Publication Date: 9 January 2025 (Paperback) The Blurb Mama, if I was to dig a hole in our garden, would I find a diamond?No, darling, there are no diamonds here.Where are diamonds, then?Oh, in other countries. In Africa for example...A powerful parable that explores how the desire for endless riches perpetuates chains of inequality and … Continue reading Diamonds by Armin Greder
Tag: Picture Books
The Fun We Had by Charissa Coulthard, illustrated by Sam Usher
Publication Date: 4th July 2024 The Blurb This poignant story of love and loss takes readers on a heartfelt journey through the changing seasons as a little girl visits her poorly Nana. Each time she visits, they remember all the special adventures they have shared together. When Nana dies, she leaves the little girl a … Continue reading The Fun We Had by Charissa Coulthard, illustrated by Sam Usher
FCBG Book Awards Top Ten 2024 Blog Tour
The Children’s Book Award is the only national award for children’s books that is voted for entirely by children. It is owned and coordinated by the Federation of Children’s Book Groups and is highly respected by teachers, parents and librarians. It has brought acclaim and strong sales to past winners such as J.K. Rowling, Patrick … Continue reading FCBG Book Awards Top Ten 2024 Blog Tour
The Panda’s Child by Jackie Morris and Cathy Fisher
Publication Date: 5 October 2023 The Blurb In a faraway forest a baby is lost and found, protected by a she-panda. Nine years later another baby, the panda's child, is in great danger, and only a boy and the spirit of the forest can save him. The Review A spellbinding tale that celebrates the invaluable … Continue reading The Panda’s Child by Jackie Morris and Cathy Fisher
How Does Santa Go Down The Chimney? by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen
Publication Date: 5 October 2023 The Blurb The multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question: how does Santa go down the chimney?When Santa arrives at a child’s house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets stuck? What if there’s no chimney? Maybe he … Continue reading How Does Santa Go Down The Chimney? by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen
Tiny Owl’s Scary Day by Petr Horácek
Publication Date: 2 November 2023 The Blurb Tiny Owl wants to explore the day. Mummy Owl says the day can be dangerous but Tiny Owl isn't scared! So, when Mummy Owl is asleep, Tiny Owl tiptoes out of the nest and flies off. There are all kinds of other birds and animals out during the … Continue reading Tiny Owl’s Scary Day by Petr Horácek
Do You Remember? by Sydney Smith
Publication Date: 2 November 2023 The Blurb Tucked up in bed at their new flat, a boy and his mum share memories. Some are idyllic, like a picnic with Dad, but others are more surprising: a fall from a bike into soft piled hay, the smell of an old oil lamp when a rainstorm blew … Continue reading Do You Remember? by Sydney Smith
How To Make A Story by Naomi Jones, illustrated by Ana Gomez
Publication Date: 2 February 2023 The Blurb When Milo decides he's going to tell a story, it seems like a great idea. A story of his very own, made up by him! The only problem is that he's not sure how to start ... or what to put in the middle ... or how to … Continue reading How To Make A Story by Naomi Jones, illustrated by Ana Gomez
The Woodcutter and The Snow Prince by Ian Eagleton, illustrated by Davide Ortu
Publication Date: 3 November 2022 The Blurb Every Christmas Eve, a lonely woodcutter named Kai carves statues for anyone who might pass by. But one magical night his loneliness is soothed by a visit from the snow prince. Feared by many, Kai sees hope in the prince's eyes, but as the prince freezes once more, … Continue reading The Woodcutter and The Snow Prince by Ian Eagleton, illustrated by Davide Ortu
Cats In Chaos by Peter Bently and John Bond
Publication Date: 7 July 2022 The Blurb In the dark of night, as their owners sleep, the cats of the city are all headed to one place: Catsby’s Great Circus! Step this way and see conjuring cats, felines that fly, Siamese that swing from above, and don’t miss the mighty PURRCULES CLAW. But with so … Continue reading Cats In Chaos by Peter Bently and John Bond
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