The Greenwild: The World Behind the Door is a story of strength. Celebrating the power of a mother-daughter relationship, independent female explorers, the beauty and necessity of nature and the wonderful ability of children to outsmart those who seek to harm, it is a wonderfully refreshing addition to middle grade adventure stories. I was immediately… Continue reading Greenwild: The World Behind The Door by Pari Thomson ~ Blog Tour
Publishing: 1st June 2023 The Greenwild: The World Behind the Door is a story of strength. Celebrating the power of a mother-daughter relationship, independent female explorers, the beauty and necessity of nature and the wonderful ability of children to outsmart those who seek to harm, it is a wonderfully refreshing addition to middle grade adventure… Continue reading Greenwild: The World Behind The Door by Pari Thomson
Mending the Moon is a beautiful picture book from author Emma Pearl & illustrator Sara Ugolotti. Publishing with Page Street Kids in the US on November 1st and in the UK on December 5th, it's arriving just in time for Christmas. A gorgeous story of the relationship between a grandfather and grandchild, Mending the Moon… Continue reading Mending the Moon by Emma Pearl & Sara Ugolotti ~ Guest Post & Blog Tour
The Story of Greenriver is a beautiful celebration of nature and the creatures who rely on it for survival. There are three main characters in this story: Silken the beaver, Sedge the otter and the river itself. With the threat of flooding, Silken and Sedge each embark on a journey to save their home. Called… Continue reading The Story of Green River by Holly Webb
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
Get lost in a forest of intense imagery, incredible creatures and an intriguing mystery that will leave readers searching for clues at every turn. There is no time to catch your breath in this galloping story of one girl's quest to find answers about herself, her family, an abandoned research centre and the strange boy… Continue reading Zo and the Forest of Secrets by Alake Pilgrim ~ Blog Tour
The natural world has a magic all its own. Even though we know so much about how plants grow, reproduce and fill our world, it is still inexplicably wondrous to be surrounded by something so alive - the damp shadows of the forest, the new shoots of a seed, the medicinal powers not created by… Continue reading The Magic of Nature in Middle Grade
The Map of Leaves by Yarrow Townsend is a magical story of being at one with nature. Since her mother died, Orla's only company has been the plants surrounding her home. Now a sickness has come and nature is blamed but Orla knows that can't be. The Warden of Thorn Creek demands all plants be… Continue reading The Map of Leaves by Yarrow Townsend ~ Blog Tour
The healing power of nature and music weaves its way through this stunning story. In Annie, Katya Balen has created another character who is so unique and so real. Her inner voice is strong, vibrating with emotion and truth that will gently wind its way inside the reader and change them. This is a book… Continue reading Birdsong by Katya Balen
The movement of the river, the changing of the seasons and the details of the beautiful setting lay the foundations for this powerful story about friendship, grief and healing. Rowan loves to play by the river with his fun-loving dog. The emotions of the river echo the emotions of the boy - light and joyful… Continue reading The River by Tom Percival
