It is always such a highlight of blogging to be able to pose questions to the author of a book that I know readers will want to know the answers of to, and I always advocate being able to do this sort of feature after having read an exceptional read, and that is exactly how … Continue reading Discussing the Summer 2022 must read middle grade adventure, Spellstoppers, with author Cat Gray
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.
Sharing some of our latest favourite early chapter reads with you
Sam (@SamJdThomas) Dulcinea in the Forbidden Forest Written by Ole KonneckePublished by Gecko Press This is a gorgeous hardback that is a real treat for early chapter book readers, and not only is it rich in text, but it is also rich in illustrative content. The book is themed with minimal colour palette, which makes … Continue reading Sharing some of our latest favourite early chapter reads with you
Celebrating Mothers Day with Story Books
I would like to wish all those celebrating Mothers Day today a day to cherish, and one that is full of the most incredible moments that you each hold dear for years to come. I know for myself it will involve all the usual activities that come with the impending school week ahead - laundry, … Continue reading Celebrating Mothers Day with Story Books
The Rewilders
Helen (@helenbyles) Anyone who knows me well, knows I love big cats. When I visit the zoo or wildlife park I head straight for the big cats. Even my school lanyard has tiger stripes on it. So when I discover a book on a Lynx I know I need to read it. And I wasn’t … Continue reading The Rewilders
Perfectly Weird, Perfectly You
Helen - When Camilla was only 8 years old she was diagnosed with autism. Like all autistic people she sees the world differently, but over the years she has used science to explain her life. In this non fiction book we see the world through her eyes Like every book there will be chapters that … Continue reading Perfectly Weird, Perfectly You
Celebrating the start of Spring with The Magic of Seasons
When we here the word Seasons we immediately think of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, and can extend on what the weather/temperatures we experience in relation to each typically tend to be, but there is so much more about Seasons that we are not even aware happens and exists as a consequence of the Seasons, … Continue reading Celebrating the start of Spring with The Magic of Seasons
The Lost Whale by Hannah Gold
Publishes on 31st March 2022Features stunning illustrations by Levi Penfold throughoutPublished by HarperCollins Rio felt proud to be joining something bigger than himself. But it wasn't just that. Being out in nature and watching the whales gave him something back too. Not just the feeling of calm or the taste of adventure but the sense … Continue reading The Lost Whale by Hannah Gold
The Last Bear by Hannah Gold
Bear looked at her with his dark brown eyes, twinkling not just with the reflection of the sea but with something far deeper. It was a look that covered time and space and everything in between. And it could have lasted forever or it could have lasted seconds. Looking back she was never quite sure. … Continue reading The Last Bear by Hannah Gold
The Boy in the Post
By Holly Rivers Sam- Following on from the incredible storytelling that Holly Rivers revealed in her debut Demelza and the Spectre Detectors I am absolutely delighted to share my review of her brand new publication, The Boy in the Post. When I first heard the title I was so intrigued as to how a boy … Continue reading The Boy in the Post
BookBound double review feature of Furthermoor by Darren Simpson
Every time I have the opportunity to read an upcoming publication by Darren Simpson I lose sleep! I quite literally cannot put the book down through how immersive the environment within the respective book is, and will find myself reading into the early hours of the morning, completely losing track of all sense of time … Continue reading BookBound double review feature of Furthermoor by Darren Simpson
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