Latest Reviews
Filter:
-
A is for Bee
Name: Kyle Matravers
02 January 2023;Genre: Non Fiction
What letters does bee start with? B? Yes that is correct....in English! Ellen Heck has created an informative and vibrant text unlocking the power of language and showing readers that their truly is a world beyond the English tongue. The idea of this book is very simplistic and its simplicity...
-
The After Christmas Tree
Name: Amanda Shipton
02 January 2023;Genre: Environment & Nature
This beautifully written festive book will claim the hearts of many children. The After Christmas Tree follows Brian as he rescues a Christmas tree on a cold afternoon in January. He is so sad to see it sitting, lonely on the roadside with no decorations and discarded by those...
-
Supertato: Evil Pea and The Beanstalk
Name: Ashley Clayton
16 December 2022;Genre: Picture Books
Supertato: Evil Pea and The Beanstalk is a great Christmas treat for all who love Supertato and the Evil Pea. The children always love Supertato stories in our reception class and as they were familiar with the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, this book appealed to them. As a...
-
My Rhinoceros
Name: Maria faithorn
15 December 2022;Genre: Funny Stories
Ever fancied a rhinoceros as a pet? Well, when this boy bought one from the pet shop he was in for a surprise… it did nothing. He even considered swapping it for a hippopotamus! After seeking advice from an expert, even they agreed they were quite boring; rhinoceroses only pop balloons and pok...
-
The Frost Goblin
Name: Amanda Shipton
05 December 2022;Genre: Magical Realism
'Now, there is a tipping point in every adventure... a point where you either feel too frightened to go on or too curious to turn back.' In Bertie Crash-Wallop's noisy family, it can sometimes feel like there is no room for a quiet boy like him. Then Bertie discovers a family of goblins on the...
-
Hugg 'n' Bugg: Finding Home
Name: Sharon Porter
03 December 2022;Genre: Friends and family
Hugg 'n' Bugg: Finding Home: "This book made me laugh out loud. It was so funny and a little bit rude. I'm really glad that Bugg found Hugg because it looks like they were made for each other." F aged 10. "Our teacher shared this book with us and we loved it. Hugg looks so mu...
-
The Christmas Doll
Name: Jennifer Bevan
27 November 2022;Genre: Family & Home
A lovely book telling the story of why an old toy is so special. The Christmas Doll describes how an old toy is taken to The Repair Shop to be fixed. The lady in the story then goes on to explain how she got the doll and why it is so important to her. My daughter and I...
-
Timid
Name: Wendy Kelly
22 November 2022;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
On the face of it, Timid is a great story about a child whose shyness and fears manifest as a huge lion that follows him around. The story sees him team up with another shy child and they explore ways to build confidence so that they can perform together in the school talent s...
-
Eight Nights, Eight Lights
Name: Wendy Kelly
22 November 2022;Genre: Picture Books
What an absolute delight of a book! Eight Nights, Eight Lights tells the story of a community celebrating Chanukah (Hanukkah), the Jewish Festival of Lights, and beautifully builds up the excitement of the children lighting a candle each day amongst all the other traditional o...
-
Home is Where the Heart Is
Name: Wendy Kelly
22 November 2022;Genre: Family & Home
Home is Where the Heart Is is a heart-warming tale of the highs and lows of communal living. Bear moves into the forest and becomes good friends with his next door neighbour, Rabbit. When a storm destroys Bear's home, Rabbit takes him by the paw and invites him to move in. The...
