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
Chapter Book Must Reads – February 2024 Part Two
Valentine Crow & Mr Death Written by Jenni Spangler I belong to the Primary Book Club on Twitter, and every month we read the same book and ask the author questions. A couple of months ago the book we were going to be discussing was Valentine Crow & Mr Death. Unfortunately I never got round … Continue reading Chapter Book Must Reads – February 2024 Part Two
Shadowhall Academy : The Whispering Walls
Written by Phil Hickes Published by Usborne on 1st February 2024 Helen (@HelenByles) There are some authors that guarantee a great book. Phil Hickes is one of these. Welcome to Shadowhall Academy, where spirits haunt the school halls. heard a tapping noise, right by my head. Like there was someone in the wall trying to … Continue reading Shadowhall Academy : The Whispering Walls
The House at the Edge of Magic Series
There’s nothing I like more than a book series. You are able to invest in the characters and they become friends. The House at the Edge of Magic is one of my favourite series. The House at the Edge of Magic (Book 1) Written by Amy Sparkes. Nine is an orphan pickpocket determined to escape her life in the … Continue reading The House at the Edge of Magic Series
Diving into some YA – February 2024
Someone is Watching You Written by Tess James-Mackey Published by Hodder I was delighted when I received a proof copy of this book. It came with a red envelope with instructions saying only to open it when I got to the twist in the book. So I jumped straight in and discovered a modern YA … Continue reading Diving into some YA – February 2024
Perfect Picture Books
3 P's for Potty Written by Rachael Tarfman-Perez Potty training is something every parent goes through, it can be very stressful for everyone involved. So a lot of parents turn to books for help and advice, some go to non fiction parenting advice books or others head to picture books to read to the children. … Continue reading Perfect Picture Books
Make Tracks – The perfect series for transport loving toddlers from Nosy Crow
If, like me, you have a little one in your life that is fascinated by all modes of transport then you will be delighted by the Make Tracks board books from Nosy Crow, especially with the variety of vehicles featured across the titles. I enjoy looking for books for my nephew to encourage and inspire … Continue reading Make Tracks – The perfect series for transport loving toddlers from Nosy Crow
Chapter Book Must Reads – February 2024
The Legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart Written and illustrated by Loretta Schauer Children spend a lot of time asking for spooky and scary stories, so this will be perfect for them. For Lil, life at the Squawking Mackerel inn couldn’t be more miserable. She's tasked with the sloppiest, grottiest jobs and picked on at every … Continue reading Chapter Book Must Reads – February 2024
Time Travellers – Adventure Calling
Helen (@HelenByles) Having read and enjoyed the Rosie Raja series I was looking forward to seeing what this had to offer. When adventure calls – the Time Travellers answer Suhana, Mia and Ayaan are thrown together on a trip to Parliament, where they are fascinated by all the history that happened there. Little do they … Continue reading Time Travellers – Adventure Calling
