by Rachael Davis and Mike Byrne Joy, fun, happiness, celebration, cakes, ice-cream, bubbles and butterflies; ‘The Dinosaur Who Came To Dinner‘ by Rachael Davis and illustrated by Mike Byrne is a perfect recipe for fun and laughter. On a very hot day, Mum and her little girl feel like they are melting when the…
Written by Paola Peretti, translated from Italian to English by Denise Muir, published by Hot Key Books (Aug 2022). Cover design by Nick Stern, illustration by David Dean. Nearly thirteen, Mafalda’s best friends are rule-breaker Filippo, and her cat, Ottimo Turcaret. She’s been blind since she was ten so she has a different perspective of…
‘…the dolls’ glass eyes stared into space until Delores whispered, “You don’t fool me”. They blinked back in unison…’ Delores and Prudence arrive back to The Tollbooth Bookstore with one eye on the shadows and the other on the deserted shop floor. An unseen change in the atmosphere confirms their suspicions that all is…
Tired of hiding away when it’s daylight, Star, the night pixie, decides to step out into the brightness of the world where humans go about their day and thankfully don’t smell like her Granny’s dandelion farts! Her garden can be quite boring at night, she would do anything for a friend to play with or…
I’m so excited to be part of the blog tour for Step Into My Shoes, written by Alkisti Halikia and beautifully illustrated by Fotini Tikkou. This delightful picture book tells the story of Matou, a little girl whose curiosity about the lives of others helps her develop a deeper understanding of empathy in…
Iona found a hoolet with a damaged wing. She wasn’t sure whether she should keep it indoors, after all, they were meant to fly. She nursed Brodie back to health and they became firm friends. When Brodie finds a way out of the house, Iona searches for him. She meets her farmer and his…
Ahhh. What can I say? Natasha Farrant has done it again with a brilliant new adventure that’s sure to captivate young readers. The story brings together Skylar and Yakov, two children facing their own tough situations. Skylar’s life has been turned upside down by her grandad’s stroke, leaving her feeling out of place and struggling…
Hopping onto the Olympics bandwagon to share Winner Takes Gold by Eloise Smith – a compelling middle-grade mystery set at a junior Olympic gymnastics training camp. The plot follows Pearl, a young gymnast, and her friends as they navigate the complexities of friendship, trust, rivalries…and competition-fuelled drama and sabotage! The mystery escalates as the…
Hyo Hakai is the Thirty Third Hellmaker. Following in the footsteps of those who have gone before, the bodies go to her when they die and her role is to investigate their death and avenge their demise. Conjuring hells for a price is all in a days work for Hyo but things are about…
Yee ha, adventurers! The Highland Cowgirl by Louisa McDougall, with enchanting illustrations by Sarah Lovell, is a delightful tale about dreams, determination, and the true spirit of a cowgirl. Meet Hanna, a young girl living in the bustling Wild West End of the city. Despite the concrete courtyards and busy streets, Hanna’s heart belongs to the…
Alyssa and the Spell Garden by Alexandra Sheppard is an absolute gem of a book that blends magic, nature, and a dash of Jamaican culture into an enchanting story that’s perfect for middle-grade readers. The story centres around Alyssa, an 11-year-old girl of Jamaican descent who discovers she has magical abilities when she goes…
12 year-old Luca Verani knows exactly how his life is going to pan out. He doesn’t need to sit exams or do homework, he’s going to run his families ice cream cafè like his dad and grandad before him. When he hears rumours of the cafè closing down, he must do everything he can to…
This exciting new picture book has a winning combination of beautiful prose and gorgeous illustrations that make it a delight for both the ears and the eyes. The story explores what a day out in the city looks like for a child who lives more rurally and, as village dwellers, I’ve often caught my…
With a job title of Bringer of Bones, you’d think young dragon, Rory, would be happy supplying the other dragons with dinner. However, Rory doesn’t like bones or shoes or tutus or anything else human. In fact, he doesn’t even like his uncle and the other dragons, they’re mean to him and he’s…
When 12 year-old Alexander is sent to work at the court of Mary Queen of Scots, he soon finds himself lured into a world of intrigue, terror and treachery. Having no option but to obey or heed the wrath from a cloak-wearing menace that follows his every move, he is tasked with learning the secret…
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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!