I have been completely swept away by Dido's next adventure. Full of hopes, dreams and her never-ending search for truth, Rider of the Storm tells the story of an unforgettable heroine who doesn't let anything stand in her way. History is brought to life as readers are fully immersed in Roman culture. The gorgeous horses… Continue reading Circus Maximus: Rider of the Storm by Annelise Gray ~ Blog Tour
Engineers Making a Difference gives young people a chance to meet real engineers working in hugely varied jobs and exciting careers. Profiles of world-changing men and women show that science and technology is accessible for all and challenge engineering stereotypes. Women in STEM are celebrated right alongside their male counterparts and are presented as inspirational… Continue reading Engineers Making a Difference by Dr Shini Somara ~ Blog Tour
Dragons don’t exist. But they used to...Discovering that the magic of dragons flows through your veins is frightening – and liberating! But with the powers of dragonkind comes a desperate quest: siblings Finn and Tula must travel to a hidden island fortress to help save their father – and the world they know; and discover… Continue reading Fireblood: The First Flight by Sam Stewart ~ Blog Tour
Maya's pet rabbit Pooey is missing! She needs to find her quick, before anyone notices, and she's got some very special help from Mind... but when things start to go wrong, can Maya and her Mind work together to save the day? From debut author-illustrator Sunita Chawdhary, filled with delightful artwork and packed with heart,… Continue reading Mind and Me by Sunita Chawdhary ~ Blog Tour
Little Tiger & Walker Books have created the most beautiful poetry books for young readers to share with their adults and with each other. My Heart is a Poem explores all the feelings - good and bad - that make up our everyday lives. Children will develop empathy and see themselves in the pages of… Continue reading Gorgeous Poems for Everyday
Non-fiction for children just keeps getting better and better - engaging illustrations, fascinating facts and information that prompts critical thinking and questioning. Here is a collection of seven brilliant books young readers will love! Find out more from the publishers’ descriptions below: Emperor of the Ice by Nicola Davies & Catherine Rayner (Walker) - January… Continue reading Fascinating Non-Fiction
Sharing stories is very special - building relationships, spending time together, developing language, learning about the world around us. Here is a collection of beautiful, new, illustrated stories that are perfect for reading together. Find out more from the publishers’ descriptions below: The Midnight Panther by Poonam Mistry (Templar Books) ~ October 2022 Panther is… Continue reading Stories to Share
In honour of World Book Day 2023 and publication day for the wonderful Dragonracers, I'm thrilled to welcome author Peter Bunzl to my blog with a special guest post! I’ve always wanted to write about dragons. A few years ago, I had an idea about a lighthouse keeper’s daughter who discovers a dragon. That story… Continue reading Dragonracers ~ Guest Post by Peter Bunzl
I've had the privilege of reading an Australian edition of The Bravest Word by Kate Foster. It is one of the most powerful, honest books I have ever read. Addressing mental health, anxiety and depression in young people through the beautiful story of a boy and his dog, it helps children to recognise symptoms in… Continue reading The Bravest Word by Kate Foster
June 2023 Time flies. Time stands still. We take it for granted. We never have enough. The Magic Hour explores the elusiveness of time. "We all get the same amount of moments. It's only how we spend them that matters." What if there was an extra hour every day? A 25 hour day would mean… Continue reading The Magic Hour by David Wolstencroft
Scope for Imagination 