Fabio The World's Greatest Flamingo Detective: Mystery on the Ostrich Express by Laura James, illustrated by Emily Fox and published by Bloomsbury is the second book in this funny detective series from the writer who brought us Captain Pug. Fabio the flamingo lives on the banks of Lake Laloozee and he's the world's greatest detective. Bright pink, skinny and... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the latest Touring Picture Book Club which this month features a fantastic book celebrating diversity: All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold, illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman and published by Bloomsbury. This book follows a day in the life of a group of children at a school where diversity is both welcomed and celebrated. Children from all races, religions, abilities... Continue Reading →
The Song From Somewhere Else by A.F. Harrold, illustrated by Levi Pinfold and published by Bloomsbury is an enchanting and striking middle grade book for around ages 8 and up. It's the summer holidays, Frank's best friends are all away on holiday and just to make matters worse her beloved pet cat has disappeared. Heading out to the playing fields to... Continue Reading →
Christmas is nearly upon us and we've rounded up some of our favourite festive books to share and keep children entertained during the holidays. A Tiny Little Story: Christmas by Lisa Jones and Edward Underwood, published by Nosy Crow If you know a little one who will be celebrating their first Christmas this year why not introduce them to the... Continue Reading →
Halloween is just around the corner and to help us get into the spirit we have been reading our favourite spooky picture books and put them together for you in this special Halloween post. Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children's Books First up is one of the most read books in our... Continue Reading →
The summer holidays... have you or your kids run out of steam yet? Thinking of things to keep children entertained during these long holidays can be tiring but thankfully we have lots of inspiration for you in the shape of these excellent activity books. The Anti-Boredom Book of Brilliant Outdoor Things To Do by Andy... Continue Reading →
Andy Seed is a brilliant writer of non fiction for kids and his series of Anti-Boredom books are packed full of ideas to keep children busy and develop their imaginations. The Anti-Boredom Book of Brilliant Outdoor Things to Do, illustrated by Scott Garrett and published by Bloomsbury is the perfect book for finding fun things to do outdoors. It can be... Continue Reading →
Fantastically Great Women Who Made History is the second book on great women in history from the brilliant Kate Pankhurst, published by Bloomsbury. We are big fans of Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World and couldn't wait to have a read of Kate Pankhurst's latest work. We were not disappointed. Following the same design as the first book... Continue Reading →
Since being sent a copy of Mind Hug it has got us thinking about how picture books can be used to support children's mental health and wellbeing. To coincide with Children's Mental Health Week we've created a list of some of our favourite picture books that provide positive messages about being different or feeling out... 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 →
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