Sam (@SamJDThomas) Father Christmas and the Three Bears Picture Book Published by Nosy Crow This is such a fun book to share with children of all ages, especially as it features many familiar characters from other traditional fairy tales, including Red Riding Hood, and the Three Little Pigs. In this festive story we join Father … Continue reading Festive Favourites (Part One)
Author: samjdthomas
I am a primary school librarian and reading advocate. I like to read as much childrens literature as possible so that I can recommend titles to children and adults that would benefit more knowledge on books in order to make an informed choice about what to read next.
‘Tis The Season – The Perfect Advent Calendar
When I started this blog I did so with the intention of sharing reviews and insight into children's books that I myself would be willing to buy. I continue to blog with this same ideology five years on, and with that in mind I am delighted to be writing this review of a absolutely stunning … Continue reading ‘Tis The Season – The Perfect Advent Calendar
The Perfect Christmas Books for Little Ones (1)
Peekaboo Santa Camilla Reid is up there with my favourite authors of books for little ones, and to see her write this one alongside illustrations by the amazing Ingela P Arrhenius is a dream team setup. Peekaboo Santa contains a total of ten sliders and a mirror at the very end to involve your little … Continue reading The Perfect Christmas Books for Little Ones (1)
Brilliant Board Books – November 2023
Goodnight, Little Fish Written and Illustrated by Lucy Cousins Published by Walker When my youngest reached the age of enjoyment and interest in picture books he had one particular favourite, that we read over and over again, and I can still quote from a decade later! That book was Hooray for Fish! and it had … Continue reading Brilliant Board Books – November 2023
Dinosaur, Grrrrr!
We all have a little one in our lives that loves all things dinosaurs, for me it was my youngest son's favourite theme during his pre-school years, and books were the best part of sharing in his interest because we got to read them together. The three books that I'm sharing on this blog post … Continue reading Dinosaur, Grrrrr!
The Undying of Obedience Wellrest – Double Review
Published by Chicken House on 9th November 2023 To the horror of young gravedigger, Ned, bodysnatchers have been visiting his churchyard in the dead of night. Until now, he'd been daydreaming about another visitor – daughter of the manor, Obedience Wellrest. But sixteen-year-old Obedience has troubles of her own: her loving but overbearing father, and … Continue reading The Undying of Obedience Wellrest – Double Review
The Snow Girl – Double Review
She was made of Wishes, Starlight, Snowfall and Magic... Sam (@SamJDThomas) With every book that author Sophie Anderson writes I am always in awe of how she takes the fairy tale genre and successfully puts her own magical touch to it, and The Snow Girl is no exception. This wintery tale is stunning from cover … Continue reading The Snow Girl – Double Review
The Ice Children
The latest chapter book to be published by the incredible M.G.Leonard is this stunning title, The Ice Children. As soon as I saw this book was due for publication I was determined to get my hands on a copy as soon as possible, and the lovely publicists at Macmillan Children's Books made it happen. I … Continue reading The Ice Children
Diving into our Board Books
When I spend time with my nephew, each week I admire how he is becoming more and more interested and engaged in books. Being three years of age he is more structured towards board books as he is quite a destructive little toddler, and board books tend to last the test of time around him, … Continue reading Diving into our Board Books
Halloween – Chapter Books (Part Three)
Zombie Season Written by Justin Weinberger Published by Scholastic Read the Book. Play the Game. Fight the Undead From the very offset this book puts the reader front and centre in zombie fuelled action and adventure. The perspective of one of three main characters becomes apparent, differing from one chapter to another, and they are … Continue reading Halloween – Chapter Books (Part Three)
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