Theres's A Gorilla At The Door! Written by Helen Welsh Illustrated by Sam Caldwell Published by Little Tiger OMG! This book is so hilarious, has the most funniest content in a picture book that I have had the pleasure of being pleasantly amused by in quite some time, and balances the LOL moments with family … Continue reading Perfect Picture Books – April 2025 (Part One)
The Haunting of Fortune Farm Written by Sophie Kirtley I do enjoy a Sophie Kirkley book and I have always thought she is unrated as an author. Twelve-year-old Edie embarks on an exciting and chilling adventure as she searches for a long-lost Viking hoard. But there are ghosts around Edie who want the past to … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – April 2025 (Part Two)
Suki Cat : Farmer Imagine having access to a board book that incorporates a female lead character, a topic predominantly aimed at boys, and that the book hosts interactive features such as sliders that encourage little hands to "push, pull and turn" - well you can stop imagining it, it's right here in this title … Continue reading Beautiful Board Books – April 2025 (Part Two)
When publicity over the prequel to this title circulated I was immediately captivated by the concept of a spooky story that was actually set in my home county of Suffolk, and it being set in a boarding school only further ensured I was going to be reading that book at the earliest opportunity. I was … Continue reading Shadowhall Academy – Ghost Story Society
Signs of Survival: A Memoir of the Holocaust Written by Renee Hartman and Joshua M. Greene World War 2 is now often studied in primary schools usually in year 6 and they look at different aspects of the war. I will select some excellent texts for them to use doing this topic, so when scholastic … Continue reading Non-Fiction titles to inspire this month
Love Always Everywhere Written and Illustrated by Sarah Massini From a kiss or a cuddle to sharing a giggle, there are lots of ways to show someone you care. But whoever you love, and however you show it, don't forget that love is always everywhere. In as beautiful a way imaginable this board book celebrates … Continue reading Beautiful Board Books – March 2025
Written by Becky Davies Illlustrated by Henry Rancourt I have nothing but incredible things to say about this book. No way did I anticipate the amount of interest and interaction that would come from one book being beside my sofa, awaiting my taking a look and reviewing. Let me explain - my 4yr old nephew, … Continue reading Everything Farm with flaps to lift
Published on 5th Jan 2023 in by Farshore Available in the classic smaller sizing of Mr Men titles It is officially Pancake Day 2025, or Shrove Tuesday to be more precise, and what better way to embrace that which will be served in households across the country for desert this evening than with a pancake … Continue reading Mr.Men Little Miss : Pancake Day
Chronicles of Whetherwhy : The Age of Enchantment Written by Anna James Illustrations David Wyatt Pubished by HarperCollins First in a brand-new fantasy series from acclaimed author Anna James, filled with magic and exciting adventure In Whetherwhy, everyone has magic inside them – grown from the changing seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. But … Continue reading Middle Grade Must Reads – February 2025
Bouncing Bunnies! Written by Fiz Osbourne Illustrated by Tim Budgen Published by Simon & Schuster Bounce little bunnies, bounce, bounce, bounce! This beautifully written book is jam packed with rhyming sentences that depict the bounciest of stories perfect for Spring and Easter. I have always loved picture books that encourage younger audiences to join in … Continue reading Perfect Picture Books this Half Term – February 2025 (Part One)
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