Short chapter books are extremely important in the development of children’s reading. They are always short, with larger fonts and usually have illustrations to go with the book. They are a progression from picture books and usually children aged 5 and above will be able to start to read these. Here are some of my … Continue reading Short Chapter Books
Swift and Hawk Series
Written by Logan Macx Published by Walker Books I like nothing more than discovering a new book series, so when I discovered Swift and Hawk, I couldn’t wait to dive in. I was lucky to have book one and two to read and I couldn't wait to get going. Book 1- Cyberspies When their families … Continue reading Swift and Hawk Series
The Boy Who Made Monsters
Written by Jenny Pearson Published by Usborne Jenny Pearson has this gift of writing stories that deal with hard subjects, she also has a gift of doing this in an amazing way. The first book I ever read of hers was The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates. I adore that book and everytime I … Continue reading The Boy Who Made Monsters
Michael Rosen’s Big 50 Show LIVE!
As I sit here awaiting the start of this afternoons event hosted by The Children's Bookshow, and live in my home town no less, I recall the fantastic array of Children's books that Michael has written and illustrated. Nobody can forget We're going on a bear hunt, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, it has to be … Continue reading Michael Rosen’s Big 50 Show LIVE!
Joining In with Helen Stephens this World Book Day 2024
This morning I had the pleasure of joining the event hosted by The Children's Bookshow, who are a charity funded by Arts Council. Every year they give away 1000s of books to children, along with hosting incredible opportunities for children to engage with that involve authors and illustrators. The event this morning had special guest … Continue reading Joining In with Helen Stephens this World Book Day 2024
Leif and the Unlucky Viking
Written by Gary Northfield Many moons ago when my oldest was in primary school they had an up and coming author by the name of Gary Northfield, and he was promoting his new book called Julius Zebra. As a parent who has always put reading first we sent some money into school with him to … Continue reading Leif and the Unlucky Viking
Timberdark
Written by Darren Charlton I became a librarian 6 months before Covid 19 hit, I knew I needed to read as much children’s literature as possible so when Covid hit I had all the time in the world to read. I discovered and fell in love with a wonderful book called Wranglestone. I couldn’t believe … Continue reading Timberdark
Adventure awaits inside the pages of your next Picture Book
Dig Dig Digger We have a huge love of vehicle based books in this house, always have ever since my children were little, and now with their cousins. This one has become a firm favourite since it was published in January, as the idea of a digger deciding to dig upwards instead of downwards like … Continue reading Adventure awaits inside the pages of your next Picture Book
Friends and Traitors
Written by Helen Peters Published by Nosy Crow WW2 is now generally studied in Year 6 of primary school, and to help the children experience and understand what life was like they turn to authors such as Phil Earle and Lesley Parr to help the children understand. These two authors have between them written some … Continue reading Friends and Traitors
The Children’s Bookshow – Events for World Book Day 2024
Founded in 2003, The Children’s Bookshow is a charity that inspires children with a love of reading. The organisation introduces children to world-class authors and illustrators through a programme of theatre events and in-school workshops. The artists selected are chosen from a wide variety of countries and cultures to give young people access to the … Continue reading The Children’s Bookshow – Events for World Book Day 2024
