Adventurous astronauts, giant vegetables and sweet music from baboons bottoms all feature in this highly engaging picture book inspired by the 1969 moon landings. From blast off to the Eagle landing, everything is as we are told in the history books is true. But what really happened on the lunar surface? A troop of blue … Continue reading It’s One Giant Leek For Mankind by Olaf Falafel
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#ReadForEmpathy by Corrinne Averiss
It’s my stop on the #ReadForEmpathy Blog Tour, and it’s my pleasure to welcome Corrinne Averiss, author of Joy, to discuss why empathy is such an important life skill, and how we can help foster it’s development in our children. The promotion of empathy has been a huge driver for me over the last few years - … Continue reading #ReadForEmpathy by Corrinne Averiss
If All The World Were… by Joseph Coelho and Allison Colpoys
The vibrant, joyful cover hides a story I wasn’t prepared for on first reading... A little girl and her grandad spend time together throughout the seasons, talking, playing, creating and making memories that will last a lifetime. Coelho’s words and Colpoys illustrations combine to create a wonderful tale of love, loss and making memories. It … Continue reading If All The World Were… by Joseph Coelho and Allison Colpoys
Inside The Villains by Clotilde Perrin
Meet three of the most well-known and despicable villains from the world of fairytales as you’ve never met them before. The wolf, the giant and the witch in full pop-up, fold-out glory. Each character has a captivating introduction, a beautifully layered character to explore, and then on the full gate-fold, more vital information and a … Continue reading Inside The Villains by Clotilde Perrin
Once Upon A Wild Wood by Chris Riddell
Little Green Rain Cape might just be the smartest and kindest of all of the fairytale characters. Using her common sense and compassion, she sets off for Rapunzel’s birthday party with her strong, straight stick, comfortable, clumpy boots, a backpack full of essentials and her party invitation. Along the way she encounters a whole host … Continue reading Once Upon A Wild Wood by Chris Riddell
Hopscotch And The Christmas Tree by Katy Segrove, illustrated by Katerina Vykhodtseva
The residents of Rainbow Mews are all excited - it’s time to put the Christmas tree up. But, when it falls apart, the friends struggle to agree on a new tree. They’re either too big, too small, too fat or too thin. Can the friends find a tree they can all agree on? Brilliant for … Continue reading Hopscotch And The Christmas Tree by Katy Segrove, illustrated by Katerina Vykhodtseva
King Of The Sky by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Laura Carlin
A young boy has moved from the vibrant sunshine and sweet smells of Rome to a small community in the grey coal mining valleys of Wales. He feels totally out of place, alone in a strange place, until he strikes up a relationship with Mr Evans, the elderly gentleman who keeps pigeons next door. A … Continue reading King Of The Sky by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Laura Carlin
Leaf by Sandra Dieckmann
The breathtakingly beautiful cover encloses a dark story with a heartwarming message. “Crow saw it first. The strange white creature carried upon the dark waves towards the shore.” And so, we are introduced to Leaf, a polar bear carried to a strange place far from home and family. A place where the other creatures are … Continue reading Leaf by Sandra Dieckmann
Hortense And The Shadow by Natalia and Lauren O’Hara
Publication Date: 5th October 2017 Hortense’s shadow follows her everywhere, copies everything she does and never leaves her. She hates it. And it hates her too, doesn't it? Only when she is rid of it, and finds herself in desperate trouble, does she discover it's true value. Stunning, delicate illustrations not only complement, but add … Continue reading Hortense And The Shadow by Natalia and Lauren O’Hara
Grumpy Frog by Ed Vere
Publication Date: 4th May 2017 Frog is adamant he's not grumpy. He just knows what he likes and what he wants. When he ends up all alone on his log, he's perfectly happy, thank you very much! Or is he? Stunningly simple illustrations allow children to focus on character's emotions throughout the story. A tale … Continue reading Grumpy Frog by Ed Vere
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