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
Written and illustrated by Rosemary Clunie This is Rosemary Clunie's first children's book. And what a lovely book it is. When Serena meets the little blue dog, she names him Haiku, and they become best of friends. But one day Haiku grows too big for Serena and her cottage in the woods. Together they travel … Continue reading Serena And The Little Blue Dog
The Glorious Race of Magical Beasts Written by Alex Bell Alex Bell has written some of the best MG books around, so this had a lot to live up to. I started this book as soon as it arrived. And how delighted I was that there was a strong link to libraries and books. Twelve-year-old … Continue reading Chapter Book Must Reads – March 2024 Part Two
Written and Illustrated by Raahat Kaduji Published on 14th March 2024 by Alison Green Books When sitting down to read this book I anticipated it being very sleep focused and was pleasantly surprised that it focuses more on the adventures that Flora, the smallest dormouse, goes on as a result of not being tired when … Continue reading I’m NOT Sleepy
Written by J.T. Williams Illustrations by Simone Douglas This book is the second in this amazing groundbreaking series. And having loved the first one I couldn’t wait to see what adventures awaited the friends this time. Sisters in solving crime. Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds – Lizzie lives in Westminster … Continue reading Lizzie and Belle Mysteries : Portraits and Poison
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