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)
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.
An Interview with Catherine Emmett
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
Ele Fountain event opportunity for Suffolk Primary Schools
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
Beautiful Board Books from Nosy Crow – May 2024
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
Perfect Picture Books this May 2024 (Part One)
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)
Greenwild : The City Beyond The Sea
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
Discussing Ember Spark with Abi Elphinstone
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzoJbF-LIT- When it comes to Abi Elphinstone I feel theres no need for introductions, her work speaks for itself, and from 2018's Sky Song through to this latest book I have delighted in every chance to devour the exquisite stories that Abi writes, and tumble head first into the astonishingly beautiful and vast worlds she … Continue reading Discussing Ember Spark with Abi Elphinstone
Brilliant Board Books from Little Tiger – May 2024
Number Garden Written by Isabel Potter Illustrated by Sophie Ledesma Just as the front cover tagline 'introducing first numbers through nature' suggests this is a board book that combines numbers with nature, two fantastic topics to incorporate into this 3-5 year olds reading book. The illustration on the front cover also gives you an indication … Continue reading Brilliant Board Books from Little Tiger – May 2024
The Island at the Edge of the Night – Special Guest Review and Author Interview
When I was contacted by the publicist involved with Lucy's latest book I posed the idea of including a very special young lady, an avid book reader and total bookworm, who is the intended reader age for the book. Amelia is someone I love to bestow my love of books upon whenever the opportunity arises, … Continue reading The Island at the Edge of the Night – Special Guest Review and Author Interview
The Island at the Edge of Night – Double Review
@SamJDThomas Immediately immersing you in an unfolding mystery you join Faye, a young girl that is due to depart her family home she shares with her father and auntie. She is heading to boarding school, which isn't an unfamiliar situation for Faye to find herself in, she has previously been enrolled in several, but this … Continue reading The Island at the Edge of Night – Double Review
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