Inspiring Young Readers
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Gorilla Ballerina posted on 09 Sep 2019
Anything about animals seems to be a winning formula...
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Treasure Island posted on 08 Sep 2019
One of the things I most admire about Folio Society books is that they take illustration seriously.
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Growing Up In A House Without Books posted on 07 Sep 2019
A summary of research published by the University of Nevada, Reno in 2010...
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Dino Wars: The Gladiator Games posted on 04 Sep 2019
We’re back on the quest for crystals in this, the third part of a projected quartet of Dino Wars books.
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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