It’s nearly Halloween and the perfect time to share Trick or Treat by Catherine Emmett and Laura Brenlla! This spooktacular book is most definitely a treat!
Trick or Treat by Catherine Emmett and Laura Brenlla
The Rainbow Flamingo by Catherine Emmett and Claire Powell ~ Blog Tour
It’s publication day for The Rainbow Flamingo by Catherine Emmett and Claire Powell! For my stop on the blog tour, I’m delighted to be sharing a guest post by Catherine on the inspiration behind this gorgeous picture book.
The Bunny Who Came to Breakfast by Rachael Davis & Mike Byrne ~ #PublicationDay
It has been two years since my debut picture book, I am NOT a Prince was released and I am thrilled to announce that my second picture book The Bunny Who Came to Breakfast is publishing today! Illustrated by the incredibly talented Mike Byrne, this loose re-telling of The Tiger Who Came to Tea is... Continue Reading →
Santa’s New Reindeer by Caroline Crowe & Jess Pauwels ~ Review
Having loved Santa's New Sleigh (read review here), we couldn't wait to read Santa's New Reindeer by Caroline Crowe and Jess Pauwels, and it did not disappoint! There's been another Christmas disaster! Santa needs a new reindeer! The sleigh can't fly without Rudolph. Luckily, head engineer Lizzie is on hand to help . . .... Continue Reading →
Merry Whatmas? by Eoin McLaughlin & Polly Dunbar ~ Review
Ever since this gorgeous series launched in Lockdown, we have loved following Hedgehog and Tortoise's friendship grow in this two-sided flip-the-book picture books (read our reviews of the series here) and we are so excited to have a Christmas edition! It's hard to explain just our cute and endearing Hedgehog and Tortoise are, so I... Continue Reading →
My Grandma’s Magic Recipes: Winter Warmth by Ella Phillips & Camilla Sucre ~ Review
Today's festive book is My Grandma's Magic Recipes: Winter Warmth by Ella Phillips and Camilla Sucre which perfectly blends the magic of cooking together as a family and Christmas. At Zee's Grandma's Christmas party, there is the smell of sugar and spice, calypso music and dancing, and lots and lots of friends and family .... Continue Reading →
A Natural History of Magical Beasts by Emily Hawkins & 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 →
My Top Picks for the Coronation!
This Saturday 6th May 2023 is the coronation of King Charles III. My eldest daughter and her friends at school can’t stop talking about it. I have been amazed by the wonderful children’s books that have been published in time for the coronation. Here are my top picks!
Finding Floss by Cara Matheson & Mirna Imamovic ~ Guest Post
Debut picture book author, Cara Matheson shares an inspirational guest post about how Finding Floss, The colour-changing Cockapoo, illustrated by Mirna Imamovic, came to be published.
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!
Superheroes Always Fight Back… Or Do They? ~ Author Interview
Today is publication day for Kate’s latest picture book, Superheroes Always Fight Back... Or Do They? Illustrated by Clare Elsom. This is the sensational sequel to one of my daughter’s all-time favourite picture books, Superheroes Don’t Get Scared.
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 children’s 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 children’s 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 children’s books on “families”. 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 it’s 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...
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
It’s 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 children’s 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 couldn’t wait to get the chance to talk to Monika about The Gifts That Grow.
The Best Bear Tracker by John Condon and Julia Christians ~ #BlogTour #AuthorInterview
It’s my stop on the blog tour for The Best Bear Tracker by John Condon and Julia Christians and I am thrilled to be sharing a fascinating author interview with John.
Picture Book Perfect 