Published by Britannica's Books Starting school for the first time can be extremely difficult for some children, especially as they are only 4 years old. So books like this are very important as they can give children a good idea what to expect during the day. We are introduced to 7 different families, these families … Continue reading Ready for School Words. 100 Words for Big Kids
If you have yet to read the first in the Harper Drew series you can check out our double review feature here. This young girl that headlines the series gives us first hand insight into her life through diary entry format, and boy does she live an exciting life! In this latest instalment readers are … Continue reading What’s New Harper Drew? Talent Show Takeover
What better way to get an insight into books that appeal to young readers then to ask a young reader - which exactly what BookBound Blogger, Helen Byles, has done for today's content on the blog. These mini reviews have been written by Helen's 12yo Old Son, and given that Graphic Novels are quite niche … Continue reading A Fantastic Round Up of Graphic Novels, chosen by a Special Young Reader
No Such Thing Written and Illustrated by Ella Bailey Before we know it Halloween will be upon us, and we will be thinkingof trick and treating.Well Georgia has more on her mind, strange things keep happeningand she needs to get to the bottom of it. She finds a simpleexplanation for all the strange happens but … Continue reading Fantastic titles from Flying Eye Books
How to be True Written by Daisy May Johnson Published by Pushkin Press The first thing you notice is how beautiful the book cover is. With pink and purple all round the cover it’s truly a treat for the eyes. The second thing you notice is that the book is a decent length, there’s nothing … Continue reading 2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – September
Bizzy Bear - Vets Clinic Written and Illustrated by Benji Davies Published by Nosy Crow on 4th August This is the latest in the Bizzy Bear series, and continues to feature the beautiful illustrations we have come to love from the previous books in the series, which have that traditional, and very classic vibe to … Continue reading Brilliant Board Books – September 2022 (Part One)
Written by Rebecca F John Published by Firefly Press A country where rich people live in luxury, they are comfortable, living in fancy buildings, making more money everyday. The other part of the country are the poor people, getting poorer everyday. They are ill, old and hungry. The corrupt Prime Minister hides away from his … Continue reading The Shadow Order
I love a picture book that promotes inclusivity because it reaches children at an early age with such an important message at its core, and A World for Me and You is the perfect example of just this. This beautiful book gets children to think about how different our world would look in various scenarios, … Continue reading A World for Me and You – Where Everyone is Welcome
Anne-Marie Conway Anne-Marie Conway writes a feature for todays stop on the How to be More Hedgehog blog tour detailing her inspiration for this must read 2022 publication. It was break time at the theatre company I run on Saturdays. A group of Year 6 children (who had only recently got their first mobile phones) … Continue reading How to be More Hedgehog – Author Feature and Review
Super Questers, The Case of the Stolen Sun When a group of friends unite to solve a science problem they are amazed to turn into superheroes. They find themselves in a world of adventure and quests. Only there not doing the quests, you are. It’s your mission to track down Lord Grumble and his band … Continue reading Early Chapter Books to Enjoy
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