When we think of the moon landing back in July 1969 we think of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. The famous words spoken when the first step was made onto the moon’s surface ‘That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind’ will never be forgotten. With every major achievement in…
Vashti Harrison’s Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History presents a celebration of over 40 women who have proved themselves to be leaders in their own way. This is a celebration which began during Black History Month. Harrison set herself the challenge of illustrating one African American woman from history every day during February. She discovered…
A girl powered Walliams-esk, romping read! There is one phrase to describe The Matilda Effect by Ellie Irving and that’s ‘GIRL POWER’! Matilda is a young, enthusiastic inventor who is overshadowed by her male and somewhat useless counterparts. After losing to the ultra-untalented Thomas Thomas at Arnos Yarm’s School Science Competition AND learning her grandmother…
Rosie Revere, Engineer is written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts. “This is the story of Rosie Revere, who dreamed of becoming a great engineer…” and so begins this fantastic story of a young girl’s dreams to follow her passion and talent. Rosie Revere, Engineer is one of those picture books which you…
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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…