Stories by Gill Lewis are always gentle and heart-warming but with an incredibly strong message. A champion of nature, she leaves her readers with a sense of responsibility for taking care of our world. The Island Vet series continues in this manner. It promises to be an absolutely charming series for readers age 7+ full… Continue reading The Island Vet: Pirates and Sea Monsters by Gill Lewis & Irina Avgustinovich
Rabbit & Bear: This Lake is Fake! by Julian Gough & illustrated by Jim Field (Hachette Children's Books) The Rabbit & Bear series is wonderful for readers who love a fantastic dose of fun illustrations with their stories. With large, well-spaced print, brilliant humour and just the right amount of poo humour, developing readers will… Continue reading Super Spring Picture Books
I never cease to be blown away by the quality of the authors who write for Barrington Stoke. In this collection, Holly Webb, Katherine Woodfine, Jenny Pearson and Serena Patel share their talent for reaching children right where they're at - inspiring and encouraging while providing a laugh and a smile along the way. With… Continue reading Super Books from Barrington Stoke
A dozen delightful picture books to share with young readers. A Horse Called Now by Ruth Doyle & Alexandra Finkeldey (Nosy Crow) The storms of life come and go but at this moment all is well. Now, the soft spoken horse, is a gentle presence in the farmyard. When all the other animals are worried… Continue reading Winter Picture Book Round-Up
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
Inforgraphics by Valentina D'Efilippo & Written by Andrew Pettie and Conrad Quilty-Harper Britannica's Encyclopedia Infographica is a stunning non-fiction book overflowing with thought-provoking facts. In this book, the pictures do most of the talking. Each page contains maps, charts, timelines, drawings or photographs that challenge what children think they know and move them on to… Continue reading Britannica’s Encyclopedia Infographica ~ Blog Tour
Skrimsli is the incredible prequel to the environmental fantasy The Song that Sings Us by Nicola Davies. Travel back in time to discover the story of the great tiger sea captain who began life unwanted and afraid in a tyrannical circus. Through the kindness of his friends, Owl and Kal, Skrimsli's great strength, sharp senses… Continue reading Skrimsli by Nicola Davies ~ Blog Tour
Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster by Nadia Shireen is a funny, silly, slightly bonkers story for kids who love animals getting into scrapes and finding their way out with hilarious results. Join foxes Nancy and Ted with all their woodland friends as they set off to save Grimwood from a horrible stink monster! Signs… Continue reading Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster by Nadia Shireen ~ Blog Tour
I Want a Dog is the charming story of a girl's search for the perfect pet. She assumes the animal shelter will have just what she's looking for - a loyal, loving, smart, cuddly, goofy, courageous dog. Unfortunately, it isn't meant to be. She's shown the most unusual collection of possible pets. None of them… Continue reading I Want a Dog by Jon Agee ~ Blog Tour
Every school library, classroom and home should contain books from Barrington Stoke. Their wonderfully captivating content paired with accessible vocabulary, super-readable font and helpful page tint make them some of the best books available for ALL children. From fun, sweet Little Gems for young readers age 5+ to their mature, thought-provoking 11+/13+ Teen and Young… Continue reading Brilliant Summer Books from Barrington Stoke
Scope for Imagination 