This is a true story about three wolf packs who were reintroduced to a National Park in the United States. The illustrations are beautiful and the design of the words (font) and layout makes it unusual and interesting for readers. Written by a creative [...]
June 9, 2021
We recommend this non-fiction book to all readers over the age of 12 year old, especially if you are white and genuinely want to play your part in eliminating systemic racism by being a role model to your peers. In this thought -provoking and [...]
May 31, 2021
This is the second book about wanna-be knight Rhodri and his trusty hound. The B Team stories encourage perseverance, promote determination and express pride in effort rather than attainment. They are written by Roy Noble, illustrated in colour by Karl Davies and are published [...]
May 25, 2021
This debut novel for readers aged 8-12 years is by a writer called Kate Gilby Smith. Essentially the central character, Alex, is regarded as a ‘nobody’ who is ignored by the world. But one day a mysterious boy named Jasper starts at school and then [...]
May 11, 2021
This is lovely colourful picture book for young children that celebrates the beauty of our planet and also serves as an opportunity to count and look out for different things in the pictures. It has been written and illustrated by Jane Cabrera and is [...]
April 19, 2021
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
The subject matter alone makes this a special book but the collection of beautiful pen and ink artwork by the award-winning war artist George Butler make us want to send everyone a copy so they can see for themselves how extraordinary and important it [...]
April 13, 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 [...]
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, [...]
April 6, 2021
This is the first of a series of ‘Master Owl’ books, written by Rob Holmes and illustrated by Beidi Duo, designed to introduce children to the concept and benefits of Mindfulness. Master Owl helps all sorts of animals to overcome the big issues in life. [...]
March 29, 2021
This non-fiction book for children aged 9-12 years tells the story of Serena Williams: tennis player, sports icon, champion. A Life Story: This gripping series throws the reader directly into the lives of modern society’s most influential figures. The book includes a number of black-and-white [...]
March 14, 2021
This is an AMAZING book about – Guess What?? Yep! Climate change from publishers Little Tiger Press In this beautifully designed and well-thought-out book, expert Georgina Stevens shares not only the facts, but she also shares hope and examples of what we can be doing to [...]
March 5, 2021
This is a superb non-fiction book for primary school children with interesting facts and stunning illustrations. Each page shows a scene that is visible on the surface and then, what is living underneath the surface is only revealed when you turn the half page. Written [...]
February 23, 2021
This is a self-help guide for teenage girls that is super-relevant for the challenging world that teens are growing-up and forging their identity in. Written by experts Suzie Lavington and Dr Andy Cope who say that there is little to be gained by asking girls [...]
January 30, 2021
YESSS! The S.U.M.O. Secrets to being a Positive, Confident Teenager is a book by Paul McGee that has been written to help us understand how the things we do and how the things we think can have an impact on how we feel and [...]
December 29, 2020
A perfect story to save for Christmas Eve from actor and comedian Ben Miller with beautiful illustrations throughout from Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini, reminding everyone of the true spirit of Christmas and prove once and for all that Father Christmas really does exist! Jackson knows all [...]
December 24, 2020
Perfect for young fans of the beautiful game in this book you can learn about the greatest football moments of all time in this collection of 50 exciting true stories written by Football School‘s bestselling authors – Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton. In this book [...]
December 12, 2020
A fantastic collection featuring 32 of the best Magnificent Machines from across history by Blue Peter award-winning writer and historian David Long. In addition to the all important facts and figures are lots of sleek, stylish illustrations by Simon Tyler across both pages of [...]
November 15, 2020
This beautifully illustrated non-fiction book is packed full of adventure stories describing real-life rescue missions from around the world that will surely amaze children. It is created by the same award-winning team behind Survivors and Heroes , published by Faber and is suitable for readers aged [...]
November 11, 2020
This fun and fact-packed non-fiction book is suitable for young readers who love animals, especially ones with claws! It is published by Welbeck. Ten fierce and furry beasts step to the mic for a Q&A session during which they disclose their likes and dislikes, animal [...]
September 21, 2020
