In a bid to celebrate Non fiction November at home, my kids and I have been reading these delights this weekend. All very different and each of us had our own favourite to read again. The New Baby, An Activity Book for soon-to-be big brothers and sisters, text by Ziggy Hanaor, Illustrations by Lie Dirkx,…
We talk a lot about the Golden Age of Children's Fiction...but what are we saying about the remarkable non fiction titles being published for children? I have been completely fascinated by the titles I have read recently and can't wait to get them into schools for children to enjoy them. A Day in the Life…
This summer has been amazing for non fiction titles being published. I have amassed quite a collection and have thoroughly enjoyed delving into the topics, learning plenty of new facts and appreciating the illustrative styles of each one. Green Planet, Life in our Woods and Forests, written by Moira Butterfield, illustrated by Jonathan Woodward, published…
I am in awe of the pile of nonfiction books sat in front of me today. There is truly something for everyone in here, from chemistry to oceans, cities and birds and all are filled with stunning illustrations and fantastic facts! The Extraordinary Elements, The Periodic Table Personified Written by Colin Stuart, Illustrated by Ximo…
Our World Words by Sue Lowell Gallion, Pictures by Lisk FengPublished by Phaidon Our World provides our youngest book lover and future geographer with a view on the world. Uniquely shaped to open fully into a free standing globe, this book appeals visually and tactically. Short rhyming verse span the pages and provides that first…
I have been trying to branch out to read more than just MG fiction or picture books. There are quite a few non fiction books publishing soon that I think should be shared. I hope the physical copies still arrive but for now digital is what I have. All of these books deserve a front…
22 Modern Monsters Threatening our Environment (and what you can do to defeat them) A beautiful book by Marie G Rohde, Published by What on Earth BooksApril 2020 I always love the titles published by What on Earth Books. They are incredibly informative and full of wonderful illustrations and provide new ways to look at…
I love the beautifully illustrated non fiction picture books which encourage thinking in new ways, offer brilliant discussion points and are colourful and informative. By Bruno GilbertPublished by What on Earth Books Infographics are a brilliant way to show numbers and statistics in an easy to understand format. Every Second is a fascinating and fun…
Bodies, Organs and Systems form the last part of this blog series courtesy of BookLife Publishing. The children loved the look of these books but it was the teachers who were really keen to get their hands on them! They could foresee plenty of opportunities to use these in lessons and were begging to keep…
Hobbies and Sports are my focus with the next set of books from BookLife Publishing. Two books about coding and programming and one about swimming. The computer focused books were quickly snapped up by the students, proving how relevant those titles are for children. I admit to being surprised at just how popular the swimming…
