The Book of Timeless Memories – A Poem by my Mum, inspired by Jackie Morris’ Book of Classic Nursery Rhymes

Earlier this week I shared a blog about Jackie Morris' Book of Classic Nursery Rhymes, which was very personal to me in content and context, and since writing the blog I gave the book to my mum - curious as to which nursery rhymes were significant to her, and the memories they would remind her … Continue reading The Book of Timeless Memories – A Poem by my Mum, inspired by Jackie Morris’ Book of Classic Nursery Rhymes →

Big Bright Feelings by Tom Percival

Bloomsbury have a gorgeous series by talented author and illustrator Tom Percival consisting of four titles, and known as the big bright feelings collection. Each has been assigned a vibrant coloured cover, and focuses on its own main character - Norman, Ruby, Meesha and Ravi. Each book focuses on feelings relevant to younger audiences in … Continue reading Big Bright Feelings by Tom Percival →

If You Come to Earth – Sophie Blackall

Although I generally tend to write overviews of picture books such as my most recent Peeking At Picture Books (see here) I read If You Come to Earth and knew it deserved an entire blog celebrating the gorgeous combination of text and illustration that instantly gives the reader so much to consider, appreciate, and enjoy. … Continue reading If You Come to Earth – Sophie Blackall →

The importance of sharing Nursery Rhymes

In September of this year Otter-Barry Books published an incredible collection of Nursery Rhymes that have an important message behind their stunning existence, and that is to promote them to the latest generation of parents and children alike. Who else but Jackie Morris in her talents of both an author and illustrator could do this … Continue reading The importance of sharing Nursery Rhymes →

Peeking At Picture Books – October (Part Four)

As children move from Board Books to Picture Books is a huge milestone in the journey to becoming a fluent reader, and one that reads for pleasure, it gives me such joy to bring attention to titles that will definitely grab younger audiences' attention from the get go, make them laugh and smile, ensure they … Continue reading Peeking At Picture Books – October (Part Four) →

Roll up, roll up, the circus is in town – Acrobats of Agra Blog Tour

James Bond’s been, Indiana Jones has been, Charlie Chan’s been, Hetty Feather’s been, Asterix has been, Paddington’s been and caused chaos. Of course he did. A trip to the circus has proved impossible to resist for so many writers and film-makers ever since the cry of “Roll-up, roll-up” echoed from the first big top. I’ve … Continue reading Roll up, roll up, the circus is in town – Acrobats of Agra Blog Tour →

Peeking At Picture Books – October (Part Three)

Peeking At Picture Books – October (Part Two)

Morgan Charmley: Spells and Secrets Blog Tour by Katy Birchall

Celebrating witches from popular culture SAMANTHA STEPHENS Bewitched (1960s TV series) Taking the crown for the classiest witch of all time has to be the fabulous Samantha Stephens of the classic 1960s sitcom Bewitched. The perfectly-coiffed hair, the beautifully-tailored style, that remarkable nose twitch – Samantha is the ultimate picture of American sophistication, but with … Continue reading Morgan Charmley: Spells and Secrets Blog Tour by Katy Birchall →

Exciting Early Chapter Titles to Enjoy – October Half Term Reads (2/2)

Sam Wu is NOT afraid of SPACE - Katie and Kevin Tsang, illustrated by Nathan Reed Published 6th August 2020 by EgmontRRP - £5.99 The sixth title in the Sam Wu series sees the namesake head to Space Camp over the summer with his friends, and he is determined to prove he is not afraid … Continue reading Exciting Early Chapter Titles to Enjoy – October Half Term Reads (2/2) →