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Rani Reports on the Missing Millions

This is such a cleverly designed and well plotted story, leading the reader on a fantastic clue based chase. Rani…

2023 Releases, Middle Grade, mystery, Top Picks

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…

2023 Releases, Blog Tours, Picture Book Perfect

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…

2023 Releases, Blog Tours, Middle Grade

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…

2023 Releases, Middle Grade, series, Top Picks

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…

2023 Releases, Middle Grade, Top Picks

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,…

2023 Releases, Blog Tours, Middle Grade

Picture Book Perfect

Some chaos and giggle inducing books on today’s list! And some thoughtful ones. So many picture books and they just…

2023 Releases, Picture Book Perfect

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…

2023 Releases, Middle Grade, Top Picks

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…

2023 Releases, Middle Grade

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…

2023 Releases, Middle Grade, series

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…

2023 Releases, Middle Grade, Top Pick

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…

2023 Releases, Debut, Middle Grade

Picture Book Perfect

All of the books chosen for today’s blog are simply wonderful. With bright, bold characters leading the way and learning…

2023 Releases, Picture Book Perfect

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…

2023 Releases, Blog Tours, Middle Grade

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…

2023 Releases, Blog Tours, Picture Book Perfect

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,…

2023 Releases, Nova Scotia, Picture Book Perfect

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…

2023 Releases, Middle Grade

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…

2023 Releases, Blog Tours, Middle Grade

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,…

2023 Releases, Middle Grade, Verse Novel

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…

2023 Releases, Blog Tours, Middle Grade

Animal Factopia Blog Tour

From the chunky hard cover through the 400 facts and out the other side, this is a veritable treasure trove…

2023 Releases, Blog Tours, Non Fiction

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…

2023 Releases, Blog Tours, Illustrated Chapter Books, Younger Readers

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…

2023 Releases, Blog Tours, Middle Grade

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…

2023 Releases, Adult Fiction

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…

2023 Releases, YA title

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.…

2023 Releases, Middle Grade

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…

2023 Releases, Middle Grade, Top Picks

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…

2023 Releases, Middle Grade, mystery

Narrative Non-Fiction- Biographies

Biographies in this format are easy to read and filled with wonderful illustrations that highlight important stages and times in…

2023 Releases, Non Fiction

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…

2023 Releases, Middle Grade, Top Picks

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…

2023 Releases, Picture Book Perfect

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…

2023 Releases, Blog Tours, Non Fiction

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…

2023 Releases, Blog Tours

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…

2023 Releases, Picture Book Perfect

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…

2023 Releases, Blog Tours, Middle Grade, Trilogy Series

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…

2023 Releases, Blog Tours, Non Fiction

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…

2023 Releases, Middle Grade

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…

2023 Releases, Favourite Series, Middle Grade

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…

2023 Releases, guest post, Mother’s Day, picture book

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…

2023 Releases, Blog Tours, Poetry

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…

Blog Tours, picture book

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…

2023 Releases, Middle Grade, series

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…

2023 Releases, Blog Tours, Middle Grade

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…

2023 Releases, Blog Tours

Moonflight Blog Tour

Hello Erin,  Thank you so much for hosting me on your blog – and a huge thank you for the…

2023 Releases, Blog Tours, Middle Grade

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…

Blog Tours, CBA

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…

2023 Releases, Blog Tours, Middle Grade

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…

2023 Releases, Mother’s Day, Picture Book Perfect

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