The official collection of titles picked for this year's Empathy Day (9th June) was revealed yesterday, having been selected by the thirteen incredible judges, and we thought we would give you our #BookBound insight into the titles from the different genres and age groups, beginning with today's blog on Picture Books. These titles that have … Continue reading 2022 Read for Empathy – Picture Book Collection
Lemony Snicket’s Poison for Breakfast (Double Review)
Sam - Reading this title towards the end of 2021 was genuinely one of the highlights of my year when it comes to material I had the opportunity to read. I came across this title on Rock the Boat's website, and contacted them immediately for a copy, and am delighted that they sent me one … Continue reading Lemony Snicket’s Poison for Breakfast (Double Review)
Exclusive interview with Eerie-On-Sea Mystery Series Author Thomas Taylor
Later this year we will see the publication of the latest book in the incredible middle grade adventure series based in Eerie-On-Sea by the fabulous author Thomas Taylor, who has given us three titles in the series so far, and relatable characters and unbelievable experiences as we join in with solving the mysteries that descend … Continue reading Exclusive interview with Eerie-On-Sea Mystery Series Author Thomas Taylor
Short Chapter Books from Sweet Cherry
Regular readers of BookBound will know how much we love easy short chapter books. These books are ideal for children aged 6yrs and above who have mastered picture books and are looking for a book that will take them to the next level. These books are Easy to read, the chapters are short, the text is … Continue reading Short Chapter Books from Sweet Cherry
The Perfect Bedtime Board Book (1) – Titles from Little Tiger
Noah and the Starbird Written by Barry TimmsIllustrated by Faye Hsu This heart warming story tells of a young boy named Noah, who is staying at his grandma's whilst his poorly dad is in hospital, and his mum is busy visiting the hospital. Whilst Noah and his grandma unpack the young boy's belongings in the … Continue reading The Perfect Bedtime Board Book (1) – Titles from Little Tiger
Britannica 5 Minute Really True Stories for Family Time
Now I still read a bedtime story to my children, we snuggle up in my bed and we will read a couple of chapters of whatever the book might be. But sometimes the chapters can be short and the boys aren’t ready to go to bed, so I have been using this book of 5 … Continue reading Britannica 5 Minute Really True Stories for Family Time
The Very Non-Traditional Path to Publication for THE SECRETS ACT
by Alison Weatherby THE SECRETS ACT is not my first YA novel. Nor is it my first agented novel. But it is the first that made it to publication after many years and tons of ups and downs. My roller coaster ride to publication started several years ago when I began querying US agents for … Continue reading The Very Non-Traditional Path to Publication for THE SECRETS ACT
2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – January
Uki and the Ghostburrow Written by Kieran Larwood Illustrations by David Wyatt Published by Faber Uki is a legend, he is famous throughout the land. So when Rue needs an antidote, the Arukhs agree to help but in exchange they want a story in return. This is my first book that I’ve read in the … Continue reading 2022 Middle Grade Must Reads – January
Mort the Meek and the Monstrous Quest – Blog Tour
Written by Rachel Delahaye Illustrations by George Ermos Published by Little Tiger In January 2020 I sat in a class room full of y4 pupils, in my hand I had a book freshly delivered to the school. This book was called Mort the Meek and the Ravens Revenge. I had 20 minutes to fill so … Continue reading Mort the Meek and the Monstrous Quest – Blog Tour
Evoking the past in my middle-grade novels by Amy Raphael
Bringing the past to life can take a huge amount of work, but it can be so addictive that it’s hard to know when to stop. When I was researching my debut middle-grade novel, The Forest of Moon and Sword, I read a dozen non-fiction books: about witches, the power of herbal remedies, the English … Continue reading Evoking the past in my middle-grade novels by Amy Raphael
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