Superheroes Don’t Get Scared by Kate Thompson & Clare Elsom ~ #PictureBook #Review #AuthorInterview #Fear ~ @writes_kate @ClareElsom @TriggerPub

We all get scared. We’re only human. But what about superheroes? I’m delighted to be joined on the blog by debut author, Kate Thompson, who alongside the super-talented illustrator, Clare Elsom, has created a marvellous picture book, Superheroes Don’t Get Scared. Maisie Brown is feeling scared and wishes she was a superhero like Burpnado, Specstacular... Continue Reading →

September 1, 2020 1

King of the Swamp by Catherine Emmett & Ben Mantle ~ #PictureBook #Review #BlogTour ~ @Emmett_Cath @BenMMantle @simonkids_UK

Shrek meets The Hungry Caterpillar in this charming picture book about cherishing the natural world.

August 25, 2020 0

GIVEAWAY! Hello Friend! by Rebecca Cobb ~ #PictureBook #Review #KLTR ~ @rebecca_cobb @MacmillanKidsUK

With many children about to start school, nursery and pre-schools, Hello Friend! by Rebecca Cobb, couldn’t be more fitting! This adorable picture book about making friends is just too good not to share with all of you, so read on to be in with a chance of winning a copy for yourself!

August 19, 2020 3

I Always Wanted One by Olivier Tallec ~ #BlogTour #PictureBook #Review ~ @QuartoKids

I Always Wanted One by Olivier Tallec Words & Pictures Quarto

Dog has always wanted a little boy. It’s a shame Dog didn’t get to pick which little boy he had, but it doesn’t matter because Dog likes his boy. This is a book for dogs. And dog lovers, but mainly for the dogs – dog owners can just read it to them. Finally, dogs are getting to tell THEIR story from THEIR perspective.

August 18, 2020 0

If You See a Lion by Karl Newson & Andrea Stegmaier ~ #PictureBook #Review #TopPick ~ @Karlwheel @andreastegmaier @QuartoKids

If You See a Lion by Karl Newson and Andrea Stegmaier Quarto

One of my top picks for 2020! If You See a Lion is written by Karl Newson and illustrated by Andrea Stegmaier. Have you seen a lion? It’s hiding somewhere in this book. But you’ll have to take a closer look…

August 17, 2020 4

Moonchild: Voyage of the Lost and Found by Aisha Bushby by Rachael Dean ~ #MiddleGrade #Review ~ @aishabushby @rachaeldeanwork @egmontbooksuk

Moonchild Voyage of the Lost and Found by Aisha Bushby and Rachael Dean Egmont

hen Amira loses her Jinni she must voyage to a place where lost things can be found. You can go with her to Sahar Peninsula; it is just beyond the horizon. But be warned, it won’t be easy to find…

August 15, 2020 0

Teeny Weeny Genie by Julia Donaldson & Anna Currey ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @MacmillanKidsUK

Teeny Weeny Genie by Julia Donaldson and Anna Currey Macmillan

Old Macdonald had a farm, and on that farm he had a teapot, and in that teapot lived a teeny weeny blue genie who just wanted some peace and quiet.

August 11, 2020 0

Slow Down, Monkey! by Jess French and Eefje Kuijl ~ #AuthorInterview #Picturebook #Review ~ @Zoologist_Jess @EefjeKuijl @BusterBooks

Slow Down Monkey by Dr Jess French and Eefje Kuijl Buster Books

Monkey is in a hurry to put on the perfect birthday bash. Can a sloth teach Monkey to use a new-found sense of calm to figure out what she really needs to create the perfect party?

August 6, 2020 1

Brenda is a Sheep and Spaghetti Hunters by Morag Hood ~ #giveaway #win #picturebook #review ~ @MoragHood @TwoHootsBooks @MacmillanKidsUK

Brenda is a Sheep and Spaghetti Hunters by Morag Hood Two Hoots Macmillan

Today, I have a GIVEAWAY of Morag Hood’s Brenda is a Sheep AND her latest picture book Spaghetti Hunters! I love these books so much. Read on for a sneak peak, and also a chance to win a copy for yourself.

