My First Touch and Trace : ABC Learn with Me! I absolutely love that this alphabet themed board book for babies and toddlers begins with "Aa is for apple" and is actually apple shaped! It is a cute detail to the design of it, and adds even more appeal to those little hands that will … Continue reading Beautiful Board Books that Inspire and Educate little ones
Using the cover to touch on the all important concept and writing What makes this book particularly special for me is that I wrote it too. But the core concept of ONCE UPON A TIGER, of a child sitting upon a tiger, gathered dust in a notebook for years. Finally FINALLY though, after signing with … Continue reading Once Upon A Tiger – Author feature and Review
When I received these three titles that I have chosen to include in this post, from Little Tiger publishers, I knew they would make the perfect present to take to a baby shower or to gift new parents upon the arrival of their baby, and I really want to do justice to how amazingly these … Continue reading The perfect gift ideas for a baby shower – Summer 2026
Wish For You (Touch-and-Feel Flaps) Illustrated by Hannah Abbo Written by Dee Costello Published by Little Tiger This is a touch and feel book that is themed upon sea creatures, and hosts a variety of them inside. It is beautifully illustrated, depicting stunning underwater scenes, and truly brings to life the sea creatures that little … Continue reading Perfect Picks for little ones to share with Daddy
Lift and Learn : Our Weather Written by Isabel Potter Illustrated by Hannah Tolson We were absolutely thrilled to receive this topic specific board book, namely weather, as it is one of natures daily impacts on us all, and something children kind of pick up bits here and there regarding, but the ability to give … Continue reading Brilliant Board Books – June 2026 (Part One)
Baby, You're Our Sunshine by Sophie Beer This beautiful board book celebrates all things baby, and does so in a way that is both heartwarming and fun, creating a joyful reading experience for adults and children alike. You're a rainbow, baby! And I'll tell you why. You came after showers and lit up the sky. … Continue reading Brilliant Board Books – April 2026
When I Became Your Mummy Written by Susannah Shane Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup Published by Nosy Crow This title has previously been published in paperback, but alas it has now also become available as a board book which is awesome because the chunkier form makes it perfect for babies and toddlers to enjoy, and what … Continue reading Making Mother’s Day special with little ones
The Carnegies, the UK’s longest running book awards for children run by the UK’s library association, CILIP, announced their 2026 shortlists at the London Book Fair yesterday afternoon. The award celebrates outstanding reading experiences in both Writing and Illustration categories and are unique in being judged by librarians – and what better award to celebrate … Continue reading 2026 Carnegie Medal shortlist announced
Written by Amelia Giudici Published by Andersen Press Cover design by Philip Harris Since starting this blog in 2019 I have read so many books, and it only now occurs to me to do some sort of official BookBound award for those that truly are the creme de la creme of children's literature. The cause … Continue reading Anya and the light above the Ocean
Love is in the Little Things Written by Stella J Jones Illustrated by Jane Massey It only took my first read through of this book for it to resonate with me on a level not reached by every book all or any of the time, and that is because of how beautifully this book has … Continue reading Beautiful Board Books to gift Mums this Mother’s Day
