"Love is stronger than fear, stronger even than death." Ettie and the Midnight Pool is a beautiful, lyrical story of heartache, family and truth that celebrates the wildness of the natural world. 11-year-old Ettie's story is carefully woven with the story of Orpheus and Eurydice as she (and the readers who adventure with her) are… Continue reading Ettie and the Midnight Pool by Julia Green
Earth is a beautiful place. This collection of books celebrates incredible creatures, gorgeous landscapes and what we can do to make our world a better place. Small Steps, Big Change by Annemarie Cool & James Jones (Little Tiger) Small Steps, Big Change is a fantastic picture book inspiring children to take action and protect their… Continue reading Books to Celebrate our Amazing Earth
"Having escaped their city, Juniper Green and her brother Bear have settled in Ennerdale with their dad and his family. Every day the Wild introduces them to a new wonder, but Juniper can't stop worrying about her grandmother and best friend Etienne left behind. When she hears news that disease has entered the city, she's… Continue reading When the Wild Calls by Nicola Penfold
Take flight with Ava, Tara, Jack, Terry, Ozuru, Twitch and Tippi in another fantastic adventure as they try to solve the mystery of a dangerous museum heist! Feather brings us to the end of M.G. Leonard's wonderful seasonal quartet of stories celebrating bird watching, friendship and the natural world. This series is so refreshing -… Continue reading Feather by M.G. Leonard
So many delightful picture books are available in Autum 2023. Here is a selection of really lovely ones to read with your class. Gina Kaminski Saves the Wolf by Craig Barr-Green & Francis Martin (Little Tiger) So often we accept stories as they are told to us. But what if there's a better way. Gina… Continue reading Gorgeous Picture Books for Autumn 2023
As a child in Canada, my early years were full of lessons about hibernating animals and bears getting ready for winter. I was fascinated by their ability to sleep for such a long time. I knew where to spot them in the autumn as they ate their fill and to be especially wary of them… Continue reading The Big Dreaming by Michael Rosen & Daniel Egnéus
Adoette lived on the same street her entire life - until she was 100 years old. She saw so many changes: family celebrations, war, destruction and rebuilding. Many people came and went but Adoette remained. This beautiful, thought-provoking picture book is the story of a very special tree. Readers will follow Adoette from the time… Continue reading Adoette by Lydia Monks
The Truth About Yeticorns by Rachel Morrisroe & Ella Oakstad (Puffin Books) ~ July 2023 When you're little and you do something wrong, it can be easy to tell a little lie and blame someone else so you don't get in trouble. That's what Bea does - but instead of blaming her sister she comes… Continue reading 15 Picture Books to Read this Summer
Foxlight by Katya Balen is stunningly beautiful. An intensely personal story of loss, longing and love, it takes readers into the wildlands right along with Fen and Rey as they search for who they really are. Katya Balen's lyrical description and distinct voice ring out on every page. She writes with honesty and heart celebrating… Continue reading Foxlight by Katya Balen
I'm thrilled to be back on the Greenwild blog tour with a bonus guest post from author Pari Thomson! It's publication week and books are starting to appear in bookshops around the country. I spotted Greenwild in the window of The Whitby Bookshop. Read on to discover Pari's life as a writer: My writing routine:… Continue reading Greenwild: The World Behind The Door by Pari Thomson ~ Blog Tour Part 2
Scope for Imagination 