Peeking At Picture Books – August Part 1

Sit back and get comfy because this months #PeekingAtPictureBooks is jam packed full of amazing, high quality, heart warming titles that will without doubt make it incredibly hard to choose from. Enjoy part one which features ten amazing titles.. Polly and the New Baby This is a beautiful story, perfect to share with younger readers … Continue reading Peeking At Picture Books – August Part 1 →

The Switching Hour

Never stay out after the Switching Hour... never let the outside in Never before have I compelled the time within a story to go quicker - until now with this book which tells of Badeko, a creature of legend that feasts upon the dreams of children, taking them from where they sleep if he can … Continue reading The Switching Hour →

The Bad Luck Lighthouse

The second book in the Seth Seppi series this is the phenomenal The Bad Luck Lighthouse which follows on from the award winning The Last Chance Hotel where we met main character Seth and his pet cat called nightshade. So much happened in book one that makes returning to the characters both heart warming and … Continue reading The Bad Luck Lighthouse →

One To Watch : August – I Cosmo

In a complete breath of fresh air to children's literature this is a book about a dog called Cosmo, told lovingly by the dog himself, through his eyes as a fundamental part of a family on the verge of separation. With an undeniable genuineness and phenomenal attention to detail this really feels like a book … Continue reading One To Watch : August – I Cosmo →

One to Watch : Autumn 2019 – Shadows of Winterspell

Deep in the forest, magic is waiting... This being the latest title from Amy Wilson, Shadows of Winterspell is due for publication on October 17th 2019 and it is well worth the wait. Undoubtedly one of our future #Booktalk titles, I have already begun the process of recommending this title to one and all as … Continue reading One to Watch : Autumn 2019 – Shadows of Winterspell →

Seven Summer Must Reads – Seven Top Reads ICYMT 2019

With the end of term fast approaching I thought I would write a recommendations list based on titles available to read over the summer period that I would recommend to a colleague, parent, school student undertaking this years Summer Reading Challenge or keen reader looking for book inspiration. There are so many amazing books available … Continue reading Seven Summer Must Reads – Seven Top Reads ICYMT 2019 →

Navigating Non-Fiction #4

New to my blog is #NavigatingNonFiction #4 featuring books from @FlyingEyeBooks @BookLife @Scholastic

Peeking at Picture Books – July

Deep in the Ocean Detailing the findings of a submarine as it travels through the Ocean, heading deeper and deeper into the water. With information on the submarine like it needing to turn its lights on as it enters darker and darker waters and also specific information on fish species found at each level of … Continue reading Peeking at Picture Books – July →

Exciting Early Chapter Reads

Plenty of exciting choice awaits those children that are looking for early chapter books which are shorter in length then middle grade titles, encouraging them to take the next step in their book reading journey by not being daunting in size, whilst containing all the excitement and adventure of their larger and longer counterparts. Here … Continue reading Exciting Early Chapter Reads →

Dyslexia Friendly YA Title : Because Of You

Telling the story of Poppy, Who's life has changed a lot lately with her dad having moved out after her parents marriage ended, and if that wasn't enough for her to try coping with her mum has moved in her boyfriend and his daughter to the family home too. The emotional aspect of how Poppy … Continue reading Dyslexia Friendly YA Title : Because Of You →