How to Steal the Mona Lisa Written by Bethany Walker Illustrations by Jack Noel Published by Scholastic I loved Bethany’s first book, Chocolate Milk, X Ray Specs and Me, I found it genuinely funny, and I read it to my 2 children for a bedtime read. So when I mentioned to my boys she’d wrote … Continue reading 2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – April Part Two
What is it about the outdoors that you love? – Let’s go outside!
What is it about the outdoors that you love? The short answer: Running down really big hills going WHEEEEE! The long answer: When I sat down to work on Let’s Go Outside!, I wanted to celebrate the joys of being out in the fresh air. I didn’t want it to seem too earnest or preachy – … Continue reading What is it about the outdoors that you love? – Let’s go outside!
The perfect Nature based Picture Book to share with younger readers
This selection of books include those which I would highly recommend adding to those which you have collected at home to share with your little ones, including grandchildren, as they are the sort of book brilliance that will withstand the test of time, and be loved by generation after generation. We all know that there … Continue reading The perfect Nature based Picture Book to share with younger readers
Antarctica – The Melting Continent
Helen (@helenbyles) Antarctica is one of those places that I find really interesting. I’ve seen plenty of documentaries about this and every time I come away with the feeling of wonder. But it’s also a place that I’m happy to discover from the comfort of my living room. Antarctica continues to have some of the … Continue reading Antarctica – The Melting Continent
Every Cloud
Written by Ros Roberts I love nothing more than at night time listening to my mum read. Because she is a librarian she knows the importance of using expression and she makes it fun by using different voices. We also like to guess what will happen next. As she reads she will stop to ask … Continue reading Every Cloud
Indulge your little one’s imagination with these fantastic Board Books from Nosy Crow
Sing Along with Me! Baa Baa Black Sheep Illustrated by Yu-Hsuan HuangScan the QR code inside to hear the song The much loved nursery song is brought to life with the most stunning traditional feel illustrations throughout, making sure the newest generation of children will become as big a fans of this song as us … Continue reading Indulge your little one’s imagination with these fantastic Board Books from Nosy Crow
2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – April
Diary of an Accidental Witch: Flying High Written by Perdita and Honor Cargill Illustrations by Katie SaundersPublished by Stripes I’d loved the first Diary of an Accidental Witch book. I thought it was an amazing idea and I was delighted when I received a gifted copy of the second book in the series, Flying High. … Continue reading 2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – April
Spellstoppers by Cat Gray
I recently had the pleasure of reading the incredible Spellstoppers, which is due to be published in time for summer break, and will undoubtedly be a huge hit with chapter book readers through Cat Gray's incredible talent in creating a magical world for readers to fall head over heels into, and indulge their imaginations with … Continue reading Spellstoppers by Cat Gray
Discussing the Summer 2022 must read middle grade adventure, Spellstoppers, with author Cat Gray
It is always such a highlight of blogging to be able to pose questions to the author of a book that I know readers will want to know the answers of to, and I always advocate being able to do this sort of feature after having read an exceptional read, and that is exactly how … Continue reading Discussing the Summer 2022 must read middle grade adventure, Spellstoppers, with author Cat Gray
Sharing some of our latest favourite early chapter reads with you
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
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