Sam (@SamJdThomas) Dulcinea in the Forbidden Forest Written by Ole KonneckePublished by Gecko Press This is a gorgeous hardback that is a real treat for early chapter book readers, and not only is it rich in text, but it is also rich in illustrative content. The book is themed with minimal colour palette, which makes … Continue reading Sharing some of our latest favourite early chapter reads with you
Dread Wood – The all new Must Read from Jennifer Killick
Incy Wincy spider climbed up the water spout, Down came the rain and washed the Spider out, Out came the sun and dried up all the rain, So Incy Wincy spider climbed up the spout again. Now I know you are all wondering what the nursery rhyme Incy Wincy Spider has to do with the book, … Continue reading Dread Wood – The all new Must Read from Jennifer Killick
2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – March
The Life and Time of Lonny Quicke Written by Kirsty Applebaum Published by Nosy Crow I have a lot of time for Kirsty Applebaum, her pervious books have been brilliant, and Troofriend was one of the first books I read as a librarian. So I was looking forward to reading this book, and she didn’t disappoint. Lonny … Continue reading 2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – March
Celebrating Mothers Day with Story Books
I would like to wish all those celebrating Mothers Day today a day to cherish, and one that is full of the most incredible moments that you each hold dear for years to come. I know for myself it will involve all the usual activities that come with the impending school week ahead - laundry, … Continue reading Celebrating Mothers Day with Story Books
The Rewilders
Helen (@helenbyles) Anyone who knows me well, knows I love big cats. When I visit the zoo or wildlife park I head straight for the big cats. Even my school lanyard has tiger stripes on it. So when I discover a book on a Lynx I know I need to read it. And I wasn’t … Continue reading The Rewilders
Perfectly Weird, Perfectly You
Helen - When Camilla was only 8 years old she was diagnosed with autism. Like all autistic people she sees the world differently, but over the years she has used science to explain her life. In this non fiction book we see the world through her eyes Like every book there will be chapters that … Continue reading Perfectly Weird, Perfectly You
Celebrating the start of Spring with The Magic of Seasons
When we here the word Seasons we immediately think of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, and can extend on what the weather/temperatures we experience in relation to each typically tend to be, but there is so much more about Seasons that we are not even aware happens and exists as a consequence of the Seasons, … Continue reading Celebrating the start of Spring with The Magic of Seasons
Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup – Exclusive Author Interview
I absolutely adored Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup, and I’ve said so many times that it is my favourite book of 2022. It has everything I need in a book, and I cannot wait to read the next books that are written by author Andy Sagar. I had the absolute pleasure of … Continue reading Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup – Exclusive Author Interview
YA titles I highly recommend..
Echo North Written by Joanna Ruth Meyer Published by Pushkin Press I couldn’t wait to start this book. Then when I did I had problems putting it down. At a young age Echo was badly scared by a wolf attack, all the villagers kept themselves away from Echo, including her stepmother. When her dad disappears … Continue reading YA titles I highly recommend..
The Lost Whale by Hannah Gold
Publishes on 31st March 2022Features stunning illustrations by Levi Penfold throughoutPublished by HarperCollins Rio felt proud to be joining something bigger than himself. But it wasn't just that. Being out in nature and watching the whales gave him something back too. Not just the feeling of calm or the taste of adventure but the sense … Continue reading The Lost Whale by Hannah Gold
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