One Lone Swallow by Corinne Fenton, Illustrated by Owen Swan, Published by New Frontier Publishing
A gorgeously poetic tale of searching for your loved one. Set in Florence in 1805 before technology lit up the windows and city squares were packed, a lone swallow searches for her lost mate. Beautiful city scapes and a tour of Florence from above keeps the reader soaring with the swallow. Keeping herself safe and rescuing her mate must be done before the nestlings need to be fed. Poetic language fills the pages.
Poppy Goes Wild by Nick Powell, Illustrated by Becca Hall, Published by Little Steps Publishing
Not quite picture book, this illustrated short chapter book fits with the wild and free theme so well. Poppy and Grandad are determined to bring the wild back to the farm, making changes that will attract wildlife and nature in all their glory. “In nature, nothing tries to be perfect, because everything already is.” Wise words and the actions of this loving pair turn old farmland into hay fields full of wildflowers and new river bends into homes for otters. Now they just need to share their hard work and beauty with the world. Colourful illustrations help the reader imagine the wildness of the farm.
Into the Wild by Robert Vescio, Illustrated by Mel Armstrong, Published by New Frontier Publishing
A story that sets the scene on the endpapers. Roman is a wanderer looking for mysteries and treasure in nature, following wherever the path may lead him. Intent on discovering and never sure what he will find, Roman longs for sharing his discoveries! A bold and brilliantly illustrated story bringing nature and the search for friendship to Roman! An inspiring tale for young explorers to done their binoculars and head into the world looking to make new discoveries.
The Little Pirate Queen by Sally Anne Garland, Published by New Frontier Publishing
Lucy sails and mends her boat sometimes wishing for a better vessel. When a storm hits, Lucy saves her friends and finds bits of boat to mend hers and when they are altogether after the storm, Lucy realises she wants to set sail and help others where she can. Beautiful illustrations fill the pages with colour and detail, with plenty to pore over and discover while reading. Lucy learns resilience and compassion on her voyage and this tale will help others to as well.
I am a primary school teacher, turned librarian. Now I have the title Reading Advocate for ASSET Education Trust, based in Suffolk.
I read constantly and have more books than bookshelves, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
I celebrate reading every day at work and at home with my two children, aged 11 and 9.
I sit on the National Executive Committee for the Federation of Children’s Book Groups and run an OU/UKLA Teachers as Readers group!
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