I’m pleased to be sharing a guest post by Margaret Rooke about her latest book, Meet the Dyslexia Club! illustrated by Tim Stringer. This brilliant book showcases the amazing talents, skills and everyday life of children with dyslexia.
The Dream Maker by Kiera Nixon ~ Author interview and extract
The Dream Maker by Kiera Nixon published a few weeks ago and I'm super excited to be sharing an author interview and extract from The Dream Maker! ‘Follow your dreams,’ everyone says. But where to find one worth following? For Maatje Finkel, it was four years ago. The first night without her sister. The night she discovered the hotel . . .
Ayo’s Adventure: Across the African Diaspora from Afro to Zulu by Ain Heath Drew and Erin K. Robinson ~ Guest Post ~ Blog tour
It’s my stop on the blog tour for Ayo's Adventure: Across the African Diaspora from Afro to Zulu by Ain Heath Drew and Erin K. Robinson. I’m delighted to be sharing a guest post by Ain on why children should learn about the African diaspora.
Trick or Treat by Catherine Emmett and Laura Brenlla
It’s nearly Halloween and the perfect time to share Trick or Treat by Catherine Emmett and Laura Brenlla! This spooktacular book is most definitely a treat!
The Rainbow Flamingo by Catherine Emmett and Claire Powell ~ Blog Tour
It’s publication day for The Rainbow Flamingo by Catherine Emmett and Claire Powell! For my stop on the blog tour, I’m delighted to be sharing a guest post by Catherine on the inspiration behind this gorgeous picture book.
The Bunny Who Came to Breakfast by Rachael Davis & Mike Byrne ~ #PublicationDay
It has been two years since my debut picture book, I am NOT a Prince was released and I am thrilled to announce that my second picture book The Bunny Who Came to Breakfast is publishing today! Illustrated by the incredibly talented Mike Byrne, this loose re-telling of The Tiger Who Came to Tea is... Continue Reading →
Duck in a Truck by Jez Alborough – Series Review and CAKE!
Every year, I bake my children a birthday cake designed around their favourite book. This year my daughter chose Duck in a Truck! This fabulous series by Jez Alborough is her absolute favourite and she can read several of the books off by heart. It all started when we read Fix it Duck. While it’s... Continue Reading →
The Nutcracker: And the Mouse King’s Christmas Shenanigans by Alex T Smith ~ Review
Alex T Smith creates the most exquisite Christmas books that you want to read year after year (Read our reviews of How Winston Delivered Christmas, How Winston Came Home and The Twelve Days of Christmas). So this year, I was delighted that we could add to our collection this gorgeous 24 and half chapter retelling of... Continue Reading →
Santa’s New Reindeer by Caroline Crowe & Jess Pauwels ~ Review
Having loved Santa's New Sleigh (read review here), we couldn't wait to read Santa's New Reindeer by Caroline Crowe and Jess Pauwels, and it did not disappoint! There's been another Christmas disaster! Santa needs a new reindeer! The sleigh can't fly without Rudolph. Luckily, head engineer Lizzie is on hand to help . . .... Continue Reading →
Supertato: Presents Jack and the Beanstalk by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet ~ Review
I think we own or have read every book in the Supertato series and so my eldest who has recently performed in her own Christmas production at school, was thrilled to read Supertato: Presents Jack and the Beanstalk by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet! I knew we would love it from the title page! It's... Continue Reading →
The Frost Goblin by Abi Elphinstone & Fiona Woodcock ~ Review
Today, I am shining the festive spotlight on a beautifully illustrated, heartwarming story, The Frost Goblin, by Abi Elphinstone and Fiona Woodcock. This moving tale shows the reader that the deepest frost has the power to rekindle hope in anyone who’s lost it… In Bertie Crash-Wallop's noisy family, it can sometimes feel like there is... Continue Reading →
Merry Whatmas? by Eoin McLaughlin & Polly Dunbar ~ Review
Ever since this gorgeous series launched in Lockdown, we have loved following Hedgehog and Tortoise's friendship grow in this two-sided flip-the-book picture books (read our reviews of the series here) and we are so excited to have a Christmas edition! It's hard to explain just our cute and endearing Hedgehog and Tortoise are, so I... Continue Reading →
My Grandma’s Magic Recipes: Winter Warmth by Ella Phillips & Camilla Sucre ~ Review
Today's festive book is My Grandma's Magic Recipes: Winter Warmth by Ella Phillips and Camilla Sucre which perfectly blends the magic of cooking together as a family and Christmas. At Zee's Grandma's Christmas party, there is the smell of sugar and spice, calypso music and dancing, and lots and lots of friends and family .... Continue Reading →
Peppa’s 12 Days of Christmas ~ Review
My daughters would never allow me to showcase the fabulous Christmas books of 2023 without featuring Peppa Pig! In this fun lift-the-flap book, we get to join Peppa and friends as they count down the 12 days of Christmas. What wonderful things will Peppa discover? This fun, interactive 12 Days of Christmas would make a... Continue Reading →
Monster at Christmas by Laura Baker & Nina Dzyvulska ~ Review
Today we are shining our festive light on Monsters at Christmas by Laura Baker and Nina Dzyvulska. Look out! Monsters are preparing for Christmas in this fun-packed picture book. Merry monsters, hairy monsters, monsters trailing slime. Shiny monsters, tiny monsters and so, so, SO many more! My daughters delighted in spotting all the different kinds... Continue Reading →
The Littlest Yak: Home Is Where the Herd Is by Lu Fraser & Kate Hindley ~ Review
As you know, we ADORE The Little Yak (read review here) and so we were all thrilled to have a brand new adventure for Christmas 2023. In this latest adventure, Gertie the Littlest Yak and her family are moving from the mountains to pastures new. And for Gertie, that means SQUEEZING all her belongings onto her... Continue Reading →
Bluey: 12 Days of Christmas ~ Review
This might be my four-year-old's favourite Christmas book of 2023! She adores Bluey AND the 12 Days of Christmas song, so what could be better than Bluey's version of 12 Days of Christmas...? I'll tell you. Bluey's version of 12 Days of Christmas in a board book version with a special tab for each days.... Continue Reading →
YOU Choose Christmas! by Nick Sharratt and Pippa Goodhart ~ Review
Christmas means so much to so many of us, and we all have our own Christmas traditions. So, what could you possibly want more than a You Choose Christmas edition?! Make up your own Christmas adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens. Which Christmas jumper would you like to wear? Which job would you choose to... Continue Reading →
A Natural History of Magical Beasts by Emily Hawkins & Jessica Roux ~ Review
One of my favourite series has created another gorgeous edition in time for Christmas. A Natural History of Magical Beasts is perfect for readers (adults and children alike) who love magic and fantasty. Featuring a gold-foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with beautiful illustrations and precise... Continue Reading →
You Can’t Let an Elephant Pull Santa’s Sleigh by Patricia Cleveland-Peck and David Tazzyman ~ Blog Tour
It’s my stop on the blog tour for You Can't Let an Elephant Pull Santa's Sleigh by Patricia Cleveland-Peck and David Tazzyman and I’m delighted to be sharing a Christmassy author feature from Patricia as well as a fantastic activity pack. Followers from my blog will know my daughters and I are massive fans of... Continue Reading →