A Sea Of Stories Written by Sylvia Bishop Illustrations by Paddy Donnelly I love a short chapter book and I think this is going to be one of my favourites. Whenever Roo visits Grandpa, she loves exploring the seaside cove near his cottage. But on her latest stay, Grandpa explains that he can’t go down … Continue reading Short Chapter Books to Share – October 2025
Rebel Heart Written by Ally Sherrick Published by Chicken House England, 1645. Merriweather Pryce is the daughter of a nobleman fighting for King Charles I in a war that divides the country. When her family home is besieged by Cromwell’s army, Merri set out to get help. But in a land filled with enemy soldiers, turncoats and … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – September 2025 (Part Two)
The Rabbit, The Cloud, and the Rainy Day Written by Nicola O'Byrne Published by Nosy Crow When I was little my favourite book to hear/read stories from was my older sister's Aesop's Fables book that she was gifted by our nanny. That book held so many morals to stories and I loved contemplating them as … Continue reading Perfect Picture Books for a Rainy Day in September
Written and Illustrated by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet Published by Simon and Schuster As someone who has little people in my family that are fans of Supertato on CBeebies, something they are given the opportunity to watch at school some times too, we are delighted to have been able to share some books from … Continue reading Why we are LOVING these Supertato titles right now
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
Dracula & Daughters Written by Emma Carroll Published by Faber and Faber PACKED FULL OF ATMOSPHERE AND DELICIOUSLY GOTHIC DETAIL, the first in a brand new adventure series: when three cousins discover they're descendants of Dracula, they combine their powers to form the infamous vampire healing company, DRACULA & DAUGHTERS! Strange happenings are afoot in Temstown. … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – August 2025 (Part Three)
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)
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