Michelle Robinson is one of my children's favourite picture book authors. There are so many great stories to choose from. They've read and reread There's a Lion in my Cornflakes while discussing which animal they'd like to win and found The World Made a Rainbow wonderfully touching after a year of lockdowns. Isabelle and the… Continue reading Isabelle and the Crooks by Michelle Robinson & illustrated by Chris Mould
Do you ever wish you had more time to "stop and smell the roses"? More time to enjoy life? More time to simply take notice of what is going on around you? Joe finds his life is always in hurry. From the moment his family wakes up in the morning, it's rush, rush, rush! At… Continue reading Stop the Clock! by Pippa Goodhart & Maria Christania
The Last Firefox is a charming story about facing your fears and learning to trust that who you are is always enough. Lee Newbery's fantastic debut is a triumph in empathy-building, celebrating family diversity and encouraging children to stand up for themselves. Charlie loves a lot of things about his life - the home he… Continue reading The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery
It's my stop on Grandpa Frank's Great Big Blog Tour and I'm so pleased to welcome author Jenny Pearson with a special guest post! Let’s hear it for the older generation! I love writing grandparent characters and I think that is because I had four absolute belters of grandparents of my own. I am very… Continue reading Grandpa Frank’s Great Big Bucket List by Jenny Pearson ~ Blog Tour
"Ready!" said Rabbit by Marjoke Henrichs (Scallywag Press) Having had a two year old and then baby twins, I can totally relate to this story and how difficult it is to get out the door with little ones. Everything seems to take three times longer than it should and just when you think you're finally… Continue reading Perfect Picture Books
Who Will Love Me When You're Gone is a beautiful picture book published in conjunction with Grief Awareness Week 2021. *** "My love for you can never leave, It's like the sun, the air you breathe..." Jack's mum is very poorly, and he's worried about what will happen when she's gone... Will Mummy take her… Continue reading Who Will Love Me When You’re Gone? by Anna Friend & Jake Biggin
A team of twelve Christmas elves have joined forces to bring you a festive treat - the Let's Get Festive! 12 Days of Christmas Blog Tour Join in every day from the 1st to the 12th of December for our favourite Christmas books! The Miracle on Ebenezer Street by Catherine Doyle A magical snow globe,… Continue reading Let’s Get Festive Blog Tour ~ The Miracle on Ebenezer Street by Catherine Doyle
Tales of Truth and Treasure by James Haddell is a celebration of families brought together by adoption. The Forgotten Crown is the highly-anticipated second book in the series. Tia Trevelyan has settled into her new family in Stormhaven but despite a growing sense of peace and belonging, she still has so many questions about her… Continue reading The Forgotten Crown by James Haddell ~ Blog Tour
Books from Barrington Stoke are so often my go-to recommendations for teachers and parents. First and foremost, they are fantastically engaging stories from some of the best, current authors in the UK. The quality of the writing is incredible and children are soon carried away in the adventures. What makes Barrington Stoke books really special… Continue reading Meg and Merlin: Making Friends by Tanya Landman & Sonia Albert
Magnificent Mabel is a wonderfully charming little girl with a big voice! She is clear about what she wants and isn’t afraid to go out and get it. Magnificent Mabel and the Very Important Witch is the fifth book in a charming early reader series for children age 5-7. Each of the three chapters is… Continue reading Magnificent Mabel and the Very Important Witch by Ruth Quayle & Julia Christians
Scope for Imagination 