This is described as a ‘vibrant’ story and it certainly is! It is also joyful, fun, educational and empowering. The book is about a child who is creative, curious, determined and imaginative and independent. It strikes me that these are all admirable qualities that [...]
August 10, 2022
The Bad God ‘Loki’ has captured the imagination of a generation of young readers aged 7 – 11 years. The stories are accompanied with lots of doodle-style illustrations that will appeal to children who like reading Tom Gates and Diary of a Wimpy Kid-style [...]
August 5, 2022
From bestselling author Tom Palmer is a story about the incredible work of the WWll Dutch resistance, in a story inspired by the childhood of Hollywood legend Audrey Hepburn. As the brutal Second World War stretches on with no end in sight, life for ordinary Dutch [...]
Here is a romantic story featuring central characters with disabilities. Daisy has cerebral palsy, and Noah suffers with severe anxiety. Both are talented and ambitious musicians. Despite their different approaches to risk-taking they they find a harmony when they play together that takes them [...]
July 22, 2022
Hailed as the first of new fantasy series for Key Stage Two readers is this book: Mia and the Lightcasters by Janelle McCurdy. The author is a prolific gamer and her pacy writing captures that adventurous quest in a fantasy world vibe and thrilling [...]
July 18, 2022
From writer and illustrator Elys Dolan is the first of a comical series of illustrated stories for children aged 6 – 9 years about a dinosaur called Rex who wakes up in today’s world, having been frozen for 65 million years. Now he has [...]
From bestselling author Anna James is a motivating read about a group of friends who are reunited by their passionate determination to save their school library. This book is celebrates reading, friendship and is an empowering reminder to young people of their capacity to [...]
July 7, 2022
Fern has spent her whole life in the rainforest, and loves nothing more than climbing, exploring and talking to the trees. When she suddenly has to leave all that behind and move to London, with only an eccentric uncle for company, Fern feels entirely [...]
June 5, 2022
Following on from Jennifer Bell’s Wonderscape friends Arthur, Ren and Cecily are now transported to the year 2493, where the secretive villain Deadlock has uncovered powerful time-travelling technology. To stop Deadlock, the friends must enter Legendarium ‘s dangerous Irontide Tournament, where one wrong move could [...]
Sade and Her Shadow Beasts is a a story about a twelve-year-old girl who has been escaping to an imaginary world ever since her mum passed away. In a fantasy world she goes on endless adventures atop her purple-winged bird, Nix. But soon she [...]
May 26, 2022
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
