Notable Non-Fiction: Step Inside Homes through History- Goldie Hawk & Sarah Gibb

This is the kind of book that I adore and so does Littlefae. We can sit for ever poring over all the facts and illustrations learning, comparing and contrasting and enjoying noticing the trends of history. This book another partnership between The National Trust and Nosy Crow is a triumph and is excellent for considering …

The Lost Fairytales- Isabel Otter and Ana Sender

This book is so perfect for me. You may have noticed that I have a love for Mythology and folktales and this book is concerned with fairytales across the globe that may not have the same fame and cultural imprint as their more famous relations do, but are still as inspiring and uplifting, some even …

Trailblazers: Jane Goodall A Life With Chimps- Anita Ganeri illustrators: Luisa Uribe, George Ermos and Keiron Ward

I’ve always had the most respect for Dr Jane Goodall, she’s an incredible role model for working hard for dreams without compromising your values and tirelessly campaigning to protect the animals she respects. This book is outstanding as it not only tells the life to the present day of Dr Jane Goodall but it is …

Notable Non-Fiction Refreshing History Books

With September marking a traditional change of pace and refocusing on academic interests in the UK and many other European countries with back to school for many, there have been several brilliant educational books published this summer that would brighten and assist learning . This is a selection of History themed books that we have …

Notable Non-Fiction- So You Think You’ve Got It Bad? A Kid’s Life in Ancient Greece- Chae Strathie & Marisa Morea

We are really enjoying the collaboration between the British Museum and Nosy Crow producing some fabulous History books. We adored the Ancient Egyptian edition of this series earlier this year and we were super excited to receive a copy of the Ancient Greeks edition which has been very much enjoyed. Littlefae I like Ancient Greece …

#20BooksOfSummer 18: In Darkling Wood by Emma Carroll

#20BooksOfSummer is an annual event hosted by Cathy Brown of 746 Books and runs from 3rd June until 3rd September With the aim to clearing a target of 5, 10 or 20 books from your TBR but with very relaxed and fun rules. Here is my joining post & List! This is an emotionally challenging …

#20BooksOfSummer 14- The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow – Katherine Woodfine

#20BooksOfSummer is an annual event hosted by Cathy Brown of 746 Books and runs from 3rd June until 3rd September With the aim to clearing a target of 5, 10 or 20 books from your TBR but with very relaxed and fun rules. Here is my joining post & List! This ticks all my boxes. History, women’s history, …