This gorgeous guide to spring is bubbling with energy and excitement for the new life nature brings in Spring.
Busy Spring by Sean Taylor, Alex Morss & Cinyee Chiu ~ #PictureBook #Spring ~ @seantstories @morss_alex @cinyeechiu @QuartoKids
Five STEM-themed Board Books ~ #STEM #Review ~ @LittleTigerUK @schifferkids @LKPChildrens
Five beautifully illustrated, sturdy books all find unique and quirky ways to incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) for little ones to enjoy
A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals by Christopher Corr & Claire Grace ~ #NonFiction #Review ~ @ClaireLGrace @QuartoKids
The book is divided into the four seasons, beginning with Spring and includes a vast range of festivals. From national holidays, cultural and religious festivals, to days that mark a historic event celebrated and some festivals that are just full-on fun!
How Do You Make a Rainbow? by Caroline Crowe and Cally Johnson-Isaacs ~ #PictureBook #BlogTour ~ @crowehoho @callyjanestudio @MacmillanKidsUK
So, how are rainbows made? Well, there’s the scientific answer. And then there is this beautifully illustrated picture book, that answers the question another way. This book is all about how we can create a rainbow as a symbol of hope. And that is what a loving grandad explains to his granddaughter, one cloudy day.
Which Food Will You Choose? by Claire Potter & Ailie Busby ~ #PictureBook #AuthorInterview ~ @ailiebusby @BloomsburyEd
You Choose meets The Hungry Caterpillar in this fabulous interactive picture book. The story begins with a grumpy mummy who is utterly fed up of the family eating the same old boring beige foods like chicken nuggets, pasta, chips, cereal and crisps. She decides that this week they are going to play the supermarket game.
Be a Super Awesome Artist by Henry Carroll and Rose Blake ~ #BlogTour #Review #Giveaway ~ @HenryCarroll @iamroseblake @LKPChildrens
From “Stay in line like Picasso” to “Lay it on thick like Vincent van Gogh”, this quirky art guide covers a huge range of art styles. As you explore each master artist, you find out what makes them unique and also get a related art challenge.
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.
The Night Bear by Ana & Thiago de Moraes ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @tibolota @ana_de_moraes @AndersenPress
The Night Bear by Ana & Thiago de Moraes, published by Andersen Press, is a reassuring story that sees all the nightmares gobbled up!
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.
Ten Spooky Board Books & Picture Books for Halloween ~ #BookParty #Reviews #KLTR
Ten Spooky Board Books & Picture Books for Halloween
Clap Hands for Key Workers ~ #BlogTour #BoardBook #Review ~ @patacakebooks @HachetteKids
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.
Big City Atlas by Maggie Li ~ #NonFiction #PictureBook #Review ~ @mmaggieli @PavilionKidsBks
Spot a globetrotting penguin in this gorgeously illustrated guide to 28 of the world’s most vibrant and diverse cities
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.
Math Games Lab for Kids by Rebecca Rapoport & J.A. Yoder ~ #STEM #Review #HomeEd ~ @Math_Evangelist @QuartoKids
The aim of this book is to show children that maths is all around us and it is that foundation for science and understanding the world. It includes over 50 hands-on activities split out over 39 labs.
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
Nature’s Light Spectacular by Katy Flint & Cornelia Li ~ #NonFiction #PictureBook #Review ~ @katyflint @Cornelia_illo @quartokids
This non-fiction glow-in-the-dark book contains twelve of the Earth’s most spectacular natural marvels across the world. From double rainbows, to volcanic lightning, glowworm caves and meteor showers.
Attack of the Heebie Jeebies by Tom Percival ~ #SaturdaySpotlight #MiddleGrade #Review ~ @TomPercivalsays @MacmillanKidsUK
Meet the Dream Team! Turning nightmares into incredible adventures!
Erika finds herself stranded in the Dreamscape along with a mob of hungry Heebie Jeebies. Can Erika overcome her worries and get home, or will she be trapped forever?
Fun Educational Games from @LKPChildrens ~ #Puzzles #Lockdown #Homeschooling
If you find yourself at home with children, looking for creative ways to entertain them, these games might be just what you need!
Make and Do Activity Books by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler ~ #Crafts #Book #Reviews ~ @MacmillanKidsUK
The Make and Do series are packed full of craft activities based around Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s well-known books, plus 200 stickers!
Ravi’s Roar by Tom Percival ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @TomPercivalsays @KidsBloomsbury
Sometimes Ravi gets angry. Can Ravi learn how to control his inner tiger?
