There's something so special about big book full of beautiful illustrations or inspiring ideas. At this time of year, these books make wonderful gifts - something families can enjoy together and children can come back to again and again. Whether it's a bedtime story, poetry, science, Shakespeare, art or incredible people, it's so lovely to… Continue reading Gift Books to Enjoy Together
Why I love graphic novels: I love graphic novels because I like the combination of the words and the pictures. It really helps me to imagine what's going on in the story. They're quick and fun to read. You can go back to reread them lots of times and spot something different every time. Every… Continue reading Remarkably Ruby by Terri Libenson ~ Guest Post by Lucy (age 12)
How to Survive Anywhere by Ben Lerwill & Daniel Long (Nosy Crow) Children love learning about the most extreme parts of our world. How to Survive Anywhere is a book that will take them from the Arctic Circle to the depths of the world's forests to the bottom of the oceans - far into the… Continue reading Non-fiction to Make You Think
Welcome to Your Boobs is a book for every adolescent girl as well as their parents, carers and teachers. It is a friendly, honest and incredibly practical guide to growing up and all the changes it brings. With a chatty style and clear facts, girls will find it very accessible and keep coming back to… Continue reading Welcome to Your Boobs by Yumi Stynes & Dr Melissa Kang
Barrington Stoke books are wonderful in their diversity, ability to evoke thoughtful emotion and incredibly enjoyable stories. Written by top-notch, current authors, they are the gold-standard of quality and appropriateness for today's children. With dyslexia-friendly font, spacing and page tint, everyone can enjoy these books. The manageable length and carefully chosen vocabulary encourages success and… Continue reading Brilliant Middle Grade from Barrington Stoke ~ Autumn 2022
The Story of Greenriver is a beautiful celebration of nature and the creatures who rely on it for survival. There are three main characters in this story: Silken the beaver, Sedge the otter and the river itself. With the threat of flooding, Silken and Sedge each embark on a journey to save their home. Called… Continue reading The Story of Green River by Holly Webb
The Mummy's Curse is the second book in an incredible time-travelling adventure series. M.A. Bennett plays liberally with time, taking readers from 1894 London forward to 1922 Egypt and back again. As we approach the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb on 4th November 2022, this book is even more timely. The… Continue reading The Mummy’s Curse: The Butterfly Club by M.A. Bennett ~ Blog Tour
My Review: The Chestnut Roaster is a uniquely captivating story - atmospheric Parisian history mixed with a healthy dose of fantasy runs through the mysterious catacombs of this engaging city. The villain is truly evil and the children who are determined to stop him are clever, creative and feisty. The adults are unable to help… Continue reading The Chestnut Roaster by Eve McDonnell ~ Blog Tour
Don't expect a cozy, comforting, Christmasy tale when you pick up The Vanishing of Aveline Jones. Yes, there is hot chocolate, snow and promises of festive events but the darkness of the town of Scarbury is too powerful for even the merriest of visitors. It's nearly the shortest day of the year when Aveline, her… Continue reading The Vanishing of Aveline Jones by Phil Hickes & Keith Robinson
The FACTopia books are always a huge hit in our house! Since we read the first one over a year ago, my three children have come back to it again and again, always finding something new to chat about. They love how all the facts are connected – one following on from another. The bite-sized facts… Continue reading Gross FACTopia by Paige Towler & Andy Smith ~ Blog Tour
Scope for Imagination 