Children Book Reviews

Name: Jennifer Caddick
01 July 2023;

Genre: Family & Home

A completely , captivating , magical and mesmerizing tale. The pairing of author Nick Lake and illustrator Emily Gravett is just superb. As with the book, Locked Out Lily, in The House With a Dragon in it the duo have created an eerie, moo...

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Name: Sharon Porter
01 July 2023;

Genre: LBGTQ+

I was totally blown away by this version of the traditional tale of Cinder-Ella. It was a surprise to find Cinder as a prince and I loved the fact that Midnight replaced the fairy godmother. I won't spoil the ending of Cinder & Ella, but it has all the romance of a true-lo...

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Name: Lorraine ansell
01 July 2023;

Genre: Environment & Nature

The Story of Conservation is a beautifully illustrated first introduction to how humans have and continue to impact the environment, both positive and negative. Simple explanatory text is coupled with rich and lively illustrations that will appeal to children, accompanied at t...

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Name: Emma Nelson
30 June 2023;

Genre: Fantasy

Yesterday Crumb and the Teapot of Chaos is the sequel to Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup. Following on from the story, Yesterday has now passed the College of Witches tea test and she is beginning...

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Name: Amanda Shipton
29 June 2023;

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels

Puppy Problems: A Peanut, Butter & Crackers Story is the fantastic new graphic novel by Paige Braddock. Butter and Crackers are rescue pets living their best quiet lives. Butter, a determined and adventurous cat, and Crackers, a sensitive, considerate home loving dog, spen...

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Name: Lauren Maidman
29 June 2023;

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels

Peanut, Butter and Crackers is a graphic novel about a dog, cat and puppy who get up to mischief. This is the first book of many and I can honestly say it is brilliant as an adult read, not just for children. If you are a dog or cat (or both) owner, then you will love this. Pa...

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Name: Louisa Farrow
29 June 2023;

Genre: Representation & Inclusion

Mia Tang can't understand why her parents moved from China to America. Her mum says that it's freer - but Mia observes that nothing is free and none of the dreams they had of living in a house with a dog and eating hamburgers have materialised. Instead, she's too scared to tell the other child...

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Name: Jane Rew
26 June 2023;

Genre: Environment & Nature

Those whose favourite subject is geography will love Rivers: An incredible journey from source to sea. Equally, those who think of themselves artists: the illustrations by Qu Lan are just superb, not least the cover. Even those who like history will find plenty of interest. Mo...

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Name: Amanda Shipton
23 June 2023;

Genre: Fantasy

Genie and Teeny: Wish Upon A Star is the fourth in the hilarious Genie and Teeny series and it does not disappoint. Although it leads on from the previous books, it works equally well as a standalone book. Grant the genie has finally managed to return to Wishaluzia, onl...

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Name: Jane Rew
22 June 2023;

Genre: Non Fiction

Aimed at KS1, and because its scope is so ambitious, How the World Works needs to simplify scientific theories and present them in an accurate, graphic and interesting way. In large part, it manages to do so, using a pleasing design and clear font throughout. Readers le...

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