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
A World for Me and You – Where Everyone is Welcome
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
How to be More Hedgehog – Author Feature and Review
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
Early Chapter Books to Enjoy
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
The Feeling Good Club
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
Harper the Confidence Fairy
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
Picture Books – August (Part Three)
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)
Mouse Heart
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
Fabulous Board Books for Little Ones to Enjoy
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
Barrington Stoke Brilliance
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
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