Book Review, Chapter Book, Early Reader, Middle Grade Fiction, Non-fiction Books, Young Adult

Must-haves from Barrington Stoke

Every school library, classroom and home should contain books from Barrington Stoke. Their wonderfully captivating content paired with accessible vocabulary, super-readable font and helpful page tint make them some of the best books available for ALL children. From fun, sweet Little Gems for young readers age 5+ to their mature, thought-provoking 11+/13+ Teen and Young… Continue reading Must-haves from Barrington Stoke

Book Review, Chapter Book

The Thames and Tide Club: The Secret City by Katya Balen & ill. by Rachael Dean

I loved the mudlarking in Katya Balen's October, October. As a Canadian, it is something I didn't know a lot about. It's amazing how much treasure is just waiting to be discovered. Clem Carden is an enthusiastic young mudlarker. Every Saturday, she attends the Thames and Tide Club with her friends Ash and Zara. At… Continue reading The Thames and Tide Club: The Secret City by Katya Balen & ill. by Rachael Dean

Blog Tour, Book Review, Picture Books

One Button Benny and the Dinosaur Dilemma by Alan Windram & Chloe Holwill-Hunter ~ Blog Tour

One Button Benny and the Dinosaur Dilemma is the third book in this delightful series from Alan Windram & Chloe Holwill-Hunter. It's party time in robot town. Benny and his friends are practising their moves for the big night when they fall into a huge sinkhole. They're shocked when a dinosaur crashes out of the… Continue reading One Button Benny and the Dinosaur Dilemma by Alan Windram & Chloe Holwill-Hunter ~ Blog Tour