Written by Naomi Jones Illustrations by Ana Gomez Published by OUP Over the last couple of years rainbows have played an important part in people’s lives. During the Covid lockdowns people put rainbows in their windows in support of key workers, I liked mine so much I’ve kept mine in my window. Rainbows are incredibly … Continue reading How to Catch a Rainbow
My afternoon with Jack Meggitt Phillips
I was messing around on twitter one day when I came across acompetition to win an author visit from Jack Meggitt Phillips and acopy of both his books in The Beast and Bethany series. Being amassive fan of the books I decided to enter. I had to send him a GIFof something the beast would … Continue reading My afternoon with Jack Meggitt Phillips
Picture Books – August 2022 (Part Two)
Somebody woke Wilson Sarah RobertsIllustrated by Jayne LewinPublished by Scholastic on 7th July This book tells of the journey one carbon molecule, Wilson, takes after being disturbed by underwater drilling. Wilson travels across land, and even through the entire digestive system of a cow before finally being able to return to his slumber underground after … Continue reading Picture Books – August 2022 (Part Two)
Lines of Courage
Written by Jennifer A. NielsenPublished by Scholastic on 7th JulySuitable for readers aged 12+ 2002 has been amazing for books so far, just when you think you havedecided on your top ten then another book comes along and changeeverything. This is exactly what has happened to me.When you look that the cover you know where … Continue reading Lines of Courage
Dangerous Remedy, Monstrous Design, and Glorious Poison
Written by Kat Dunn Published by Zephyr I remember sitting in my living room one afternoon looking at my TBR pile and my eyes kept looking at the title of a book- Dangerous Remedy. I picked it up and 10 minutes later I was completely hooked. I became friends with a group who called … Continue reading Dangerous Remedy, Monstrous Design, and Glorious Poison
Picture Books – August 2022 (Part One)
Sam Plants a Sunflower Kate PettyIllustrated by Axel SchefflerPublished by Nosy Crow in collaboration with National Trust Sam is eager to have bright sunshine every day so he follows ladybirds suggestion of planting sunflowers, and through flaps on the page we are able to see the seed growth progress underground. Worm advises Sam to be … Continue reading Picture Books – August 2022 (Part One)
Books all fans of the Planet Omar series would enjoy
The latest instalment in the Planet Omar series by Zanib Mian was published on 21st July, and Ultimate Rocket Blast offers readers a laugh out loud reading experience as they accompany Omar and his friends on an adventure that involves building a rocket for a competition. Omar is fortunate enough to have parents whose skills … Continue reading Books all fans of the Planet Omar series would enjoy
Brilliant Board Books
Who's Tickling Tilly? - Rob Jones Published by Pavilion Children's on 7th July The tagline at the top of the front cover is not exaggerating when it states 'A veeeerrrrry long fold-out book' because it is one of the longest board books I have come across in a long time! It is great fun to … Continue reading Brilliant Board Books
Picture Books – July 2022 (Part Three)
My Bindi Gita VaradarajanIllustrated by Archana SreenivasanPublished by Scholastic on 7th July This book tells all about a little Hindu girl, Divya, who is unsure how she will be received by others if she wears a Bindi on her forehead like her mum. When she does choose an amazing sun shaped Bindi to wear to … Continue reading Picture Books – July 2022 (Part Three)
Dyslexia Friendly titles from Barrington Stoke
Picture Perfect by Serena Patel Illustrated by Louise ForshawPublished on 7th JulySuitable for readers age 8+ The context of this story is one we can all relate to at times as it tells of a family that is all too often distracted by modern technology, and how it subsequently prevents the story's main character, Sonal, … Continue reading Dyslexia Friendly titles from Barrington Stoke
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