Georgina Atwell, Founder of Toppsta, shares why she’s hoping for a “Full House” of books this summer I’m always on the lookout for fun ways to get kids reading. Since having my own children, I’ve seen the benefits of reading regularly but it can be hard to fit it all in with school work, after … Continue reading Toppsta’s Summer Reading Bingo
Originally written in 1968, Ted Hughes' The Iron Man is still as popular as ever, maybe even more so now because this latest edition features a collaboration with one of the most talented illustrators of our time Chris Mould, and that in itself creates an award winning combination of an inspirational classic story bought to … Continue reading The Iron Man
Guest post by Damaris Young Writing THE SWITCHING HOUR was a lesson about overcoming my fears, but it also taught me that the inspiration behind why you write a story can often be discovered after it’s already been written. When I first started writing THE SWITCHING HOUR I was a very timid writer. I was … Continue reading The Ever-Evolving Inspiration Behind The Switching Hour
Continuing on from my #PeekingAtPictureBooks -August Part 1 which you can find here this is my final selection for this summery month of the year that will see so many of us looking for suggestions on books to entertain the children whilst they are at home and also for advice on books to add to … Continue reading Peeking At Picture Books – August Part 2
Safiya has a tumultuous relationship with her mum who she sees at weekends, having chosen to live with her dad when her parents split up. Whilst her mum loves musicals and theatre Safiya is into gaming and these differences often cause arguments. After the most recent of arguments Safiya's mum ends up in hospital, really … Continue reading A Pocketful of Stars
Sit back and get comfy because this months #PeekingAtPictureBooks is jam packed full of amazing, high quality, heart warming titles that will without doubt make it incredibly hard to choose from. Enjoy part one which features ten amazing titles.. Polly and the New Baby This is a beautiful story, perfect to share with younger readers … Continue reading Peeking At Picture Books – August Part 1
Never stay out after the Switching Hour... never let the outside in Never before have I compelled the time within a story to go quicker - until now with this book which tells of Badeko, a creature of legend that feasts upon the dreams of children, taking them from where they sleep if he can … Continue reading The Switching Hour
The second book in the Seth Seppi series this is the phenomenal The Bad Luck Lighthouse which follows on from the award winning The Last Chance Hotel where we met main character Seth and his pet cat called nightshade. So much happened in book one that makes returning to the characters both heart warming and … Continue reading The Bad Luck Lighthouse
In a complete breath of fresh air to children's literature this is a book about a dog called Cosmo, told lovingly by the dog himself, through his eyes as a fundamental part of a family on the verge of separation. With an undeniable genuineness and phenomenal attention to detail this really feels like a book … Continue reading One To Watch : August – I Cosmo
Deep in the forest, magic is waiting... This being the latest title from Amy Wilson, Shadows of Winterspell is due for publication on October 17th 2019 and it is well worth the wait. Undoubtedly one of our future #Booktalk titles, I have already begun the process of recommending this title to one and all as … Continue reading One to Watch : Autumn 2019 – Shadows of Winterspell
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