Biographies in this format are easy to read and filled with wonderful illustrations that highlight important stages and times in…
The Boy Who Made Monsters by Jenny Pearson
I was a weepy mess….but I loved every minute of my adventure with Benji, Stanley and Murdy. Jenny Pearson is…
Books with an Environmental Message
The environment takes a prominent place in books today, all working hard to educate the next generations of the beauty…
That’s Mathematics Blog Tour
In celebration of the upcoming World Maths Day, this is the book to have! Initially based on a song and…
Faruq and the Wiri Wiri blog tour
So much colour and vibrancy fill the pages of this book, each page a delight for the senses and there…
Picture Book Perfect- The Heartfelt Edition
It has been awhile since I posted a Picture Book Perfect post but these three books just deserve so much…
Circus Maximus Rider of the Storm Blog Tour
There is no denying the storm of praise and publicity that have followed this series since its first book was…
Engineers Making a Difference Blog Tour
What an incredible book to read and learn from, all about a career I have little understanding of. This will…
Flock Horror by Jennifer Killick
The undisputed queen of MG horror has done it again! Club Loser are back and though they are constantly looking…
The Butterfly Club, The Mona Lisa Mystery by M.A. Bennett
I make no secret of the fact that I am a huge fan of the The Butterfly Club books. They…
Top 5 Picture Books for a more Inclusive Mother’s Day by Zoey Allen
*Contains affiliate links Reading to your children is such an important thing to do I believe. Not only does it…
Four Questions with Simon Lamb
When an offer comes through to host extra content as part of a blog tour, I never say no! What…
A Passing on of Shells by Simon Lamb
This is a superb collection of poetry, all poems with only 50 words making them quick to read. However, do…
Do Babies Wear Pyjamas? Blog Tour
This is a new addition to the book series, Alexander’s Questions by Fransie Frandsen, celebrated author-illustrator. In this book, Alexander…
Alex Neptune, Pirate Hunter by David Owen
Spotting this on Netgalley, I rushed to request as I loved Alex Neptune so much. The sequel definitely does not…
Tourmaline and the Island of Elsewhere Blog Tour
For my stop on the blog tour, I welcome a blog post from author Ruth Lauren about her favourite adventure…
Call the Puffins Blog Tour
I am so excited to be part of this blog tour and not just because of the competition I am…
Moonflight Blog Tour
Hello Erin, Thank you so much for hosting me on your blog – and a huge thank you for the…
FCBG Children’s Book Award Blog Tour
Welcome to my stop on the Children’s Book Award Blog Tour! Monday saw the announcement of the Top Ten books…
Into the Faerie Hill Blog Tour
H.S. Norup has the incredible ability to transport her readers to a new world, having done so in her previous…
Emerald by Harriet Muncaster
First there was Isadora, then along came her cousin Mirabelle and now we have a new character from the worlds…
Crook Haven by J.J. Arcanjo
Gabriel is a talented pickpocket, only taking what he needs to help his Grandma who has raised him in the…
Leeva at Last by Sara Pennypacker
Leeva Spayce Thornblossom is as neglected as you can get for a 8 or 9 year old (she is not…
Clutch by M.G. Leonard
Twitch, Spark and now Clutch….a trilogy of brilliant books featuring Twitch, a bird-obsessed boy who also happens to get embroiled…
Dandy the Highway Lion by Stephanie Sorrell
A distinctively vintage charm exudes from the story of Dandy! I felt as though I was transported to Mary Poppins’…
The Detention Detectives by Lis Jardine
Who doesn’t love a good old fashioned Murder mystery!?! In this new series, Jonno has just moved to a new…
The Dream Hoarder by David Oates
It’s great to have a sequel that stays true to the storyline, where there is growth in the characters and…
Wildsmith Blog Tour
It is my turn on the blog tour for Wildsmith by Liz Flanagan and I am excited to share her…
Wildsmith by Liz Flanagan
Enchanting and magical, this new series is sure to delight young readers. Rowan is forced to leave her beloved city…
Vita and the Gladiator Blog Tour
I devoured this book in one thrilling, edge of my seat evening. I could not tear myself away. I will…
Vita and the Gladiator by Ally Sherrick
I recently posted a Q&A with Ally Sherrick as part of the blog tour. I also wanted to post my…
The Time Tider Blog Tour
This is such a compelling story and I found myself glued to the events and characters. I am so pleased…
Bloomsbury Readers
Bloomsbury Readers are a brilliant resource for children moving into chapter books and longer stories. These are created by award…
Hotel of the Gods Blog Tour
Atlas and Ariadne live with their parents who work very hard to make ends meet. On a typical Tuesday, Atlas…
Let’s Stick Together Blog Tour
Bear and Squirrel are two of the most endearing characters and this series goes from strength to strength. We first…
Greenwild by Pari Thomson
What an astonishing story… Daisy and her mother travel the world while her mother writes investigative reports for newspapers. She…
The Case of The Lighthouse Intruder by Kereen Getten
Kereen Getten has this incredible power to transport her readers to a new country and culture, where we meet vibrant…
The Dark and Dangerous Gifts of Delores MacKenzie by Yvonne Banham
What a phenomenal tale of paranormal skills, necromancy and a girl struggling to find her place in the world. Delores…
Love and Magnificent Mothers!
Books make excellent gifts…especially for the ones we love the most- from Mums to Dads, grandparents to siblings and so…
Picture Book Perfect
I love reading picture books, especially ones that offer so much to readers of all ages. The books in todays…
The Swifts by Beth Lincoln
As a debut, this is phenomenal. The entire story leaps off the pages and I could barely tear myself away…
Glitter Boy Blog Tour
This story is a warm hug, groovy dance moves and hitting the high notes of knowing yourself! James, the main…
Song Walker by Zillah Bethell
Zillah Bethell writes with heart and a talent for transporting the reader to the place and time the story is…
Wild by Ele Fountain
I am not sure I have ever read a book so quickly. This book will have you racing to the…
Picture Book Perfect
From the silly to the sublime, picture books cover a multitude of subjects, interests, characters…so diverse, fascinating, vibrant and colourful!…
New Non-Fiction!
I love a thought-provoking and informative non-fiction book, something I can dip in and out of or share with someone…
New Publisher: Noodle Juice
I love the description of new publisher, Noodle Juice. “The Noodle Juice team are firm believers in the importance of…
Harley Hitch and the Fossil Mystery by Vashti Hardy
We are now into book three and I am a firm fan of Harley, her individuality, determination and ability to…
The Wildstorm Curse by Eve Wersocki Morris
A fabled witch, a powerful curse, a monster out for revenge…everything you need for a fantastic story! Eve Wersocki Morris…
Picture Book Perfect
Today is the 2nd of January and I have been dismantling Christmas in between reading picture books. This is the…
My Shelves Are Full 