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Welcome to Book-Bound

Welcome to my book blog which I began in December 2018 after establishing a wider knowledge of children’s book publications through my role as a primary school librarian, reading advocate, and member of various children’s book groups local to myself. My intentions with my blog are to relay titles of books that I myself would… Continue reading Welcome to Book-Bound

Extraordinary by Penny Harrison and Katie Wilson

A very warm welcome to the final stop on what has been an incredible book blog tour to follow via twitter, with a stunning review of the book available on the tours first stop with the amazing Library Girl and Book Boy (@BookSuperhero2) with behind the page insights available on stop three – My Shelves… Continue reading Extraordinary by Penny Harrison and Katie Wilson

The Book of Hopes

Edited by Katherine Rundell Published by Bloomsbury Sales of this book support NHS Charities Together RRP – £12.99 (HB) An incredible selection of over one hundred talents from across the world of children’s literature have contributed content to this book, which includes illustrations, poetry and verse, short stories, and extracts from popular children’s books. Extracts… Continue reading The Book of Hopes

The Importance of Trees in Lockdown – Guest Blog by Charlotte Guillain, Author of What Did the Tree See? on Day Two of the Blog Tour

I’ve always spent a lot of time walking in nature. I find it’s great for my mental health, gives me energy and helps me to process things that are happening in my life and work. We’re lucky enough to live within walking distance of the Blenheim Palace estate in Oxfordshire and this has meant I’ve… Continue reading The Importance of Trees in Lockdown – Guest Blog by Charlotte Guillain, Author of What Did the Tree See? on Day Two of the Blog Tour

The Worries : Sohal Finds a Friend

Right now as things stand in 2021 there is so much uncertainty on a daily basis that we face as adults, and it is so easy to overlook the impact all of this is having on children – particularly as they appear to be coping for the most part. Children do however have more to… Continue reading The Worries : Sohal Finds a Friend

A look at Little Tigers titles for Little Ones (2)

Who Said Cheep? by Yi-Hsuan Wu This vibrantly coloured board book encourages interaction from little ones with lift the flap components that feature in relation to each of the animals found inside, and with the touch/texture aspect to each animal in the book too. The book centres around little ones working out which of the… Continue reading A look at Little Tigers titles for Little Ones (2)

Amazing Treasures – Blog Tour

As the books tagline says ‘100+ objects and places that will boggle your mind’ await readers inside this fascinating, engaging, fun, and informative new title from David Long and Muti. ‘Giant gemstones, pirate gold, ancient tombs, meteorites from outer space and more! await children inside this stunning illustrated hardback, with page layouts balancing bitesize paragraphs… Continue reading Amazing Treasures – Blog Tour

Corpse Talk – Dead Good Storytellers Blog Tour

This full colour illustrated, comic strip style title by Adam and Lisa Murphy features a selection of famous poets, playwrights, novelists, and writers, some of which readers may recognise such as Shakespeare, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, whilst others will be all new referenced writers for the latest generation of readers to become acquainted with,… Continue reading Corpse Talk – Dead Good Storytellers Blog Tour

It’s Her Story : Rosa Parks – Author Lauren Burke writes an incredible piece for CILIP

In May this year Sunbird Books is due to launch with an amazing lineup of titles publishing soon after. They have a strong message behind their chosen titles, reflected in their mission statement Sunbird Books is the home for innovative and original books for children. It will focus on female voices and contributors as well… Continue reading It’s Her Story : Rosa Parks – Author Lauren Burke writes an incredible piece for CILIP

A look at Little Tiger titles for Little Ones

I had to share this selection of Board Books from Little Tiger on my blog as they contain a variety of content, are educational, stimulating, and all stunning to look at – making them fun to share and enjoyable to read. Little Tiger make the most incredible Board Books for 0-3 years, and are such… Continue reading A look at Little Tiger titles for Little Ones

Bunny Vs Monkey – Comic Book Series by Jamie Smart (David Fickling Books)

As a parent, librarian, book reviewer and blogger I love nothing more than to share my thoughts on books that have been (or will be) published in the world of children’s literature, but to get an insight from the intended reading audience as to why certain books are such a popular choice and relevant to… Continue reading Bunny Vs Monkey – Comic Book Series by Jamie Smart (David Fickling Books)

Books I Am Excited to Share and Recommend with Students – January 2020 Publications

The Valley of Lost Secrets – Lesley Parr Published by Bloomsbury Publication Date – 1st Jan 2021 304 Pages Waterstone’s Children’s Book of the Month £6.99 RRP (Pb) Perfect for 8-12 Year Olds Set in 1939, and telling the story of Jimmy – an evacuee from London sent to Wales to escape the dangers of… Continue reading Books I Am Excited to Share and Recommend with Students – January 2020 Publications

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