It’s rare that I bring books to my blog that I haven’t personally reviewed, but this one sounded so cute I couldn’t resist sharing it with you! I may not have read it with my boys yet, but it is definitely going on our family reading list. About the book: Dog Park, by Kathryn Kazoleas Publication Date: May 30th, 2021 … Read More
Spikey – a review
About the book Hedgehogs are ‘Britain’s favourite wild mammal’ and while they certainly are cute, most children and their parents actually know very little about them. Spikey, by Tereza Anteneová, is a new children’s story book for children aged 2-8. It aims to help children learn how hedgehogs live, what they eat and why they are at risk. It is … Read More
Man’s First Words – A Review
About the book: “In a world where words do not exist, a small boy has a big idea. Follow his journey as he teaches his family their first few words. From these small beginnings, with the help of a sabre-toothed tiger, he sets off to change the world!” This beautiful tale of a small boy with a big idea will … Read More
Scavenger Art by Lexi Rees
From the back cover: Scavenger hunts are fun. Drawing is fun. Put them together for ★ SCAVENGER ART ★ This unique art-based activity book includes 52 scavenger hunts designed to ✓ encourage curious minds✓ spark creativity✓ practise mindfulness✓ develop drawing skills Perfect for ages 6 to 12. What did I think? We have reviewed a book from Lexi Rees previously, and I was excited to see … Read More
The Rug Bear – A Review
“Illustrated by Michael Terry (The Selfish Crocodile), The Rug Bear is an engaging picture book for young children (aged 0-5) that is full of fun characters to look out for on every page. A perfect book for parents and children to read together, the book features a game of hide and seek that takes a rather unexpected turn.” What did we … Read More
The Book Dragon Club – A Review
As book reviews go, I’m bringing you* one with a difference today. This is less about an individual book, and more about instilling a love for all things literary in young readers. From the back cover: Packed with awesome activities, this journal has everything a book dragon needs! Tackle the fun reading challenges Set up a book club with your … Read More
Gloria The Summer Fun Bus
I have had the absolute pleasure of bringing you previous books by Sue Wickstead on my blog, and today I am delighted to share* Gloria The Summer Fun Bus with you. From the back cover: “Gloria is a special Playbus. She is painted with bright colours that makes her stand out. Now she is ready for a summer of fun, … Read More
Felix the Fox and his Awesome Odd Socks – a review
“Felix The Fox is a yellow fox who wears square glasses and rocks odd socks! Felix has been made to believe that this isn’t how foxes should be, but he desperately wants to fit in and be the same as everyone else. It is not until he meets a bird with a broken wing and one blue eye that he … Read More
Sparky The Dragon Bus Review
From the back cover: “Sparky isn’t your typical double-decker bus. Behind the dragon and magical paintings, she’s full of fun and adventures for all children. Jump aboard to find out what makes Sparky so special.” What we thought: Sparky the Dragon Bus is a beautiful story about inclusion and play. A bus, Sparky, is chosen from the bus yard to … Read More
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
From the back cover: “Suppose your country began to change. Suppose that without your noticing, it became dangerous for some people to live in it any longer. Suppose you found, to your surprise, that your own father was one of these people. That is what happened to Anna, in Germany in 1933. Anna is too busy with schoolwork and tobogganing … Read More