Written by Michael Panzner Illustration by Lora Look Michael’s first book Josie, Johnnie, and Rosie and the Ocean Rescue, was one of the most read blog posts read on BookBound over the last couple of months. It was such a lovely book and children at my school adore it. So I was more than delighted to read … Continue reading The Taekwonderoos: Rescue at Rattling Ridge
True magic comes from within.... When it comes to reading there is nothing I love more then a book that offers you a completely unique reading experience, inviting you in to the story from its very beginning, taking you on an unforgettable adventure, and leaving you feeling as though you, the reader, were a key … Continue reading Ember Spark And The Thunder Of Dragons
Written by Rachael Davis Illustrated by Mike Byrne Published on 1st February 2024 by Scholastic Imagine the delight on the little boy in this story's face when he realises the knock on his Grandad's door is from the Easter Bunny, who has come from something to eat. Readers are given descriptive clues to work out … Continue reading The Bunny Who Came to Breakfast
A Crooked Mark Written by Linda Kao Everything about this book appealed to me, the title, the blurb, everything. So one wet, cold Saturday evening I started and 24 hours later I was disappointed to have finished it. Rae Winter should be dead. Some say that walking away from the car crash that killed her … Continue reading YA Must Reads – March 2024
One of my favourite steps to share with little ones in regards to their reading journey is when they move from one stage of books to another, in this case from board books to picture books. When younger children start to really pay attention to the cover design and title of a book as well … Continue reading Why Not?
Written and illustrated by Sarah Hewitt Published by Tiny Tree Press More and more schools and parents use picture books to teach children about life. I do this at my job in a school. I often find that books can explain things better than us. And this is a lovely one. Anna knows what she likes … Continue reading Anna’s Garden
Books and the People Who Make Them Written by Stephanie Vernet Illustrations by Camille de Cussac Have you ever wondered how a book is made? Well if you are anything like me then this is the book for you. This unique, fun and informative introduction to the publishing world shows young readers how a book … Continue reading Nurture Your Child’s Learning with some Fantastic Non Fiction Titles this Half Term
Written by Mark Sperring Illustrated by Tim Budgen Published on 4th January 2024 in Board Book by Scholastic, also available in paperback. This is the perfect book choice for Easter break to share with younger children and with it recently being released in Board Book format it would make the perfect gift for babies and … Continue reading 20 Bunnies at Bedtime
Whenever I receive information on the latest Board Books to be published by Nosy Crow I am immediately excited by not only the titles that continue an amazing series, but also those that have the potential to be the beginning of a fantastic collection of books to build a little ones library with. I love … Continue reading Brilliant Board Books from Nosy Crow – March 2024
Various authors. My husband of 20 years is adopted, his birth mum was in no position to look after him and at the age of 6 weeks he went to live with the people he has called mum and dad for 46 years. As a couple we often talk about his birth parents and we … Continue reading When We Become Ours: A YA Adoptee Anthology
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