Just Like Me, written by Louise Gooding and featuring amazing illustrations from Angel Chang, Caterina Delli Carri, cathyhookey & Melissa Iwai features 40 wonderful people, who happen to be neurologically or physically diverse. Stories about whom, Gooding strongly felt, “needed to have their stories heard.” What Louise Gooding does, is highlight that as human beings…
Water World from Ben Rothery is a nonfiction book guaranteed to take your breath away. Beautifully produced with wonderfully thick pages, huge format and the most exquisite illustrations – I challenge you not to be amazed and inspired by the huge variety of animals Ben presents to his reader. “we know more about the surface…
Donna Amey Bhatt’s debut Non Fiction book HOW TO SPOT A MUM embraces and celebrates mothers everywhere, and would make the perfect gift for any mum, seasoned and new, to share with their children. Indeed this original book really does have ingredients that will appeal to both! My own children pounced on it as soon…
Since its release Blue Planet II, with words from our very own Leisa Stewart-Sharpe, and stunning illustrations from Emily Dove, has stormed into the best seller charts – and it’s plain to see why. With her fabulous turn of phrase and ability to weave great stories Stewart-Sharpe takes her readers diving into the beautiful wilderness…
Get ready to explore the world of our feathered friends in this brightly coloured, beautifully illustrated non-fiction book by Isabel Otter and Fernando Martin. Turn the pages to visit nests, watch babies hatch, explore bird song, discover worm catching secrets, fly through the air, meet the biggest and smallest birds in the world and more!…
A stunning and sensitive portrayal of the circle of life, of finding beauty in nature even during tough times. With soft, lyrical language Isabel Thomas guides us through winter as Fox hunts for food to share with her babies. The language from Thomas and the illustrations from Daniel Egnéus allow the reader to sink into…
** Pop over to our Twitter account, for your chance to win 1 of 2 copies of this book! ** What a gloriously fun concept, brilliantly executed by Andy Seed and Nick East. What would a Bengal Tiger… or a Polar Bear… or Giant Anteater… or even a Tree-toed Sloth say if you managed to…
Now here’s a well needed tome, a brilliant guide to money… earning it, spending it, saving it, growing it and even… giving it. Hardly anyone talks about this, but having a strong, confident understanding of money is a crucial lifeskill. Thankfully, Dosh is a wonderfully comprehensive guide. Leaving no coin unturned Rashmi Sirdeshpande provides young…
Lily Parr was born in England in 1905, she loved to play rugby and football. At the age of 14 she played for St Helen’s Ladies Football team, where she was spotted by the manager of Dick, Kerr Ladies, a rival club. Following her signing to his club she went on to play every chance…
We’ve already been lucky enough to review one of Mia Underwood’s activity books, which we just LOVED. So, when I saw she had another one out, I couldn’t wait to dive into it with my daughter! I’ve come across a few books now by ‘Button Books’ and I am always blown away by the quality…
Oh my, this book is DELICIOUS! Who doesn’t need an actual atlas of mermaids?!?! A golden gem of an idea, and a golden gem of a book. Anna Claybourne begins by telling us the myriad of different types of mermaids – who knew the many shapes and sizes they come in?! Then, Miren Asiain Lora’s…
The Bird Within Me written and illustrated by Sara Lundberg, translated by BJ Epstein, is an exquisitely told story about following your dreams. About finding that fire in your belly, that determination and self-belief. Always. Based on the paintings, letters and diaries of the Swedish artist Berta Hansson, Lundberg has created a heartfelt story. She…
When we think of the moon landing back in July 1969 we think of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. The famous words spoken when the first step was made onto the moon’s surface ‘That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind’ will never be forgotten. With every major achievement in…
You see, this book had me at the title – I Ate Sunshine For Breakfast – how can that NOT fail to make you smile? This latest non fiction tome from quality publishers Flying Eye is quite something – eye catching, entertaining and eye opening. “This book will help you to become more acquainted with…
It’s here! Hooray! Find The Spy has snuck onto the shelves – have you spied it yet? This one is chock-a-block full of engrossing activities and juicy stories to get your inner spy ready for action. Yep! Embrace that inner spy and let it loose in Find The Spy as you stealthily read each page…
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