Magical Myths and Legends Chosen by Michael Morpurgo Featuring the stories of heroes and legends that we are familiar with such as Thor and Robin Hood, and those that we perhaps are less familiar with such as Gawain and the Green Knight and The Giant of Mont Saint-Michel - all chosen by the iconic children's … Continue reading Navigating Non-Fiction this November
Have a Jolly Holly Christmas – Christmas Book Recommendations 2019 (Part Two)
Another stunning selection of Christmas picture book titles that are available to purchase for gifts, reading at home and school library stock, each of which I would highly recommend. Each of these books highlights the joy and excitement of the festive period, and the real meaning to Christmas is portrayed beautifully in many of them … Continue reading Have a Jolly Holly Christmas – Christmas Book Recommendations 2019 (Part Two)
The Lollies Shortlist 2020
Next month the voting closes for the Lollies awards with voters having until 11.59pm on 13th December 2019 to cast votes on titles from the shortlist which were chosen by a panel of judges - Micheal Rosen, Alison Leach, Scott Evans, Andria Zafirakou and Kate Newport. My blog is intended to give you an insight … Continue reading The Lollies Shortlist 2020
It’s the Season to be Jolly – Christmas Book Recommendations 2019
There are definitely a lot of christmas titles to choose from this time of year so I have compiled a list of those that I think offer great value for money, emulate the christmas feel and vibe we all look for in the perfect christmas book and would be perfect to share with young children … Continue reading It’s the Season to be Jolly – Christmas Book Recommendations 2019
The Pearl in the Ice
#ThePearlInTheIce @chickenhsebooks @kateconstable7 is the latest title to feature on my blog
Series-ly Sensational
When it comes to books you really can't beat a good series as it offers that hugely valuable continuity to characters you come to know and love, and what better series to read then those with strong characters and immersive storylines. The series' that feature on this blog would be perfect additions at home, in … Continue reading Series-ly Sensational
The Somerset Tsunami
Somerset, 1616 A sinking boat ... A girl in disguise ... A disappearing sea ... This is the phenomenal story of Fortune Sharpe, a young girl that lives in a hamlet inhabited by all females with the exception of her older brother who she dotes on. The pair are frequently being reprimanded as they play … Continue reading The Somerset Tsunami
The Runaways – Holly Webb
'A moving story of love and loss during the Second World War' Following on from Holly's hugely successful 2018 publication Evie's War which is World War One based and tells of loss, death, and grief that all befall Evie's family during the War, this book is Second World War based and follows Molly's story. The … Continue reading The Runaways – Holly Webb
Brilliant Titles from Buster Books
I recently made contact with Buster Books and requested a selection of the titles that they have available, and I am sharing them on this blog post. I am in love with the variety they have on offer, especially loving the Little Unicorn titles and that they have a selection of books about hugely important … Continue reading Brilliant Titles from Buster Books
Do You Believe in Ghosts? – Guest Blog by Sophie Green
If ghosts exist then it is at Halloween that the veil between the spirit world and ours is supposed to grow especially thin, so it is a perfect time to think about all things spooky. I have long been interested in ghosts – mostly because in the absence of any hard evidence they still have … Continue reading Do You Believe in Ghosts? – Guest Blog by Sophie Green
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