The nights are drawing in; the temperature is dropping; spooky season is upon us. This autumn has delivered a wealth of stories to send shivers down your spine and make you hide underneath your blankets. Trick or Treat? by Catherine Emmett & Laura Brenlla (Oxford University Press) Trick or Treat? is a delightfully vibrant picture… Continue reading Spooky Season 2024
The Boy, The Troll & The Chalk by Anne Booth & David Litchfield (Templar) Anne Booth has a gift for creating the most beautiful, empathy-filled stories of kindness, friendship and connection. In this wonderful partnership with David Litchifield, readers of all ages are challenged to look past what people say and how they act to… Continue reading Brilliant Picture Books to Share
My Grandma's Magic Recipes is a series of beautifully lyrical picture books that play with language through rhyme, alliteration and absolute joy. Celebrating the turning of the year, Zee and Grandma plant and harvest seasonal vegetables and have so much fun turning them into delicious foods. Whether it's pizza toast made with home-grown tomatoes or… Continue reading My Grandma’s Magic Recipes by Ella Phillips & Camilla Sucre
Lisa Thompson has such a gift for writing about feelings in a way that resonates with young readers. Honest, relatable and fun, her stories are perfect for PSHE lessons, class reading time or for sharing at home. Worry Boots, charmingly illustrated by Aysha Awwad, helps children navigate the feelings they might encounter on their first… Continue reading Worry Boots by Lisa Thompson & Aysha Awwad
Sometimes, the quietest ones notice the most. This is certainly true of Whisper - the smallest, quietest dragon whose family is tearing down trees and lighting dangerous fires. Always trying to look after the other animals and protect the mountainside, Whisper needs to make his voice heard. But no matter what he tries, his family… Continue reading Whisper to the Rescue by Rose Robbins ~ Blog Tour
Betsy Buglove is back in her second picture book celebrating the natural world and the wonderful insects that inhabit it. https://scopeforimagination.co.uk/2021/08/15/betsy-buglove-saves-the-bees-by-catherine-jacob-lucy-fleming/ In Betsy Buglove and the Brave Butterfly, Betsy and her friend Stan look at all sorts of insects through her magical magnifying glass. When they come across a butterfly stuck inside an upturned glass… Continue reading Betsy Buglove and the Brave Butterfly by Catherine Jacob & Lucy Fleming
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
There is something so delightful about books that celebrate literature themselves. Whether it's a retelling of a familiar story, a book about enjoying reading together, a celebration of an author or a collection of thoughts about the wonders of literature, these books are sure to bring joy to readers. All the Wonderful Ways to Read… Continue reading Books to Celebrate Literature
Rabbit & Bear: This Lake is Fake! by Julian Gough & illustrated by Jim Field (Hachette Children's Books) The Rabbit & Bear series is wonderful for readers who love a fantastic dose of fun illustrations with their stories. With large, well-spaced print, brilliant humour and just the right amount of poo humour, developing readers will… Continue reading Super Spring Picture Books
Festive stories are so important for children and often become wrapped up in their memories of special days. It’s wonderful to see authors creating these treasured stories for a greater range of festivals so children who celebrate them can see their culture on the pages and so other children can enjoy learning about a variety… Continue reading Can You Find My Eid Presents? by A.M. Dassu & Junissa Bianda
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