In my school library I have a new section of books all dedicated to sport. There are some non fiction and some fiction books and I’ll be honest this section is always bare. The children now seem to have an interest in Gymnastics which of course is wonderful but I have been lacking reading material. … Continue reading Winner Takes Gold – Blog Tour Review by @HelenByles
When it comes to gymnastics my knowledge is fairly limited, with my children's lessons giving me an amateur level of understanding and appreciation, but that changed with reading Winner takes Gold by Eloise Smith, with her insightful writing that includes many vantage points from the various characters especially the female protagonist, Pearl. The attention to … Continue reading Winner Takes Gold – Blog Tour Review by @SamJDThomas
With Frances Hardinge as author and Emily Gravett illustrating, you can be sure that this is going to be one of the books you want in your collection, whether that be at home or in school. The cover design draws you to pick up this book, curious about what adventure awaits you, and I curled … Continue reading Island of Whispers
If You Read This Written by Kereen Getten When Brie was younger, her mama would surprise her with treasure hunts around their town. After she died three years ago, these became Brie’s favourite memories. Now on her twelfth birthday, her mama has another surprise: a series of letters leading Brie on one last treasure hunt. … Continue reading Chapter Book Must Reads – January 2024 Part One
Jayben and The Golden Torch Written by Thomas Leeds Published by Holder books. Do you sometimes hear of a book and know that you really need to read it? Well I’m like that, and I know that as soon as I get my hand on that particular book , I will leave everything else and … Continue reading Chapter Book Must Reads – January 2024 Part Two
Sam (@SamJDThomas) Father Christmas and the Three Bears Picture Book Published by Nosy Crow This is such a fun book to share with children of all ages, especially as it features many familiar characters from other traditional fairy tales, including Red Riding Hood, and the Three Little Pigs. In this festive story we join Father … Continue reading Festive Favourites (Part One)
When I started this blog I did so with the intention of sharing reviews and insight into children's books that I myself would be willing to buy. I continue to blog with this same ideology five years on, and with that in mind I am delighted to be writing this review of a absolutely stunning … Continue reading ‘Tis The Season – The Perfect Advent Calendar
Written by D.H. Willison After doing a couple of cover reveals I was intrigued by the series so I was delighted to be offered a part in the tour. It’s easy to stand up for your friends. What about anonymous creatures nobody else cares about? With their homes apparently safe from the magical storms, Darin … Continue reading Arvia : Wings of the Wild
Written by Matthew Samuels A secret organisation is losing the battle to maintain the empathy levels that sustain the planet’s protective barriers against the nightmare worlds. A young aristocrat safeguards a terrible secret, sponsoring an archaeology graduate obsessed with biblical artefacts. An all-knowing orphan worshipped by a cult joins a textbook exemplar of toxic masculinity … Continue reading Wild Court
Peekaboo Santa Camilla Reid is up there with my favourite authors of books for little ones, and to see her write this one alongside illustrations by the amazing Ingela P Arrhenius is a dream team setup. Peekaboo Santa contains a total of ten sliders and a mirror at the very end to involve your little … Continue reading The Perfect Christmas Books for Little Ones (1)
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