Helen (@helenbyles) Here at BookBound we like to promote short chapter books, these are ideal for those children that have moved on from picture books but find a MG book too long. Short chapter books always have illustrations, bigger fonts and the chapters tend to be no longer than 4 pages long. One of the … Continue reading Harper the Confidence Fairy
The Invention - Julia Hubery and James Munro Published by Graffeg This is such a feel good book that will have children enraptured from the offset as they hear about Fili, the Caretaker's daughter, and her invention she builds as a way to combat the sad feeling she has from her neighbours all being too … Continue reading Picture Books – August (Part Three)
By Fleur HitchcockPublished by Nosy Crow Every children's book that Fleur Hitchcock has written I have fallen in love with, and this month celebrates the publication of her latest incredible adventure for readers aged 8+ to enjoy, Mouse Heart, which is no exception, captivating me from the offset. I loved being transported back in time … Continue reading Mouse Heart
Peekaboo Baby This is a gorgeous new addition to the Peekaboo series, all of which are perfect for gifting to new parents and new babies alike. This book features ten sliders to reveal various things to little ones as you incorporate this book with a game of peekaboo, including a bath time duck, a baby … Continue reading Fabulous Board Books for Little Ones to Enjoy
Noodle the Doodle Wins the Day Written by Jonathan MeresIllustrated by Katy Hatford This is the third title in the Noodle the Doodle series, and it is just as incredible as the previous two have! This one focuses on an alternative sports day for the class, and they come up with some fantastic new activities … Continue reading Barrington Stoke Brilliance
Picking up with friends Danny and Jamila where Swarm Rising left off, Swarm Enemy thrusts readers straight into another incredible sci-fi adventure. Danny seems to have returned to normal since the duo saved humanity from Swarm in the first book, but Jamila starts to display super abilities that quickly increase in intensity, with morphing through … Continue reading Swarm Enemy
Somebody woke Wilson Sarah RobertsIllustrated by Jayne LewinPublished by Scholastic on 7th July This book tells of the journey one carbon molecule, Wilson, takes after being disturbed by underwater drilling. Wilson travels across land, and even through the entire digestive system of a cow before finally being able to return to his slumber underground after … Continue reading Picture Books – August 2022 (Part Two)
Sam Plants a Sunflower Kate PettyIllustrated by Axel SchefflerPublished by Nosy Crow in collaboration with National Trust Sam is eager to have bright sunshine every day so he follows ladybirds suggestion of planting sunflowers, and through flaps on the page we are able to see the seed growth progress underground. Worm advises Sam to be … Continue reading Picture Books – August 2022 (Part One)
The latest instalment in the Planet Omar series by Zanib Mian was published on 21st July, and Ultimate Rocket Blast offers readers a laugh out loud reading experience as they accompany Omar and his friends on an adventure that involves building a rocket for a competition. Omar is fortunate enough to have parents whose skills … Continue reading Books all fans of the Planet Omar series would enjoy
Who's Tickling Tilly? - Rob Jones Published by Pavilion Children's on 7th July The tagline at the top of the front cover is not exaggerating when it states 'A veeeerrrrry long fold-out book' because it is one of the longest board books I have come across in a long time! It is great fun to … Continue reading Brilliant Board Books
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