Noodle the Doodle Wins the Day Written by Jonathan MeresIllustrated by Katy Hatford This is the third title in the Noodle the Doodle series, and it is just as incredible as the previous two have! This one focuses on an alternative sports day for the class, and they come up with some fantastic new activities … Continue reading Barrington Stoke Brilliance
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Reading books by Peter Bunzl this Summer
There are some authors that you know whatever they write will always be amazing. These authors will write different kinds of books but you know that it will be brilliant. Peter Bunzl is one such person. Whatever he decides to write, you know it’s going to be a must read. The Cogheart series was one … Continue reading Reading books by Peter Bunzl this Summer
2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – August (Part One)
A beginners guide to ruling the Galaxy Written by David SolomonsPublished by Nosy Crow This is one of 2022's must read books. Gavin thinks that there is something strange about new girl Niki. She knows it all, she is far cleverer than anyone else and she says she’s a princess. She has a strange relationship … Continue reading 2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – August (Part One)
Swarm Enemy
Picking up with friends Danny and Jamila where Swarm Rising left off, Swarm Enemy thrusts readers straight into another incredible sci-fi adventure. Danny seems to have returned to normal since the duo saved humanity from Swarm in the first book, but Jamila starts to display super abilities that quickly increase in intensity, with morphing through … Continue reading Swarm Enemy
How to Catch a Rainbow
Written by Naomi Jones Illustrations by Ana Gomez Published by OUP Over the last couple of years rainbows have played an important part in people’s lives. During the Covid lockdowns people put rainbows in their windows in support of key workers, I liked mine so much I’ve kept mine in my window. Rainbows are incredibly … Continue reading How to Catch a Rainbow
Picture Books – August 2022 (Part Two)
Somebody woke Wilson Sarah RobertsIllustrated by Jayne LewinPublished by Scholastic on 7th July This book tells of the journey one carbon molecule, Wilson, takes after being disturbed by underwater drilling. Wilson travels across land, and even through the entire digestive system of a cow before finally being able to return to his slumber underground after … Continue reading Picture Books – August 2022 (Part Two)
Books all fans of the Planet Omar series would enjoy
The latest instalment in the Planet Omar series by Zanib Mian was published on 21st July, and Ultimate Rocket Blast offers readers a laugh out loud reading experience as they accompany Omar and his friends on an adventure that involves building a rocket for a competition. Omar is fortunate enough to have parents whose skills … Continue reading Books all fans of the Planet Omar series would enjoy
Brilliant Board Books
Who's Tickling Tilly? - Rob Jones Published by Pavilion Children's on 7th July The tagline at the top of the front cover is not exaggerating when it states 'A veeeerrrrry long fold-out book' because it is one of the longest board books I have come across in a long time! It is great fun to … Continue reading Brilliant Board Books
Dyslexia Friendly titles from Barrington Stoke
Picture Perfect by Serena Patel Illustrated by Louise ForshawPublished on 7th JulySuitable for readers age 8+ The context of this story is one we can all relate to at times as it tells of a family that is all too often distracted by modern technology, and how it subsequently prevents the story's main character, Sonal, … Continue reading Dyslexia Friendly titles from Barrington Stoke
Orla and the Wild Hunt
As soon as I started reading this new publication by Anna Hoghton, author of The Mask of Aribella (2020), I was immediately certain that this is my favourite read of 2022, and I am confident it will remain so. Orla and the Wild Hunt is instantly immersive as you are transported to Ireland with Orla … Continue reading Orla and the Wild Hunt
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