Tag Archives: science

Blog Tour – Super Questers Mission: Rainforest Magic by Paul Ian Cross illustrated by Katarina Gasko

Posted on November 4, 2025 by alibrarylady

Today I am pleased to be taking part in the blog tour marking the publication of the second in the Super Questers series of chapter books, Rainforest Magic. Paul Ian Cross is an award winning author and scientist and his … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour: Super Questers Mission: River Crest Rescue by Paul Ian Cross illustrated by Katie Kear and Cherie Zamazing

Posted on April 29, 2025 by alibrarylady

Today I am delighted to be kicking off the blog tour marking the publication of River Crest Rescue, the first chapter book for early readers in the Super Quest series. Paul Ian Cross is the author of the Royal Society’s … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour: All Brains Are Wonderful written by Scott Evans, illustrated by The Boy Fitz Hammond with Expert Consultant Dr. Rachel Williams

Posted on January 31, 2025 by alibrarylady

B Small Publishing have for some time been one of my favourite publishers. As a small indpendent publisher they specialise in creative, educational titles with high child appeal and their information books encourage their readers to discover new things. When … Continue reading →

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I Flew Around The World by Zara Rutherford illustrated by Jiatong Liu

Posted on November 25, 2024 by alibrarylady

When she was 19 years old Zara Rutherford set off on a daunting adventure to become the youngest woman to fly solo around the world. I Flew Around the World, Zara’s chronicle of her journey, is an enthralling read covering … Continue reading →

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EUREK-HER! Stories of Inspirational Women in STEM written by Frances Durkin Illustrated by Nur Ventura

Posted on November 11, 2024 by alibrarylady

This month sees the annual celebration of factual books, National Non-Fiction November, organised by the Federation of Children’s Book Groups. For more than 30 years award wining publisher b small publishing have been creating books that celebrate children’s enthusiasm for … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour: A Little Blue Dot by Maren Hasenjäger translated by Leah Francis

Posted on October 8, 2024 by alibrarylady

A Little Blue Dot was originally published in Germany and has gone on to sell 15,000 copies. It is quickly clear why this charming book has been such a hit. The book introduces the planets and our solar system with … 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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New Picture Books for Budding Conservationists

Posted on September 1, 2022 by alibrarylady

Picture books can be an excellent way of teaching young children about our world, how to look after it and use its resources wisely. I have selected three recent publications that would be perfect for use in Early Years settings … Continue reading →

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Beetles for Breakfast…And other weird and wonderful ways to save the planet by Madeleine Finlay and Jisu Choi

Posted on November 18, 2021 by alibrarylady

Beetles for Breakfast is a visually stunning book crammed with detail and numerous weird and wonderful ideas on how to reduce the impact climate change is having on our planet. Children are encouraged to use their imagination to solve problems … Continue reading →

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Perfect new non-fiction for children from b small publishing

Posted on November 3, 2021 by alibrarylady

Perfect new non-fiction? Yes, perfect! It is hard to fault these two new titles from b small publishing, an award winning small publisher specialising in creative, educational titles with high child appeal. I can wholeheartedly recommend both of these books … Continue reading →

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