Great books for babies

There are some amazing books available for babies right from newborn. Newborn babies have very bad eyesight and can only see in black and white- the Amazing Baby Black and White series is perfect,  full of geometric shapes in black and white.

Cloth Books: These are great for young babies who like to eat and snuggle their books. Two cloth books I like are "Guess How Much I Love You Snuggle Book" and "Baby Touch Snuggle Book" Both are very bright and tactile.

Cot Books: Cot books attach to the outside of your babies cot or craddle, they can look at them lying down. Usborne has a great range these such as "Animals: Babies First Cot Book" and "123 Cot Book"

Board  Books: There are alot of board book available. "Duck on Wheels" by DK is a toy and a book in one. "My Noisy Book of Ducklings" this book quacks and is my daughters current favourite. "Baby loves Peekaboo!" by DK is a fun lift the flap book. "The Hungry Caterpillar" is a very popular book, I have a version that has a finger puppet included!

Buggy Books: Buggy books attach onto the side of the pram and can be read on the go. "Night" and "Day" by Campbell Books are eye-catch with mirrored front covers suitable for newborns.

Nursery Rhymes: If you cant remember the words to any nursery rhymes, I recommend investing in a good book such as "100 Best Loved Nursery Rhymes" by Miles Kelly or  Babies love them!

Songs and Music: "Wheels on the Bus" is a Nursery Rhyme and song CD produced by the BBC great for listening to in the Car. "The Usborne Book of Lullabies" is a book and CD compilation, again great for putting baby to sleep in the car.

All of these books and many more available in Village Books.

'INTO THE LION'S DEN'

'Into the Lion's Den'

A biographical history of the Talbots of Malahdie by Stephen E. Talbot.

NOW IN STOCK!!

Signed copies available.

Retailing for €30. 

Criminal by Karen Slaughter

The newest Karin Slaughter doesn't disappoint- an edgy and intense read. Criminal is the next instalment in Slaughter's series which follows detectives Faith and Will from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Will Trent is an orphan, son of a murderer and seriously dyslexic. Criminal traces his past,set simultaneously in 1975 and present day- investigates the murder of Will's mother and his birth. I highly recommend Criminal, a great thriller.

Booker Prize 2012 long list

The Booker prize long list was released yesterday. Here are the nominees...note the lack of Irish writers!

Man Booker Prize - 2012 longlist

• Nicola Barker - The Yips
• Ned Beauman - The Teleportation Accident
• Andre Brink - Philida
• Tan Twan Eng - The Garden of Evening Mists
• Michael Frayn - Skios
• Rachel Joyce - The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
• Deborah Levy - Swimming Home
• Hilary Mantel - Bring Up the Bodies
• Alison Moore - The Lighthouse
• Will Self - Umbrella
• Jeet Thayil - Narcopolis
• Sam Thompson - Communion Town

Non fiction top 10 July 2012

   Top 10 Non Fiction

·        The Magic Reality

     By Richard Dawkins

·        American Caesars

     By Nigel Hamilton

·        Treasure Islands

     By Nicolas Shaxson

·        Political Corruption in Ireland

     By Elaine Byrne

·        I was a boy in Belsen

     By Tomi Reichental

·        White Fever

     By Jacek Hugo Bader

·        Thinking Fast and Slow

     By Daniel Kahneman

·        The House on an Irish Hillside

     By Felicity Hayes-McCoy

·        Travels with Bertha

     By Paul Martin

·        Mrs Robinsons Disgrace

     By Kate Summerscale

The Junior Book Club Round Up:

We have had another very successful year with our Junior Book Clubs. They never failed to provide a bit of excitement down in the shop on Monday afternoons, debating and arguing over their chosen books. 

Some of their favourites from this year include;

'War Horse' by Michael Morpurgo. Heather (12) said, 'It's a very realistic story of friendship and loyalty.'
'Tom Gates Everything's Amazing (sort of)' by Liz Pichon. This will appeal to Wimpy Kid fans and is a crazy, fun read. 'I really liked the story line.' - Leah (11)

However, 'The Recruit' by Robert Muchamore is no doubt, the Junior Book Club's top read from this year. 'The Recruit' is the first in a 12 part series called CHERUB and is an action packed thriller that readers of all levels and taste seem to enjoy. Aaron (12) put it best when he said, 'It's a real blockbuster!'









Below are the books they have chosen to read over the summer holidays;

Group 1:
'Outlaw' by Michael Morpurgo
'Dark Lord The Teenage Years' by Jamie Thomson
'The Mysterious Benedict Society' by Trenton Lee Stewart

Group 2:
'Lobster Boy' by Rodman Philbrick
'Claws' by Mick & Rachel Grinti
'Tao' by John Newman
'Journey to the River Sea' by Eva Ibbotson

Group 3:
'Mad Dogs' (Cherub) by Robert Muchamore
'The Boy Who Lost His Face' by Louis Sachar
'Dead End' by Jack Gantos

The Junior Book Clubs will be meeting up again in September. If you think your child would be interested in joining one of the clubs please let us know and we'll add you to the waiting list.

The Hunger Games Trilogy

75 years ago, the districts attempted to revolt from the Capitol. The punishment and reminder for this revolt is the annual Hunger Games. Every year a girl and a boy are reaped to represent their district at the Hunger Games. The aim of the games is survival. This year Katniss and Peeta represent district 12 at the Hunger Games, the trilogy follows their journey.

This trilogy is exciting, well written and bleak. Aimed at teenage readers, it appeals to a much wider audience and reminds me very much of the intricate writing and otherness of Lord of the Rings. I really enjoyed reading The Hunger Games, I did nothing else but read them for a week!