Written by Isabel Otter Illustrated by Anna Simeone Published by Little Tiger When I'm holding you close, my love is as red as poppies that peacefully sway. Here in my arms, you'll be warm and secure, I'll be with you come what may. Whilst sitting on my sofa my 19yr old daughter came into the … Continue reading The Colours Of My Love
A is for Apple By Georgie Birkett An interactive alphabet, with tracks to trace and flaps to flip! I really love the opportunity to draw awareness to books that bridge stages in a childs development and this book is the perfect example as it engages toddlers whilst helping take them to preschool level through the … Continue reading Brilliant Board books – August 2025 (Part One)
By Cruschiform Published by Prestel on 2nd September 2025 Hardcover format, with 152 pages A gorgeous, captivating, exploration of nature's ingenuity, this volume offers fascinating details, facts, and lore of seeds from around the world. This book arrived first thing yesterday morning, and when I discovered it amongst our post I was immediately thrilled by … Continue reading Seeds : Nature’s Intrepid Miracles
Pip and Posy : On the Farm by Axel Scheffler Published by Nosy Crow "Felt flap fun for babies" is probably the most appropriate tagline to feature on the cover of these books because they absolutely do offer just that, and we return to two of our favourite characters created by the legend that is … Continue reading Brilliant Board Books – July 2025
A brand new miniature format of the children's classic The Gruffalo has recently been published, and it is the ultimate keepsake for fans of this absolute gem of an adventure, with children and adults afforded the opportunity to own and enjoy a piece of history in the making for the world of children's literature. I … Continue reading Queen Mary’s Doll House Edition : The Gruffalo
Journey to a spectacular magical land in The Forest in the Sky! Pari Thomson's bestselling Greenwild: The World Behind the Door won Blackwell's Book of the Year and the Waterstones Overall Children's Book Prize: discover the much-anticipated finale now! With stunning illustrations throughout by Elisa Paganelli. With the support of the Iffenwilders and their mighty water magic, Daisy … Continue reading Greenwild : The Forest In The Sky
I waited a while to write my review for this book because I find the most powerful books grow way beyond the final scene, and books that are written by the fabulous Abi Elphinstone hold that magic within them, and this is the latest title to do so. I have pondered over what Ember and … Continue reading Ember Spark and the Unicorn’s Secret
Where's Mr Unicorn? Written and Illustrated by Ingela P. Arrhenius Yay! another buggy book in the Felt Flaps series by the incredible Ingela Arrhenius has been published and I am so in love with the colour palette chosen - especially with the gorgeous pink cover that actualyy makes it perfect for gifting to girls, with … Continue reading Beautiful Board Books – May 2025 (Part One)
Over the course of the Ember Spark titles being written by the queen of adventure stories, Abi Elphinstone, and published by Simon and Schuster, I have had the pleasure of interviewing Abi to get further insight behind each book, and I am honoured to once again be able to do have done so for Ember … Continue reading Ember Spark and the Unicorn’s Secret – My interview with Abi Elphinstone
Theres's A Gorilla At The Door! Written by Helen Welsh Illustrated by Sam Caldwell Published by Little Tiger OMG! This book is so hilarious, has the most funniest content in a picture book that I have had the pleasure of being pleasantly amused by in quite some time, and balances the LOL moments with family … Continue reading Perfect Picture Books – April 2025 (Part One)
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