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The Importance of Trees in Lockdown – Guest Blog by Charlotte Guillain, Author of What Did the Tree See? on Day Two of the Blog Tour

I’ve always spent a lot of time walking in nature. I find it’s great for my mental health, gives me energy and helps me to process things that are happening in my life and work. We’re lucky enough to live within walking distance of the Blenheim Palace estate in Oxfordshire and this has meant I’ve … Continue reading The Importance of Trees in Lockdown – Guest Blog by Charlotte Guillain, Author of What Did the Tree See? on Day Two of the Blog Tour →

The Worries : Sohal Finds a Friend

Right now as things stand in 2021 there is so much uncertainty on a daily basis that we face as adults, and it is so easy to overlook the impact all of this is having on children - particularly as they appear to be coping for the most part. Children do however have more to … Continue reading The Worries : Sohal Finds a Friend →

A look at Little Tigers titles for Little Ones (2)

Who Said Cheep? by Yi-Hsuan Wu This vibrantly coloured board book encourages interaction from little ones with lift the flap components that feature in relation to each of the animals found inside, and with the touch/texture aspect to each animal in the book too. The book centres around little ones working out which of the … Continue reading A look at Little Tigers titles for Little Ones (2) →

It’s Her Story : Rosa Parks – Author Lauren Burke writes an incredible piece for CILIP

In May this year Sunbird Books is due to launch with an amazing lineup of titles publishing soon after. They have a strong message behind their chosen titles, reflected in their mission statement Sunbird Books is the home for innovative and original books for children. It will focus on female voices and contributors as well … Continue reading It’s Her Story : Rosa Parks – Author Lauren Burke writes an incredible piece for CILIP →

Bunny Vs Monkey – Comic Book Series by Jamie Smart (David Fickling Books)

As a parent, librarian, book reviewer and blogger I love nothing more than to share my thoughts on books that have been (or will be) published in the world of children's literature, but to get an insight from the intended reading audience as to why certain books are such a popular choice and relevant to … Continue reading Bunny Vs Monkey – Comic Book Series by Jamie Smart (David Fickling Books) →

The Worst Class in the World Gets Worse – Joanna Nadin

When it comes to early chapter books, aimed at 5-8 year old readers, it is important to offer them content that they can relate to, and that they can imagine without difficulty given the intended readers will have previously enjoyed sharing picture books before becoming independent readers of books that are predominantly picture based with … Continue reading The Worst Class in the World Gets Worse – Joanna Nadin →

The Year That Was 2020 – A BookBound Look Back (Part Two)

As I sit at home during this latest lockdown and continue to reflect on this past year I am grateful for the opportunities afforded my blog by authors, illustrators, and publishers in the form of blog tours and amazing titles to review and recommend - all of which have provided much welcome distraction at a … Continue reading The Year That Was 2020 – A BookBound Look Back (Part Two) →

The Year That Was 2020 – A BookBound Look Back (Part One)

This year will be more memorable then most for obvious reasons, with the impact it has on us all being more then previous years we have reflected more fondly on during new years eve (and the days that follow). 2020 started off on a high for myself as I set off on my travels attending … Continue reading The Year That Was 2020 – A BookBound Look Back (Part One) →