Planet Earth: My Life So Far (An Autobiography of Our World) is everything you could want in a non-fiction book for children. Brightly coloured and oh so appealing illustrations bring facts to life on every page. From the very beginning of our world to present geography to our hope for the future, children will discover… Continue reading Planet Earth: My Life So Far by Mike Barfield & Jess Bradley
Mo (Monday the Sixteenth) is an under-dog readers can really get behind. He never asked to be born into a family line of wardens who protect the village of Bogfoss from monsters who wander the streets in search of food. Small and weak, Mo doesn't think he's suited to being a warden AT ALL -… Continue reading Grumpfort by Jamie Hammond
The Great Fox Revealed by Justyn Edwards is the thrilling and highly-anticipated conclusion to The Great Fox Illusion series. With its captivating mix of mystery, magic, and adventure, this third instalment brings readers back into the suspenseful world of young Flick Lions, a resilient and determined heroine who has won over readers with her intelligence… Continue reading The Great Fox Revealed by Justyn Edwards
Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for the inspiring How to be a Revolutionary! A general election is coming up and Natalie's house has turned into a campaigning headquarters for one of the parties. Adults come and go with their leaflets and plans to convince the neighbours to vote with them. When Mum… Continue reading How to be a Revolutionary by Lucy Ann Unwin ~ Blog Tour
Van Gogh's Dog by Georgia Larson & Grace Helmer (Buster Books) Van Gogh's Dog is a beautiful picture book introducing younger children to Vincent van Gogh's paintings and inspirations. As Sunny, a charming pup, chases around locations that prompted van Gogh to create some of his most famous works, readers learn there is beauty all… Continue reading Celebrating Great Artists
National Non-Fiction November National Non-Fiction November is the Federation of Children’s Book Groups’ annual celebration of all things factual. Born out of National Non-Fiction Day, the brain child of Adam Lancaster during his years as Chair, the whole month now celebrates all those readers that have a passion for information and facts and attempts to… Continue reading #NNFN Blog Tour – The Ultimate Kids’ Guide to Dogs by Graeme Hall & Alice Tait
Holly Webb's Winter Animal Stories are absolutely lovely! Perfect for children age 7+, the stories are powerful with real heart. Every character forms a strong bond with an incredible animal, encouraging readers to stand up for what they believe in and look after the natural world. Always accessible and engaging, they pull readers in and… Continue reading The Arctic Fox by Holly Webb
Readers will be thrilled that Reece Carter has written a second gothically brilliant story about two lovely ghosts, their giant spider and a brave lighthouse keeper. The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston Fright picks up less than a month after Corpse, Girl, Simon & Flip defeated the witches and moved on to a happier life. Just… Continue reading The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston Fright by Reece Carter
I can't believe it's been five years since I launched my children's book blog at the end of October 2019. Finding my way into children's book reviews has been an incredible blessing and an absolute joy. I'm so thankful for the relationships I've formed with other bloggers, educators, authors and publishers. To celebrate five years… Continue reading 5 Years of Scope for Imagination!
The dream team of Vashti Hardy and accessible publisher Barrington Stoke are back with the new Relic Hunters adventure series. Vashti's signature story elements shine through: a passion for STEM, the strength and intelligence of her characters, empowerment of girls, and inspiring adults who challenge young people to be true to themselves. Mabel and Will… Continue reading The Clockwork Key by Vashti Hardy
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