Short stories are essential when choosing a book for a reluctant reader whether they are confident in reading or not, and often shorter books can provide the stepping stone children need to get to chapter books as they entertain and inspire the reader and leave them longing for more story. Here is a post on … Continue reading The Shining Stars of Short Stories
Vegetables in Holiday Underwear Jared Chapman A hilarious festive title that younger readers will love this book has humorous illustrations to admire while reading the run book. The book tells the reader how month after month a pea has waited until he can finally wear his holiday underwear as December arrives. There are a variety … Continue reading Peeking At Picture Books – December 2019
Magical Myths and Legends Chosen by Michael Morpurgo Featuring the stories of heroes and legends that we are familiar with such as Thor and Robin Hood, and those that we perhaps are less familiar with such as Gawain and the Green Knight and The Giant of Mont Saint-Michel - all chosen by the iconic children's … Continue reading Navigating Non-Fiction this November
Another stunning selection of Christmas picture book titles that are available to purchase for gifts, reading at home and school library stock, each of which I would highly recommend. Each of these books highlights the joy and excitement of the festive period, and the real meaning to Christmas is portrayed beautifully in many of them … Continue reading Have a Jolly Holly Christmas – Christmas Book Recommendations 2019 (Part Two)
Next month the voting closes for the Lollies awards with voters having until 11.59pm on 13th December 2019 to cast votes on titles from the shortlist which were chosen by a panel of judges - Micheal Rosen, Alison Leach, Scott Evans, Andria Zafirakou and Kate Newport. My blog is intended to give you an insight … Continue reading The Lollies Shortlist 2020
There are definitely a lot of christmas titles to choose from this time of year so I have compiled a list of those that I think offer great value for money, emulate the christmas feel and vibe we all look for in the perfect christmas book and would be perfect to share with young children … Continue reading It’s the Season to be Jolly – Christmas Book Recommendations 2019
#ThePearlInTheIce @chickenhsebooks @kateconstable7 is the latest title to feature on my blog
When it comes to books you really can't beat a good series as it offers that hugely valuable continuity to characters you come to know and love, and what better series to read then those with strong characters and immersive storylines. The series' that feature on this blog would be perfect additions at home, in … Continue reading Series-ly Sensational
Somerset, 1616 A sinking boat ... A girl in disguise ... A disappearing sea ... This is the phenomenal story of Fortune Sharpe, a young girl that lives in a hamlet inhabited by all females with the exception of her older brother who she dotes on. The pair are frequently being reprimanded as they play … Continue reading The Somerset Tsunami
'A moving story of love and loss during the Second World War' Following on from Holly's hugely successful 2018 publication Evie's War which is World War One based and tells of loss, death, and grief that all befall Evie's family during the War, this book is Second World War based and follows Molly's story. The … Continue reading The Runaways – Holly Webb
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