With each new release from Ross Welford I am always so in awe of how gripped, interested, intrigued and compelled I am with his writing, and this latest read The Kid who came from Space is everything I found myself hoping it would be and so much more as it treats us to an unforgettable … Continue reading The Kid Who Came from Space – Ross Welford
Where did the past week go? I feel as though getting back into routine has meant that each day is packed full of a variety of tasks and activities that I missed over the festive period and am glad to have now returned to as I start the new calendar year, finding myself extremely busy … Continue reading My Mid Week Musings of 2020 #2
This week has seen the return to routine - Work and School have started back, and for me it is definitely cause for celebration because there is much comfort to be felt whilst working away in my library which I love, so it feels like returning to a home from home after a short reprieve. … Continue reading My Mid Week Musings of 2020 #1
As a children's book blogger I have come to see 2019 as the year to celebrate the success of the debut author and have become a huge fan of some newly published authors that I look forward to future titles from. This year there has been a constant flow of outstanding publications, at times being … Continue reading My 2019 Journey through the world of Childrens Literature
One of the highlights of 2019 for me personally has been making contact with Barrington Stoke with the intention of including Dyslexia Friendly titles on my blog. They have been welcoming and inclusive from the offset and are a credit to the world of Children's publishing. There is relevance on a personal level as my … Continue reading Celebrating Barrington Stoke – 2019
Short stories are essential when choosing a book for a reluctant reader whether they are confident in reading or not, and often shorter books can provide the stepping stone children need to get to chapter books as they entertain and inspire the reader and leave them longing for more story. Here is a post on … Continue reading The Shining Stars of Short Stories
Vegetables in Holiday Underwear Jared Chapman A hilarious festive title that younger readers will love this book has humorous illustrations to admire while reading the run book. The book tells the reader how month after month a pea has waited until he can finally wear his holiday underwear as December arrives. There are a variety … Continue reading Peeking At Picture Books – December 2019
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
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)
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
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