Category Archives: Book Review

Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons by Abi Elphinstone illustrations by Kristina Kister

Posted on February 12, 2024 by alibrarylady

Adventures are a bit like hiccups. They can happen to anyone at anytime…” Mrs Rickety-Knees page 3 Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons For as long as she can remember ten year old Ember Spark has yearned for adventure … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books – Reading Round Up for January

Posted on January 31, 2024 by alibrarylady

A new picture book tiger to love, an action packed story of superheroes, a paperback version of an award winning information book and the first in a brand new spooky series have been part of my reading over the last … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Books From Barrington Stoke

Posted on January 3, 2024 by alibrarylady

Regular readers will know how highly I rate the publishers Barrington Stoke for all they do to encourage reading for pleasure for every single child. These three new books written by acclaimed authors published this week are a wonderful example … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books – My December Reading Round Up

Posted on December 29, 2023 by alibrarylady

There are times when I wonder how on earth I will ever manage to catch up with the daunting pile of books that crowd my ‘must read soon’ shelves. This is hindered further by the many excellent books that are … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books – A November Reading Round Up

Posted on November 28, 2023 by alibrarylady

Christmas picture books, a humorous retelling of a festive favourite, four brave children tackling a wicked Fairy Queen, Irish folklore and magic, a graphic novel memoir and a gothic mystery make up my November reading. I hope there is something … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Start Small, Think Big and National Non-Fiction November

Posted on November 24, 2023 by alibrarylady

Start Small, Think Big is a brand new series from Mama Makes Books, an independent publisher launched in 2020. This month, National Non-Fiction November marks a celebration of the best information books for children available at the moment. I am … Continue reading →

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Christmas Picture Books for Young Children

Posted on November 17, 2023 by alibrarylady

Sometimes Christmas preparations can feel a little overwhelming. This selection of picturebooks take a sometimes humorous and sometimes reflective look at problems and how to resolve them. A robot reindeer, a robin with criminal tendencies, friendship tested and preparations changed … Continue reading →

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Glassborn by Peter Bunzl

Posted on November 3, 2023 by alibrarylady

Glassborn by Peter Bunzl, the standalone sequel to Magicborn, is a treat of a read. A story in the best tradition of children’s literature, a magical, historical fantasy tale of riddles and curses, secrets, spells and excitement set in an … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books – My October Reading Round Up

Posted on October 26, 2023 by alibrarylady

Spies and a wartime mystery, a storytelling mouse, nature activities and fun for every season and perfect picture books for encouraging creative play and overcoming shyness are among the children’s books I have read this month. I hope there is … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books – a September reading round up

Posted on September 30, 2023 by alibrarylady

My good intentions regarding reading the enormous pile of books on my shelves this month were more than a little disrupted by going down with Covid in early September. Thankfully now much improved I’ve been catching up! Here are some … Continue reading →

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