The Lucky House Detective Agency Written by Scarlett Li Illustrations by Siân James Published by Knights Of The blurb sounded so fun and I couldn't wait to meet Felix and his friends. Welcome to the Lucky House takeaway! Serving delicious noodles, chips, and now a mystery to be solved... Felix and his best friend Isaac are … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – September 2025 (Part One)
The Boys Book of Feelings Written by Lauren Ace Illustrated by Jenny Lovlie Your feelings are important, whether they are big and wide like the ocean, or tiny and niggling like a grain of sand. Feelings are how you make sense of the world. Often boys get overlooked when it comes to having conversations regarding … Continue reading Board Books from Little Tiger – September 2025
Written by Meg Grehan Published by Little Island When I was asked to take part in this blog tour I jumped at the chance. Meg Grehan is an awesome writer and I couldn’t wait to start to read the book. Stevie is about to start secondary school. She often feels anxious, but feels much better having … Continue reading The Brightest Star
When Summer Comes By Ekaterina Trukhan Published by Nosy Crow This beautiful little book has been published in collaboration with the National Trust, and tells of all the things that make Summer the most amazing season to enjoy for little ones. From playing activities in the garden to working on a veg patch with mum, … Continue reading Perfect Picture Books to enjoy this August 2025
Lions Lay Eggs! Text by Becky Davies Illustrated by Gareth Lucas Who doesn't love a book that turns things on their head before putting them right way round again, making the content hilarious, and teaching children facts in a fun way that makes the information and recalling it more memorable as a result. That is … Continue reading Brilliant Board Books – August 2025 (Part Two)
Written by Isabel Otter Illustrated by Anna Simeone Published by Little Tiger When I'm holding you close, my love is as red as poppies that peacefully sway. Here in my arms, you'll be warm and secure, I'll be with you come what may. Whilst sitting on my sofa my 19yr old daughter came into the … Continue reading The Colours Of My Love
Dante N. Ferno is NOT a Loser Written and illustrated by Brian Gordon Published by Macmillan Everything about this book looked funny and I couldn’t wait to read it. And I wasn’t disappointed in it. Ever since his trousers fell down in front of the whole school, Dante has struggled to shake off his seriously uncool reputation. … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – August 2025 (Part Two)
A is for Apple By Georgie Birkett An interactive alphabet, with tracks to trace and flaps to flip! I really love the opportunity to draw awareness to books that bridge stages in a childs development and this book is the perfect example as it engages toddlers whilst helping take them to preschool level through the … Continue reading Brilliant Board books – August 2025 (Part One)
By Cruschiform Published by Prestel on 2nd September 2025 Hardcover format, with 152 pages A gorgeous, captivating, exploration of nature's ingenuity, this volume offers fascinating details, facts, and lore of seeds from around the world. This book arrived first thing yesterday morning, and when I discovered it amongst our post I was immediately thrilled by … Continue reading Seeds : Nature’s Intrepid Miracles
Dragonborn Written by Struan Murray Published by Puffin If there is one author that can get you out of a reading slump, it’s Struan Murray. Everything he has ever written has been different and exciting and I knew this was going to be no different. Become the impossible . . . Life is no fun for … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – August 2025 (Part One)
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