Toto The Ninja Cat and The Great Snake Escape

Front Cover The ideal title to introduce young readers to chapter books, Toto the Ninja Cat is based on Dermot O'Leary's pet cats and even features the back story of how he came to own them within it too. Toto is a female cat that has next to no sight, is sister to the books … Continue reading Toto The Ninja Cat and The Great Snake Escape →

Clifftoppers – The Arrowhead Moor Adventure

Front Cover Following four adventurous cousins as they investigate suspicious behaviour in the area that they are staying in while visiting their grandparents. Working as a team the children uncover criminals right under the local communitys noses and take it upon themselves to acquire the relevant evidence to confirm that this is so and that … Continue reading Clifftoppers – The Arrowhead Moor Adventure →

The Dragon in the Library

The Dragon in the Library cover Kit comes from a large, pre occupied family who each have a talent that sets them apart, but not Kit. All she does is climb trees, enjoy getting dirty and can ideally be found outside. So when her two best friends Alita and Josh keep pleading that they all … Continue reading The Dragon in the Library →

The Day I was Erased

The Day I was Erased front cover When we meet main character Maxwell it quickly becomes clear that he is a young school boy that takes everyone and everything for granted, showing no regard for others. There are ongoing issues at home with his parents seemingly on the brink of separation, constantly arguing and showing … Continue reading The Day I was Erased →

The Good Thieves

Out June 13th, the long awaited new title from Katherine Rundell is published. The Good Thieves takes us on a voyage to New York where it seems anything is possible, including a heist undertaken by children, and it is a vividly stunning piece of childrens literature. Vita travels to America with her mum to visit … Continue reading The Good Thieves →

Malamander

Malamander Proof Cover Set in Eerie-On-Sea, echoing the seaside towns we visit during the summer when they are busy and bustling with tourists, except this story takes place outside of tourist season, in the cold winter months, when only the locals frequent the area, and it couldn't be any more different! This is children's literature … Continue reading Malamander →

Anne of Green Gables

Originally published in 1908 and loved by so many generations of readers since, Sweet Cherry Publishing recently republished the eight book collection by L.M.Montgomery with fantastically attractive, newly designed covers designed by illustrator Elena Distefano that aim to draw new generations of readers to the classic titles at a time where interest in that genre … Continue reading Anne of Green Gables →

The Umbrella Mouse

Cover design Following the adventures of an adorable little mouse called Pip who lives with her parents amongst the contents of an Umbrella shop. Pip sadly loses her parents in a bomb blast - the books setting is World War Two. The reader is in for a fantastic literary journey, leaving you lost for words. … Continue reading The Umbrella Mouse →

Peeking at Picture Books – May (Part 1)

I have really enjoyed sharing the following selection of picture book titles with younger audiences, both at home and at work. With a fantastic content selection ranging from an artistic snail to life on earth between the big bang and the time of the dinosaurs, there is something for everyone. Meet the Penguins Meet the … Continue reading Peeking at Picture Books – May (Part 1) →

No Ballet Shoes in Syria

Telling the inspirational story of a young girl from war torn Aleppo called Aya and her families tumultuous journey to safety, leading them to England. We meet Aya at a community centre with her mother and baby brother, both of whom she is responsible for taking care of, a promise she made to her Dad. … Continue reading No Ballet Shoes in Syria →