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Author: Sarah Tyson

Kid’s Book Review: Firesong

Kid’s Book Review: Firesong

Following on from the fantastical adventures of the Brightstorm twins in Brightstorm and Wildspark Firesong is the exciting conclusion to this adventure-packed trilogy by Vashti Hardy with illustrations by George Ermos. This book is published by Scholastic. To find out more about the first [...]

May 26, 2022

Kid’s Book Review: The Warrior in My Wardrobe

Kid’s Book Review: The Warrior in My Wardrobe

From Simon Farnaby is another hilarious adventure for a girl called Rose and her ancient relative Merdyn, who happens to be the greatest wizard of the Dark Ages. Joining them is Bubbles the guinea pig who still can’t stop pooing!!! If you missed the first [...]

May 26, 2022

Kid’s Book Review: This Girl Can Do Anything

Kid’s Book Review: This Girl Can Do Anything

Here is a book that will be enjoyed by families who have headstrong little girls like Ruby! With expressive, retro illustrations from exciting new illustration talent Hazel Quintanilla, this empowering book celebrates strong girls the world over. Little ones will LOVE Ruby – the ultimate [...]

May 16, 2022

Kid’s Book Review: How to be a Comedy Genius

Kid’s Book Review: How to be a Comedy Genius

Ever since the first lockdown the sales of the Louis the Laugh books have soared. Children tell Pete Johnson that Louis’s antics and his mission to get everyone laughing has helped boost their spirits! Laughter it seems, really is the best medicine! And now comes Louis’s [...]

May 15, 2022

Kid’s Book Review: The Music in Me

Kid’s Book Review: The Music in Me

This bright and bold picture book with silver foiling on the cover from the brilliant illustrator and author Sophy Henn is the perfect way for kids to start to recognise all kinds of emotions and to inspire them to have the confidence to find [...]

May 15, 2022

Kid’s Book Review: Happy Birthday, Dog!

Kid’s Book Review: Happy Birthday, Dog!

This is best-selling YA author Annabel Pitcher’ first picture book about a cat and dog whose friendship doe snot quite extend to sharing a birthday! Brilliantly illustrated by Fabi Santiago it will resonate with toddlers who also want to be the centre of attention of [...]

May 15, 2022

Kid’s Book Review: Sing A Song of Kindness

Kid’s Book Review: Sing A Song of Kindness

Rediscover your favourite nursery thymes, adapted to celebrate kindness, friendship and compassion. This beautifully illustrated board book is perfect for sharing aloud, and comes with a touching message that a little kindness makes the world a better place.

May 15, 2022

Kid’s Book Review: How to Make a Book

Kid’s Book Review: How to Make a Book

This non-fiction title published by Little Tiger Press is an inspiring and informative illustrated guide to publishing with a clear and concise text from Becky Davies and characterful, approachable illustrations from Patricia Hu. it is perfect for ANYONE who wants to see how a [...]

May 15, 2022

Kid’s Book Review: Alice Austen Lived Here

Kid’s Book Review: Alice Austen Lived Here

Featuring two non-binary protagonists ‘Alice Austen Lived Here’ by Alex Gino is a powerful story that will encourage kids to consider the history they are traditionally taught and what it means to be included. Our young reviewer was inspired to consider his own community’s history [...]

May 15, 2022

Kid’s Book Review: Big Foot Mountain

Kid’s Book Review: Big Foot Mountain

In this touching story readers will be left wondering if Big Foot is a real character or a make-believe friend who Minnie imagined to combat her loneliness as she grieves for her mother … you decide! It will appeal to fans of Stig of the [...]

May 15, 2022

Kid’s Book Review: When I See Blue

Kid’s Book Review: When I See Blue

From Lily Bailey is a story about a 12 year old boy who suffers with O.C.D. The author has experience of living with Obsessive-compulsive Disorder and writes with first-hand knowledge about its impact on a young person. Her hope is that this fictional story [...]

May 15, 2022

Kid’s Book Review: The Aquanaut

Kid’s Book Review: The Aquanaut

It is not very often we get the opportunity to review graphic novels but this one is a beauty with glossy vibrant pages and an important environmental message. It is perfect for readers who want to save the oceans and the creatures within from [...]

May 15, 2022

Kid’s Book Review: The Boy Who Failed Show and Tell

Kid’s Book Review: The Boy Who Failed Show and Tell

For readers who enjoy stories that will make them laugh out loud here is one from author Jordan Sonnenblick. Most kids would agree that sometimes somethings can go wrong. But in this story, set in the USA, for Jordan (the main character) A LOT goes [...]

May 15, 2022

Kid’s Book Review: New From Here

Kid’s Book Review: New From Here

This book is inspired by true story about a family who move from Hong Kong to the USA in an attempt to try to escape Covid-19. Our young reviewer describes it as ‘engaging’ – we suggest it will also help young readers to be [...]

May 15, 2022

Kid’s Book Review: Fake

Kid’s Book Review: Fake

From Ele Fountain is a compelling thriller with fantastic characters set in a futuristic world where everyone is isolated from each other in their homes. Imagine a world where the only other children you meet are on screen. Where infection is deadly, and everyone must [...]

May 15, 2022

Kid’s Book Review: One More Try

Kid’s Book Review: One More Try

This is a picture book that we think should be in every nursery or pre-school setting. From the husband and wife team who created the bestselling story  The Perfect Fit , this is another example of a story with a positive subliminal message told via an [...]

May 11, 2022

Book Review: Miss Aldridge Regrets

Book Review: Miss Aldridge Regrets

This is the second book from the author of the highly acclaimed ‘This Lovely City’ Louise Hare. The book is an exciting well written [...]

May 2, 2022

Kid’s Book Review: Daddy Do My Hair: Beth’s Twists

Kid’s Book Review: Daddy Do My Hair: Beth’s Twists

This is a lovely book for a little girl to enjoy reading with her Daddy from author Tolá Okogwu and illustrator Chanté Timothy. It’s the evening before School Picture Day and Beth would like a brand new hairdo! Told in rhyme and brightly illustrated this book [...]

April 24, 2022

Kid’s Book Review: The Most Exciting Eid

Kid’s Book Review: The Most Exciting Eid

This bright and boldly illustrated picture book introduces the true meaning of Eid to young children. It features a non-fiction page for especially curious minds about Eid, including different Eid traditions, foods and greetings. Safa is so excited for Eid-al-Fitr. She loves drawing henna patterns [...]

April 24, 2022

Kid’s Book Review: Dreams From My Father

Kid’s Book Review: Dreams From My Father

Wow! says our 15 year reviewer, who would not usually choose to read autobiographies. Newly abridged and updated for a young adult readership with a colour insert of never-before-seen photos, this is a revealing portrait of a young Black man asking questions about self-discovery and [...]

April 24, 2022