Arthur Wants a Balloon is about a child’s experience of living with a parent who is suffering from depression. Maia and the Very Tall Wall is about a child’s own journey of feeling trapped and learning to break down barriers.
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!
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 →
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.
Slow Down, Monkey! by Jess French and Eefje Kuijl ~ #AuthorInterview #Picturebook #Review ~ @Zoologist_Jess @EefjeKuijl @BusterBooks
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?
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.
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!
Meesha Makes Friends by Tom Percival ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @TomPercivalsays @KidsBloomsbury
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 →
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?
A Doll for Grandma by Paulette Bochnig Sharkey & Samantha Woo ~ #PictureBook #Review #Alzheimers #Dementia ~ @pbsharkey @wooskers_ @BeamingBooksMN
A Doll for Grandma, offers a way to start a conversation with children who are experiencing a loved one developing memory loss.
Clyde the Hippo by Keith Marantz & Larissa Marantz ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @LarissaMarantz @keith_marantz @WorkshopBooks @penguinkids
a series of picture books about Clyde the Hippo who experiences anxiety when trying new things, but learns to embrace, and enjoy, change.
Bob the Artist by Marion Deuchars ~ #WIN #PictureBook #Review ~ @mariondeuchars @LKPChildrens @LaurenceKingPub
I am thrilled to be shining the spotlight on Marion Deuchars’ fantastic series, Bob the Artist. PLUS I will be giving you the chance to WIN a copy of the latest book in the series Bob Goes Pop!
How to Make a Shark Smile by Shawn Achor, Amy Blankson & Claudia Ranucci ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @shawnachor @amyblankson @LP_Stories @SourcebooksKids
Everyone in the aquarium is feeling down. But when a dolphin called Ripple arrives, she has a sure-fire plan to get everyone smiling.
Wolf Will Not Come by Myriam Ouyessad & Ronan Badel ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @Schifferbooks
Rabbit can’t sleep. No matter how much Mum tries to reassure Rabbit, Rabbit is not convinced Wolf won’t find a way to get to them. But will the wolf come?
Max’s Box by Brian Wray & Shiloh Penfield ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @stanberybooks @ShilohPenfield @Schifferbooks
Max's box can hold everything from his toys to his feelings. But putting negative feelings inside the box makes it grow. Can Max let go of his negative emotions?
Bipolar Bear by Victoria Remmel ~ #PictureBook #Review #MentalHealth ~ @vickiverse @Schifferbooks
Sometimes Polar Bear finds himself dancing at the very bright North Pole and other times napping at the dreary South Pole.
One More Time (Bright Start Series) by Nancy Loewen & Hazel Michelle Quintanilla ~ #BoardBook #Review ~ @nancyjloewen @QuartoKids
When a young child receives a blue scooter for their birthday, they are over the moon! But it’s a bit harder to ride than it looks...
Unraveling Rose by Brian Wray & Shiloh Penfield ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @stanberybooks @ShilohPenfield @Schifferbooks
Rose likes everything to be perfect so when she finds a thread loose on her arm, she tries to pull it off, but it gets longer. Can she learn to control her OCD?
Mindful Bea and the Worry Tree by Gail Silver & Franziska Höllbacher ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @GailPSilver @franzi_illus @MaginationPress
Bea is feeling anxious about the party and has a million what-ifs and questions running through her mind. Can she overcome her worries and have a great party?
When Sadness Comes to Call by Eva Eland ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @EvaEland @AndersenPress
When Sadness comes knocking at the door unexpectedly, it can’t be ignored. This book suggests that if you begin to feel overwhelmed by sadness there are things you can do to try to understand it.