Children's book giveaway this week: No! by Tracey Corderoy

My DDs loved the illustrations in this book, they thought that Archie was really cute. they also commented on how his face got sadder as he realised that he had said no and missed out on a treat/fun.

The language was simple and easy to understand...my 5 year old read it several times to my 3 year old, and both were able to tell me what had happened.

Thank you for my copy of this lovely book.
I really enjoyed the illustrations in this book as did DD, it made them really easy to explain. DD particularly liked the illustration of archie being left in the rain, she said 'oh no, its raining mummy, he is sad!'

It was just the right story length and is our bedtime book at the moment...she wants to read it again and again!

Just a quick line to say that our book arrived today and I have already read it twice to my little boy. It is a lovely book and know that it is one I will read and reread to him. The illustrations are really lovely and it's just a charming little story. I had already made up my mind to look out for this book as it sounded so nice and couldn't believe that I actually won a copy. Thanks again.

Our copy arrived today - thank you. We've read it several times and DS(3)really likes it, and kept asking me to read it again. The main character, Archie, has one word speech bubbles, and DS enjoys joining in with that part. He said that his favourite part is when it's about to rain and Archie won't come inside.

I thought that the pictures were beautiful and the story was good to read and to reread. I wouldn't buy it as a present though, because there is no real story development. It was just Child says No - Child gets comeuppance - Child changes. It wasn't annoying or preachy, but it was a bit too long for nothing to really happen. I felt like it should either be shorter, and maybe more like eg Jez Alborough's Hug (I think that inferred detail is something this book does well, like JA does), or have a real plot.

DH also wasn't keen on the fact that it suggests there is no polite / appropriate way to say no. He really likes the Dad when his braces are dangling down, and that the colour of the speech bubbles intensifies as Archie shouts louder.

I think for both of us that it's a book we'll happily read when DS asks, but not one we'd pull out and suggest to him.

Yay, we received ours today. DD2 (almost 4) really loved it. Very pertinent since I was getting no about various things at bedtime. She really liked the illustrations and the story. DD2 definitely started to engage with the story and anticipate what the character was going to say. A perfect bedtime read and just the right length.

Thank you, very happy customers in this house :) It will soon be a favourite I am sure.

Looking forward to receiving my copy!

Just seen we're getting one too - very exciting! Thanks Lara!

thank you thank you so much for this. I have never ever won anything but now I have! Can't wait to read it to my wee boy. Thanks again!

Just had an email saying I'll be getting a copy. Thank you. I'm sure my granddaughter will love it as 'No' is one of her favourite words!

Also applied - think my son would love this book. :)

Me too, will be an appropriate read for my toddler at the moment

Just applied - the pictures look lovely in this. Think DS2 would really enjoy it.