As I find time to sit and reflect on these busy past few weeks since blogging last, I am eager to share the books I have purchased as gifts, recommended to others, and received myself to enjoy very soon. I am absolutely delighted that books have found their way into the hands of my children, … Continue reading Christmas Book Gifts and Suggestions – December 2020
Books to help Children understand and express their feelings
Feelings Written by Xavier DeneuxPublished by Chronicle Books£11.99 (Hardback) As one of the titles in the Touch Think Learn series, this book focuses entirely on feelings, and dedicates a two page spread to each of those featured - joy, sadness, courage, fear, calm, anger, playful, and surprise. The coloured background of the pages reflects the … Continue reading Books to help Children understand and express their feelings
Christmas Comes to Book-Bound (Part Three)
In this third and final christmas themed blog featuring recommendations for younger readers I hope you are able to find some inspiration for christmas gifts and shared reads, especially as these books all feature some fantastic characters, themes, and lessons for children to learn from. With role models in some and hilarious antics in others, … Continue reading Christmas Comes to Book-Bound (Part Three)
Christmas comes to Book-Bound (Part Two)
As we edge ever nearer to Christmas 2020 I am delighted to be able to share my second blog showcasing a variety of publications that are not only brand new to the world of children's literature this year, but they also epitomise the nostalgia, excitement and anticipation of Christmas for young readers that we have … Continue reading Christmas comes to Book-Bound (Part Two)
Moon Dog – Jane Elson
I first became a fan of Jane Elson when I had the opportunity to see her in person at a local event, at which she talked about her publications to date. Since then Jane has published a book that I only wish had existed when I was of the intended reader age, that of an … Continue reading Moon Dog – Jane Elson
Fleur Hitchcock’s Clifftoppers Series Concludes with Sensational Finale
In April of 2019 the first in a new series of books for middle grade readers written by Fleur Hitchcock was published. The Arrowhead Moor Adventure introduces readers to cousins Aiden, Chloe, Ava and Josh, who find themselves in the middle of the most incredible of adventures whilst staying with their grandparents, amongst stunning countryside … Continue reading Fleur Hitchcock’s Clifftoppers Series Concludes with Sensational Finale
Christmas comes to Book-Bound
Whether this December sees the start of a child's very first christmas experience or they are older, and more aware of the themes and traditions associated with this time of year, there are gorgeous books that bring the magic and fun of the holiday season into the hands, hearts and imaginations of children of all … Continue reading Christmas comes to Book-Bound
David Roberts on illustrating his Delightfully Different Fairy Tales
This new edition of the Delightfully Different Fairy Tales I illustrated, with the stories retold by my sister, Lynn, comprises Cinderella, Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty. We completed Cinderella, the first in the series, 19 years ago! Rapunzel followed two years later, and Sleeping Beauty was originally published in 2016. It’s wonderful to see the stories … Continue reading David Roberts on illustrating his Delightfully Different Fairy Tales
What the Dickens? Making the Classics accessible to Young Readers – Guest Post by Catherine Bruton
I will never forget the first time I saw a teacher cry. I think it shaped the writer I became. And it is certainly at the heart of the book I’ve just written – ‘Another Twist in the Tale’, a sequel to Charles Dickens’ ‘Oliver Twist’ set in Victorian London and featuring Oliver’s long lost … Continue reading What the Dickens? Making the Classics accessible to Young Readers – Guest Post by Catherine Bruton
The Creature Keeper – Blog Tour Q&A with Damaris Young
One of my favourite reads last year was Damaris Young's debut The Switching Hour, so when attending a Scholastic event at the start of this year that showcased books being published by themselves during 2020 I heard of Damaris' new title The Creature Keeper and have been looking forward to being able to get my … Continue reading The Creature Keeper – Blog Tour Q&A with Damaris Young
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