Books by Emily Gravett
“Emily Gravett is one of my favourite illustrators and authors. This book is different from the others that I have selected because it is a story. It’s a very simple and repetitive story and if you break down the language in it there are not a lot of words used. It’s about a little girl who has a toy monkey. She says “monkey and me, monkey and me we went to see…” and on the next page is the animal they go to see. Emily’s got a wonderful way of using the space on the page.” Read more...
Barbara Band, Librarian
“This story is about a friendship that extends even into the afterworld. It’s powerful stuff, it’s moving and it’s very funny – and, of course, it defies every expectation quite brilliantly.” Read more...
Editors’ Picks: The Best Children’s Fiction of 2018
Zoe Greaves, Children's Author
“It’s a kind of book of opposites, but there’s a narrative as well.” Read more...
The best books on Pets For Young Kids
Catherine Rayner, Children's Author
Interviews where books by Emily Gravett were recommended
The best books on Pets For Young Kids, recommended by Catherine Rayner
Feathered, scaly or furry, children form powerful and enriching bonds with their pets. If you don’t have room in your house (or lifestyle) for a multitude of birds and beasts—you can always read about them in books! Catherine Rayner, one of the UK’s leading creators of children’s picture books and devoted animal lover, recommends her favourite illustrated picture books celebrating pets.
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The Way Past Winter
by Kiran Millwood Hargrave -
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The Skylarks' War
by Hilary McKay -
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Between Worlds: Folktales of Britain & Ireland
Kevin Crossley-Holland (Author) and Frances Castle (illustrator) -
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The Afterwards
AF Harrold (author) and Emily Gravett (illustrator) -
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The Train to Impossible Places
PG Bell (author) and Flavia Sorrentino (illustrator)
Editors’ Picks: The Best Children’s Fiction of 2018, recommended by Zoe Greaves
Editors’ Picks: The Best Children’s Fiction of 2018, recommended by Zoe Greaves
From World War I to a book with a hint of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Five Books children’s editor Zoe Greaves nominates her favourite children’s fiction of 2018.
The Best Baby Books, recommended by Barbara Band
Barbara Band, librarian and former President of the UK’s Library and Information Association, explains why reading aloud for babies is not only a great bonding experience but also an important part of early childhood development. She shares some tips on reading with babies and introduces her top baby book recommendations.
