Heather finds herself in yet another children’s home. Moving from one set of bricks and mortar to another, she finds it hard to settle, constantly questioning her ability to love and be loved. There’s something magical about Fablehouse though, something that she can’t quite put her finger on. A feeling perhaps. An inkling that all…
When Milly discovers a pride flag in her Grandad’s attic, he tells her about all the amazing adventures he had with his beloved Gramps. All the parties, marches, dancing and songs they sang filled their lives with love and laughter. Acceptance, inclusion and friendship at the heart of their relationship. Milly has an idea to…
I have the right to be loved. I have the right to healthcare. I have the right to safety and shelter… and so much more. There’s a lot of things we take for granted in this world. A roof over our head, a warm bed…
When Silvia’s dad goes missing at Hadrian’s wall during a battle re-enactment, her life is about to get very interesting! Transported to Ancient Rome, Silvia is in a race against time to find her dad and get them both back to modern day England as soon as possible. As she searches for him on the…
Kazam’s King is mean, selfish and shouts all the time. He wants splendiferous castles built in his name and he will stop at nothing to get them. The more elaborate the design, the more money he needs. He raises taxes, demands everything from everyone around him and even charges the humble people of Kazam every…
‘Surfing the Moon’ is part of the Collins Big Cat reading series (Emerald band 15) written by Emily Dodd and illustrated by Omar Aranda & Ilias Arahovitis. It’s a fantastic story of acceptance and learning to face your fears. The main character Jack learns to surf, he also represents so many children of all ages…
Jamie Rambeau has a secret. People at school start to find out and nothing will ever be the same again. The end of term looms ahead and Jamie still hasn’t picked which of the two local senior schools they’ll go to. Neither are for them. One’s for boys, the other’s for girls. But what if…
Eleven year-old Florizel lives in a strange little village called Witchetty Hollow. When the notorious Gobbelino family open the Daydream Delicatessen amongst other new and enticing shops, it’s not long before the mood in the village changes from order to chaos, as grown ups begin to trade everything they have for just one more dream!…
One Button Benny loves to practice his moves for the weekly robot dance with his friends. Thump, jump and… crash! Down, down, down Benny and his friends fall into the dinosaur cave below. Benny presses his magic button as he tries to rescue his friends from the jaws of the HUGE dinosaur. Will his plan…
Soaring through the air faster than she’d ever thought possible, Emba Oak awakens from yet another exhilarating dream where her dragon genes allow her to fly. The scales on her body and the need to control the fire that burns deep within her, makes her question if the dreams she’s been having are in fact…
Pip and Parker are the best of friends. Pip gets sad when the leaves fall off the trees and her milk goes pink when a strawberry lands in it but Parker knows just what to do to help her smile again. Sometimes your friends know exactly what to say when you’re having a bad…
Scotty is keen to learn more about his habitat, especially the trees, around him. When his magic collar takes him on adventures to other countries he learns that trees are essential for many animals around the world, a home for many of the friends he meets along the way. It all starts with one…
Samia, Frankie and Ava are ecstatic when they learn they’re prizewinners of a trip around Europe, taking in the sights and traveling across the continent under the chaperone of the impeccable Miss Watson. When an MI6 spy goes missing, presumed dead, their trip turns into a code-breaking, fast-thinking, clue-finding quest. With…
First science books for curious minds! Available now. Tell me about…Human Body Did you know that there are 206 bones inside the human body? That the heart is the same size as a fist and it squeezes 90 times every minute to pump body around your body? This incredible book has everything you need…
When World War II begins Robyn’s world changes forever. Her dad works at Bletchley Park and it’s not long before she starts to wonder who all the new arrivals are through its impressive iron gates. Secrets whisper around the corridors only adding to the feeling that all is not what it seems. Given the task…
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Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
I often hope to find interviews with Margaret Wild who fascinates me and whose work I adore. Thoroughly enjoyed this…