Families Book Reviews

Name: Amy Newton
16 December 2025;

Genre: Seasonal

I Am Wishing Every Minute for Christmas is a funny picture book that sums up the excitement that children feel as Christmas gets closer! The story is about a young girl called Lola who finds it nearly impossible to wait for Christmas to arrive. Lola's impatience leads t...

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Name: Donna Burkert
15 December 2025;

Genre: Myths & Legends

Ella Jones vs the Battle Noise is a wonderful adventure steeped in Greek Mythology. Ella Jones, once again, finds herself the only person who can pitch herself in a battle, this time against the Greek god Homados. With the Eye of Horus protecting her, her trusty dog Maisie gui...

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Name: Lizi Backhouse
15 December 2025;

Genre: Seasonal

The Christmas Contest provides a nice alternative to a chocolate advent calendar. The book is split into 24 chapters to be read every day of December until Christmas eve. The pages are cleverly sealed together so you can split the perforation to prevent peaking ahead! The story is a sim...

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Name: Amy Newton
12 December 2025;

Genre: Early Skills

How Many Elves is Too Many? is a lovely Christmas story about a young child who is visited by elves before Christmas. A fun book to help with counting for young children - and great illustrations, too. Picture book / Reviewed by Amy Newton

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Name: Linda Canning
12 December 2025;

Genre: Funny Stories

Supertato: We Wish You a Veggie Christmas! has been a huge hit with my Reception class. From the moment we opened it, the children were completely engaged and excited to see Supertato and friends in a festive setting. The Christmassy theme worked beautifully, creating l...

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Name: Beverley Somerset
11 December 2025;

Genre: Animals

Georgina - known as George - is delighted to have been awarded a scholarship at the prestigious Paddock Grove school with its elite equestrian programme. She is allowed to take her own pony with her and hopes her parents will buy Timmy, the horse she has been riding for some time. However, the...

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Name: Beverley Somerset
08 December 2025;

Genre: Fantasy

Eglantine Bury lives in a magical house, Huswyvern, which is the headquarters of Miss Hegotty's Secret Society of Witches. To Eglantine's dismay, Huswyvern - Hus - has caught a cold, and his gigantic sneezes are causing chaos. None of the spells Eglantine has tried have cured him, and she is a...

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Name: Linda Canning
05 December 2025;

Genre: Friends and family

I read Tiger, Don't Worry! with my three-year-old daughter, and it proved to be a wonderful springboard for talking about choices, responsibility, and owning up when you've done something wrong. The story handles these themes gently and age-appropriately, maki...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
05 December 2025;

Genre: Fairy Tales & Folk Tales

Every day, the Princess digs in the endless snow of Mistmir, desperately seeking something that will restore her kingdom to what it once was. The sudden appearance of a mysterious girl gives the Princess hope she might be able to undo the foolish wish she once made and she is determined to tak...

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Name: Linda Canning
04 December 2025;

Genre: Environment & Nature

I read Tiger, It's Snowing! with my three-year-old daughter, and it's a truly lovely wintery story - simple, gentle, and perfectly suited for a cosy bedtime read. The narrative is quick and easy to follow, making it ideal for younger listeners, especially those who enjoy stori...

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