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Kristin Guay, former Librarian at Youth Services Book Reviews, has reviewed The Moosic Makers by Heather Pindar; This is a cute and entertaining story about a group of farmyard animals that help raise money to repair their barn. The story begins with two silly cows, Celery and Nutmeg, who love to make music in their barn. Most of the animals love to hear the music, but some are a little jealous… Read More »‘An especially good book for children that need to see the importance of letting others share in an experience or be able to contribute.’ Youth Services Review Moosic Makers

David over at What’s Good To Read has ventured through time and space in book one of Lou Treleaven’s space-tacular Turns Out series; Turns Out I’m An Alien Overall, Turns Out I’m An Alien is a fun-packed space adventure story that will really appeal to children. Space travel, slime filled planets, slugs, an evil Emperor, a heart-throb pop star and lots of childish humour to keep readers, young and old, entertained. A fun… Read More »‘A light-hearted slimy adventure that will have children enthralled.’ What’s Good to Read Ventures to Another Galaxy in Turns Out I’m An Alien

Shelle over at I Read What You Write has been transported into the world of Dinosaur zoo’s and unusual teachers… in Alice Hemming’s first book in the adventures of Class X – Arlo, Mrs Ogg and the Dinosaur Zoo with illustrations by Kathryn Durst; Class X is in for a real surprise. They have had more than their share of new teachers. For some reason or another, teachers never stay very… Read More »‘This will make a great storytime book for younger kids and early readers.’ I Read What You Write, Reviews Arlo, Mrs Ogg and the Dinosaur Zoo

Kristin Guay, former Librarian at Youth Services Book Reviews, has picked up this exciting ARC of Lou Treleaven’s upcoming picture book, The Knight Who Might, illustrated by Kyle Beckett; When I was reading this story I kept thinking it would be such a great book to read for a library storytime–both because it has a positive message and it has some funny repetitive phrases that young children will enjoy repeating. In… Read More »‘A great message wrapped in a humorous package and is a perfect book for children who love a silly story.’ Kristin Guay Reviews The Knight Who Might

Kieron and T, otherwise knwon as Father Reading, have swashbuckled themselves some pirate bounty with this ARC of David Crosby’s debut picture book, Pirates Vs. Monsters – with illustrations by Lee Cosgrove; For tonight’s bedtime story, T picked out a book we were lucky to receive from the legends at Maverick – Pirates vs Monsters by David Crosby and Lee Cosgrove. Pirates vs Monsters is the tale of three pirates, Hector, Sue… Read More »‘This is a belter of a book and an absolutely fantastic debut!’ Father Reading and T Approve of David Crosby’s Debut Picture Book, Pirates Vs. Monsters

Kristin Guay, reviewer and former Youth Services Librarian, has reviewed our second narrative non-fiction picture book, mister T.V., by Julie Fulton and illustrated by Patrick Corrigan; What did you like about the book? Many people might not know the name John Logie Baird (I did not) but most of us enjoy one of his inventions — the T.V.! Baird was a Scottish inventor who is recognized as developing the first mechanical television. What… Read More »‘This book is perfect for children between the ages of four and nine years old–especially if they enjoy learning about famous people.’ Youth Services Book Review

The Merry Bookworm has got her hands on Lou Treleaven’s upcoming release, The Knight Who Might, which is set to gallop into bookstores this August, alongside the quirky illustrations by Kyle Beckett. We’ve enjoyed a number of Lou Treleaven’s stories over the years, and so when the lovely Katie at Maverick asked us if we would like a sneak peak at Lou’s new picture book, which is brilliantly illustrated by Kyle… Read More »‘The kids and I love this book for many reasons: it’s funny, entertaining, the illustrations are fresh and hilariously engaging’ The Knight Who Might Gets a Mighty Review

Sandy, otherwise known as Unpacking the Power of Picture Books, has read and reviewed our newest narrative non-fiction picture book about the legendary, Lily Parr and her powerful team – the Dick, Kerr Ladies; Fans of sports, biography, women’s history, and resilience are going to love a new picture book releasing in August. Trailblazer: Lily Parr- The Unstoppable Star of Women’s Football is written by Elizabeth Dale and illustrated by Carolina Coroa. If you’ve read about or… Read More »‘Fans of sports, biography, women’s history, and resilience are going to love this new picture book’ Unpacking the Power of Picture Books Reviews, Trailblazer

Kirkus Reviews have got their hands on Lou Treleaven’s upcoming picture book, The Knight Who Might, about an unlikely hero who finds his place; Move over Little Engine That Could and get ready to share the bookshelf with The Knight Who Might. This knight’s mantra is: “One day, I might be a knight.” But in repeated refrains, his magic horse, sword, and helmet each proclaim, “You might not” after the knight… Read More »‘Move over Little Engine That Could and get ready to share the bookshelf with The Knight Who Might.’ Kirkus Reviews Lou Treleaven’s Upcoming Picture Book