I absolutely adored the first The Island Vet adventure, Pirates and Sea Monsters, in which Tia and her mum move to Gull Haven Island and discover a wonderful community of people and animals waiting for them. Tia realises the importance of her mum's job as a vet and is able to help during a storm.… Continue reading The Island Vet: Rescue at Seal Bay by Gill Lewis
I Am Rebel is a timeless story of friendship, loyalty and the freedom that comes with true love. Charming and insightful, it’s a story of laughter and tears – of peril, loss and unwavering hope. Rebel is Tom’s dog and Tom is his boy. With an unbreakable bond, they spend every moment together on Tom’s family… Continue reading I Am Rebel by Ross Montgomery
Sarah Ann Jukes is a “must read right away” author for me. Each of her middle grade novels is completely heartfelt and incredibly engaging. These are stories that will leave you thinking long after the book has closed and cause you to reflect on your relationships with others... and yourself. Storm Seal is a beautiful… Continue reading Storm Seal by Sarah Ann Juckes
Bird Boy by Catherine Bruton is one of the stand out books of 2024. Heartfelt and honest, it is a beautiful celebration of the natural world combined with a story of healing and hope. The power of the relationship between an osprey chick and a heart-broken child will captivate and challenge readers in equal measure.… Continue reading Bird Boy by Catherine Bruton
Holly Webb's animal stories are so engaging. Full of relatable child characters and wonderful connections to animals, readers understand the importance of looking after wildlife and how much they can do themselves. Positive relationships with older family members reflect how much we can learn from those who have come before. The Summer Dolphin takes readers… Continue reading The Summer Dolphin by Holly Webb & illustrated by David Dean
My daughter's best friend has a sausage dog, Bertie, who is a bit of a superhero! He's absolutely adorable and most definitely the leading character in his life. Although the girls are 16 now, they would have loved these two books when they were younger. Funny, surprising and absolutely charming "Super Sausage to the Rescue"… Continue reading Super Sausage Dog Stories to Make You Laugh!
Earth is a beautiful place. This collection of books celebrates incredible creatures, gorgeous landscapes and what we can do to make our world a better place. Small Steps, Big Change by Annemarie Cool & James Jones (Little Tiger) Small Steps, Big Change is a fantastic picture book inspiring children to take action and protect their… Continue reading Books to Celebrate our Amazing Earth
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
Scope for Imagination 