Iโm 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.
Ayo’s Adventure: Across the African Diaspora from Afro to Zulu by Ain Heath Drew and Erin K. Robinson ~ Guest Post ~ Blog tour
Itโs 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. Iโm delighted to be sharing a guest post by Ain on why children should learn about the African diaspora.
The Rainbow Flamingo by Catherine Emmett and Claire Powell ~ Blog Tour
Itโs publication day for The Rainbow Flamingo by Catherine Emmett and Claire Powell! For my stop on the blog tour, Iโm delighted to be sharing a guest post by Catherine on the inspiration behind this gorgeous picture book.
A Natural History of Magical Beasts byย Emily Hawkinsย &ย 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 →
Out of the Blue by Robert Tregoning & Stef Murphy ~ Author Interview
I am super excited to be sharing an interview with Robert Tregoning, debut picture book author of Out of the Blue, illustrated by Stef Murphy. This extraordinary picture book is one of my top picks for 2023!
My Ten Top Picks for 2022!
2022 seems to have gone by in a flash. As a family we have discovered so many new and wonderful childrenโs books that have been published this year. From twisted tales to inclusive and empowering reads. It was a tricky decision but here are our ten top picks of 2022!
22 Children’s Christmas Books for 2022
I look forward to my festive post each year, and this time I am sharing 22 Christmas books for 2022. It includes 14 new childrenโs books out this year and some of our family favourites published in recent years.
Ten Fantastic Children’s Books on Family Life
I am delighted to share a special feature on childrenโs books on โfamiliesโ. Every family is unique. The ten illustrated (fiction and non-fiction) books in this post cover: new siblings, adjusting to divorce, family relocation separation anxiety, adoption, different family structures and multi-cultural families.
2022. What a year itโs been ~ Antoinette Brooks ~ Guest Post
I am delighted to be sharing a guest post by children's author and illustrator, Antoinette Brooks. When Antoinette got in touch with me, I felt so inspired by what she's achieved in just 12 short months. But I'll let her fill you in...
Where Are All The Instruments? West Africa by Nathan Holder & Charity Russell ~ Author Interview
I am delighted to be rounding off Black History Month 2022 with a fabulous interview with Nathan Holder, the author of Where Are All The Instruments? West Africa, illustrated by Charity Russell. The best-selling music educational series Why Books encourage kids to ask questions, learning about music alongside diverse characters and a diverse range of musical styles. The latest book in the series is launching in November and introduces young children to many traditional instruments from West Africa!
Brilliant Books Celebrating Black Culture
To celebrate Black History Month, I want to share six fabulous books for children published in 2022 that celebrate Black culture in one way or another, from our hair to history and the power of names.
Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush by Patrice Lawrence & Camilla Sucre ~ #Review
I am very excited to be sharing my review for Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush by Patrice Lawrence & Camilla Sucre. This stunning picture book is pure gold and one of my top picks for 2022!
A World For Me and You by Uju Asika and Jennie Poh ~ Blog Tour ~ Guest Post
Itโs my stop on the blog tour for A World For Me and You by Uju Asika and Jennie Poh which celebrates the beauty and joy of living in a wonderfully diverse world. I am delighted to be sharing a very important guest post by Uju about why diversity in childrenโs books is so important.
The Gifts That Grow by Monika Singh Gangotra & Michaela Dias-Hayes ~ Author Interview
Today I am sharing a Q&A with Monika Singh Gangotra, author of The Gifts That Grow, illustrated by Michaela Dias-Hayes. This is the duos second picture book, and having loved Sunflower Sisters (review here), I couldnโt wait to get the chance to talk to Monika about The Gifts That Grow.
Sid’s Big Fib by Roo Parkin and Irina Avgustinovich ~ Author Interview
Itโs my stop on the blog tour for Sid's Big Fib by Roo Parkin and Irina Avgustinovich and Iโm delighted to be sharing an author interview with Roo.
A Mind Like Mine ~ Publication Day!
A Mind Like Mine is a gorgeously illustrated book is a stigma-busting collection of biographies of some of the great people from history who have lived with mental health conditions.
Don’t Ask the Dragon by Lemn Sissay and Greg Stobbs ~ An Interview with Greg
This is one of my most exciting and exclusive posts of the year! I am honoured to be sharing an in-depth interview and behind-the-scene early illustrations by Greg Stobbs, illustrator of the amazing Don't Ask the Dragon, written by Lemn Sissay.
Six Reimagined Fairytale Books for National Tell A Fairy Tale Day 2022 ~ GIVEAWAY!
Itโs National Tell A Fairy Tale Day 2022 and I am delighted to be sharing six re-imaged fairy tale books as well as hosting an EPIC giveaway bundle.
Fabulous February Reads
For a short month, February has seen a whole heap of fabulous childrenโs books published. This monthโs roundup includes some of our favourites new illustrated books across fiction and non-fiction.
Joyful January Reads
Childrenโs publishing has started 2022 with a bang! There have been some incredible books published this year already and my January round-up features some of our favourites, as well as a few books from 2021 that we read over the festive break. It includes my first top pick of 2022!