October, October by Katya Balen changed my view of children's books. It showed me the true power of character and how children deserve the chance to explore their inner-most feelings. It embraces nature, wildlife and the opportunity to be completely true to yourself. In her picture book, Wild, Katya Balen explores these same themes. It's… Continue reading Wild by Katya Balen & Gill Smith
Jenny Peckles Lays Eggs with Speckles by Rachel Emily & Paul Delaney (Farshore) Jenny Peckles Lays Eggs with Speckles is an absolutely brilliant rhyming story about a group of chickens who will do anything to get into a book. Whether it's Chuckleston Barclay who added her own "sparkly" to her eggs or Featherly Botts who… Continue reading Fantastic Picture Books for the Summer Term
Hello, it's Emma Chinnery here writing a blog about my debut children's picture book My Friend Andy. I would like to start by saying thank you to all the children who kindly voted for my book as its very special to me that you enjoyed reading it. I hope you find this blog interesting and… Continue reading My Friend Andy by Emma Chinnery ~ FCBG Children’s Book Awards Blog Tour
Even Lions Get Scared is a delightful picture book that will help children handle anxiety in many different forms. From little wobbles to overwhelming fears, it guides children in coping with big feelings and the negative self-talk that can sometimes take over. Breathing techniques, positive thoughts, friendship and courage all play a part in supporting… Continue reading Even Lions Get Scared… by Dr Marcelle Moore & Monika Marzec ~ Blog Tour
The Endless Sea by Chi Thai & Linh Dao (Walker Studio) The Endless Sea paints an honest and sobering, yet hopeful, picture of the reality faced by those who are forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in another land. Based on the author's true life story, readers are taken from the safety of… Continue reading Stories of Refuge
Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays Football by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros (Nosy Crow) We love Frank and Bert in our house - these fabulously fun stories about friendship are a guaranteed hit when my daughter goes babysitting and with our Brownie unit. Bert always tries his very best but often things go a bit… Continue reading Delightful Picture Books for Spring
Yetis Don't Exist is a charming picture book exploring humans' quest to find unusual creatures out in the wild. Gentle rhymes and the most delightful illustrations draw young readers into the yetis' plight as they discover (according to humans) they don't actually exist! Apparently they're a hoax and the whole world has been bamboozled into… Continue reading Yetis Don’t Exist by Kate Thompson & Loretta Schauer
As midwinter draws near, King Winter's Birthday is the perfect book to share. Exploring the passing of the seasons through inticing folklore, it emphasises contrasting weather and the rhythms of the year. It was King Winter's birthday and he was planning a party. More than anything, he wanted his brother and sisters to visit: Queen… Continue reading King Winter’s Birthday by Jonathan Freedland & Emily Sutton
Click on the covers to find out more or purchase on-line from Bookshop.org: The Carousel Horse by Tony Mitton & Penny Neville-Lee (Bloomsbury) The Carousel Horse is an absolutely stunning story about following your dreams and finding out where you belong. Glittering carousels have such a magical appeal. There's always that 'what if'... What if… Continue reading Perfect Picture Books – Autumn 2024
Van Gogh's Dog by Georgia Larson & Grace Helmer (Buster Books) Van Gogh's Dog is a beautiful picture book introducing younger children to Vincent van Gogh's paintings and inspirations. As Sunny, a charming pup, chases around locations that prompted van Gogh to create some of his most famous works, readers learn there is beauty all… Continue reading Celebrating Great Artists
Scope for Imagination 