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Category Archives: Book Review
Blogtour – The Boy Who Sang With Dragons by Andy Shepherd illustrated by Sara Ogilvie
Having followed Andy Shepherd’s progress from newly published author to popular and established writer I was delighted to be asked to take part in the blogtour for The Boy Who Sang With Dragons. Every so often a book, or in … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Shepherd, childrens_books, fantasy, magic, Piccadilly Press, resources, review
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The Valley of Lost Secrets by Lesley Parr
An evacuee story with a difference. This beautifully told, tender story of two young brothers, a mystery, and a community that holds secrets of its own captivated me from the opening scenes to its satisfying conclusion. It is really rather … Continue reading
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Tagged Bloomsbury Children’s Books, childrens_books, debut, evacuees, Historical fiction, World War2
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Roy of the Rovers: Rocky written by Tom Palmer illustrated by Dan Cornwell
Football hero Roy of the Rovers probably needs no introduction, a name known even to those with little interest in the game. The successful relaunch of his adventures in both graphic novel and book form has proved popular with readers. … Continue reading
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Tagged childrens_books, feminism, fiction, football, readingforpleasure, reluctant readers, review, sport
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Perfect Picture Books for Christmas
Christmas is the perfect time to share picture books with children; often old favourites are unearthed to bring back happy memories of previous years alongside new books bought as presents. I have selected some recent publications that I believe are … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex T Smith, Benji Davies, best children’s books, Christmas, picturebooks, presents, review, Shirley Hughes
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Toto the Ninja Cat and the Mystery Jewel Thief by Dermot O’Leary illustrated by Nick East
At the weekend I was involved in an online discussion about books suitable for children in Year 3, aged about 7 or 8, and as luck would have have it the next book on my reading list fitted the bill … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, best children’s books, childrens_books, Dermot O’Leary, humour, illustrated fiction, review
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A Thousand Questions by Saadia Faruqi
A Thousand Questions is a story of friendship, families, cultures and differences and it also provides some answers. It shows children that it is possible to build bridges across divisions in order to form friendships and that often people are … Continue reading
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Tagged childrens_books, Diversity, Families, fiction, inclusive, middle grade, Pakistan, Reflecting Realities, review
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Where’s Baby Elephant by Ali Khodai
This is a delightful, attractive and interactive book introducing the animal kingdom to young children and would be a lovely gift. From the eye catching cover to the happy resolution on the final page this lovely book has been a … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, books for babies, Early Years, illustration, interactive, picturebooks, Tiny Owl Books
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Jungledrop by Abi Elphinstone
The second story in the Unmapped Chronicles is full of adventure, magic, threat and danger and, most importantly, of the transforming power of kindness and understanding. “Take the marble. Then run, girl, run headlong into this adventure. The Unmapped Kingdoms … Continue reading
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Tagged Abi Elphinstone, adventure, best children’s books, childrens_books, climate change, climate crisis, environment, fantasy, kindness, magic, review, Simon and Schuster
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Coming to England by Floella Benjamin illustrated by Diane Ewen
A picture book that captures the optimism and positivity of Dame Floella herself this inspiring true life story is a joy to read and is made accessible to the youngest of readers. When Floella Benjamin was ten years old, she … Continue reading
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Tagged biography, Dame Floella Benjamin, empathy, immigration, inspirational, kindness, picturebooks, Windrush
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