Chapter Book Must Reads – March 2024 Part Two

The Glorious Race of Magical Beasts Written by Alex Bell Alex Bell has written some of the best MG books around, so this had a lot to live up to. I started this book as soon as it arrived. And how delighted I was that there was a strong link to libraries and books. Twelve-year-old … Continue reading Chapter Book Must Reads – March 2024 Part Two →

Lizzie and Belle Mysteries : Portraits and Poison

Written by J.T. Williams Illustrations by Simone Douglas This book is the second in this amazing groundbreaking series. And having loved the first one I couldn’t wait to see what adventures awaited the friends this time. Sisters in solving crime. Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds – Lizzie lives in Westminster … Continue reading Lizzie and Belle Mysteries : Portraits and Poison →

Chapter Book Must Reads – March 2024 Part One

Interdimensional Explorers Written by Lorraine Gregory Illustrations by Jo Lindley As a member of FCBG I am lucky enough to have my school as a tester school, this means my school children are able to read books and judge them to win a book prize. The children absolutely adore doing this and it makes them … Continue reading Chapter Book Must Reads – March 2024 Part One →

Awesome Short Stories for those moving on from Picture Books

Here at BookBound we love short chapter books, these are ideal for children who are progressing from picture books. As the title says the chapters are short, with bigger font and with pictures. Here are my favourite ones from Bloomsbury Education. The Monster who was scared of Soapby Amy Sparkes Illustration by Jack Viant All … Continue reading Awesome Short Stories for those moving on from Picture Books →

Into the Faerie Hill

Written by H.S, Norup. As soon as Alfred arrives at his granny’s cottage, he feels like he’s being watched. There are steep cliffs and dark forests all around, teeming with unfamiliar life – even odd little faerie creatures only Alfred can see. When free-spirited Saga bursts into his life, he begins to appreciate the beauty … Continue reading Into the Faerie Hill →

A Swift Return

Written by Fiona Barker Illustrated by Howard Gray Published by Tiny Tree Part of my performance management at work is to keep up to date with books for EAL children, these are children whose English is a second or third language. This is a book written in English and below the English writing it has … Continue reading A Swift Return →

Enjoy an Early Chapter Book this March

Ask any primary school librarian and they will tell you that a lot of children are wanting to read short chapter books as early as Year 2, I found this at my school and I ended up giving them their own bookcase full of these wonderful books. Authors and publishers have both seen how useful … Continue reading Enjoy an Early Chapter Book this March →

Short Chapter Books

Short chapter books are extremely important in the development of children’s reading. They are always short, with larger fonts and usually have illustrations to go with the book. They are a progression from picture books and usually children aged 5 and above will be able to start to read these. Here are some of my … Continue reading Short Chapter Books →

Swift and Hawk Series

Written by Logan Macx Published by Walker Books I like nothing more than discovering a new book series, so when I discovered Swift and Hawk, I couldn’t wait to dive in. I was lucky to have book one and two to read and I couldn't wait to get going. Book 1- Cyberspies When their families … Continue reading Swift and Hawk Series →

The Boy Who Made Monsters

Written by Jenny Pearson Published by Usborne Jenny Pearson has this gift of writing stories that deal with hard subjects, she also has a gift of doing this in an amazing way. The first book I ever read of hers was The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates. I adore that book and everytime I … Continue reading The Boy Who Made Monsters →