Once a month we get a very special bit of book post. It comes in a big white envelope with the blue logo of PJ Library in the top corner and is always met with excitement from my boys. Inside the envelope we know there will be a brand new book to add to our... Continue Reading →
Meet The... Ancient Romans and Meet The... Ancient Egyptians are two fantastic works of non fiction by James Davies, published by Big Picture Press. These sturdy and handy sized books offer a wealth of information about two ancient civilasations in clear and concise chunks. Starting with an introduction to how these kingdoms came to be and grow in... Continue Reading →
Tu Bishvat is a Jewish festival that celebrates trees and the start of spring. During this festival we appreciate trees and the environment through planting new trees and eating fruits that grow on them. And of course, we have some books to share that are perfect for this festival. It's Tu B'Shevat by Edie Stoltz Zolkower, illustrated... Continue Reading →
The Last Chip, written and illustrated by Duncan Beedie and published by Templar Publishing is a beautiful tale about a little pigeon who conveys a big message. Percy is a small pigeon who is always hungry but life is tough on the streets when it comes to food, there always seems to be bigger, stronger birds who beat... Continue Reading →
I Love You, Stick Insect, written and illustrated by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros, and published by Bloomsbury is the tale of a romantic stick insect who is looking for love. Stick insect is well and truly swept off his feet by the most beautiful fellow stick insect he's ever seen and immediately starts trying to woo her by describing all... Continue Reading →
The Picture Atlas by Simon Holland, illustrated by Jill Calder and published by Bloomsbury is a true adventure trip around planet earth. Split into continents, this book travels every inch of the globe to bring us details of the people and places around the world. The pages are filled with vibrant and detailed illustrations of maps annotated with landmarks, cultural symbols,... Continue Reading →
Acorn Books 