, Primary 2 and Primary 3 children will be taking part over the next few months, reading the Bookbug books.
Jack and the Flumflum Tree is the latest book by Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson. Jack's Granny has the moozles, so Jack and his friends sail off to the land of Blowyernose to find the fruit of the flumflum tree which is the only cure. The illustrations by David Roberts complement the rhyming text.
The Day Louis Got Eaten is written in a very different style by author and illustrator John Fardell. Louis and his sister Sarah are out for a bike ride in the woods when unfortunately, Louis gets eaten by a gulper. It's up to the resourceful Sarah to rescue him. The cartoon style pictures help move the story along, with lots of hidden detail to look out for.
In Solomon Crocodile by Catherine Rayner, Solomon is having a hard time understanding why no-one wants to play his noisy games, until a friend comes along who enjoys the same things. The illustrations are lovely and the story reads aloud well.
For more information on the Scottish Children's Book Awards, visit the Scottish Book Trust website at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning/teachers/scottish-childrens-book-awards
