Blog Tour, Book Review, Non-fiction Books

Science Factopia: Follow the Trail of 400 STEM-tastic Facts! ~ Blog Tour

By Rose Davidson and Britannica Group. Illustrated by Andy Smith I'm thrilled to be back with FACTopia and the next amazing book in this fantastic series! This time it's 400 brilliant science facts that will get kids thinking, guiding them to some great questions and even better discussions. Perfect for fans of all things STEM,… Continue reading Science Factopia: Follow the Trail of 400 STEM-tastic Facts! ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The War of the Heavenly Horses by Roland Chambers ~ Blog Tour

Billy wakes up in the middle of a battlefield. Galloping hooves pound the earth. Surely he will be trampled? The Heavenly Horses or Ferghana are the fastest most beautiful horses ever. The Emperor Wudi of China wants them for his cavalry. The Horse King won't let him have them. Billy's new friend, Han, son of… Continue reading The War of the Heavenly Horses by Roland Chambers ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Non-fiction Books

Evolution by Sarah Darwin & Eva-Maria Sadowski, illustrated by Olga Baumert ~ Blog Tour

In association with the Natural History Museum, London, Dr. Sarah Darwin, the great, great, granddaughter of Charles Darwin, and fellow scientist Dr Eva Maria Sadowski have created EVOLUTION - a stunning journey through Earth's history. Find out about the great thinkers who undertook eye-opening adventures, made key discoveries about the world around them and shared… Continue reading Evolution by Sarah Darwin & Eva-Maria Sadowski, illustrated by Olga Baumert ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Non-fiction Books

Britannica’s Encyclopedia Infographica ~ Blog Tour

Inforgraphics by Valentina D'Efilippo & Written by Andrew Pettie and Conrad Quilty-Harper Britannica's Encyclopedia Infographica is a stunning non-fiction book overflowing with thought-provoking facts. In this book, the pictures do most of the talking. Each page contains maps, charts, timelines, drawings or photographs that challenge what children think they know and move them on to… Continue reading Britannica’s Encyclopedia Infographica ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Chapter Book, Middle Grade Fiction

Fantastic Summer Reads for Younger Readers

Uncle Pete and the Polar Bear Rescue by David C. Flanagan & illustrated by Will Hughes (Little Door Books) ~ 6+ The Uncle Pete series is so much fun! Full of adventure and imagination, you never know what will happen when TM joins Uncle Pete on his plane. In this third instalment, they're on their… Continue reading Fantastic Summer Reads for Younger Readers

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

OceanX Adventures by Kate Jerome

Mystery at the Aquarium - 4 May 2023 Danger in the Deep Sea - 6 July 2023 Daring Dolphin Rescue - 7 November 2023 Intelligent and inquisitive, Marena has always loved science so when she moves to secondary school, she's disappointed there are more rules, lessons are less fun and no one seems to appreciate… Continue reading OceanX Adventures by Kate Jerome

Blog Tour, Book Review, Non-fiction Books

Engineers Making a Difference by Dr Shini Somara ~ Blog Tour

Engineers Making a Difference gives young people a chance to meet real engineers working in hugely varied jobs and exciting careers. Profiles of world-changing men and women show that science and technology is accessible for all and challenge engineering stereotypes. Women in STEM are celebrated right alongside their male counterparts and are presented as inspirational… Continue reading Engineers Making a Difference by Dr Shini Somara ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction, Non-fiction Books, Poetry

Gift Books to Enjoy Together

There's something so special about big book full of beautiful illustrations or inspiring ideas. At this time of year, these books make wonderful gifts - something families can enjoy together and children can come back to again and again. Whether it's a bedtime story, poetry, science, Shakespeare, art or incredible people, it's so lovely to… Continue reading Gift Books to Enjoy Together

Book Review, Picture Books

Picture Books Not to be Missed – Autumn 2022

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

Blog Tour, Book Review, Non-fiction Books

Return to FACTopia by Kate Hale & Andy Smith ~ Blog Tour

My children and I were thrilled to find out not only is FACTopia back with a second book packed full of amazing facts BUT it is the second in an 8 book series! We loved the first FACTopia book - it absolutely captured my 11-year-old twins imaginations and allowed them to share a book with… Continue reading Return to FACTopia by Kate Hale & Andy Smith ~ Blog Tour