Publication Date: 30 November 2021 The Blurb From the psychedelic typography used in 'Make Love Not War' posters of the 60s, to the solitary raised fist, take a long, hard look at some of the most memorable and striking protest artwork from across the world and throughout history. With an emphasis on design, analyse each artwork … Continue reading Art Of Protest: What A Revolution Looks Like by De Nichols
Tag: children’s books
Tilda Tries Again by Tom Percival
Publication Date: 5 August 2021 The Blurb Tilda's world is just as she likes it . . . until one day, it turns completely UPSIDE DOWN. All of a sudden, everything is topsy-turvy, and nothing feels right. Things that were once easy now seem incredibly challenging.Can Tilda discover a new way to approach her problems … Continue reading Tilda Tries Again by Tom Percival
Frankenstiltskin by Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Freya Hartas
Publication Date: 7 October 2021 The Blurb The second story in a funny, deliciously dark, three-part series of twisted classics, written in verse by award-winning poet Joseph Coelho. Joining the family business, animal-lover Bryony proves to be an extraordinary taxidermist, whose tender fingers create displays which comfort, educate and astound. But when Byrony’s proud father … Continue reading Frankenstiltskin by Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Freya Hartas
Walker Books’ SpoOooOOokey Halloween Blog Tour
I'm delighted to be hosting Angela on my blog today with her Halloween Horror Story... Angela Woolfe’s Halloween Horror Story I’m sure that many other kids of the 70s, like me, grew up with very little experience of Halloween in the UK. Bonfire Night was the big one: the night of toffee apples, and sparklers … Continue reading Walker Books’ SpoOooOOokey Halloween Blog Tour
Ghostcloud by Michael Mann
Publication Date: 7 October 2021 The Blurb Kidnapped and forced to shovel coal underneath a half-bombed, blackened power station, 12-year-old Luke's life is miserable. Then, he discovers he can see things others can't. Ghostly things. Specifically, a ghost-girl named Alma. Alma, who can ride clouds through the night sky and bend their shape to her … Continue reading Ghostcloud by Michael Mann
The Raven Heir by Stephanie Burgess
Publication Date: 5 August 2021 The Blurb Cordelia and her triplets Rosalind and Giles have lived safely in the castle at the centre of the forest all their lives, protected by the spells their mother has woven. The only time Cordelia feels truly free is when she turns into a dragonfly or a blackbird and … Continue reading The Raven Heir by Stephanie Burgess
Storm In A Jar by Samuel Langley-Swain and Katie Cottle
Publication Date: 21 September 2021 The Blurb Arlo visited Nana every Sunday, and she would always have new sweets waiting for him inside a special jar. So when Arlo finds out Nana has passed away, he keeps the jar with him to feel safe and closer to his Nana. But as his sadness turns to … Continue reading Storm In A Jar by Samuel Langley-Swain and Katie Cottle
Little Horror by Daniel Peak
Publication Date: 30 September 2021 The Blurb Rita may be a baby, but she has the mind (and attitude) of a teenager. She may be new to walking but she’s as wise-crackingly clever as anyone in Key Stage 3. She knows she is not a normal toddler but when her parents disappear and a sinister … Continue reading Little Horror by Daniel Peak
The Shadows Of Rookhaven by Padraig Kenny
Publication Date: 30 September 2021 The Blurb Shadows are gathering over Rookhaven. It is the time of The Great Configuration, a once in a hundred years event. Family and monsters descend on Rookhaven from all over the country to take part. But amid the guests there is an interloper. One who is disguised and has … Continue reading The Shadows Of Rookhaven by Padraig Kenny
Earth Is Big: A Book Of Comparisons by Stephen M. Tomecek, illustrated by Marcos Farina
Publication Date: 2 September 2021 The Blurb Find out how unique Planet Earth really is in this eye-catching book of comparisons! Earth is big! (compared to a frog). Earth is small! (when it’s hiding in a galaxy). And that's not all. Earth is wet and dry, hot and cold, round and jagged, fast and slow. … Continue reading Earth Is Big: A Book Of Comparisons by Stephen M. Tomecek, illustrated by Marcos Farina
