I’m delighted to be sharing a review of the brilliant Grim Falls Academy series today as part of the blog Written and illustrated by the talented Louise Forshaw, this supernatural trio of books, set in a school for monsters, is sure to delight young readers with its brilliant cast of ghoulish characters – werewolf Seb,…
Imagine your suitcase gets switched with one that belongs to a witch and you’re left with nothing to wear but enchanted pyjamas and dancing boots – right when you have recite poetry in front of hundreds of people. This is the predicament poor Zahra is in. She’s already worried about reading her three poems…
When Berg’s family are kidnapped from their home in the Arctic, there’s one friend he knows that will help find them, and that’s Uncle Pete! Join Uncle Pete, TM and all their friends as they help Berg search for his polar bear family. With ice bergs melting and evil captains to find sailing on the…
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…
We have the lovely chapter book author Terrie Chilvers answering our ‘Infamous Questions’ today as part of the blog tour for her new children’s book Micheal The Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog. I love Terrie’s encouraging tips for writers, and her approach to managing her own writing pitfalls! Tell us about yourself in 25 words…
‘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…
Delighted that the lovely Bethany Walker has come out of her shell today to talk to us about shyness, and how this characteristic is expressed (and overcome!) in her brand new children’s novel – Olly Brown, God of Hamsters. There are some great tips for shy kids (and grown ups), too. What made you…
“That night my dreams are full of skies.” No, YOU’VE got something in your eye. From the opening page of Budgie you can just tell that this is written by a poet, and not just any poet of course but Joseph Coelho. The gentle yet confident touch with words brings us straight into the life…
This stunning novel about an orphaned puppy and a runaway boy captured my heart and lingered there long after I finished reading. Written in verse and told from Scruffity the dog’s POV, the story is pared back to its very essence and will fully engage your senses and emotions, with no other distractions. And Sean…
When the lights suddenly go out whilst Ray Grey and her friends are eating Pitter Patter Pancakes, Ray knows there’s only one person powerful enough to stop the huge sunflower in the sky from shining – her nemesis, Tornadia Twist! Darkness has enveloped her home of Celestia and Ray needs to help turn the lights…
It’s My Book Corner’s stop on the Call The Puffins! blog tour today and, as well as our review, we have a brilliant behind-the-scenes guest post by Ella Okstad to share with you. Check out her early cover designs and learn what worked, what didn’t work, and why! Muffin the puffin is so excited to…
With Christmas around the corner, I wanted to share some recently published gift books that would make wonderful presents for a range of readers, and can be enjoyed all year round. Wild Animals of the World by Dieter Braun My two children ( 6 & 9) loved paging through this gorgeous hardback with its…
I’m delighted to welcome the wonderful Pip Jones to the blog today as part of the Faber Book of Bedtime Stories tour. It’s our turnWe’ll hear more about it from the author herself, and about the stories Pip loved as a child! The Faber Book of Bedtime Stories is a beautiful collection of modern tales, all…
With its illustrious author and illustrator pairing, CRESS WATERCRESS by Gregory Maguire & David Litchfield is sure to delight book lovers young and old. Cleverly written and designed to be read aloud or read alone, the nimble chapters take us quickly into the depths of Hunter’s Wood, and into the life and heart of a…
Autumn is a little nervous for her first day at Sparkledale Academy but with her love of dance and help from her friends she overcomes her fears and she can’t wait for the sleepover that’s been organised. When things don’t go as expected, Autumn and her friends investigate who’s behind the magical elements that are…
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Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
His books are a great way help kids read while soaking up important Science concepts without even knowing it. Ironically,…
Ooh, this sounds fantastic!