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
20 Bunnies at Bedtime
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
Brilliant Board Books from Nosy Crow – March 2024
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
When We Become Ours: A YA Adoptee Anthology
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
Serena And The Little Blue Dog
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
Chapter Book Must Reads – March 2024 Part Two
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
I’m NOT Sleepy
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
Lizzie and Belle Mysteries : Portraits and Poison
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
Chapter Book Must Reads – March 2024 Part One
Interdimensional Explorers Written by Lorraine Gregory Illustrations by Jo Lindley As a member of FCBG I am lucky enough to have my school as a tester school, this means my school children are able to read books and judge them to win a book prize. The children absolutely adore doing this and it makes them … Continue reading Chapter Book Must Reads – March 2024 Part One
Little Experts Series by Red Shed
Whenever a new series of books is announced by a publishers myself and fellow BookBound blogger, Helen, are always eager to get our hands on them and dive right in. When we met up to discuss who would be reviewing the titles we had in mind for our blog it fell to Helen to read … Continue reading Little Experts Series by Red Shed
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