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…
After seven years at boarding school where the food is not much better than gloop and the other girls constantly go out of their way to be mean to her, Cassie Morgan runs away into the night. Searching for her mother she enters a world of magic as she discovers her true identity in the…
Ten little penguins live happily in the ice, but one day their granny gets sick so they all go out to find a gift to cheer her up! In every spread, each little penguin finds something different. Number ten finds a hat, and now there are nine. ‘Peep’! Number nine finds a fish, and now there are…
Thrilled to be able to share an interview with author Philip Caveney as part of his Stand And Deliver blog tour today. I found the premise and setting of this historical high-stakes adventure refreshingly original, and thoroughly enjoyed being whisked back in time by Philip’s smooth and immersive storytelling. Stand And Deliver is the story…
It’s Dyslexia Awareness Week in Scotland and what better way to celebrate than with Barrington Stoke – the publisher committed to making every child a reader! Our unfailingly bookish Sarah Broadley has been chatting to them about their new audiobook range, and their mission to make books accessible to ALL readers. Indeed, Barrington Stoke…
Delighted to be sharing an extract from the wonderful TIGGY THISTLE AND THE LOST GUARDIANS by the brilliant Chris Riddell today. The second and final book in The Cloud Horse Chronicles duology is generously sprinkled with stunning two-colour illustration’s in the author’s inimitable style. The artwork and character portraits marry beautifully with the written…
In Fingal’s Cave, on the Scottish Isle of Staffa, lives a giant called Benandonner. He is so tall he can see right across the water to Ireland. On the coast of County Antrim lives a giant called Finn McCool, he’s so tall he can see all the way over to Scotland. Finn & Benandonner spend…
Two dueling witch families, one month of powerful magic showered down from the stars. Every October, something magical happens to the graduated witches in the Merlyn and Morgan families. For the whole month of October, magic descends on them all, stirring up forgotten powers, bitter arguments and ensuring both their homes are filled with fun…
With spooky season eerily upon us, I wanted to highlight a few recent titles, both fiction and non-fiction, that have been particular favourites of my own children, handily aged 6 and 9! GHOST GAMES by Jenni Jennings & Hannah Peck The third book in the Malice in Underland series is the perfect…
Feeling very fortunate to have the Uber-talented Sophy Henn sharing her favourite comic strip baddies with us today! Her Pizazz series has plenty of them, and the latest book – Pizazz VS Everyone – sees our reluctant superhero turn to the dark side herself, all because of a litter bug and a spot of toxic gunk. I…
Joyful, Joyful is an astounding anthology from the wonderful Black writers and illustrators we are so fortunate to have in our lives and on our bookshelves. A celebration of Black voices weaves its way through the stories in this stunning collection that brings together life, love and laughter. ‘Joyful Joyful’ gives an insight into a…
I am a huge fan of M.A.Bennett’s The Butterfly Club and am delighted to feature her guest post on the blog. In line with the spirit of her time-travelling adventure, it’s smoothly written and chock-full of fascinating historical snippets. The book itself has all of this, plus a gripping storyline that sees time-theives…
Gabe doesn’t believe in ghosts. He also thinks his job at the lighthouse is boring so he likes to scare the tourists by telling them stories about the unexplained deaths at Gibraltar Point. All that is about to change when he accidentally awakens the ghost of sixteen year-old Rebecca Strand. Her and her…
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…
Hank loves summer. Hoog loves winter. When autumn arrives and the leaves begin to fall, they both know that the weather is about to change. Hank isn’t looking forward to the cold. Hoog is excited to play in the snow. Hank doesn’t want to play on the ice and Hoog doesn’t want to stay inside.…
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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…