Category Archives: Book Review

Child of Galaxies by Blake Nuto and Charlotte Ager

Posted on May 5, 2020 by alibrarylady

Children ask questions all the time. Some of those questions are easier for parents and teachers to answer than others and some may even be ones that adults are searching for answers to themselves. This beautiful picture book is a … Continue reading →

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Ancient Games: A History of Sports and Gaming – Iris Volant and Avalon Nuovo

Posted on April 28, 2020 by alibrarylady

Full of fascinating facts and striking illustrations this large format guide to the history of sports and games that have entertained people for thousands of years is a book with the wow factor. Another winner from Flying Eye Books! The … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Nonfiction for Children from Flying Eye Books

Posted on April 20, 2020 by alibrarylady

The best nonfiction for children combines detailed information and attractive presentation to create a package that invites children to learn while still being an important part of their reading for pleasure. Flying Eye Books achieve this with these two wonderful new … Continue reading →

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TrooFriend by Kirsty Applebaum

Posted on April 17, 2020 by alibrarylady

Kirsty Applebaum’s follow up to her original and acclaimed debut, The Middler, is another perceptive and powerful story. A book that encourages the reader to question the true meaning of friendship and what makes us human. Highly recommended. Sarah is … Continue reading →

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Survival in Space: The Apollo 13 Mission by David Long illustrated by Stefano Tambellini

Posted on April 14, 2020 by alibrarylady

This retelling of the story of the memorable moon mission by David Long, winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2017 – Best Books with Facts for Survivors, will engage, inform and inspire young readers keeping them gripped to the final page. It … Continue reading →

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A Bad Day for Jayden by Tony Bradman

Posted on April 9, 2020 by alibrarylady

A thoughtful look at a day in the life of a young carer sensitively told by Tony Bradman, this would be an excellent addition to school library and classroom shelves. Things are not going well for Jayden. After a sleepless … Continue reading →

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Toto The Ninja Cat and The Superstar Catastrophe by Dermot O’Leary illustrated by Nick East

Posted on April 8, 2020 by alibrarylady

The third in a series inspired by the author’s real life cats this action packed adventure is full of humour and is a real mood lifter of a book. Illustrated throughout,  this is great fun for young newly confident readers … Continue reading →

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Brilliant books for New Readers from Barrington Stoke

Posted on April 1, 2020 by alibrarylady

Are you looking for books to encourage new readers? Barrington Stoke have published some wonderful books for younger readers recently and here are just two of them to give you a taste of what is available. Captain Whiskers by Jeremy … Continue reading →

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The Cockatoo from Timbuktu by William A E Ford illustrated by Ramile M Imac

Posted on March 31, 2020 by alibrarylady

A cheerful picture book following a baby cockatoo as he tries to find his way home, this is fun to share while also enabling young children to discover countries around the world alongside the little bird. Kian the little cockatoo … Continue reading →

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The Pear Affair by Judith Eagle

Posted on March 30, 2020 by alibrarylady

I loved Judith Eagle’s debut, The Secret Starling, so it was with eager anticipation that I started reading her second book. I was not disappointed. Wonderful storytelling, an epic adventure, villains that make you boo and hiss, brave and resourceful … Continue reading →

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