This graphic novel was immediately sequestered by my 9-year-old daughter and hoovered up in one sitting. And despite the strong thread of grief and loss running through the story, she would frequently call out to me to share the lines that had made her giggle! That is one of the most astonishing things about this…
Thrilled to be sharing this Q&A with author Lucy Ann Unwin for Day 4 of The Octopus, Dadu and Me blog tour. This book was a very emotional read for me as Sashi’s close relationship with her Dadu, the slow decline of a beloved granparent, and the sharing of a different culture is something that is…
With a title like this, you already know Darwin’s Super-Pooping Worm Spectacular is going to be an entertaining read, and it does not disappoint. With its mix of fun facts and engaging illustrations, this non-fiction picture book is sure to be a hit with nature lovers, and, let’s face it, poop is a pretty…
Delighted to one kicking off the New Year with something SUPER! We’ve been catching up with author Kate Thompson and quizzing her about her new picture book Superheroes Always Fight Back…Or do they? Read on to find out what Kate has to say about kindness and cat-butlering! Tell us about you in 25…
In the powerful foreword to Frozen Planet II, Chris Packham reminds us that, although Earth’s frozen kingdoms seem far-removed from our everyday lives, they are essential parts of our global ecosystem. With stories from the iconic BBC series, Leisa Stewart-Sharpe’s compelling words and Kim Smith’s gorgeous illustrations do a brilliant job of showing…
They said I couldn’t change the world; it wasn’t worth the fight. But in my head, a small voice said… maybe you might. It’s so easy for kids, and us adults, to feel overwhelmed by the climate emergency and to think that we won’t make a difference no matter what we do. But…
Checkpoints, soldiers and questions about who he is and what he’s doing, are unfortunately all part of Adam’s daily grind. Making deliveries for his father’s shop across an alternative London, he often finds himself stepping up to the strictly controlled entrance and exist boundaries within the city, with fear in his heart. Those from the…
Alfie Wright, also known as Alfie Wrong to his bullying classmates, is an instantly endearing character who will tug at your heartstrings. A so-called outsider with a less-than-sympathetic mother, Alfie welcomes the wartime evacuation that sees him billeted to a farm in rural Devon. Indeed, under “Auntie” Bell’s motherly wing, Alfie flourishes, despite getting…
Ava is to dress up as someone she admires for school. When she asks her Granny for help, they open a special trunk full of memories and smiles. In the trunk is a sparkly necklace, just like the one the famous Winifred Atwell wore when she took to the stage, regaling audiences with her…
When Emba hears a thump from outside, a dragon is the last thing she expects to find. Convinced it’s just her imagination running wild, her friend Fred has no option to tell her truth and her world will never be the same again. A baby girl with yellow eyes and scaly limbs – born from…
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…
When Daddy’s been in bed ALL day, what will I do? Does he not want to play with me? Or look for monsters in the bathroom, or say hello to penguins, or go to the park? Why does Daddy not want to do these things today? I played with Daddy yesterday, why can’t…
Paloma loves visiting her relatives in Trinidad. She loves the feel of the sun on her skin, the fresh fruit on the trees that go on for miles and so much more. However, her cousins don’t want to play with her, they tell her that she doesn’t talk like them and that she’s not family!…
What an absolute treat to welcome Dapo Adeola to the blog! He has been chatting to the lovely Sarah Broadley about how Joyful, Joyful came about, and his experience as a Black illustrator in the publishing industry. Joyful, Joyful – curated by Dapo Adeola Sarah Broadley: ‘Joyful, Joyful’ is a fantastic collection…
Feeling very lucky to have the wonderful Katharine Orton on the blog today, sharing a piece she has written about the theme of nature and the natural world in her latest novel, Mountainfell. The majestic mountain in this magical story is as much a character as misfit-protagonist Erskin. And the journey towards its summit is…
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Ooh, this sounds fantastic!
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…