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
My Bindi Gita VaradarajanIllustrated by Archana SreenivasanPublished by Scholastic on 7th July This book tells all about a little Hindu girl, Divya, who is unsure how she will be received by others if she wears a Bindi on her forehead like her mum. When she does choose an amazing sun shaped Bindi to wear to … Continue reading Picture Books – July 2022 (Part Three)
Picture Perfect by Serena Patel Illustrated by Louise ForshawPublished on 7th JulySuitable for readers age 8+ The context of this story is one we can all relate to at times as it tells of a family that is all too often distracted by modern technology, and how it subsequently prevents the story's main character, Sonal, … Continue reading Dyslexia Friendly titles from Barrington Stoke
Daddy and Me and the Rhyme to be Chris Bridges and Halcyon PersonIllustrated by Parker-Nia GordonPublished by Scholastic on 2nd June This is a book about a daughter and a dad who enjoy making up lyrics to songs together, feeling inspired by the beat of music. Dad always makes up the line that rhymes with … Continue reading Picture Books – July 2022 (Part Two)
Written and Illustrated by Duncan BeediePublished by Templar Books Bear has completed all his preparations and is ready to hibernate for the upcoming winter, but try as he may he just cannot successfully fall asleep, so he goes on a walk to try to tire himself out more, and spots other animals going off to … Continue reading No Sleep for Bear
As soon as I started reading this new publication by Anna Hoghton, author of The Mask of Aribella (2020), I was immediately certain that this is my favourite read of 2022, and I am confident it will remain so. Orla and the Wild Hunt is instantly immersive as you are transported to Ireland with Orla … Continue reading Orla and the Wild Hunt
No Sleep for Bear - Duncan Beedie Published 7th July by Bonnier Books Bear has completed all his preparations and is ready to hibernate for the upcoming winter, but try as he may he just cannot successfully fall asleep, so he goes on a walk to try to tire himself out more, and spots other … Continue reading Picture Books – July 2022
Written by Sharon GoslingCover designed by Pip JohnsonCover illustrated by Kristina KisterPublished by Little TigerPerfect for readers aged 8+ Helen (@helenbyles) - Sometimes you see a book cover you know you need to read it. Well this book isone such book. The cover just hooks you in. You need to know why on the cover … Continue reading The Extraordinary Voyage of Katy Willacott
Sam (@SamJDThomas) The first thing that strikes you when you browse Word of the Day by Britannica is the absolutely stunning illustrations that accompany the variety of words that have been chosen to feature inside. The illustrations draw your eye to each word, and ignite your imagination with whatever illustrated content features on the page. … Continue reading Britannica’s Word of the Day
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