Reflecting Realities in Children’s Books ~ 20 Picture Book Recommendations ~ #RepresentationMatters #ReflectingRealities @clpe1 @Booktrust

Representation in children’s books matters. A LOT. Seeing yourself reflected in books encourages a love of reading and learning to see the world from multiple viewpoints increases empathy. Today, I am discussing the highlights of the CLPE’s 2020 Reflecting Realities report as well as showcasing twenty picture books (fiction and non-fiction) that feature Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic main characters.

November 12, 2020 1

Two Incredible Books on Magic and Mythology ~ A Natural History of Fairies & Mythopedia ~ @jessicasroux @QuartoKids @gwandwarriors @LKPChildrens

If you are looking for a beautiful keepsake compendium for someone who loves magic, fantasy and mythology, then look no further. The two books I’m showcasing today are gorgeously illustrated, magical books that you will want to keep forever.

November 10, 2020 0

Gender Swapped Fairy Tales by Karrie Fransman & Jonathan Plackett ~ #BlogTour ~ @KarrieFransman & @jonplackett @FaberBooks

Wife and husband team, Karrie Fransman and Jonathan Plackett, have created a truly thought-provoking and gorgeously illustrated, collection of fairy tales.

November 3, 2020 0

Coming to England by Floella Benjamin & Diane Ewen ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @FloellaBenjamin @creative_dy @MacmillanKidsUK

Coming to England: An Inspiring True Story Celebrating the Windrush Generation written by Baroness Floella Benjamin and illustrated by Diane Ewen.

October 30, 2020 1

Have You Seen the Dublin Vampire? by Úna Woods ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @UnawoodsUna @OBrienPress

This gorgeously illustrated picture book takes you on a tour of some of the most famous sights of Dublin, with the Dublin Vampire “hiding” on each page.

October 29, 2020 0

The Dinosaur Who Lost Her Voice by Julie Ballard & Francesca Gambatesa ~ #PictureBook #Review #disABILITY ~ @JulieBallard3 @francescagam @egmontbooksuk

The Dinosaur Who Lost Her Voice by Julie Ballard & Francesca Gambatesa celebrates the Ability in dis(Ability). Milly Jo has a lovely singing voice, but during a terrible storm a tree falls on top of Milly and she loses her voice.

October 20, 2020 0

The Good Bear by Sarah Lean & Fiona Woodcock ~ #MG #Review ~ @SarahLean1 @FionaWoodcock @simonkids_UK

The Good Bear by Sarah Lean (with illustrations by Fiona Woodcock) recalls the story of a young girl on a visit to Norway to see her estranged father, where she meets and befriends a big friendly bear.

October 15, 2020 0

Welcome to Ballet School by Ashley Bouder & Julia Bereciartu ~ #PictureBook #Review #NonFiction ~ @QuartoKids @ashleybouder @_juliabe

Welcome to Ballet School is a unique and original guide to ballet is a perfect introduction to the joy, skill and creativity of dance.

October 13, 2020 1

The Bear and the Piano Trilogy by David Litchfield ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @dc_litchfield @QuartoKids

I am delighted to be featuring The Bear and the Piano trilogy written and illustrated by the phenomenal, David Litchfield. In the last chapter of bear’s musical adventure, The Bear, the Piano, and Little Bear’s Concert, Bear’s best concert days are behind him and he is now a father.

October 8, 2020 0

The Spots and the Dots by Helen Baugh & Marion Deuchars ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @AndersenPress @helenbaughbooks @mariondeuchars

The Spots and the Dots can be read front-to-back (from the point of view of the Spots) or back-to-front (from the point of view of the Dots). Both the Spots and the Dots have grown up fearing each other to be “bad through and through”.

October 1, 2020 0

Five Kindness Themed Picture Books Published During the Pandemic

Five brilliant picture books and board books on the theme of kindness, that have been published during this pandemic.

September 24, 2020 0

The Grumpy Fairies by Bethan Stevens ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @QuartoKids

Did you know that some young fairies can be incredibly… grumpy! And not just a bit grumpy, foot-stomping, frowny, bottom-lip-sticking-outy kind of grumpy.

September 10, 2020 0

The Littlest Yak by Lu Fraser & Kate Hindley ~ @_lufraser @hindleyillos @simonkids_UK

Gertie is the littlest yak and wants to grow up NOW. She wants bigness and tallness because smallness is good for nothing.

September 3, 2020 1

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 0

Another look at Taking Time by Jo Loring-Fisher ~ #PictureBook #Review #Interview ~ @JoLoringFisher @lantanapub

Taking Time is a gentle, illustrated poem invites children from all walks of life, to take the time to appreciate all the wonderful things around us.

August 27, 2020 0

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

Clap Hands for Key Workers ~ #BlogTour #BoardBook #Review ~ @patacakebooks @HachetteKids

Clap Hands Key Workers Pat a Cake Books Kat Uno

This sensory board book for babies, encourages clapping whilst reminding them of the best of lockdown – community spirit and gratitude for our key workers. For every sale of Clap Hand for Key Workers, 35p will be donated to NHS Charities Together.

August 20, 2020 0

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

Blog Tour: When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson & Omar Mohamed ~ #GraphicNovel #Review #Refugees #Nonfiction ~ @FaberChildrens @dantey114 @JamiesonV

When Stars Are Scattered by Omar Mohamed Victoria Jamieson Cover

I feel incredibly privileged to be part of the blog tour for When Stars Are Scattered, a graphic novel by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed (coloured by Iman Geddy) which tells the incredibly moving true story of Omar and his brother Hassan.

July 16, 2020 0

Big City Atlas by Maggie Li ~ #NonFiction #PictureBook #Review ~ @mmaggieli @PavilionKidsBks

Big City Atlas by Maggie Li Pavilion Books

Spot a globetrotting penguin in this gorgeously illustrated guide to 28 of the world’s most vibrant and diverse cities

July 7, 2020 0

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