Murder at Christmas by Fleur Hitchcock (Nosy Crow) Join Grace and Billy in a delightfully cosy hotel mystery. Their family has been split up across the world - Mum and Billy in Australia while Grace attends a boarding school in the UK. Now they're back together for Christmas at Aunt Mollie's fancy hotel in Bath.… Continue reading Christmas is Coming!
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
Spend time with some fantastic nonfiction this November! My Small World: Frozen by Caryl Hart & Harry Woodgate (Simon & Schuster) Presented in a lyrical, picture book style, My Small World: Frozen takes readers age 3+ on a journey to a world full of ice, snow and sea. Arctic and Antarctic environments are presented through… Continue reading Nonfiction November 2025
Synopsis: When Mole sets off in search of his family tree, he dreams of finding others just like him. But as he journeys through the enchanted wood, he learns something even more magical: true family isn’t about looking the same – it’s about the bonds we build and the love we share with those around us. The Family Tree is a delightful journey story. Mole, tired of being alone,… Continue reading The Family Tree by Yasmine Anane & Mark Beech ~ Blog Tour
Finn's Epic Fails is a change of direction from Phil Earle's recent historical fiction masterpieces. More in line with books like Demolition Dad and Northern Soul, it is a warm-hearted, comedy delight! Al Murphy's fantastic illustrations add an extra layer of laughs, putting readers right in the middle of the story. Finn is struggling with… Continue reading Finn’s Epic Fails by Phil Earle
25th September 2025 Ian Hunter has gone from sci-fi to spooky in his third book! Full of autumn vibes and seriously scary moments, The Shoe Creeper is a fantastic story about cross-generational relationships, dealing with change and making sense of traditional tales. This is a book that will have readers on edge, checking over their… Continue reading The Shoe Creeper by Ian Hunter ~ Blog Tour
The Odyssey of Phoebe Quilliam is a completely captivating quest story exploring precious family relationships, unending hope and finding those you've lost. Through a wonderful combination of realistic fiction and brilliant mythological fantasy, readers are challenged to create special moments with their family and hold on to special memories when our loved ones are no… Continue reading The Odyssey of Phoebe Quilliam by Annelise Gray
Nature Heroes by Lily Dyu (Nosy Crow - June 2025) Nature Heroes is a fascinating collection of twenty biographies about significant individuals who work hard to protect our world. While some humans are destroying nature through their actions, these heroes are standing up to the threats facing plant Earth and inspiring others to do the… Continue reading Making Connections with Nature
As a child, I loved the "Choose Your Own Adventure" books but they were always some sort of far fetched, monster adventure story rather than scenarios I might face in real life. The Boy with Big Decisions follows the same idea but provides readers with a realistic, risk-filled story. Written in a "You Choose the… Continue reading The Boy with Big Decisions by Helen Rutter
Come Back Gosling by Anne Booth & illustrated by David Litchfield (Templar Books - June 2025) Come Back Gosling by Anne Booth is a beautiful story celebrating books, friendship and growing up. A little girl and her good friend, Gosling, love visiting the library and borrowing books to read in their tree house. They take… Continue reading Picture Books to Share
Scope for Imagination 