Pugs of the Frozen North is the latest collaboration between the energetic co authors Philip Reeveand Sarah McIntyre. Their illustrated novel for younger readers is a fun and ice filled race – think whacky races … with pugs. Shen is a cabin boy on the Lucky Star. Unfortunately this ship turns out to be not…
Finding Serendipity is a fantastic adventure story brimming with imagination, a love of books, a respect for words and a big dash of magic. Looking for an adventure novel for 7-12? Finding Serendipity is the one. Tuesday McGillycuddy lives at home with her dog Baxterr, her dad Denis and her mum Serendipity Smith. What most…
The Perplexing Pineapple is the result of the meeting of two creative minds from the world of children’s literature – Ursula Dubosarsky and Terry Denton. This is a great little chapter book, and I can see it being wafted under the noses of reluctant readers. Why? The Perplexing Pineapplehas charm, wit and a number of intriguing activities…
The Farm Beneath The Water is the latest novel from Helen Peters. The sequel to the beautifully penned The Secret Hen House Theatre, I couldn’t wait to delve in. A key feature of Peter’s writing is tied up in the atmospheric setting. The world Peters brings to life is reminiscent of those I found in my…
The Secret Hen House Theatre is an engrossing debut novel from writer Helen Peters. This novel, ideally suited to readers aged 10+, has a timeless quality to it. Helen Peter’s wonderful narrative – the tone, atmosphere, sense of adventure – evokes fond memories of the novels I devoured when I was younger. The Secret Hen House Theatretakes…
Hot Key Books have launched a carefully thought out range of books that have come to our attention during the last 12 months. Branching both Australia and UK they are successfully encouraging an exciting array of talented authors. Sally Gardner’s Maggot Moon is one such novel. Aimed at teenagers, Maggot Moon belongs to a wonderful breed of…
“the best way for a book to become a classic is to delight, and keep on delighting.” Philip Pullman, foreword. This stunning, pale blue covered edition of Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland, with the glimmering red hearts certainly captured our attention. Adorned with the original image of Alice and the unforgettable Cheshire Cat it has re…
A Beginner’s Guide to Bear Spotting does exactly what that title suggests, an essential survival guide for bear spotters everywhere … with a whole heap of picture book humour and delightful illustrations thanks to Michelle Robinson and David Roberts. I love the narrative style of this one, the author talks directly to the character in…
I adore picture books that celebrate the much neglected art of letter writing and receiving. A Letter for Bear, by David Lucas, achieves just that. ‘Bear was a postman’, he spends all his days tirelessly delivering letters to lots of lovely animal families. But. There’s never a single letter for him. When he gets home…
Rain, from Sam Usher, is the follow up to his much loved picture book Snow. Rain is a beautifully gentle narrative about Sam and his Grandpa as they wait for the rain to clear. Sam really wants to go outside. He wants to splash in the puddles and go on fantastical voyages. But. Grandpa says…
Goodnight Spaceman is a delightful picture book from Michelle Robinson and Nick East. Well known for the Goodnight Tractor, Goodnight Pirate series… their latest collaboration is inspired by astronaut Tim Peake’s space mission. It even features a letter from Tim himself … and guess where the book launch took place? In space itself, by Tim Peake.…
Swashbuckle Lil: The Secret Pirate is an awesome little rhyming chapter book from Elli Woollard & Laura Ellen Anderson. Fabulous engaging rhyme & rhythm, captivating illustrations and short chapters make this one perfect for those ready for more detailed stories at bedtime. Plus. There are 2 great adventures tucked into this one book. Lil is…
The Dragon and the Nibblesome Knight from Elli Woollard and Benji Davies is a wonderfully upbeat picture book about dragons and knights told in delightful rhyme. Oh – and there’s Benji Davies’s quite fabulous map at the beginning … who doesn’t adore a book with a map?! A young boy, named James, is enjoying some…
How To Find Gold from picture book creator Viviane Schwarz is a fun tale of two wonderful friends enjoying an exciting, imaginative adventure. Anna has a great idea – to find gold. Crocodile warns his friend that this could be dangerous and difficult. Far from scared off, Anna is spurred on by such warnings, and…
‘I was militant and lonely When my innocence was battered.’ Terror Kid is the latest novel from the wonderfully eloquent Benjamin Zephaniah. This is a novel which delves into a number of heavy weight themes – terrorism, computer hacking, justice, innocence and what it means to do the right thing. Zephaniah has cleverly intertwined a…
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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…