Alison Lester and Carol Tulloch have visited Antarctica many times and in this amazing artistic extravaganza of a book, they have documented some of the highlights of their trips. This book could be used as an important aid in our understanding of how precious our world is. I turned each page in anticipation and with…
Meet firefighter Blaze and her emergency vehicle, Quench. Luckily, they are on hand to help when two young dragons accidentally set fire to Witchy Wood. As they battle to rescue everyone and lead them to safety, one little witch, Jinx, decides she wants to help. This is not the kind of help Blaze and Quench…
We are delighted to be part of the wonderful Blog Tour for this super fun-filled new book by Gary Panton! Storymaker, Melanda Notwitch has not one, not two but three horrible aunts and they are set on making her life as miserable as possible! Luckily Mitch the Witch appears at their door, and with the…
Marty is all ready for his first day as a postmouse in Little Ditch. Every button on his new uniform is polished to a high shine. If only his dad would remember he doesn’t like cheese for lunch! Unbeknownst to Marty, when he arrives at the Little Ditch post office, there is mischief at work.…
When twelve-year-old Lettice Breech learns she’s going on an exciting trip to Europe with her Pa, she can’t wait to venture to Paris, Rome, Greece and all the places she’s ever dreamed of visiting. However, their plans are cut short when a famous statue of Athena her Pa excavated many years ago is exposed…
The Moonlight Mystery Agency by Vashti Hardy, illustrated by Agnes Saccani Book One in a new series! ‘The Birthday Cake Thief’ Hana is desperate to have a cat as a pet but because her younger brother, Arlo, is allergic to them, she is not allowed. Cross with her brother, she storms off to her room.…
Bugz is a legend in the virtual world of the Floraverse. Her knowledge of the on-line terrain and her combat skills are second to none. This brings with it respect and awe from many but also makes her a focus for those who want to knock her off the top spot. When her brother dies…
Winner of the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Shadower’s Choice Medal for Illustration Shortlisted for the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration. Nyla loves her home, where the trees stand tall, the skies are full of stars, and she can fall asleep to the sound of the waves. She and her father enjoy time spent together; they…
Mairi continues to evade an unknown assailant who will stop at nothing to get to her. What does she have that they need? What does she know that they don’t? Never staying for long in one place, Mairi is desperate to find solace in her world but wherever she ends up, they’re never far behind.…
Tia loses her new toy puffin from her trip to the zoo in the city and she thinks perhaps life is better living as she does on her island home. On and adventure to count puffins on Devil Bird Island, Tia and her friend Nat discover a stranded turtle. Discovering it has a tag; Tia…
Sheep love Brenda. Brenda loves sheep. They play games, share meals and all the things that friends do. Brenda even has a woolly jumper, just like the sheep. When Brenda makes her fabulous mint sauce, the sheep are excited to try out her recipe, not realising that there’s a special ingredient Brenda has been waiting…
Glory and her friend, Dennis watch the world-famous escapologist, Harry Houdini, throw himself off the pier wrapped in chains. Holding their breath, they sigh with relief as he emerges moments later. The adventure for the pair is only just beginning. After rescuing Mrs Houdini’s dog, Glory and Dennis are rewarded with tickets to the show…
12 year-old black belt, Modesty (Mo) Seto, has never let her height get in the way before. Determined to be a Taekwondo champion, she must turn around her losing streak and start winning competitions before her dreams fade. Now she needs to find a way to grow five inches for the role of a lifetime…
Dr Rose is a marine biologist. Ever since she was a little girl, she was fascinated by the sea. More than that, she loves to hear the fisherfolk’s tales of a mysterious beast, called Carmella, who lives deep under the sea. One day, she decides to lead an expedition to discover the whereabouts of Carmella.…
Beanie the Bansheenie watched from her pod in the river as a little girl called Rose stepped near the waters edge. This was her person. The one she is meant to bond with and know everything about. Her job is to get to know her human but also watch for the CLOUD OF DOOM, which…
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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…