Holly Webb's animal stories are always absolutely perfect. Gentle, educational, heart-warming and empowering, they challenge children to protect wildlife and stand up for what they believe in. The Woodland Badger is another gem. Poppy loves to go out to the nearby allotment with her mum. With the woodland beyond, the gardeners often see birds, foxes… Continue reading The Woodland Badger by Holly Webb
Snails of the Unexpected is a delightfully unique gastropod adventure by Terrie Chilvers. Following the brilliant Michael The Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog series, a pair of determined snails take centre stage as they try to save their way of life and prevent slugs from taking over. Things get political when these slow-moving campaigners reach Downing… Continue reading Snails of the Unexpected by Terrie Chilvers ~ Blog Tour
July 2025 The Wood Where Magic Grows is the first in a delightful new series by Andy Shepherd. Brilliantly illustrated by Ellie Snowdon, this charming story perfectly captures the mystery of the woodland and all the secrets that can be discovered among the trees. Overflowing with wild green magic, our human connection with nature comes… Continue reading The Wood Where Magic Grows by Andy Shepherd & illustrated by Ellie Snowdon
I adore the Call the Puffins series - perfectly-sized chapter books with charming characters and fun stories that champion teamwork. Set on the Island of Egg, they celebrate wildlife, safety and looking after one another. Children can follow their favourite puffins through each adventure. A series like this is fantastic for newly independent readers as… Continue reading Call the Puffins: Tiny and the Cave Ghost by Cath Howe & Ella Okstad
It's World Down Syndrome Day! We're celebrating by sharing George and the Mini Dragon written by George Webster in collaboration with Helen Harvey and illustrated by Tim Budgen. This is the first book in a delightful new series for age 6+. It’s George’s 7th birthday and his wish list is nothing short of amazing—a magic… Continue reading George and the Mini Dragon by George Webster with co-author Helen Harvey & illustrated by Tim Budgen
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
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