This week involved a brilliant day visiting the clpe library in London, and it was worth it! The bookcases have the most amazing selection of book titles from all over the publishing industry and instantly inspired me, and the staff at the library had brilliant knowledge of childrens literature and an enthusiasm for the surroundings … Continue reading My trip to the CLPE Library in London →

March has seen an abundance of new titles enter the world of children's literature, especially picture books. Continuing on from my previous picture book post this month (Peeking at Picture Books - March) are the following books that I would highly recommend. Cherry Blossom and Paper Planes The stunning illustrations within this book are the … Continue reading Peeking at Picture Books – March (part 2) →

Our eldest, Jed, got born first out of all of us. Our youngest, Trig, - he got born four years later. And me, Maggie, I was in-between. The middler, worse luck. Maggie is the middle child and as such is shown none of the praise, respect, aspirations and reward given to the eldest child of … Continue reading The Middler →

December is convinced she will transform into a bird, with wings coming out of the scar on her back. Spending all of her free time training and preparing for her transformation, she can frequently be found climbing up trees or eating seeds at the dinner table. Having grown up in the care system spending short … Continue reading Extraordinary Birds →

Front cover When Dylan wants to impress a girl he likes he buys her a scented candle for her birthday. Whilst over at Beth's house he lights the candle for her to enjoy as per her request, until the sound of her mum coming up the stairs frightens them and the candle is quickly extinguished … Continue reading How to Rob a Bank →

Front Cover Lyla lives in the year 2099, where toilets no longer need flushing, little brothers still invade your private space, and even the strongest of friendships get tested. When Lyla and her best friend Bianca discuss Biancas upcoming birthday party plans Lyla is confident of her invite, so much so she buys her friends … Continue reading A Moon Girl Stole my Friend →

Front cover The latest instalment in the Isadora Moon series, Isadora Moon has a sleepover tells of the adventure the books namesake has after her teacher sets a weekend based homework. The task given is to design and bake a cake like those seen on a hit tv show, and the cake that outshines the … Continue reading Isadora Moon has a sleepover →

Front cover An absolutely stunning graphic novel from David Almond with beautiful, thought-provoking illustrations by Dave McKean. The first thing that really draws you to pick up this book is the cover. It is absolutely stunning to look at, grasping your imagination with both hands and evoking so many thoughts from it and there is … Continue reading Joe Quinn’s Poltergeist →