I am so grateful that this book landed on my doormat because this book, my goodness, this book has something incredible within its pages, something that stirs the soul and reaches in for the magic buried deep inside us. If you love the way that Sophie Anderson threads oral storytelling and folk tale tradition into … Continue reading Moonchild: Voyage of the Lost and Found by Aisha Bushby
I am delighted to be sharing my experience reading Viper’s Daughter where Michelle Paver takes the reader back to a Stone Age World of clans, magic and survival in another tale that picks up a few years later into Torak and Renn’s lives for fans yet is equally a standalone and a fine jumping in point … Continue reading Blog Tour: Viper’s Daughter- Michelle Paver
We’ve had a great selection of Early chapter books over recent weeks with both new and recently published Early Chapter books featuring animals whether being cared for or anthropomorphised as the star of the show. Princess of Pets: The Lonely Pony - Paula Harrison & Olivia Chin Mueller (Nosy Crow) The latest in the Princess … Continue reading Animal themed Early Chapter Books
As the parent of a 3 and 6 year old, I can tell you that sensory books can hold a strong comfort value after they may have technically ‘outgrown’ the age group for them. This is actually a great thing because all those books that you invest in, or are gifted when they are tiny … Continue reading Upping the Challenge sensory board books
Joseph Elliott has been delighting young children for years as an entertainer particularly beloved as Cook on CBeebies Swashbuckle and taking part in many CBeebies Pantos too, in fact if you are around young children who have since Christmas been wiggling and giggling ‘Biscuit Bottoms!’ its partly down to Joseph in a life sized gingerbread … Continue reading The Good Hawk- Joseph Elliott
The Girls and I have recently had the pleasure of exploring some books from Stripes with a nature or animal caring theme which are ideal for the 5-7 age group or for those making the steps away from the reading tree into independent reading but still need illustrations and to build their stamina. They are … Continue reading Stripes Early Reader Books for Animal Lovers
It's my turn on the Blog Tour today, read through my review to the end to find today's hidden letter for a chance to win a Prize pack! Nizrana Farook has made The Girl Who Stole An Elephant an exhilarating adventure which feels like a tale Scheherazade herself would be proud of; with its daring … Continue reading Blog Tour: The Girl Who Stole An Elephant by Nizrana Farook
