Tag Archives: Faber Books

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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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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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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Finding Wonder by Lauren St John

Posted on August 31, 2023 by alibrarylady

Featuring stunning cover artwork by Levi Pinfold and interior illustrations by Marie-Alice Harel, Finding Wonder by Lauren St John is a perfectly plotted mystery with a love of horses and a compassionate exploration of families threaded through its pages. A … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Books for Summer Holiday Reading

Posted on August 2, 2023 by alibrarylady

The Attack of the Robot Librarians by Sam Copeland and Jenny Pearson illustrated by Robin Boyden and Katie Kear If the young readers in your life enjoy funny, madcap adventures then The Attack of the Robot Librarians is sure to … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour: Celebrating Earth Day with The Rescue of Ravenwood

Posted on April 24, 2023 by alibrarylady

Today it’s my turn on the Celebrating #EarthDay Blog Tour with Natasha Farrant’s The Rescue of Ravenwood and I’m delighted to share again my review of this lovely book. Sometimes when life feels overwhelming, when the enormity of the things … Continue reading →

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The Rescue of Ravenwood by Natasha Farrant

Posted on March 1, 2023 by alibrarylady

“We have to fight for the precious places, don’t we?” Bea says. “It might not change the world for everyone, but it’s a start isn’t it?” To which the major replies, “It is a start. It is a very good … Continue reading →

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The Big Book of Festivals by Joan-Maree Hargreaves and Marita Bullock Illustrated by Liz Rowland

Posted on February 4, 2022 by alibrarylady

The Big Book of Festivals is crammed with information and facts celebrating the diversity of the world’s celebrations and the importance of them to our sense of community. A joyful look at the way people mark special occasions expressed in … Continue reading →

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The Book Cat by Polly Faber illustrated by Clara Vulliamy

Posted on August 23, 2021 by alibrarylady

The Book Cat is the latest collaboration from the duo who brought us the Mango and Bambang series and although rather different in content it still contains that same feeling of kindness and friendship. Set in wartime London in the … Continue reading →

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