Finding Bear is the powerful sequel to Hannah Gold's beautiful story of hope, The Last Bear. April and her Dad are back at home in the UK - but is it home? Nothing feels right. Teased at school for her passion for polar bears and trying to slow human impact on the Arctic, April just… Continue reading Finding Bear by Hannah Gold
The fantastically fascinating Factopia is back with a special focus on animals! The fourth book in this brilliant non-fiction series written by Julie Beer provides children with bite-sized chunks of incredibly engaging information. One of the best things about these book is that they're a bit like "Choose Your Own Adventure". Each fact is linked… Continue reading Animal FACTopia!: Follow the Trail of 400 Beastly Facts ~ Blog Tour
Until the Road Ends is the third novel by Phil Earle set during the Blitz of World War Two. Like its companions, When the Sky Falls & While the Storm Rages, it is a stunning story of loyalty and hope. Even in Britain's darkest moments, there were humans and animals who acted with valour and… Continue reading Until the Road Ends by Phil Earle
The Twitchers series by M.G. Leonard goes from strength to strength. Clutch, the third adventure, finds the gang back together again. There are peregrine falcons nesting on Passerine Pike. When their eggs are stolen, the mystery begins, police are involved and everyone's a suspect! The Twitchers are determined to find the thief and stop them… Continue reading Clutch by M.G. Leonard
Readers in Years 3 & 4 come in all shapes, sizes and reading abilities. Some are confident readers, well on their way to lengthy middle grade novels, while others are still getting to grips with phonics and taking their first steps into chapter books. Fortunately for teachers and parents, there are so many wonderful books… Continue reading Growing in Confidence: Brilliant Books for Lower Key Stage Two
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
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
Always Clementine is charming, heart-felt and hard-hitting. Told from the unique perspective of a mouse who has escaped from an animal testing laboratory, this story deals with harsh truths about the darker side of science. Clementine isn't just any ordinary mouse - she is a genius. Her ability to understand the world around her with… Continue reading Always Clementine by Carlie Sorosiak
When Ice Cream had a Meltdown by Michelle Robinson & Tom Knight (Scholastic) When Ice Cream had a Meltdown is a super sweet story about friendship and loving yourself for who you are. Plain Ice Cream is worried because none of the children choose her from the freezer. Her friends try to be encouraging and… Continue reading Picture Books Not to be Missed – Autumn 2022
What's your 'Spark bird'? I think mine was probably the Golden Eagle I saw while sitting on top of a hill north of Fort William in 2000. We saw an Osprey from kayaks on Loch Lomond this week and it doesn't become any less magical spotting such beautiful creatures soaring overhead. Spark by M.G. Leonard… Continue reading Spark by M.G. Leonard
Scope for Imagination 