Little Tiger Rescue- Rachel Delahaye, illustrated by Jo Ann Davies

 This is such a gorgeous series, we have both Little Lion and Penguin rescue so we were over the moon to read Little Tiger Rescue and I have to say this one is absolute brilliant with lots of deeper meaning as well as fun.  Fliss wants to be a vet when she grows up and …

The Story Puppy- Holly Webb & Sophy Williams

I'm admittedly a fan of Holly Webb and Sophy Williams' collaboration in Animal Stories but, Oh! this one squeezed my heart!!  Jack is very good at maths but he struggles to read, so much it makes him angry and lash out at others but he won’t tell anyone the truth. One day his big sister …

Animal themed Early Chapter Books

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 …

Blog Tour: The Vigilante Tooth fairy- BB Taylor illustrated by James Shaw

I’m very pleased to be part of the blog tour for BB Taylor’s The Vigilante Tooth Fairy, a tale for those who are about to or have recently lost a tooth, and perhaps their belief in the magic and tooth fairy is wobbly. Many tooth fairy books are aimed at that celebrating the first tooth …

Funny Early Chapter book Roundup

Littlefae is particularly fond of a giggle and so she has been enjoying some funny early chapter books that are recently or just released.  All these books have been thoroughly enjoyed!  Magnificent Mabel and the Rabbit Riot - Ruth Quayle & Julia Christians (Nosy Crow)  Oh my goodness we loved these beautifully created stories about …

Stripes Early Reader Books for Animal Lovers

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 …

Bee Boy: Curse of the Vampire Mites – Tony De Saulles

More serious in tone than previous books from an environmentalist point of view with discussions of food shortages and from a plot point such as people disappearing and in mortal danger. But as ever the thoroughly educational rally to arms for young children to care about bees to save our and their futures. This excellent …