Kyle is not happy. Well who would be. He knows fine well he’s being fobbed off on his Grandad for the afternoon. His parents insist it is only for two hours while they attend an appointment but to Kyle that feels the same as two weeks. Grandad is more switched on than Kyle gives…
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…
An absolute treasure trove, join in the beach search and learn as you go! Come along for a wonderful adventure along the shoreline. Take one step at a time, slowly, slowly, using all your senses and see what amazing treasures you can discover. Each page of this book is like a magical mystery tour. A…
A thoroughly engaging non-fiction book about the natural world. I found this hard to put down, with its fun, tongue in cheek, question and answer format, this book conveys an enormous amount of information. Did you know that one group of dinosaurs survived extinction? Birds! All sharks are fearsome predators, or are they? The largest,…
What is love? How can we describe it to a child? In this delightful story, perfect for a bedtime read, Helen Docherty explores the many ways love can be shown. Everyday life activities such as drawing, being in the garden, at a party and so on make this easily relatable for young children. ‘If…
WINNER Children’s Book of the Year Senior, Irish Book Awards 2024 Fia and Solas, her snow deer, were born under the same solstice sky and Fia would do anything to save Solas. When the starving villagers threaten to sacrifice Solas to fulfil an ancient prophecy, Fia decides to seek out the mythical Deer Mother. As…
We are delighted to be a stop on the blog tour today for National Non-Fiction November with this fabulous book, ‘Be A Nature Explorer’, by the author of ‘The Hidden Life of Trees’. Be A Nature Explorer – Outdoor Activities and Adventures by Peter Wohlleben is here to inspire kids (and their grown-ups!) to get outside…
In this insightful conversation with MBC’s Sarah Broadley, author Mo O’Hara delves into the inspiration behind her bee-tastic tales, shares her love for research, and reveals what it’s like to bring a buzzing hive of characters to life. Whether you’re a fan of Honey and her friends or simply curious about the creative process of…
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…
Honey is the best Scout Bee in her hive. She is always finding new flowers for the bees to collect pollen which helps the whole hive thrive. As she flies around she meets bees from other hives but they’re having trouble finding any pollen because Honey’s hive gets there first. This makes Honey…
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…
It’s spring (some of the time) and these three picture books are just perfection for ushering in this new season and coaxing us out of our wintry cocoons. WE ARE THE WIBBLY by Sarah Tagholm & Jane McGuinness The bold and brave voice of this picture book, with author Sarah Tagholm’s use of quirky grammar and…
Where does water come from? How does it affect the weather? How does it come out of the tap? The Wonderful World of Water delves into the mechanics behind cloud formation, water wells found deep underground, everything connected to the seas and oceans, and so much more. A fantastic voyage of discovery within its pages…
This picture book’s intriguing title, coupled with Yu Rong’s dynamic artwork, immediately made made want to dip in to its seaside colours and learn more about the joyous moment splashed on the cover. The child narrator is curious about the boy who lives next door – an autistic boy who loves to lick the…
From moths to dragonflies and everything in between, Marnie Midnight and her bug friends, Floyd Flombidiumand Star Vonstrosity, have just started at Minibeast Academy. Marnie loves the moon and can’t wait to learn more about its magic. However, it soon becomes clear that not everyone believes in moon magic anymore. With the threat of being…
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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…