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.

Kick Off your 2022 YA Adventure with these Must Reads

Witch Written by Finbar Hawkins Published by Zephyr I was hooked by page1. This is a powerful story that will hook you in, you will find yourself constantly saying just one more page. Every and her sister Dill watch their witch mother killed, Every needs to avenge her death,  and she will do anything to  … Continue reading Kick Off your 2022 YA Adventure with these Must Reads →

The Graphic Novel Experience

So I will admit I’d never read a graphic novel until recently when I decided to dive head first into the titles available in this genre. In this blog I share three of the titles I enjoyed, all of which are published by the fabulous David Fickling Books. Georgia and the edge of the World … Continue reading The Graphic Novel Experience →

The Perfect Bedtime Board Book (2) – Titles from Little Tiger

I Love You to the Moon and Back - by Amelia Hepworth and illustrated by Tim Warnes (Hardcover) With short rhyming sentences throughout this book that detail activities that the parent and child bear do with one another that personify their love for one another, this is a beautiful book for parents to share with … Continue reading The Perfect Bedtime Board Book (2) – Titles from Little Tiger →

2022 Read for Empathy – Picture Book Collection

The official collection of titles picked for this year's Empathy Day (9th June) was revealed yesterday, having been selected by the thirteen incredible judges, and we thought we would give you our #BookBound insight into the titles from the different genres and age groups, beginning with today's blog on Picture Books. These titles that have … Continue reading 2022 Read for Empathy – Picture Book Collection →

Lemony Snicket’s Poison for Breakfast (Double Review)

Sam - Reading this title towards the end of 2021 was genuinely one of the highlights of my year when it comes to material I had the opportunity to read. I came across this title on Rock the Boat's website, and contacted them immediately for a copy, and am delighted that they sent me one … Continue reading Lemony Snicket’s Poison for Breakfast (Double Review) →

Exclusive interview with Eerie-On-Sea Mystery Series Author Thomas Taylor

Later this year we will see the publication of the latest book in the incredible middle grade adventure series based in Eerie-On-Sea by the fabulous author Thomas Taylor, who has given us three titles in the series so far, and relatable characters and unbelievable experiences as we join in with solving the mysteries that descend … Continue reading Exclusive interview with Eerie-On-Sea Mystery Series Author Thomas Taylor →

Short Chapter Books from Sweet Cherry

Regular readers of BookBound will know how much we love easy short chapter books.  These books are ideal for children aged 6yrs and above who have mastered picture books and are looking for a book that will take them to the next level. These books are Easy to read, the chapters are short, the text is … Continue reading Short Chapter Books from Sweet Cherry →

The Perfect Bedtime Board Book (1) – Titles from Little Tiger

Noah and the Starbird Written by Barry TimmsIllustrated by Faye Hsu This heart warming story tells of a young boy named Noah, who is staying at his grandma's whilst his poorly dad is in hospital, and his mum is busy visiting the hospital. Whilst Noah and his grandma unpack the young boy's belongings in the … Continue reading The Perfect Bedtime Board Book (1) – Titles from Little Tiger →