Often, in my home, I will express to my children my excitement for new books and blogging opportunities that have arrived, and one of those occasions happened to be with my 15 year old son with whom I shared Umbrella Mouse, Anna's debut title, with. The mere mention of Anna's name to him conjured up … Continue reading Delta and the Lost City
Escaping a war doesn't always bring peace If ever there was an example of a poignant read then this would be it, and author Malcolm Duffy truly does justice to life after escaping the war-torn country you have always called home. We are all acutely aware of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and the … Continue reading Seven Million Sunflowers – Blog Tour
If there is ever the opportunity to read a book written by Catherine Fisher then you are in for a treat, and this latest title, Culhwch and Olwen, is a prime example of her fantastic writing and incredible storytelling. This is the first publication from Graffeg's new imprint, Cadno, and they have picked a gem … Continue reading Culhwch and Olwen – Blog Tour
Let's go home, Baby Bee Yay! I love thus series and the first sight of one arriving has me and the little people in my life super excited to sit down and share it. Baby Bee looks super cute, and that can be said for all that feature inside the book. Using the sliding counters, … Continue reading Beautiful Board Books this June 2024 (Part Two) – A Nosy Crow Bonanza
Tales from Acorn Woods : Frog's Day Out I was absolutely delighted when Macmillan sent me out a copy of this stunning Board Book from the Tales from Acorn Wood series, with this being the 10th book. What isn't to love about a Board Book written by the author behind such stellar titles as The … Continue reading Brilliant Board Books this June 2024 (Part One)
Hi Catherine, thank you so much for letting me interview you. I’m a HUGE fan of The RainbowFlamingo and would love you to answer these ten questions below: Can you tell readers what they can expect from your new picture book, The RainbowFlamingo?The Rainbow Flamingo is a great big burst of colour on the outside, … Continue reading An Interview with Catherine Emmett
This Autumn, children’s charity The Children’s Bookshow is offering Suffolk primary schools the chance to see award-winning author, Ele Fountain in a live performance at The New Wolsey Theatre. Ele Fountain’s performance will take place as a part of The Children’s Bookshow Autumn programme. The full programme can be found on The Children’s Bookshow website. On … Continue reading Ele Fountain event opportunity for Suffolk Primary Schools
Where's Mr Tractor? This title in the series from Ingela P.Arrhenius is one of the latest that features a vehicle at the centre of it, and given we are leaving spring and entering summer it is perfectly timed with families heading off on a trips to farms, and that we see/spot tractors around the countryside … Continue reading Beautiful Board Books from Nosy Crow – May 2024
There's A Gorilla At The Door! Written by Clare Helen Welsh and illustrated by Sam Caldwell, this picture book in Hardcover was published on 1st February 2024, and is just as much fun as the cover indicates! We join a young girl called Daphne who isn't at all happy about moving in to her stepdad's … Continue reading Perfect Picture Books this May 2024 (Part One)
It was a day like a freshly peeled orange: bright and zesty and sweet. The smell of Spring was in the air at Mallowmarsh, and Daisy Thistledown was feeling hopeful. If, like me, you had the pleasure of reading Greenwild : The World Behind The Door, which published in June 2023 (in Hardback, or January … Continue reading Greenwild : The City Beyond The Sea
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