This intricately illustrated picture book by an Australian author and illustrator, published by Scribe, is about a little girl called Elvi who has two mums. One day a playmate asked her who her ‘real’ mummy is and she explains. In a lighthearted way children will see [...]
December 5, 2023
Purrrfect for any young reader with a cat in their family, or someone who wishes they had a feline friend. This determined young heroine REALLY wants to be a cat, living a cat’s life – because when you’re a cat, you have all the time [...]
Tuck into this wonderful picture book introduction to the changing of seasons. There’s nothing Fox loves more in the world than autumn. And he’s going to make it last as long as he can! As soon as Fox opened his door, he could tell. “Autumn [...]
December 3, 2023
A story about perseverance, determination, support from loved ones and coming to terms with the fact that there are some things we are naturally good at and some things that we find more tricky! The artwork is striking, vibrant and very stylish. While all the wolves [...]
Dip in each day to discover a new animal to enjoy sharing with friends or family – make sure to find YOUR birthday animal! Travel through the incredible ecosystems and habitats of our beautiful planet, and meet some of the most fascinating animals that call [...]
November 30, 2023
An antidote to boredom, written by a young author whose imagination brings history to life in a fun time-travel adventure story featuring a dinosaur called Reginald as a tour guide. Reginald introduces Pete to Philosophocles, an ancient Greek thinker and together the three companions travel [...]
November 27, 2023
This is the third book in the Future Hero adventure series by Remi Blackwood. We recommend you read the first books in the series before your get Escape from Clay City. The land of Jarell’s ancestors, is still not safe, and he must return if [...]
November 20, 2023
Cat on the Run is the first in a series of funny stories about Princess Beautiful, the most famous cat in the world. Accused of a serious crime she is forced to go on the run. Is she a super villain? An internet-famous buffoon? Or [...]
A rhyming festive picture book with lovely cartoon-style pictures to get youngsters in the mood for Christmas. One week to go ’till Christmas Day, The final touches underway, A ribbon here, a flourish there, And presents piled up everywhere. Santa smiled. ‘What could go wrong?’ He didn’t have to wait [...]
Drew, Moo And Bunny Too is a children’s story written by Owen Sheers, beautifully illustrated by Helen Stephens and developed in collaboration with the founders of the Drew Barker-Wright Charity, in memory of their son Drew. In this imaginative story a little boy named Drew [...]
This is the first book in a brand new series about an ordinary class of kids with extraordinary stories. Written by Lisa Williamson with black and white illustrations by Jess Bradley it will appeal to fans of books such as Diary of a Wimpy [...]
Discover a message in a bottle that appears to be from the ghost of Captain William Kidd – the infamous pirate and now, it would seem, thief! Follow a breadcrumb trail of intriguing clues left by the treasure-hungry thief as he travels the world attempting [...]
A spookily fun count-to-twenty picture book for reading out loud with young children, especially in the Autumn.
This festive story is a gorgeously illustrated celebration of creativity, up-cycling and Christmas magic! Lily is getting ready for Christmas when she magically transported to Santa’s workshop in the North Pole where her help is required to invent new toys from used, discarded ones. Lily comes [...]
A story with a happy ending that will resonate with anyone who has yearned for something they spotted in a shop window, causing them to scrimp and save whilst dreaming about being able to wear it one day. And brilliantly refreshing that in this particular [...]
Set in an alternative India this book is about the journey of an orphaned character called Minou Moonshine, who is inconsolably shaken with the grief for the loss of her parents. But Minou loves her adopted, fearless grandmother and they live on a rickety, [...]
The ingredients of Nimbus are: magic, cats and adventure. Our young reviewer is lost for words to explain why this is the best book ever so you may just have to trust him and give it a go! Nimbus had a rough start as a [...]
If it is funny story you are looking for this series will amuse children and have them laughing out loud! Our 4 year old reviewer was also able to enjoy reading it to his family due to the design and simple language.
November 15, 2023
A beautifully illustrated story about Tiny Owl who wants to explore the day despite Mummy Owl warning him that daytime can be dangerous. When Mummy Owl is asleep, Tiny Owl tiptoes out of the nest and flies off to explore. There are all kinds of other [...]
This rhyming story for young children encourages children to have the confidence to follow a path, without necessarily knowing where it will take you or what you will discover along the way. Life can be an adventure if you are brave enough to explore. Always follow [...]
