There are few people that have not heard of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, whether through word of mouth - as the story is shared through the generations, or through television/film. The story of Scrooge (and the three ghosts that visit him) is as much a traditional aspect of the festive season as decorating a … Continue reading Add the majesty of Quentin Blake to your Christmas Carol
I am delighted to be sharing these festive titles with you as we kick off our December 2021 on the blog, and especially because I really enjoyed reading these books prior to reviewing them, and sharing them with my 20 month old nephew, who is becoming more and more of a bookworm as the weeks … Continue reading The Perfect Christmas Board Book
The Philosophy Resistance Squad Written by Robert Grant Published by Little Island Milo is delighted to have been chosen to join the fanciest, most prestigious school in the world, but it soon becomes clear that something strange is happening. The children seem to be acting like zombies and with only a few not affected its up … Continue reading Helen’s Middle Grade Must Reads -November (3)
Written by Chris JonesIllustrated by Claire BellPerfect for children aged 3+ So we all know people who claim to be good at everything. They like to boast that they can do everything better than you. Well Bessie is such a person, but instead of helping she makes everything worse. She is the sort of person … Continue reading Bessie Bibbs’ Ginormous Fibs – Blog Tour
This book is a keepsake in every sense of the word. The text is as captivating as it is immersive, and author Natasha Farrant has absolutely written a modern day classic in The Girl Who Talked to Trees. Added to this, the utterly stunning illustrations by Lydia Corry really do bring the magic and beauty … Continue reading The Girl Who Talked to Trees – Blog Tour
Ask anyone who has ever had a dog as a pet and they will tell you that they truly are your best friend, and that the memories you make with your dog are those you cherish always, often making you laugh and smile as you reflect on them. This book reflects this sentiment perfectly as … Continue reading SWOP The Satsuma-Sized Secret by Lucy Noguera
Pierre’s Not There Written by Ursula Dubosarsky Illustrations by Christopher Nielsen Published by Allen and Unwin So have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an animal, to step into the animals paws for a day, I will be honest I’ve never really given it much thought, but I know someone who does. Lara waits … Continue reading Helen’s Middle Grade Must Reads – November (2)
I don’t know about you but when I open my freezer I find, chips, fish fingers, ice cream and a lot of ice. Well for Patrick it’s different, he finds a polar bear, a big polar bear who talks. Monty is a huge polar bear, his always hungry and likes nothing more than quoting Oscar … Continue reading The Bear Who Sailed the Ocean on an Iceberg – Blog Tour
The Star Maker's Apprentice - Sam Hay and Xin Li As a huge fan of picture books with Sam Hay's name associated with them, I am delighted to be sharing this newest title on my blog, and even more so when I get to discuss and admire the illustrations by debut picture book illustrator Xin … Continue reading The Star Maker’s Apprentice
Not if I can help it Written by Carolyn Mackler Published by Scholastic This is the story of Willa, a child living with SPD, sensory processing disorder. She likes things a certain way, likes food cooked a certain way, and definitely doesn’t like change. So when her dad announces that his dating her best friends … Continue reading Helen’s Middle Grade Must Reads – November (1)
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