A beautiful collection for readers from the very small to the very confident (and everyone inbetween) - these books celebrate the wonders of the Earth, encouraging children to care for it and always treat it with respect. Find out more from the publishers' descriptions below: The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Jungle Hide & Seek (Puffin Books,… Continue reading Earth Day Collection 2023
Information about Scotty: Scotty was blown onto the Isle of Mull, deep in the heart of a storm, but when a fisherman gives him an old collar with ancient writing on it, Scotty is whirled off on a series of extraordinary journeys with his best friend Owl. Crotchety old Owl loves trees, and the collar… Continue reading Scotty Plants a Seed by Conn Iggulden & Lizzy Duncan ~ Blog Tour
Publishing: May 2023 Wild is the kind of story that stays with you. I found myself thinking about it in between reading sessions, wondering what was going to happen next in this fast-paced rainforest adventure. I was worried about the deeply troubled character of Jack and his relationship with his mum. When his father dies,… Continue reading Wild by Ele Fountain
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
Ophelia Bottom's teachers call her "O-failure" - they have no idea just how wrong they are... Brave, determined and not afraid to be true to herself, Ophelia Bottom is a force to be reckoned with. Having spent many years with her cringeworthy, louder-than-life parents in their travelling theatre with disastrous plays, she wishes for an… Continue reading The Dangerous Life of Ophelia Bottom by Susie Bower ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post
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
We're about to go on holiday to the Isle of Skye & the Outer Hebrides. While we're there, we're really hoping to do some seal spotting. These two books are just the thing to help us learn about these amazing animals and help to keep them safe. Holly Webb is one of my daughter's favourite… Continue reading Super Seal Stories by Holly Webb & Helen Peters
Herman Needs a Home from Lucy Noguera and Brilliant Monster Books is a delightful picture book packed full of facts about hermit crabs. Herman and his sister, Hiro, are growing. That means their shells no longer fit. Hiro is lucky enough to find a new shell to move into, but not Herman. He looks everywhere… Continue reading Herman Needs a Home by Lucy Noguera & Emma Latham ~ Guest Post
This half-term, Charlie was invited to take part in the English Scholars Programme at school. She and her partner were tasked with answering this question - ‘Futuristic and Dystopian literature is always bleak in its outlook.’ How far do you agree? Charlie chose to take on the more hopeful side of dystopian literature while her… Continue reading ‘Futuristic and Dystopian literature is always bleak in its outlook.’ How far do you agree? ~ Charlie, Year 9
In the year 2030, world leaders pledged a coordinated and unprecedented response to the Climate Crisis. There are strict Global Climate Laws. Low impact living is no longer optional - it has to be compulsory if the world has any chance of recovery. Large areas of the Earth have been made into designated World Wilderness… Continue reading Beyond the Frozen Horizon by Nicola Penfold
