In 2019, author Neil Gaiman asked his Twitter followers: What reminds you of warmth? From the thousands of replies, he composed an extraordinary poem in aid of UNHCR's 2019 winter appeal (the UN Refugee Agency). What You Need to be Warm is this same poem in a stunning, hardback book. As nights get longer and… Continue reading What You Need to be Warm by Neil Gaiman
Readers who are taking the step into longer chapter books and building independence are in for a treat this autumn! There are so many delightful new books for them to explore! Magic Faces: Monster Mayhem by Esi Merleh & Abeeha Tariq (Uclan Publishing) Twins Austin and Alanna, along with sausage dog Ozzy, are back in… Continue reading Charming Chapter Books for Autumn 2023
As a child in Canada, my early years were full of lessons about hibernating animals and bears getting ready for winter. I was fascinated by their ability to sleep for such a long time. I knew where to spot them in the autumn as they ate their fill and to be especially wary of them… Continue reading The Big Dreaming by Michael Rosen & Daniel Egnéus
'Tis the Season by Richard Jones (Nosy Crow) Created in partnership with The National Trust, 'Tis the Season by Richard Jones is a truly enchanting way to embrace the spirit of Christmas and count down to the most magical time of the year. This book offers a delightful poem for each day of December with… Continue reading Christmas is Coming! 2023
A Whale of a Time is a gorgeous poetry collection for readers of all ages. This weighty book feels really special. Containing funny, charming, thought-provoking poems for each day of the entire year, this book will be read again and again. Matt Hunt's colourful illustrations are incredibly eye-catching and add so much to children's understanding… Continue reading A Whale of a Time selected by Lou Peacock & illustrated by Matt Hunt
The Soccer Diaries is a new series from Tom Palmer following talented 14 year old footballer Rocky Race as she takes on the world! In Rocky Takes L.A., Rocky has been invited to attend a high-level football camp in California. She's nervous about leaving her mum and everything that's familiar to her but knows it's… Continue reading The Soccer Diaries: Rocky Takes L.A. by Tom Palmer
Sally in the City of Dreams is a charming story of two Irish sisters, Sally and Bridget, who set off across the ocean for a new life in 1911 New York. Full of hope and the promise of endless possibilities, they find themselves facing challenges they never imagined. The kindness and honesty of the girls… Continue reading Sally in the City of Dreams by Judi Curtin ~ Blog Tour & Author Interview
As National Non-fiction November approaches, it's the perfect time to share a varied and absolutely fascinating collection of brilliant new non-fiction books for children. From publishers who specialise in non-fiction such as Nosy Crow, Buster Books, Templar, Weldon Owen and Prestel, these eye-catching books will fly off classroom library shelves as children enjoy them together.… Continue reading Autumn Non-fiction Roundup
Absolutely Everything! Revised and Updated: A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots and Other Things too Numerous to Mention What on Earth Books creates the most fantastic non-fiction books children can really sink their teeth into. Their natural curiosity is piqued with intriguing and engaging facts, thought-provoking illustrations and challenging questions. These detailed books can… Continue reading Absolutely Everything! by Christopher Lloyd & Andy Forshaw ~ Blog Tour
Autumn is my favourite time of year! As nights draw in, wind blows through the trees and leaves begin to fall, I'm reminded of the many wonderfully spooky stories for young readers. Click on each cover to read some of my original reviews and find out more about these chilling books. Which will you choose?… Continue reading Spooky Stories for Middle Grade Readers 2023
Scope for Imagination 