Life in Sunnyville is perfect – the neighbours are friendly, people are courteous and everywhere is lovely and clean. Then one day, Rhino drops a sweet wrapper. It’s only one piece of litter but it makes a BIG difference. Soon everyone is dropping “only one” and the town changes. Next, giraffe picks “only one” flower… Continue reading It’s Only One by Tracey Corderoy & illustrated by Tony Neal
Stephen Hawking from the Trailblazers biography series is an incredibly detailed look at this great scientist’s life. It is respectful of children’s abilities and desires to understand more complex details as it delves into Hawking’s theories, discoveries and amazing legacy. This book is perfect for anyone who loves science and admires Hawking’s work. There is… Continue reading Stephen Hawking – Trailblazers Series by Alex Woolf
365 Words Every Kid Should Know is the perfect book for every KS2 / KS3 classroom or for home to help children develop their vocabulary in a fun way. With a new word for every day of the year, this handy book provides the spelling (with helpful tips), meaning, word origin and example sentences to… Continue reading 365 Words Every Kid Should Know by Lauren Holowaty & illustrated by Martina Motzo
In this fifth book in the series, Mr Dog is back helping animals in need. Whenever there’s an animal who needs a friend, he is always happy to lend a hand! In this adventure mystery, Mr Dog finds a sweet young deer in trouble. After rescuing her, he does all he can to help her… Continue reading Mr Dog and a Deer Friend by Ben Fogle with Steve Cole & illustrated by Nikolas Ilic
The House of Clouds is an honest, touching story of life with elderly grandparents and all the ups and downs it brings. Tabby isn’t thrilled that her grandad has come to live with them. The house is changing, Mum has to help him all the time and his dog, Buster, is smelly and always needs… Continue reading The House of Clouds by Lisa Thompson & illustrated by Alice McKinley
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” ~ Anne of Green Gables October, October is a powerful story of love, discovery, challenges, loss and rebuilding. 11-year-old October lives in the forest with her father. They are wild and love everything about their off-grid existence. They rely on themselves and the… Continue reading October, October by Katya Balen & illustrated by Angela Harding
The World Made a Rainbow is an incredibly beautiful book for our times. Published in 2020 for the children of 2020, it is a story families will relate to and be able to look back on in years to come as a reminder of how we all coped with lockdown. The Covid19 pandemic and its… Continue reading The World Made a Rainbow by Michelle Robinson & illustrated by Emily Hamilton
The Haunting of Aveline Jones is a deliciously scary story that will send shivers down your spine. One cold, blustery October half-term, Aveline travels to the Cornish coast to spend the week with her hard-edged Aunt Lillian. Right from the start, readers are immersed in a shadowy, autumnal mood. The town of Malmouth is full… Continue reading The Haunting of Aveline Jones by Phil Hickes
The Pharaoh’s Curse is the second book in the Museum Kittens series by Holly Webb. In this charming story, four little kittens love living in the museum and want to protect the special treasures housed there. One day a new item arrives in the Egyptian Gallery – a piece of papyrus from the Book of… Continue reading The Pharaoh’s Curse by Holly Webb & illustrated by Sarah Lodge
The Humans is the ultimate guide to ancient civilisations for children. Celebrating how amazing humans are, it showcases the diversity, creativity and ingenuity of civilisations over time. With a focus on accomplishments and the rise and fall of groups of people, it highlights the inventions, technologies, practices and traditions that made each unique. From the… Continue reading The Humans by Jonny Marx & illustrated by Charlie Davis
