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)

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 →

The Bunny Who Came to Breakfast

Written by Rachael Davis Illustrated by Mike Byrne Published on 1st February 2024 by Scholastic Imagine the delight on the little boy in this story's face when he realises the knock on his Grandad's door is from the Easter Bunny, who has come from something to eat. Readers are given descriptive clues to work out … Continue reading The Bunny Who Came to Breakfast →

Why Not?

One of my favourite steps to share with little ones in regards to their reading journey is when they move from one stage of books to another, in this case from board books to picture books. When younger children start to really pay attention to the cover design and title of a book as well … Continue reading Why Not? →

20 Bunnies at Bedtime

Written by Mark Sperring Illustrated by Tim Budgen Published on 4th January 2024 in Board Book by Scholastic, also available in paperback. This is the perfect book choice for Easter break to share with younger children and with it recently being released in Board Book format it would make the perfect gift for babies and … Continue reading 20 Bunnies at Bedtime →

Brilliant Board Books from Nosy Crow – March 2024

Whenever I receive information on the latest Board Books to be published by Nosy Crow I am immediately excited by not only the titles that continue an amazing series, but also those that have the potential to be the beginning of a fantastic collection of books to build a little ones library with. I love … Continue reading Brilliant Board Books from Nosy Crow – March 2024 →