August 4, 2020 7

Albert Talbot Master of Disguise by Ben Manley and Aurelie Guillerey ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @bnmnly @TwoHootsBooks @MacmillanKidsUK

From the author of The Misadventures of Frederick, Ben Manley, comes yet another unique and original picture book, Albert Talbot: Master of Disguise, illustrated by Aurélie Guillerey.

July 30, 2020 1

She Rex by Michelle Robinson & Deborah Allwright ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @MicheRobinson @DebbieAllwright

She Rex by Michelle Robinson & Deborah Allwright Bloomsbury Cover

When Maisy’s brother, Ed, tells her that dinosaur toys are for boys, Maisy is quick to inform him that he is yet to meet T. Rex’s big sister, She Rex!

July 28, 2020 2

Rescuing Mrs Birdley by Aaron Reynolds & Emma Reynolds ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @areynoldsbooks @EmmaIllustrate @simonkids_UK @simonkids

Rescuing Mrs Birdley by Aaron Reynolds and Emma Reynolds - Cover

When animal expert Miranda sees her teacher wandering freely around the town, she puts all she has learnt from Wildlife TV star Nature Joe into practice and sets out on a mission to put Mrs Birdley back in her natural habitat… the classroom.

July 21, 2020 0

Bears Love Squares by Caryl Hart & Edward Underwood ~ #PictureBook #Review #STEM ~ @carylhart1 @KidsBloomsbury

ears Love Squares by Caryl Hart and Edward Underwood Bloomsbury Cover

Last week saw the publication of a book I had been eagerly awaiting… Bears Love Squares written by Caryl Hart and illustrated by Edward Underwood. Despite Raccoon’s best efforts to show Bear the joys of other shapes, Bear only loves squares. Edwards illustrations are lovely and fun and the text placement adds to the geometric... Continue Reading →

July 14, 2020 6

The Very Last Leaf by Stef Wade and Jennifer Davison ~ #AuthorInterview #PictureBook #Review ~ @Stef_Wade @CapstonePub

This tree-mendous picture book with a blossoming balance of nature facts and an autumnal story about overcoming anxiety, is one of my top picks for 2020!

June 30, 2020 1

I Can Catch a Monster by Bethan Woollvin ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @bethanwoollvin @MacmillanKidsUK @TwoHootsBooks

I Can Catch a Monster by Bethan Woollvin Macmillan Two Hoots

If you are looking for a book for children that challenges stereotypes, then I highly recommend I Can Catch a Monster

June 25, 2020 2

A Bear is a Bear by Karl Newson & Anuska Allepuz ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @Karlwheel @NosyCrow @Candlewick

When a drowsy bear wakes up early from his hibernation, he has forgotten who he is.

June 23, 2020 1

Ocean Themed Books and Games ~ #Review #SaveTheOcean ~ @kmanolessou @carolineselmes @hollyexley @katiecottle_ @QuartoKids @LKPChildrens @PavilionKidsBks

My eldest daughter loves anything to do with fish and the ocean, so today, I will be shining the spotlight on some books and games we’ve enjoyed recently.

June 20, 2020 0

Meesha Makes Friends by Tom Percival ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @TomPercivalsays @KidsBloomsbury

Meesha Makes Friends by Tom Percival Bloomsbury

Title: Meesha Makes Friends Author & Illustrator: Tom Percival The Blurb: Meesha loves making things. But there's one thing she finds difficult to make - friends. She doesn't know quite what to do, what to say or when to say it, and she struggles reading and responding to social cues. But one day she discovers... Continue Reading →

June 16, 2020 3

My Best Friend by Rob Hodgson ~#PictureBook #Review ~ @berthodgson @QuartoKids

This is the story of a mouse who thinks a giant owl is their best friend. But Giant Owl might be trying to get close to Mouse for another (yummy) reason.

May 26, 2020 5

Story Out of the Box by Nicky Hoberman, Deeny Leander & Hiromi Suzuki ~ #Review #Writing #HomeEd ~ @LKPChildrens @LaurenceKingPub

Today I am shining the spotlight on my best Lockdown Discovery: Laurence King Publishing’s new creative writing game, Story Out of the Box

May 23, 2020 0

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