This non-fiction book for readers aged six years and above contains wonderful colourful illustrations and clear examples so children can understand the applicability and usefulness of scientific discoveries to our everyday lives. It is published by Walker Books. Everything is made from something – but [...]
April 18, 2021
This is the second book in the Wild Wanderers series of nature stories written in verse by Dom Conlon, illustrated by Anastasia Izlesou and published by Graffeg. Swim around the world with Shark as he explores ocean forests and coastal reefs, meeting Hammerheads and Great [...]
This book is the latest title in the popular Isadora Moon series by Harriet Muncaster which is perfect of emerging independent readers. In this story Isadora has a wobbly tooth and her mum and dad are more excited about it than she is! Her vampire [...]
April 14, 2021
This non-fiction book for kids aged 6 -12 years is crammed full of information, facts, ideas and activities – with an environmental theme. It is perfect for topics and curious children who like to know more about our precious planet and what we can [...]
April 13, 2021
This true story of two brothers against the backdrop of the Second World War is told by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo and wonderfully illustrated by Barroux. There is personal connection as it happens to be the story of the author’s uncles making it all [...]
April 10, 2021
Perfect for footie fans this is fun story with lots of black and white illustrations. It is aimed for readers aged 8 years and above and is designed so dyslexic children can enjoy reading it too. Can Dale Juniors win the local football cup for [...]
This is a warm-hearted story for readers aged 9 – 12 years with a pro-LGBGTQ theme written by Benjamin Dean and illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat. Things aren’t going great for Archie Albright. His dad’s acting weird, his mum too, and all he wants is for [...]
April 8, 2021
Written by Phil Earle and Michael Wagg, Edgar & Adolf is about a 17-year-old German boy named Adi who lives in Hamburg. Adi decided to travel all the way to Scotland to find a man called Edgar Kail, a retired footballer who knew his [...]
April 6, 2021
This story by Ele Fountain is a thrilling and highly topical adventure as it is gentle reminder about the dangers and reality of global warming. It is published by Pushkin Press. A boy lives in a remote, snow-bound village with his elderly grandmother. Their traditional [...]
This book tells the tragic account of the building, and sinking of the magnificent passenger ship named ‘Titanic’. It is written by David Long, illustrated by Stephano Tambellini and published by Barrington Stoke as part of its collection of non-fiction stories. On 10 April 1912, [...]
This is the first book in a fast-faced and fun new detective series by Annabelle Sami, illustrated by Daniela Sosa and published by Little Tiger Press. Determined to be the world’s greatest detective, Zaiba is always on the lookout for a crime to solve. She [...]
This story for children aged 8-11 years celebrates the relationship we can have with a dog and the comfort, companionship they offer through their emotional intuition. The book also introduces the power of poetry. It is sad in places, but ultimately a ‘feel good’ [...]
This book for 10-14 year olds is a moving story of community, loneliness, by award-winning writer Patrice Lawrence. It reminds us that we can never know what’s really going on in someone else’s life. Rat is published by Oxford University Press in partnership with Barrington [...]
This is the first book in a wonderful new mystery series for readers aged 7-11 years from the internationally bestselling author of Beetle Boy and the Adventures on Trains series, M. G. Leonard. The Twitchers celebrates friendship, bravery and the incredible world of birds, starring [...]
April 3, 2021
Young readers may already be familiar with Dirty Bertie, the boy with the disgusting nose-picking habits. So they will know that these books have lots of black and white illustrations by award-winning artist David Robert and contain funny, high energy storylines penned by Alan [...]
April 1, 2021
Determined to be the world’s greatest detective, Zaiba is always on the lookout for a crime to solve! The Poison Plot is her second mystery. The Agent Zaiba Investigates series written Annabelle Sami and illustrated by Daniella Sosa is published by Little Tiger Press. [...]
March 29, 2021
In this heart-stopping adventure based on real historical events, Kereen Getten takes readers on a journey of sisterhood, struggle and survival from Jamaica to Britain. The book is published by Scholastic as part of its Voices series. Here is a link to the author answering [...]
March 28, 2021
This book is the first title in a new illustrated fantasy series about Harley – a determined young inventor, written by award-winning author Vashti Hardy and published by Scholastic. In this series Harley, her robot dog Sprocket and best friend Cosmo have adventures and solve [...]
March 22, 2021
This book is suitable for young readers aged 5 – 7 years who are gaining confidence as independent readers. The Ballet Bunnies series by Swapna Reddy is perfect for children who like ballet and furry creatures with long ears! The book includes lovely illustrated in full [...]
This captivating fantasy story for readers aged 7-11 years by Peter Bunzl stirs up magic, myth and is a tribute to the natural world. As with all books for readers of this age published by Barrington Stoke it contains black and white illustrations (by [...]
