Itโs my stop on the blog tour for Brave Dave and I am beyond excited to be sharing an interview with the one-and-only Giles Andreae, author Giraffes Can't Dance. He will be talking about his latest picture Brave Dave, also illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees.
Sid’s Big Fib by Roo Parkin and Irina Avgustinovich ~ Author Interview
Itโs my stop on the blog tour for Sid's Big Fib by Roo Parkin and Irina Avgustinovich and Iโm delighted to be sharing an author interview with Roo.
Cars Cars Cars! by Donna David and Nina Pirhonen ~ Blog Tour ~ Author Interview
Itโs my stop of the blog tour and publication day for Cars Cars Cars! by Donna David and Nina Pirhonen and Iโm super excited to share an author interview with Donna.
Princesses Break Free by Timothy Knapman and Jenny Lรธvlie ~ Author Guest Post
Itโs my stop on the blog tour for Princesses Break Free by Timothy Knapman and Jenny Lรธvlie and Iโm super excited to be sharing a guest post by Timothy.
Dadajiโs Paintbrush by Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Ruchi Mhasane ~ #BlogTour
Itโs my stop on the blog tour for Dadajiโs Paintbrush by Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Ruchi Mhasane. Full of the colours of India, this gorgeously illustrated picture book is bursting with emotions.
The Robber Raccoon by Lou Kuenzler ~ Blog Tour
Itโs my stop on the blog tour for The Robber Raccoon by Lou Kuenzler, and Iโm sharing two craft fun videos.
How to Write a Picture Book Series by Clare Helen Welsh ~ Guest Post for How Messy (Dot and Duck series) Blog Tour, illu. Olivier Tallec
Itโs my stop on the blog tour for How Messy! by Clare Helen Welsh and Olivier Tallec and Iโm super excited to be sharing a guest post from Clare on how to write a picture book series.
My Top Picks for Mother’s Day 2022!
Mother's Day is a day I cherish every year. I am the very proud mummy of two wonderful girls, and my own mum who passed away some time ago, is my inspiration in life. Spending time with my girls is the best gift in the world, but next on the list is books! So, here are my top picks for Motherโs Day 2022.
The Childrenโs Book Award Blog Tour โ Barbara Throws a Wobbler by Nadia Shireen
I am delighted to be part of the blog tour for the Federation of Childrenโs Book Groups Childrenโs Book Award, the only book award voted for entirely by children! I am showcasing a picture book by one of my favourite picture book creators, Nadia Shireen. Barbara Throws a Wobbler is a brilliantly funny and sensitive way to understand and deal with tantrums.
Trains Trains Trains! by Donna David and Nina Pirhonen ~ Guest Post & Blog Tour
Choo Choo! Iโm celebrating World Book Day 2022 with my stop on the blog tour for Trains Trains Trains! by Donna David and Nina Pirhonen. This track-tastic book was published today and Iโm delighted to be sharing a guest post by Donna.
Six Reimagined Fairytale Books for National Tell A Fairy Tale Day 2022 ~ GIVEAWAY!
Itโs National Tell A Fairy Tale Day 2022 and I am delighted to be sharing six re-imaged fairy tale books as well as hosting an EPIC giveaway bundle.
Fabulous February Reads
For a short month, February has seen a whole heap of fabulous childrenโs books published. This monthโs roundup includes some of our favourites new illustrated books across fiction and non-fiction.
Joyful January Reads
Childrenโs publishing has started 2022 with a bang! There have been some incredible books published this year already and my January round-up features some of our favourites, as well as a few books from 2021 that we read over the festive break. It includes my first top pick of 2022!
I am NOT a Prince by Rachael Davis and Beatrix Hatcher ~ #PublicationDay #Debut #PictureBook ~ @RachDavisAuthor @BeatrixHatcher @HachetteKids
Debut picture book, I am NOT a Prince by Rachael Davis and Beatrix Hatcher is an uplifting twisted fairy tale that challenges gender stereotypes and encourages children to be proud to be themselves.
My Top Picks of 2021! ~ #ChildrensBooks ~ @AndersenPress @FarshoreBooks @QuartoKids @PuffinBooks @simonkids_UK @harryewoodgate @ClareHelenWelsh @laurabarrettuk @RachelCIp @Laura_A_Hughes @DapsDraws @LarryHayesAuthr @Doonkris @auralewis๏ฟผ๏ฟผ
For my final feature of 2021, I want to look back at my top picks of the year. There have been so many incredible childrenโs books published in 2021.
2021 Christmas Picture Books ~ #Reviews ~ @NosyCrow @MacmillanKidsUK @FaberChildrens @QuartoKids @crowehoho @Jesspauwels @TraceyCorderoy @StevenLenton๏ฟผ๏ฟผ
New Christmas picture books for 2021: Squirrel's Snowman by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler; Santaโs New Sleigh by Caroline Crowe and Jess Pauwels; Santa's Stolen Sleigh by Tracey Corderoy and Steven Lenton; The Toysโ Christmas by Claire Clรฉment and Genevieve Godbout
Magical Books Perfect for Christmas Gifts ~ #Reviews ~ @QuartoKids @MacmillanKidsUK @NickSharratt1 @jessicasroux๏ฟผ๏ฟผ
Christmas is a magical time of year and so it seems only fitting to have a feature post on some truly magical illustrated fiction and traditional fairy tales.
Celebrating Difference, Overcoming Adversity and Perseverance ~ #Reviews ~ @TomPercivalsays @KidsBloomsbury @cerrieburnell @QuartoKids @Stricolo @MrSteveAntony @OtterBarryBooks
Three wonderful, illustrated books celebrate difference, overcoming adversity and perseverance.
The Rock from the Sky by Jon Klassen ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @burstofbeaden @WalkerBooksUK
This five-part epic picture book contains Jon Klassenโs iconic illustrations and deadpan humour.
Scissorella: The Paper Princess by Clare Helen Welsh and Laura Barrett ~ #GuestPost #Review ~ @ClareHelenWelsh @laurabarrettuk @AndersenPress
Scissorella is one of the most spectacular re-imagined fairy tales weโve ever read, blending the magical world of Cinderella with a real-life female inspiration: German film director Lotte Reiniger. It is one of my top picks for 2021.