The Lass and The Quine by Ashley Douglas The lass has never left the castle where she lives, learning everything she knows from the books on the shelves. She’s scared of bears and the outside world. The quine is the complete opposite. She climbs mountains, paddles in streams, spends time with the animals that…
‘Making It Up As You Go Along’ is a fabulous resource written by the Laureate na nÓg (Ireland’s Children’s Literature Laureate). Featuring a drip feed, so it doesn’t feel too overwhelming, information is set amongst creative writing exercises. Lots of story prompts are provided for inspiration and although writing can be a lonely occupation, there…
Mo (full name Monday the 16th) is about to take on his biggest ever challenge! How can he be the one to protect his village when he is terrified of monsters? After failing on his very first day, Mo comes up with a radical plan. He will enter the forbidden forest, catch a monster and…
Orphaned and left to live with her awful Aunt Rita, Puloma can finally take no more and runs away. As she searches for work in the Indian city of Malpur, she is rejected by every shopkeeper. Finally, she rests, exhausted beside a fountain, but is suddenly pushed in. Angered, Puloma jumps up and chases the…
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…
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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…