How it Works : Shark Written by Molly Littleboy Illustrated by David Semple Published by Little Tiger This book is jam packed with everything you could ever need to learn about Sharks, and it is designed and detailed in a way that makes it fantastic content for the intended readers, those aged 2-5 years. Little … Continue reading How It Works – Series to Date
Not every child likes reading long books so with this in mind I’ve been looking at a few shorter chapter books for older children. Future Hero #1 - 4 Written by Remi Blackwood Future Hero is an exciting new fast-paced fantasy adventure featuring a young Black hero in an Afro-futurist fantasy world, Ulfrika. Jarell, an … Continue reading Shorter Chapter Books for Older Children
Goddess Crown Written by Shade Lapite I was so excited when this book arrived and I just couldn’t wait to dive in. But first I had to marvel at the beautiful cover, the gold and blue was so eye catching In this thrilling Afro-fantasy, the first set in the lush, opulent kingdom of Galla, a … Continue reading YA Titles to enjoy this Summer 2024 (Part One)
Written by Kathy Sherman Illustrated by Torey Butner Published by Tiny Tree When I choose a book to read to the children at school I am finding more and more that the book needs to link in their education. An example of this could be that a year group is learning about a particular topic … Continue reading Too Many Moose!
Don't Disturb The Pirate! Written by Rhiannon Findlay Illustrated by Sian Roberts Published by Puffin When I saw that this book was being published I was immediately determined to share it on here for others to become aware of. It is written by the same talent behind the Ten Minutes to Bed series of titles, … Continue reading Perfect Picture Books – August 2024 (Part Two)
Where's My Pet? Patch Written by Beth Hamilton Illustrated by Carly Gledhill Published by Little Tiger I love a hide and seek style board book because they are incredibly popular with little ones as they are so much fun to discover part of the adventure behind the flaps incorporated in the book, and this particular … Continue reading Beautiful Board Books – August 2024 (Part One)
Habitats Written by Hannah Pang and Illustrated by Isobel Lundie, this book was published in Hardcover format by Little Tiger in February this year, and perfectly compliments the duo's earlier book titled Seasons, which was published in February 2023. Nature is like a magical journey that transforms with every step. The pages within this book … Continue reading Perfect Picture Books – August 2024 (Part One)
Small! Written by Hannah Moffatt As soon as I saw this cover I knew that this book was going to be fun. Harvey is a small boy in a giant world. On stilts! When Harvey accidentally sets fire to his headteacher's trousers, Mum decides it's time for a BIG change and packs him off to … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – August 2024 (Part Two)
Shipwrecked Written by Jenny Pearson Published by Usborne I just adore a Jenny Pearson book, she's not afraid to tackle serious subjects but she does it in a humorous way. And this book is no different. Sebastian Sunrise and his two best friends, Lina and Étienne, are in a bit of trouble. They are stranded … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – August 2024 (Part One)
Claire Fayers I’m often asked if I believe in ghosts and magic. The short answer is, sadly, no. I say sadly, because sometimes I really wish there was a bit of magic in the world. (I’m not so sure about ghosts.) But I believe there are plenty of things in the world we haven’t explained … Continue reading Welsh Giants, Ghosts & Goblins
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