Gruff Justice is Ross Montgomery's third brilliantly bonkers story playing on a well-known traditional tale. The Three Billy Goats Gruff takes on a whole new meaning in this charming who-dunnit. Someone has taken a bite out of the birthday cake and the famer is fuming! Of couse he blames Big Goat Gruff who has a… Continue reading Gruff Justice by Ross Montgomery & Marisa Morea
Unicorns in Uniforms: Dragon Inferno is absulutely delightful. The first in a new, brightly illustrated chapter book series, it's fun, educational and action-packed. Each book will focus on a different profession through the eyes of an engaging character. In Dragon Inferno, readers explore the ups and downs of being a firefighter. For my stop on… Continue reading Unicorns in Uniforms: Dragon Inferno by Tracy Curran & Steve Wood ~ Blog Tour
The Appletree Animal Agency is the first book in a charming new series by Katya Balen & Gill Smith. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb, young animal lovers will be completely captivated by the joy of pet ownership and the passion of the characters to look after animals in need. I know the girls in… Continue reading The Appletree Animal Agency by Katya Balen & Gill Smith
January 2025 Celebrate Holly Webb's 60th story in her delightful Animal Stories series with The Bold Kitten. Hana and her family are embarking on a new life in the UK. Since being forced from their home in a Syrian village two years ago and living in a camp in Iraq, they have dreamed of peace… Continue reading The Bold Kitten by Holly Webb
Magical Mountain Rescue is the fourth and final adventure in this wonderful series for readers age 7+. With wildlife conservation at the heart of a thrilling political conflict, readers are whisked away on a perilous journey filled with kidnap, quests, danger and the most amazing animals. Joe Todd-Stanton's gorgeous illustrations cause the story to leap… Continue reading Wildsmith: Magical Mountain Rescue by Liz Flanagan & Joe Todd-Stanton
I adore Gill Lewis's The Island Vet series! With strong environmental messages and plenty of heart, they challenge children to stand up for wildlife and protect the world around them while developing caring, empathetic relationships with family, friends and their community. Tia is absolutely fascinated by puffins! After a birthday trip to a museum to… Continue reading The Island Vet: Devil Bird Island by Gill Lewis & Irina Avgustinovich
The Birthday Cake Thief is the first in a delightful new Little Gems series for young readers age 5+. Absolutely iconic Vashti Hardy, this vibrant story is a fabulous combination of STEM, action-packed adventure, engaging mystery and family connection. A bionic unicorn and a cog bunny named Gearlop join Hana and her new friend, detective… Continue reading The Moonlight Mystery Agency: The Birthday Cake Thief by Vashti Hardy
Holly Webb's Winter Animal Stories are absolutely lovely! Perfect for children age 7+, the stories are powerful with real heart. Every character forms a strong bond with an incredible animal, encouraging readers to stand up for what they believe in and look after the natural world. Always accessible and engaging, they pull readers in and… Continue reading The Arctic Fox by Holly Webb
The nights are drawing in; the temperature is dropping; spooky season is upon us. This autumn has delivered a wealth of stories to send shivers down your spine and make you hide underneath your blankets. Trick or Treat? by Catherine Emmett & Laura Brenlla (Oxford University Press) Trick or Treat? is a delightfully vibrant picture… Continue reading Spooky Season 2024
Midnight Adventures in Primrose Park contains two beautiful stories about the dangers British wild animals face. With short chapters and appealing illustrations, readers are taken from the animals' natural habitats to the scary city. Dogs, barbed wire fences, cars and flooding threaten the animals' health and separate them from their families. Hassan's mum works for… Continue reading Midnight Adventures in Primrose Park by Helen Peters
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