Families Book Reviews

Name: Sue Wilsher
08 March 2026;

Genre: Picture Books

From first waking up to curling up at bedtime, ‘Tick-Tock Around the Clock’ follows the adventures of a beautiful ginger cat. Sparce text and plenty of onomatopoeia accompany exquisitely observed illustrations as Tick-Tock passes his day in the most cat-like w...

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Name: Jane Rew
07 March 2026;

Genre: Fantasy

In Fang Attack, this latest Dungeon Runners instalment, the Roost Raiders are still cheating, the Trogton Terrors are still mean and Kit's team, Triple Trouble, are still as adorable as ever. Their trusty vampire, Thorn, may not strike terror fear into anyone, but he is willin...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
06 March 2026;

Genre: Early Skills

Mo's stick was very special. It could draw pictures, fly him really high, be a mast for his sail boat - but now it is gone and Mo is very sad. No other stick will ever be its equal . . . or will it? Could this book be any more perfect?! Superbly capturing the joys of imaginative...

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Name: Louisa Farrow
06 March 2026;

Genre: Representation & Inclusion

To begin with, a disclaimer. I am not of mixed identity. I found this a very informative read, though, about a neglected subject. For children whose identity is mixed, it is full of empowering explanation blended with inspirational messages from a variety of successful people whose bac...

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Name: Beverley Somerset
06 March 2026;

Genre: Adventure

Jax, Jovi, Esau and Fourth are the Moonlighters. They love their night time adventures, sneaking out after curfew, when the moon is full, to avoid the Nighthawks and roam the streets of Moonhaven. What could possibly go wrong? There have been no sightings of werewolves for almost 40 years!...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
06 March 2026;

Genre: Representation & Inclusion

When a travelling circus arrives in a remote village, everyone is excited. The Circus of Dreams claims to have the 'Monster of Dreams', a creature so terrifying and grotesque it is hardly to be believed. Otto, a young villager, is as excited as everyone else, but when he and h...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
05 March 2026;

Genre: Animals

I Spot a Cow is perfect for developing children's familiarity with a range of farmyard animals. The simple text states which animal is on that page and then poses some questions to engage little ones and stimulate their curiosity. Each question is on a flap to lift which gives...

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Name: Jemma Jeffrey
05 March 2026;

Genre: Environment & Nature

Wow! What a fabulous activity book Make Every Week Wild is! It features 52 fun activities that promote creativity, exploration of outdoors and connection with nature, so there is something new to do every week for a whole year. We have loved making twig parachutes, goin...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
05 March 2026;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

Simone loves Hallowe'en and enjoys throwing the best spooky party each year. Seeking a suitably eerie location, she discovers a cabin in the woods by Yearwood Lake. Known locally as Doll's Head Lake, the area is reputedly haunted by a dark spectre called Regret. Keen to distract herself from t...

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Name: Brinley Age 8
05 March 2026;

Genre: Fantasy

This is a great and mysterious book for kids.

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