When a big publication day arrives, there is so much excitement over the books, authors, illustrators and publishers. Rightly so! Today is a big one in children’s books and I just want to highlight a few I have read! As the day goes on, I will end up with a “To Buy” list as long as my arm as I learn what other delights a book store will now have in stock!
To keep this short and sweet, I have come up with 3 “Reasons To Read” under each book plus a summary sentence!
Opie Jones talks to Animals by Nat Luurtsema, Illustrated by Fay Austin, Published by Egmont Books.
This book has a telepath that communicates with animals! It is hilariously funny! Opie Jones is a fantastic character full of honesty and kindness! Read this for a light hearted adventure where Opie learns to manage her new skill, make new friends and save the school!
Jasper and Scruff Take a Bow, written and illustrated by Nicola Colton, Published by Little Tiger.
Jasper and Scruff are endearing, charming characters. They have an arch nemesis in The Sophisticats! Truth and right always win! Read this for the talent show adventure full of charming illustrations and fantastic characters, including a judge with a bad attitude named Marvello!
44 Tiny Acrobats by Sylvia Bishop, Illustrated by Ashley King, Published by Little Tiger UK.
The 44 tiny mice have learned some new skills. Grandad has to deal with some past events. Betsy goes on a big top adventure. Read this to escape to the circus and watch the tiny mice perform in order to free themselves from an odious ringmaster! The illustrations make this story even more special.
The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh by Helen Rutter, Published by Scholastic.
Told with honesty and heart. Billy is a superbly funny character. This book will make you laugh, cry and think hard. Read this for an honest, touching and triumphant tale of one boy reaching for the stars. A debut talent with plenty to celebrate!
Space Detectives by Mark Powers, Illustrated by Dapo Adeola, Published by Bloomsbury.
Set on the worlds first orbiting city, Starville. Detecting characters, Connor and Ethan are a brilliant blend of funny and clever. The illustrations are fantastic. Read this for a fun, intergalactic, inter-species adventure to halt the collision course of the city.
Vi Spy, Licence to Chill, by May Evans, Illustrated by Jez Tuya, Published by Chicken House.
Vi-Spy is a super spy on her first mission. Her parents are divorced and in a battle of good vs evil. There is danger, peril and humour. Read this for a funny, adventurous story of one girl’s determination to save the world and her parents.
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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