Inspiring Young Readers
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Violet’s Tempest posted on 30 Sep 2021
Lantana Publishing’s mission to bring us the very best in illustrated children’s books is given a boost by this beautiful and sensitive story
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Once Upon a Tune: Stories from the Orchestra posted on 09 Sep 2021
Alongside his work creating wonderful books such as Mrs Noah’s Pockets and Mrs Noah’s Garden, this prolific author/ illustrator works with a huge variety
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Titania and Oberon posted on 18 Aug 2021
There are times when the reissue of a book isn’t just a rediscovery of an otherwise dormant nugget of publishing history but an act of genuine artistic end
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10 Stories To Make A Difference posted on 24 Jun 2021
I was delighted to receive two examples of books published by the children’s literature development agency Pop Up .
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The Roller-Coaster Ride posted on 10 Jun 2021
As a keen collector of books featuring grandparents, I was very pleased when this review copy arrived.
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Sienna Starts School posted on 02 Jun 2021
I have written before about how picture books can be very helpful in preparing children when entering the strange and unfamiliar world of school.
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Escape: One day we had to run posted on 17 May 2021
It’s a sad fact that history shows us that all too often people find themselves the subject of oppression and persecution...
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Coyote’s Soundbite posted on 06 May 2021
Lantana Publishing is an innovative company that can always be relied upon to produce stunning picture books.
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The Circus Book posted on 30 Apr 2021
When I was a child I lived in a working class suburb of Birmingham on a road that formed one boundary line of a local park ....
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Bea by the Sea posted on 28 Apr 2021
I’m a big fan of picture books about children who have books at the centre of their little lives.