Sarah Ann Juckes consistently writes incredibly heartfelt stories full of real emotion, unforgettable characters and the healing power of nature. In Robin, readers get to know Eddie. He's the "sorry boy" - always apologising, always making himself smaller, always being good and positive and hopeful - always making way for his poorly sister. He struggles… Continue reading Robin by Sarah Ann Juckes
Letters from the Upside is everything that is wonderful about Katya Balen's writing. Honest and heartfelt while revealing the healing power of nature, it takes readers on a journey of self-reflection and empathy building. This is an author who truly understands children, their struggles, their fears, their hopes and their dreams. She gets right to… Continue reading Letters from the Upside by Katya Balen
Told with humour, empathy and a whole lot of heart, Runaways by E.L Norry is a story that will stay with you. Honest, authentic and powerful, it challenges readers to think about how two people with very different lives can feel so similar. July has recently returned from foster care to live with her young… Continue reading Runaways by E.L. Norry
How to Roller Skate with One Leg is a charming and relatable book. Told through fun, accessible realistic fiction, this story pulls readers into friendship with 12-year-old Maya, Vita and Miles. It is an honest, optimistic portrayal of limb difference following an accident. Hope and determination run through this story with a heroine readers will… Continue reading How to Roller Skate with One Leg by Ella Dove
"Thirteen-year-old Samim is a loyal friend, a gifted chess player - and a refugee. Even after her makes the long, dangerous journey from Afganistan to the UK, his safety isn't guaranteed. Can Simon convince the authorities to let him stay?" Meticulously researched, My Name in Samim tells the eye-opening story of so many young people… Continue reading My Name is Samim by Fidan Meikle
Hello, it's Emma Chinnery here writing a blog about my debut children's picture book My Friend Andy. I would like to start by saying thank you to all the children who kindly voted for my book as its very special to me that you enjoyed reading it. I hope you find this blog interesting and… Continue reading My Friend Andy by Emma Chinnery ~ FCBG Children’s Book Awards Blog Tour
The Dawn of Adonis is the prequel to one of the most incredible children's books of the past five years - When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle. Readers are transported to the East End of London in 1911 when a baby gorilla is secreted through the docks in an attempt to save its life… Continue reading The Dawn of Adonis by Phil Earle
Ella Jones shows readers anyone can be a hero. Although, at first, she appears to be an ordinary preteen girl who loves lipgloss, fashion and time with her dog, she is so much more. Brave, resilient and incredibly intelligent, she takes charge of a complicated quest across London. Using all her skills, she shows everyone… Continue reading Ella Jones vs the Sun Stealer by Lucy Edwards
The Endless Sea by Chi Thai & Linh Dao (Walker Studio) The Endless Sea paints an honest and sobering, yet hopeful, picture of the reality faced by those who are forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in another land. Based on the author's true life story, readers are taken from the safety of… Continue reading Stories of Refuge
Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays Football by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros (Nosy Crow) We love Frank and Bert in our house - these fabulously fun stories about friendship are a guaranteed hit when my daughter goes babysitting and with our Brownie unit. Bert always tries his very best but often things go a bit… Continue reading Delightful Picture Books for Spring
Scope for Imagination 