Helen (@helenbyles) Everyone goes through change during their lifetimes and some handle it better than others. Currently children across the country are waiting to head back to school, some might be starting school for the first time and others are starting high school. This can cause a lot of worries and stress for children and … Continue reading The Feeling Good Club
Helen (@helenbyles) Here at BookBound we like to promote short chapter books, these are ideal for those children that have moved on from picture books but find a MG book too long. Short chapter books always have illustrations, bigger fonts and the chapters tend to be no longer than 4 pages long. One of the … Continue reading Harper the Confidence Fairy
The Invention - Julia Hubery and James Munro Published by Graffeg This is such a feel good book that will have children enraptured from the offset as they hear about Fili, the Caretaker's daughter, and her invention she builds as a way to combat the sad feeling she has from her neighbours all being too … Continue reading Picture Books – August (Part Three)
By Fleur HitchcockPublished by Nosy Crow Every children's book that Fleur Hitchcock has written I have fallen in love with, and this month celebrates the publication of her latest incredible adventure for readers aged 8+ to enjoy, Mouse Heart, which is no exception, captivating me from the offset. I loved being transported back in time … Continue reading Mouse Heart
Peekaboo Baby This is a gorgeous new addition to the Peekaboo series, all of which are perfect for gifting to new parents and new babies alike. This book features ten sliders to reveal various things to little ones as you incorporate this book with a game of peekaboo, including a bath time duck, a baby … Continue reading Fabulous Board Books for Little Ones to Enjoy
Noodle the Doodle Wins the Day Written by Jonathan MeresIllustrated by Katy Hatford This is the third title in the Noodle the Doodle series, and it is just as incredible as the previous two have! This one focuses on an alternative sports day for the class, and they come up with some fantastic new activities … Continue reading Barrington Stoke Brilliance
There are some authors that you know whatever they write will always be amazing. These authors will write different kinds of books but you know that it will be brilliant. Peter Bunzl is one such person. Whatever he decides to write, you know it’s going to be a must read. The Cogheart series was one … Continue reading Reading books by Peter Bunzl this Summer
A beginners guide to ruling the Galaxy Written by David SolomonsPublished by Nosy Crow This is one of 2022's must read books. Gavin thinks that there is something strange about new girl Niki. She knows it all, she is far cleverer than anyone else and she says she’s a princess. She has a strange relationship … Continue reading 2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – August (Part One)
I love the books published by Graffeg. Here are some of my new favourites. Fred and the Fantastic Tub-Tub Written by Zeb Soanes Illustrations by Anja Uhren When Fred stays with her grandfather while her dad has to work she’s in for the adventure of her life. Her grandfather has green fingers and spends all his … Continue reading Great Titles to Enjoy from Graffeg
Picking up with friends Danny and Jamila where Swarm Rising left off, Swarm Enemy thrusts readers straight into another incredible sci-fi adventure. Danny seems to have returned to normal since the duo saved humanity from Swarm in the first book, but Jamila starts to display super abilities that quickly increase in intensity, with morphing through … Continue reading Swarm Enemy
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