Mini Monsters: Can I Play? by Caryl Hart, illustrated by Tony Neal and published by Simon & Schuster is the first in a new series of picture books for pre-schoolers. The Mini Monsters; Scout, Sparkle, Arthur and Tiny enjoy having lots of adventures, playing and having fun but dealing with friendships and emotions can be... Continue Reading →
Interview with Karl Newson Author of For All The Stars Across The Sky
For All The Stars Across The Sky by Karl Newson, illustrated by Chiaki Okada and published by Walker Books is a beautiful picture book about the love between parent and child. At bedtime, Luna the bear and her mummy close their eyes and make wishes about all kinds of different adventures they could go on together. Swimming deep in the sea... Continue Reading →
Interview with Katrina Lehman, author of Wren, illustrated by Sophie Beer
Wren by Katrina Lehman, illustrated by Sophie Beer and published by Scribble Kids Books is an eye catching picture book about the arrival of a new baby. Wren likes nothing more than a bit of peace and quiet but with a busy household and four siblings the chances of getting any are slim to none. Between the cars rushing past outside,... Continue Reading →
A Day in the Life of Steve Antony, Picture Book Maker – Amazing Blog Tour
Award winning author and illustrator Steve Antony has written a brand new picture book and we are thrilled to be part of the blog tour celebrating its release - Amazing, published by Hodder Childrens Books. This fantastically heartwarming book features a boy and his best friend, who happens to be a dragon. These two have a special bond... Continue Reading →
Interview with author and illustrator Yuval Zommer and Big Books giveaway
Children's non fiction has blossomed in recent years with an increasing amount of impressive and stylishly designed books being published that appeal to both children and adults. Smart, over sized hardback books full of fascinating facts and stunning artwork and Yuval Zommer's Big Books are a shining example of this. Scroll down to read our... Continue Reading →
His Royal Tinyness: A Terrible True Story by Sally Lloyd-Jones – Interview with illustrator David Roberts
Behold! A wondrous picture book about a new baby! And if that's not enough we also have an interview with the brilliant illustrator David Roberts. His Royal Tinyness: A Terrible True Story by Sally Lloyd-Jones, illustrated by David Roberts and published by Walker Books. A fairy tale style story told from the point of view of the Princess big sister. A... Continue Reading →
Maybe the Moon – Q&A with Frances Ives
Maybe the Moon is the first picture book by writer and artist Frances Ives. It's published by Michael O'Mara Books and we're thrilled to be joining the blog tour to celebrate its publication. Eric is happy living in the forest with his mum, he likes the plants and the animals and at night he likes to look up at... Continue Reading →
Dinosaur Adventures – Interview with Fran Bromage and Chris Jevons
Dinosaur Adventures is a new collection of stories from Miles Kelly written by Fran Bromage. As part of the Dinosaur Adventures blog tour we are thrilled to introduce T Rex and The Big Scare, illustrated by Chris Jevons. Rex is a feisty young T Rex, his only ambition in life is to be a big, scary dinosaur. He spends his days... Continue Reading →
Isla & Pickle: The Highland Show by Kate McLelland
Isla & Pickle: The Highland Show is the second story in a series by Kate Mclelland, published by Kelpies. Isla is a high spirited girl who lives on a Scottish island with her best friend Pickle, a miniature Shetland pony who likes to get up to all sorts of mischief. In this latest book, Isla and Pickle spot a... Continue Reading →
Interview with Rebecca Cobb, illustrator of The Day War Came by Nicola Davies
The Day War Came, a poem written by Nicola Davies was originally published in The Guardian in response to the UK government denying entry to child refugees in 2016. It sparked the project #3000chairs which invited people to post images of an empty chair on social media. The poem has now been turned into a picture... Continue Reading →