Dyslexia Awareness Week – Day One – Butterflies for Grandpa Joe

Grandpa Joe has always loved butterflies...But since Ben's granny passed away Grandpa Joe has changed" Written by the hugely talented Nicola Davies, this is a beautifully written, sensitive story about grief, loss, family, and unconditional love. Ben's grandparents garden is like those you would imagine when you think of a nurtured, appreciated and loved garden … Continue reading Dyslexia Awareness Week – Day One – Butterflies for Grandpa Joe →

Skeleton Keys – The Unimaginary Friend

The first thing that strikes me about this book is the familiar feeling the cover design gives, and that would be down to Stitch Head - an incredibly popular series of books also written by Guy Bass and illustrated by Pete Williamson. The illustrations are utterly iconic in The Unimaginary Friend giving the book an … Continue reading Skeleton Keys – The Unimaginary Friend →

Navigating Non-Fiction #6

A huge selection of information books feature in this edition of #NavigatingNonFiction which include humans as well as animals that go above and beyond, all truly deserving to be called a hero. There is also a beautifully illustrated book of Greek mazes and you can learn what it is like to be a child in … Continue reading Navigating Non-Fiction #6 →

Peeking at Picture Books – September Part 2 -Bumper Edition

Yet another selection of amazing Picture Books feature in this bumper edition of #PeekingAtPictureBooks. I am really pleased to introduce titles from Cicada Books for the first time on my blog alongside other top quality story books that tell young audiences of animals, numbers, carousel horses, skeletons and so much more. Each book has stunning … Continue reading Peeking at Picture Books – September Part 2 -Bumper Edition →

Wild Spaces and Wild Stories – Guest Post by Sophie Anderson

It is no coincidence that Yanka, the main character in my new book, The Girl Who Speaks Bear, goes into the forest to discover who she is. Throughout history, humans have journeyed into the natural world to grow, learn, discover, heal, seek enlightenment or be inspired. Yet modern life has led many people to spend … Continue reading Wild Spaces and Wild Stories – Guest Post by Sophie Anderson →

Middle Grade Must Haves – Sept #1

Following on from a successful summer of reading I have gathered together some of the books I have caught up on and read in preparation for a two part #MiddleGradeMustHaves to share with you all this September. I cannot get over how much amazing talent there is to be found on the shelves of the … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Haves – Sept #1 →

Sophie takes to the Sky – Guest Post with Katherine Woodfine

Being the author of two hugely successful book series' is something Katherine Woodfine relates well to, yet her most recent venture has taken her in a slightly different direction which sees her writing a novella for Barrington Stoke. Her latest title Sophie Takes to the Sky is one of their Little Gems September releases and … Continue reading Sophie takes to the Sky – Guest Post with Katherine Woodfine →

Dyslexia Friendly titles this September

The books that were published yesterday (15th September) by Barrington Stoke offer a variety of content, themes and adventures to those looking for dyslexia friendly content and books that are equally beneficial to reluctant readers that would enjoy the depth and detail each of these books have to offer, and without the length of a … Continue reading Dyslexia Friendly titles this September →

Book Event – Potkin and Stubbs The Haunting of Peligan City

Yesterday (12th September) saw the book launch of Sophie Green's new title Potkin and Stubbs The Haunting of Peligan City, the second title in the Potkin and Stubbs series with the third instalment publishing early next year and Sophie exclusively revealing at the launch that the book would be called Ghostcatcher! Sophie giving her speech … Continue reading Book Event – Potkin and Stubbs The Haunting of Peligan City →

The Butterfly Effect

The Butterfly Effect is my latest blog, featuring three stunning Butterfly themed books from @FL_Childrens @FlorisBooks #NonFiction #MG