With the end of term fast approaching I thought I would write a recommendations list based on titles available to read over the summer period that I would recommend to a colleague, parent, school student undertaking this years Summer Reading Challenge or keen reader looking for book inspiration. There are so many amazing books available … Continue reading Seven Summer Must Reads – Seven Top Reads ICYMT 2019
New to my blog is #NavigatingNonFiction #4 featuring books from @FlyingEyeBooks @BookLife @Scholastic
Deep in the Ocean Detailing the findings of a submarine as it travels through the Ocean, heading deeper and deeper into the water. With information on the submarine like it needing to turn its lights on as it enters darker and darker waters and also specific information on fish species found at each level of … Continue reading Peeking at Picture Books – July
Plenty of exciting choice awaits those children that are looking for early chapter books which are shorter in length then middle grade titles, encouraging them to take the next step in their book reading journey by not being daunting in size, whilst containing all the excitement and adventure of their larger and longer counterparts. Here … Continue reading Exciting Early Chapter Reads
Telling the story of Poppy, Who's life has changed a lot lately with her dad having moved out after her parents marriage ended, and if that wasn't enough for her to try coping with her mum has moved in her boyfriend and his daughter to the family home too. The emotional aspect of how Poppy … Continue reading Dyslexia Friendly YA Title : Because Of You
With the anniversary of the moon landing fast approaching it has been lovely to see so many relevant titles available from publicists for book shops and a couple of those feature on this edition of Navigating Non-fiction alongside other highly relevant topic box books and worthy titles for a school library to stock. Muscles A … Continue reading Navigating Non-fiction #3
When we are introduced to Coral she has just lost her gran who she was really close to as she lived with her and her parents, they cooked together, shopped together and would confide in each other constantly. When Coral attends her gran's funeral she comes to realise that her obsession with colour extends beyond … Continue reading The True Colours Of Coral Glen
My final selection of Picture Books for June, these titles are absolutely perfect for a primary school library and for enjoying at home. From the potential origins of some sea glass to the journey little children go on when they first learn to read, there is such a fantastic variety for you to enjoy. I … Continue reading Peeking At Picture Books – June (Part Three)
Telling the story of one boys journey through grief after losing his mum to cancer, Alfie is struggling to understand how his once present, healthy and loving mum was suddenly diagnosed with cancer and lost her battle with it, and all within such a small amount of time, and now she is gone. It seems … Continue reading Lost
A perfect YA book for those that are looking to upgrade from primary school level fiction to secondary school books, Lily's Just Fine is a fantastic read that I found intriguing throughout and that I built an emotional connection to whilst reading about life for the youth in the scottish town of Newton St Cuthbert … Continue reading YA Title Special – Lily’s Just Fine
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