Grow by Jess McGeachin This fabulous picture book is not only a showcase but a celebration of the sheer variety to be found in our world. From slow growing ferns to the things that often go unnoticed, like lichen and moss, and those which are most at risk, reading this amazing book is like travelling…
Little Rhino is lost. How can Maya help him find his mummy, far from home, in the big, grey city? The city is full of buildings and roads, there are a few trees but nothing like the world Little Rhino comes from. His mum won’t be able to find him in amongst all the concrete…
A Woodland Explorer’s Club. A little bit of peace to enjoy the wonderful woodland she loves, that’s all Trix asks for. Luckily, with Mum taking a moment to read quietly by the ‘reading tree’, Trix has the opportunity to build herself a den. Not just any den, Trix has perfected her den making skills! As…
Q & A – The Lass and The Quine – Ashley Douglas and Kate Osmond The Lass and The Quine is predominantly a fairytale about two young women who see the world in different ways. Can you tell us a little of the origin of the story itself, Ashley? Kate, as it’s set in a fairytale…
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…
At first, you would be mistaken into thinking this is a simple story with few words and straightforward illustrations. It is so much more. Listen and you will be able to find the joy in the sound of nature all around us. When Hannah finds a leaf, she thinks it looks like a violin and…
Rory finds it very difficult to be patient when he is desperate to get to the playground. His little brother, Baxter has other ideas. He likes to splash in the puddles on the way to the park. A wonderful tale of taking the time to notice the world around you. This story is a gentle…
The sequel to Dinosaur Pie, Dino Mode Activated is a brilliant blend of dinosaurs and technology! Oleg’s parents give him a new camera, is it to make up for the impending birth of his sibling or the fact he’s not allowed a phone? Either way, Oleg knows this is a fabulous opportunity to create content…
Our Pebbles by Jarvis Days out with Grandad are the best! What adventures can be found down by the sea. As Grandad tells tall tales, and shows the way, it’s obvious what a special relationship he and the little boy share. At pebble beach, they guess the seal’s name, play pirates with the driftwood and…
Noah used to have a best friend, Jim. He used to have parents who enjoyed spending time together. They would go to the playpark on Waterford Avenue. Dad would climb the ancient oak tree and lie back, pretending to be asleep on its broad branches to make Noah and his mum laugh. Everything has changed.…
Click images to enlarge! Click again to restore. I think this might be one of my favourite books of the year! A fascinating blend of fact and fiction, Moira Butterfield at first introduces us to the world of Luna the Ladybird. A world of insect facts are combined with stories such as ‘How the Butterflies…
Bird is a ruby-throated hummingbird who builds her nest with sticks, leaves, grass, mud and … spider webs. Yes, spider webs! Find out why in this super non-fiction book about nests of every kind. ‘A nest is the BEST!’ says bird, but is it? Join bird as she explores other homes in the natural world.…
In a world where justice is merciless, if you are alive and your charge is dead then your days are numbered. Feldspar awaits execution for that very crime and only has three days to prove the impossible. Her world and her role in it are not what she thought they were after all. Lies, deceit…
My Book Corner’s infamous Q&As! Today we are delighted to welcome Abiola Bello discussing where she got the inspiration for her fabulous new book, Wild Animals, and there are some bonus ‘just for fun’ questions at the end. You can read our review of Wild Animals here. I’ve been obsessed with superpowers since I was…
In a plea to educate and promote tolerance and understanding of bugs, zoologist and wildlife presenter, Yussef Rafix introduces over forty of our world’s tiniest creatures in an excellent new book. Sub-divided into Masters of Disguise, Amazing Evolution, Daring Defence, Record Breakers and All Sorts of Relationships, there are facts galore for the eager learner.…
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