The Island of Brilliant Episode Three with Ed Vere

Another month, another pile of books to get excited about..  Nadia and Frank welcome the brilliant, goose-fat-slathered Ed Vere onto the island to talk about his terrific range of picture books, including most recently 'The Artist', and are surprised and moved to discover his long-standing connection with Jan Pieńkowski. What a shame such a lovely visit ends so tragically!  Emily Drabble from BookTrust is on hand (via the magic shell) to cheer us up with her latest reviews of: This Rock is Mine Written by Kaye Umansky and illustrated by Alice McKinley (Alison Green Books) Glowrushes by Roberto Piumini, translated by Leah Janeczko (Pushkin)  Yomi and the Fury of Ninki Nanka by Davina Tijani, illustrated by Adam Douglas-Bagley (Little Tiger) The Thunk  by Michelle Robinson, illustrated by Deborah Allwright (Bloomsbury) Max and Chaffy The Great Cupcake Mystery by Jamie Smart (David Fickling)      

Om Podcasten

Nadia Shireen and Frank Cottrell Boyce have been shipwrecked on the Island of Brilliant with nothing but a pair of hammocks, a pile of children’s books and the world’s greatest ukulele band (The Ukulele Uff Trio) to keep them going. Everyone wants the best for their children. Everyone should know that reading for pleasure not only increases educational attainment but also helps build happiness and resilience. If you’re going to read for pleasure you need choice. Nadia and Frank will be chatting about what’s new and brilliant in children’s writing with the help of visitors to the island and reviews delivered via sea-shell from the doyen of children’s literature critics, Emily Drabble. Music: The Ukulele Uff Trio Producer: Geoff Bird