Unicorns in Uniform: The Yeti's Sneeze by Tracy Curran & Steve Wood (Uclan Publishing - October 2025) Unicorns in Uniforms: The Yeti's Sneeze is equal parts educational, fantastical and fun. The second book in a new, brightly illustrated chapter book series, it’s a brillliant adventure following the Air and Mountain rescue team as they set out… Continue reading Fun New Books
How to Save Your Granny from a Runaway Train created by the brilliant duo of Swapna Haddow and Jess Bradley is a super fun, science how-to book filled with fascinating experiments and accessible explanations. Written in a graphic novel style similar to Jess's A Day in the Life... books with Mike Barfield, it is so… Continue reading How to Save Your Granny from a Runaway Train by Swapna Haddow & Jess Bradley
It's time for the third instalment in the delightful Happy Hills graphic novel series by Sophy Henn! Join Ace, Shroomer, Mimi and Sparks as they strive to protect their beloved home from Mr Big Fluff - the baddest hamster around. Mr Big Fluff doesn't feel very happy so he decides to steal the happiness from… Continue reading Happy Hills: Mr Big Fluff Rules by Sophy Henn ~ Blog Tour
Blue, Barry & Pancakes by Dan & Jason (Rock the Boat) In this wacky story, best friends Blue, Barry & Pancakes show everyone just how important it is to look out for each other while having lots of fun. This larger-than-life trio find themselves in the middle of all sorts of bizarre mishaps but there's… Continue reading Gripping Graphic Novels
The brilliant Happy Hills gang is back in Knick Knacks Attacks. In this off-the-wall, one-of-a-kind adventure, the town is turned upsidedown when the villainous Knick Knacks swoops in. He's determined to capture a group of friends for himself (rather than actually being nice and getting to know them). His evil plans are successful and he… Continue reading Happy Hills: Knick Knacks Attack by Sophy Henn
The Tangletree Mysteries is a series of vibrantly fun graphic novels for readers age 6+. Peggy the dog and her delightful sidekick Stu the shrew uncover all sorts of chraming, action-packed adventures. Each book contains two exciting mysteries. Tangletree Mysteries: Peggy & Stu Investigates - Slime Time & Mud Race Tangletree Mysteries: Peggy & Stu… Continue reading Tangletree Mysteries – A Graphic Novel series by Steve Roberts & Joel Stewart ~ Blog Tour
Hilo: The boy who crashed the earth by Judd Winick (Puffin) - December 2016 Hilo is a haphazard Superman for the next generation. Crashing down from space, he's not sure where he came from or how he got here but he's ready to learn all he can about Earth and help his new friends D.J.… Continue reading Great Graphic Novels
After being treated to a sneak peek from Sophy Henn herself at the Simon & Schuster Middle Grade Spring Showcase in March, I couldn't wait to get my hands on a copy of Happy Hills: Attack of the Giant Danger Kittens! This bright and cheerful comic style novel is so appealing! The illustrations are absolutely… Continue reading Happy Hills: Attack of the Giant Danger Kittens by Sophy Henn
I Survived: The Battle of D-Day, 1944 is a gripping graphic novel introducing readers to the gritty, high-stakes reality of the days leading up to the D-Day landings and those involved in the top-secret French resistence. It is the perfect addition to any Key Stage 2 or Key Stage 3 Second World War collection. It's June… Continue reading I Survived: The Battle of D-Day, 1944 by Lauren Tarshis & Brian Churilla
Graphic novels open up a whole new way into reading for many children. Full of fantastic illustrations and super engaging stories, they are irresistable. Peng and Spanners: Who Stole All the Pizzas? is the first in a new series by British author, animator and graphic designer Steve Webb. When the school pizza parlour disappears, superheroes… Continue reading Peng and Spanners: Who Stole All the Pizzas? by Steve Webb ~ Blog Tour
Scope for Imagination 