This is such a cleverly designed and well plotted story, leading the reader on a fantastic clue based chase. Rani…
Rory’s Room of Rectangles Blog Tour
Ian Eagleton writes with heart and you can feel this as you read Rory’s story. Father’s Day is an upsetting…
Son of the Sea Blog Tour
I love Richard Pickard’s sea based stories, fantastic character names and imaginative settings. The Peculiar Tale of the Tentacle Boy…
The Attack of the Robot Librarians by Jenny Pearson and Sam Copeland
It is so nice to be back with Tuchus and Topps! Their banter, complete misinterpretation of each other and their…
Serpent of the Sands by Vashti Hardy
Incredible! Phenomenal! There is always a very slight worry about stepping into a character’s story after they step out of…
Small Bites Back Blog Tour
My hopes for readers by Hannah Moffatt I like my stories to come with a good dose of silliness. But,…
Picture Book Perfect
Some chaos and giggle inducing books on today’s list! And some thoughtful ones. So many picture books and they just…
Away with Words by Sophie Cameron
The power of words, the joy of friendship and the struggle of adapting to a new culture are all intricately…
Away with Words Blog Tour
My stop on the blog tour for this incredible story is two fold! Firstly, I am pleased to share a…
Interdimensional Explorers by Lorraine Gregory
I am so pleased to see that this is forming the beginning of a new series. Lorraine Gregory has a…
Wild by Ele Fountain- The Blog Tour
Head over to all the stops on this blog tour for more reviews and details on this brilliant book! I…
Lily Grim and the City of Undone
A mysterious story, adventurous and exciting where you meet Lily, a young girl with a mysterious past. She was left…
Picture Book Perfect
All of the books chosen for today’s blog are simply wonderful. With bright, bold characters leading the way and learning…
The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei
There were so many resonance moments for me with this book. I couldn’t entirely relate to Holly-Mei as I was…
Silver Linings by Fiona Woodcock
Pip and Parker are the best of friends. They know each other so well that words aren’t always needed. Their…
A Tulip in Winter by Kathy Stinson and Lauren Soloy
Growing up in Nova Scotia, I was constantly aware of Maud Lewis and her incredible art. Even to this day,…
My Name is Sunshine Simpson by G.M. Linton
Sunshine has a loving and much appreciated relationship with her Grandfather, Bobby. He lives with the family and plays a…
The Rescue of Ravenwood by Natasha Farrant
I could not stop reading this book! A firm message throughout the story is of family, belonging, and the importance…
The Lonely Book by Meg Grehan
I have been discovering the magic of a verse novel recently and find myself enjoying the succinctness of the words,…
Lost on Gibbon Island Blog Tour
Anything that Jess Butterworth writes is pure gold in my opinion and I will always pick up a title by…
Animal Factopia Blog Tour
From the chunky hard cover through the 400 facts and out the other side, this is a veritable treasure trove…
Ivy Newt and the Storm Witch Blog Tour
Ivy Newt is the colourful character created by Derek Keilty. She is new and perfect for younger readers. Her first…
The Rage of the Sea Witch Blog Tour
Billy Shaman is first introduced to the reader as he is abandoned by his parents for the summer holidays. Any…
Over My Dead Body by Maz Evans
Maz Evans is an extraordinary talent. Her children’s books are award winning, funny, heartfelt and entirely brilliant. All of her…
The Immortal Games by Annaliese Avery
What a fantastic story. Mortals between the ages of 13 and 19 are chosen to be “tokens” for each of…
Vivi Conway and the Sword of Legend by Lizzie Huxley-Jones
Vivi is leaving Wales and moving to London but before she goes, she feels the pull of the nearby lake.…
The Stories Grandma forgot (and how I found them) by Nadine Aisha Jassat
This is a powerful and empathy laden story of an inter-generational family, a mixed heritage girl discovering racism and the…
The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries, Portraits and Poison by J.T. Williams
Lizzie and Belle captured my heart in their first book, Drama and Danger. I am so pleased to see a…
Narrative Non-Fiction- Biographies
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…
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…
My Shelves Are Full 