Chatterbooks at Haslemere Library has really enjoyed reading 'The Chocolate Factory Ghost ' by David O'Connell.  We are having fun designing our own treasure hunt.

Welcome to the 2019 Children's Book Award!

Happy new year everyone! Welcome to the 2019 Surrey Libraries Children's Book Award!

Introducing our wonderful team from left to right: Jenny Booth, Deborah Warwick, Jenny Gordon, Lorna Dicken, Owen Dixon, Carol Hales, Jayne Mairs, Isobel Blackley, and June Hughes!

We're so excited for you all to get stuck in with the books we've chosen this year, so let's hear a bit about what our team thinks of them!


Noah Scape Can't Stop Repeating Himself by Guy Bass

• "Made me laugh with all the trouble he caused at school!"
• "This story shows that you should be careful what you wish for - and helps with Maths as well!"
• "I love how she [the dinner lady] links her outlook on life with the availability of spaghetti and meatballs!"

Bee Boy: Clash of the Killer Queens by Tony De Saulles

• "A fascinating and quirky view of the life of bees from the inside!"
• "Really interesting as it had funny parts in it but was also quite informative about bees."
• "Melvin faces a lot of opposition to his bee-keeping, mostly due to people being misinformed or unaware of the facts!"

Song of the Dolphin Boy by Elizabeth Laird

• "Makes you reflect on how we value the animals in our world!"
• "A touching adventure story that skillfully combines Scottish folklore and current ecological concerns."
• "This book is full of things to think about, from the pollution of the oceans by plastic to ways of dealing with (not always positive) emotions."

Ask Oscar by Alan McDonald

• "I admire Dad's optimism about the possible success of his inventions - even when it is clear no one else shares his faith in them!"
• "A talking dog, a Poopomatic machine, a dastardly villain and a visit by the Queen - great fun!"
• "The tale of a talking dog! Well what's not to love about that!"

The Chocolate Factory Ghost by David O'Connell

• "Action packed quest adventure story with loads of twists and spooky turns!"
• "Reminded me of the mystery stories I used to read when I was a child!"
• "This is a great book if you like puzzles and following clues!"

And the winner is...

Me and Mr. P by Maria Farrer!

Congratulations, Maria (and Mr. P!)

It was wonderful to see everyone who joined us at the ceremony in Dorking Halls - we had a great day, and we hope you did too!

Thank you all for taking part in the Surrey Libraries Children's Book Award 2018, it has been truly fabulous to hear about everyone's experiences, and we hope you'll join us again next year!

Reigate Library Chatterbooks have just read The New Adventures of Mr Toad A Race for Toad Hall by Tom Moorehouse with lovely illustrations by Holly Swain. We then played our own game of A Race for Toad Hall with Mr Toad and The Stig

Reigate Chatterbooks were lucky to have a visit from Maria Farrer and Mister P. They came with Mister P suitcase containing a paw print, a football and a fish of course! We then played Polar Bear Bingo with Maria.

Tom Moorhouse visits Park Mead and Wonersh and Shamley Green!

Here are some photos of the fabulous displays that Park Mead and Wonersh and Shamley Green put together for Tom Moorhouse's visits!

Haslemere Library's Chatterbooks group has now read all five books shortlisted for this year's book award.  We met in the computer room so that everyone could vote online and we all enjoyed making a rather glittery Mister P.