Inspiring Young Readers
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The Pirate Tree posted on 01 Sep 2019
Another visually terrific production from Lantana Publishing brings together linguist and creative writing student...
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Buttercup Sunshine and the House on Hangman’s Hill posted on 30 Aug 2019
Back in June 2018, I reviewed the first instalment of the Buttercup Sunshine series...
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When is a book not a ‘proper’ book? posted on 27 Aug 2019
I am often to be found happily browsing the Children’s section of large bookshops trying to make a decision about my next capture.
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Because of You posted on 25 Aug 2019
Poppy is not a happy young woman. Her parents have split up and she is missing her dad very badly...
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Lulu’s First Day posted on 20 Aug 2019
I am always very excited to see a new book in the Lulu series
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The Power of Poetry posted on 18 Aug 2019
Guest author, comedy performance poet, author and entertainer, Neal Zetter shares his thoughts on the power of poetry
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The Bum Drum Conundrum posted on 17 Aug 2019
This new picture book published by Tiny Tree certainly deserves a prize for an intriguing, catchy title!
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Gently, Bentley posted on 15 Aug 2019
I wish I had a pound coin for every time I heard my mom or dad try and temper my childhood over-enthusiasm...
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Zero the Hero posted on 12 Aug 2019
At first glance you might wonder what is so interesting about this board and cloth-bound children’s squib, Zero the Hero....
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The MOOsic Makers posted on 10 Aug 2019
Farmer Joni lives what looks like a pretty idyllic life sitting on her rocking chair with her cat, book and guitar ‘out on the wild, winsome hills’.