Now I love nothing more than picking up a non fiction book and learning something interesting. Here’s a round up of some of my favourites that have been recently published. Mummies Unwrapped Written by Tom Froese Published by Nosy Crow, in collaboration with The British Museum. I’ve always been interested in the Egyptians, I’ve always read … Continue reading Navigating Non-Fiction – My Favourite Titles of 2021 (Part One)
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.
The Perfect Picture Book this Christmas
A Christmas Story - Brian Wildsmith There are several cover designs for this book, and I chose this one to show off the covers stunning illustration as an example of what you can anticipate inside this festive title. It is a beautifully written story that is the epitome of a Christmas story that we all … Continue reading The Perfect Picture Book this Christmas
Diary of a Christmas Elf
Sam If you are looking for a children's book that encapsulates Christmas then you definitely need Ben Miller's Diary of a Christmas Elf. This is a beautifully written festive adventure with stunning illustrations too. As the title suggests this is a diary, and it is formatted as such, with the story broken up into date … Continue reading Diary of a Christmas Elf
Add the majesty of Quentin Blake to your Christmas Carol
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
The Perfect Christmas Board Book
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
Helen’s Middle Grade Must Reads -November (3)
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)
Bessie Bibbs’ Ginormous Fibs – Blog Tour
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
The Girl Who Talked to Trees – 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
SWOP The Satsuma-Sized Secret by Lucy Noguera
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
Helen’s Middle Grade Must Reads – November (2)
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)
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