There are so many brilliant children’s books being published this summer and I’ve got a selection here for kids of all ages. Do keep an eye on twitter for a chance to win copies of some of the books featured! Board Books Cat’s Cookbook by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (Macmillan Children’s Books) When Cat …
There are some fantastic children’s books being published at the moment and I’ve chosen a brilliant selection for you in this month’s blog post from picture books right up to teen fiction. Do keep an eye on twitter for a chance to win copies of some of the books featured! Picture Books The Boys by …
We’ve got a brilliant selection of books for children and parents this month. Do keep an eye on twitter for a chance to win copies of some of the books featured here. Picture Books Meet The Oceans by Caryl Hart, illustrated by Bethan Woolvin (Bloomsbury Children’s Books) Both the bright, bold artwork, and the rhyming …
I blame my parents. When my mum was twenty two she got on a double decker bus and travelled from the UK to Kathmandu, before travelling throughout Asia and living in Australia. My Dad flew out to join her and proposed in front of Sydney Opera House. Fast forward a few years to when they …
If you’re missing Greece as much as I am at the moment why not spend some time reading a book set in Greece. There are some lovely ones out there for you to choose from. The Island by Victoria Hislop On the brink of a life-changing decision, Alexis Fielding longs to find out about her …
Can Bears Ski? By Raymond Antrobus and Polly Dunbar (Published by Walker Books) Little Bear doesn’t always answer when his friends talk to him. He doesn’t understand why his Dad keeps asking him, ‘can bears ski?’ either. But as the story unfolds, Little Bear and the reader gradually understand that what his Dad is actually …
One of my favourite things about stories is that they can transport you to another world, if only for a bit. With that in mind I’ve chosen a brilliant selection of new children’s books to transport young readers away from the tedium of lockdown and into the lives of some fantastic characters; from little bears …
A brand new year can mean only one thing, new children’s books! We have a brilliant selection this month for readers of all ages. Do keep an eye on twitter for a chance to win copies of some of the books featured. Baby Books Monster Clothes by Daisy Hirst (Walker Books) These cheeky monsters all …
With another National lockdown fast approaching, there’s never been a better time to stock up with the latest children’s books to help keep your little ones entertained. Do keep an eye on twitter for a chance to win copies of some of the books featured. Picture Books I Really Need A Wee by Karl Newson …
Extraordinary Travellers: The Little Museum by Karen Beddow and Lyndsay Macaulay is one of our top children’s book picks this October. I’m always fascinated by where writers get their ideas from and love learning more about the journey they went on from deciding to write book to actually holding the finished copy in their hands. …
Create Your Own Calm is a new activity book for 6-12 year olds from parenting author Becky Goddard-Hill who also has a number of blogs Emotionally Healthy Kids being one! Create Your Own Calm contains 50 calming activities for kids to empower them to manage their emotional wellbeing in fun and creative ways. It gives …
September is the time for new stationery, new school uniforms and of course, new books. There are some brilliant children’s books being published this month – I’ve included a selection below of my favourites. Do keep an eye on twitter for a chance to win copies of some of the books featured! Tiger, Tiger, Burning …
We have a fantastic bumper selection of children’s books for you this month that are perfect for entertaining kids of all ages over the holidays. Do keep an eye on twitter for a chance to win copies of some of the books featured. Picture Books Luna Loves Art by Joseph Coelho and Fiona Lumbers (Andersen …
Every year I ask my friends on my Facebook page for their recommended Summer Reads, their favourite books to read on the beach for this year. Here is the Summer Reads 2017 and Summer Reads 2018. It’s not scientific. I don’t know what they are basing their decisions on. In some case it might be a …