The Island of Brilliant! Trailer

Nadia Shireen and Frank Cottrell Boyce are shipwrecked on the Island of Brilliant, with just a pile of books and the world's greatest Ukelele band (the Ukulele Uff Trio) for company. The first full episode will be available in May 2024 and will see recent Children's Literature Laureate Cressida Cowell fly across to the island on the back of a dragon. Producer: Geoff BirdIn Episode 1 Nadia and Frank discuss Tyger by S F Said (illustrator Dave Mckean) and The Magician’s Elephant by Kate Dicamillo (illustrator Yoko Tanaka). Emily reviews ‘Captain Loo Roll’ by Matt Carr, ‘Wild Song’ by Candy Gourlay, ‘The  Storm Swimmer’ by Clare Weze, ‘Mia and The Lightcasters‘ by Janelle McCurdy , ‘I Really Really Need A Wee’ by Karl Newson.   

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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