Like a calming, gentle breeze of morning meditation, Tony Mitton’s unique middle-grade story – Potter’s Boy – takes us on a journey of teenage discovery. Beautifully written, and with more philosophical life lessons than most MG books would be able to get away with (but done in subtle ways, so it’s not moral message-heavy), this…
The Paper & Hearts Society, the debut Young Adult novel from Lucy Powrie, is a huge hug in book form – perfect for book lovers and introverts everywhere. Meet Tabby, she’s staying with her Gran over the summer holidays. She loves that, but this summer is different – at the end of it she’ll be…
A rip-roaring adventure with an unusual branch of magic… The Last Spell Breather by Julie Pike, published by OUP in July, is a seat grabbing adventure packed with an unusual branch of magic. Young Rayne is no ordinary girl – she’s an apprentice Spell Breather, destined to look after her village folk through the power…
Beauty Sleep is the second Young Adult novel from writer Kathryn Evans, and just like More Or Me Evans take her readers on a brilliantly, surprising journey.
The Boy Who Flew, from Fleur Hitchcock, is a gripping adventure with plenty of chilling twists and turns. Athan Wilde spends every possible moment with Mr Chen, who lives in the shop opposite his house. This suits Athan’s family perfectly – nan has always thought him to be unlucky and very inconvenient, and his mum…
Lucy Rowland and Paula Metcalf’s picture book ‘Have You Seen My Blankie?’
Once in awhile a gorgeous children’s book comes along that you just know is going to be a tour-de-force of sumptuous, old-fashioned and involving storytelling…and Mira Bartok’s The Wonderling is that book. It is an epic romp across a strange yet familiar Victorian steam-punk land, and at its heart is a one-eared fox “groundling” (which…
In my experience, mice are usually in the jaws of my cat in my bedroom or at the very least her plaything, being tossed in the air like a hot crumpet. They are neither as useful to me or as adorable as the little mouse in this quaint rhyming story about the blossoming unlikely friendship…
Big Cat, the debut picture book from Emma Lazell, is a hilarious tale about what could happen if you loose your glasses.
The next new series from Jennifer Killick has kicked off. And, it’s a real cracker if book one – Mo, Lottie and the Junkers – is anything to go by. Fresh, original and chock-a-block full of Jennifer’s trademark witty dialogue.
Long before we all started doing the endless scroll through Netflix, we’d rifle through the TV guide for the juiciest picks. That was back in the olden days, you know, the 80s, when we all had those faux wooden tellies on legs. Anyway, once we’d found the perfect film (The Goonies, Labyrinth, Willow), Mum would…
Captain Sparklebeard, written by Timothy Knapman and illustrated by Sam Lloyd, is a pirate story — with a twist! This picture book celebrates adventure, girl power and following your dreams. The story begins with elements that relate to a modern fairytale — Peg sweeping the floor and doing the housework for her wicked step-auntie. Peg…
Shampooch by Heather Pindar, Illustrated by Susan Batori Shampooch is the most pampered dog at the park. After her latest session at the salon she joins her friends but isn’t too keen to play their messy games of playing in the mud and chasing rabbits. When a kite blows her way, it’s not long before…
Kiss the Crocodile, written by Sean Taylor and illustrated by Ben Mantle, is a story which highlights fun, friendship and play.
Dave the Lonely Monster (Simon & Schuster), written by Anna Kemp and illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, is hilarious with a heart of gold. Much like Dave himself, in fact. In his youth, Dave the rock-and-roll-loving monster was a bit of a hellraiser, until he was banished by the grumpy townsfolk. Now he lives alone in…
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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!