********** A Story of the Seasons: A Year in Nature by Anna Wilson & Carolina Rabei (Nosy Crow) A Story of the Seasons shares the beauty and wonder of nature through the year. With gorgeous double-page spreads focusing on different aspects of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Wiinter, this book will teach facts while fostering a… Continue reading Non-fiction for Inquisitive Kids
Going to Bat is the second book in the charming Mind and Me series. Celebrating mindfulness and positive self-talk, these stories help children think about how they speak to themselves and how they can rely on themselves in all sorts of situations. In Going to Bat, Maya is trying to write a letter to her… Continue reading Mind and Me: Going to Bat by Sunita Chawdhary ~ Blog Tour
Eloise has a bit of a history with swords, particularly stabbing people with swords. Indeed, it is said that she was once an Olympic fencer. Others say she won three Commonwealth gold medals. And some whisper that she could kill you in a duel. Probably. Luckily, she has since discovered the pen is mightier than… Continue reading Winner Takes Gold by Eloise Smith ~ Blog Tour
The Soccer Diaries is a new series from Tom Palmer following talented 14 year old footballer Rocky Race as she takes on the world! In Rocky Takes L.A., Rocky has been invited to attend a high-level football camp in California. She's nervous about leaving her mum and everything that's familiar to her but knows it's… Continue reading The Soccer Diaries: Rocky Takes L.A. by Tom Palmer
This month middle grade readers will be treated to a huge variety of outstanding new books! Here is a selection of what you'll be able to find in your local library or bookshop. Stupendous Sports: Cracking Cricket by Robin Bennett & illustrated by Matt Cherry (Firefly Press) The Stupendous Sports series by Robin Bennett &… Continue reading New Books for August 2023
We were so excited to receive this brilliant rugby guide from Firefly Press. My 11 year-old son, Tom, isn’t a big football fan – he much prefers rugby - so this is just the book for him. Here are his top ten reasons why this is a great book! 1. Easy to understand – The… Continue reading Rampaging Rugby by Robin Bennett & illustrated by Matt Cherry ~ Tom, age 11
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