https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzoJbF-LIT- When it comes to Abi Elphinstone I feel theres no need for introductions, her work speaks for itself, and from 2018's Sky Song through to this latest book I have delighted in every chance to devour the exquisite stories that Abi writes, and tumble head first into the astonishingly beautiful and vast worlds she … Continue reading Discussing Ember Spark with Abi Elphinstone
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Brilliant Board Books from Little Tiger – May 2024
Number Garden Written by Isabel Potter Illustrated by Sophie Ledesma Just as the front cover tagline 'introducing first numbers through nature' suggests this is a board book that combines numbers with nature, two fantastic topics to incorporate into this 3-5 year olds reading book. The illustration on the front cover also gives you an indication … Continue reading Brilliant Board Books from Little Tiger – May 2024
The Island at the Edge of the Night – Special Guest Review and Author Interview
When I was contacted by the publicist involved with Lucy's latest book I posed the idea of including a very special young lady, an avid book reader and total bookworm, who is the intended reader age for the book. Amelia is someone I love to bestow my love of books upon whenever the opportunity arises, … Continue reading The Island at the Edge of the Night – Special Guest Review and Author Interview
The Island at the Edge of Night – Double Review
@SamJDThomas Immediately immersing you in an unfolding mystery you join Faye, a young girl that is due to depart her family home she shares with her father and auntie. She is heading to boarding school, which isn't an unfamiliar situation for Faye to find herself in, she has previously been enrolled in several, but this … Continue reading The Island at the Edge of Night – Double Review
Dyslexia Friendly Titles from Barrington Stoke – April 2024 (Part Two)
Ever since becoming aware of Barrington Stoke's fantastic titles they publish primarily for the benefit of dyslexic readers, of all ages and reading stages, I have come to really appreciate the invaluable resources they provide as we look to offer reading for pleasure opportunities to all children. Printed on yellow paper, as required for dyslexic … Continue reading Dyslexia Friendly Titles from Barrington Stoke – April 2024 (Part Two)
Dyslexia Friendly Titles from Barrington Stoke – April 2024 (Part One)
Ever since becoming aware of Barrington Stoke's fantastic titles they publish primarily for the benefit of dyslexic readers, of all ages and reading stages, I have come to really appreciate the invaluable resources they provide as we look to offer reading for pleasure opportunities to all children. Printed on yellow paper, as required for dyslexic … Continue reading Dyslexia Friendly Titles from Barrington Stoke – April 2024 (Part One)
When the Wild Calls
Never has a book been so aptly named as this, for the wild certainly does call to you whilst (and long after reading) When the Wild Calls by Nicola Penfold. For those of us who have read, and thoroughly enjoyed, Where the World Turns Wild, published in February 2020 it is such a delight to … Continue reading When the Wild Calls
The Doll Twin – Double Feature
Helen (@HelenByles): After I’d finished reading this book I started to worry that whatever I wrote for this review wouldn't do the book justice. I started to worry I won’t be able to find the words needed. So maybe it's best to start with the cover, a cover that lovers of spooky books will love. … Continue reading The Doll Twin – Double Feature
Bun on the Run
Written by Smriti Halls Illustrated by Chris Jevons Publishing on 11th April 2024 in Paperback by Scholastic It has just been Easter, which arrived faster then I had realised in fact, and of course as adults we like to indulge in hot cross buns, especially when we have visitors or are visiting others, which literally … Continue reading Bun on the Run
Ember Spark And The Thunder Of Dragons
True magic comes from within.... When it comes to reading there is nothing I love more then a book that offers you a completely unique reading experience, inviting you in to the story from its very beginning, taking you on an unforgettable adventure, and leaving you feeling as though you, the reader, were a key … Continue reading Ember Spark And The Thunder Of Dragons