Lift and Learn : Our Weather Written by Isabel Potter Illustrated by Hannah Tolson We were absolutely thrilled to receive this topic specific board book, namely weather, as it is one of natures daily impacts on us all, and something children kind of pick up bits here and there regarding, but the ability to give … Continue reading Brilliant Board Books – June 2026 (Part One)
The Big Bad Wolf Murder Written by P. G. Bell Published by Usborne I adore this author and series - the first book in the series The Beanstalk murder was one of my all time favourite books so I was looking forward to reading this one. At twelve years old, Ruby Calvino is the youngest human … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – May 2026
Tomorrow's Ghost Written by Tanya Landman Published by Walker Books This was amazing from the first page. Haunted by the past, can Anna rewrite the future? 1976: Twelve-year-old Anna, bored and lonely away from her friends for the summer, finds herself dreaming about a girl from 1919 – a neglected and lonely girl living in a … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads -April 2026
Baby, You're Our Sunshine by Sophie Beer This beautiful board book celebrates all things baby, and does so in a way that is both heartwarming and fun, creating a joyful reading experience for adults and children alike. You're a rainbow, baby! And I'll tell you why. You came after showers and lit up the sky. … Continue reading Brilliant Board Books – April 2026
When I Became Your Mummy Written by Susannah Shane Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup Published by Nosy Crow This title has previously been published in paperback, but alas it has now also become available as a board book which is awesome because the chunkier form makes it perfect for babies and toddlers to enjoy, and what … Continue reading Making Mother’s Day special with little ones
The Carnegies, the UK’s longest running book awards for children run by the UK’s library association, CILIP, announced their 2026 shortlists at the London Book Fair yesterday afternoon. The award celebrates outstanding reading experiences in both Writing and Illustration categories and are unique in being judged by librarians – and what better award to celebrate … Continue reading 2026 Carnegie Medal shortlist announced
Written by Amelia Giudici Published by Andersen Press Cover design by Philip Harris Since starting this blog in 2019 I have read so many books, and it only now occurs to me to do some sort of official BookBound award for those that truly are the creme de la creme of children's literature. The cause … Continue reading Anya and the light above the Ocean
Love is in the Little Things Written by Stella J Jones Illustrated by Jane Massey It only took my first read through of this book for it to resonate with me on a level not reached by every book all or any of the time, and that is because of how beautifully this book has … Continue reading Beautiful Board Books to gift Mums this Mother’s Day
The Uninvited Written by Ross MacKenzie Published by Andersen Press I have loved everything Ross Mackenzie has ever written and I know this was going to be the same with this book. When the Faerie folk flee their world and come to ours, running from the nightmare of war, nobody in the everyday knows what to … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – February 2026 (Part Two)
Nora Nightsky Written by Rebecca Lewis-Oakes Published by Scholastic I was lucky enough to have been sent a sample booklet of this book which left me wanting to read the entire book. Nora Nightsky is a star - literally. Her glamorous mum is the North Star, and their dazzling family works hard, bringing to life the … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Read – February 2026 (Part Two)
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