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‘A truly original picture book’ Books for Topics recommends Bonkers About Beetroot for reception and KS1 class use!

Books for Topics recently posted a wonderful review for Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones with illustrations by Chris Jevons: ‘This is a truly original picture book that, like its name, is just a bit bonkers! It tells the story of an innovative zebra who is looking for a way to bring in visitors to Sunset Safari Park to save it from being closed down. In true entrepreneurial spirit, Zebra… Read More »‘A truly original picture book’ Books for Topics recommends Bonkers About Beetroot for reception and KS1 class use!

‘Delightful picture book…Paves the way for open discussions’ The School Librarian reviews The Snugglewump!

We’ve just received a wonderful review for The Snugglewump by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Kate Chappell  which appeared in The Winter 2017 issue of The School Librarian: ‘The Snugglewump is a delightful picture book about a lost and somewhat overlooked comfort blanket.  Chappell’s messy illustrations use crayon and bright paint, which gives the book a childlike feel that many young readers will warm easily to. Early on, the Snugglewump… Read More »‘Delightful picture book…Paves the way for open discussions’ The School Librarian reviews The Snugglewump!

The Letterpress Project interviews Homework on Pluto author Lou Trevelean!

The Letterpress Project has recently posted a lovely interview with our wonderful junior fiction and picture book author Lou Treleaven. We are publishing her latest junior fiction title Homework on Pluto, sequel to the very popular Letter to Pluto on the 28th of April and you can check out some early reviews of the book here. Read the interview and find out about Lou’s favourite books, her inspiration for writing… Read More »The Letterpress Project interviews Homework on Pluto author Lou Trevelean!

A stunning list of fellow authors share their excitement about the new Dino Wars series!

We’re absolutely thrilled with the amazing response we’ve had from fellow children’s authors to advance copies of Rise of the Raptors by Dan Metcalf and illustrated by Aaron Blecha, the first in a four book series Dino Wars, publishing on the 28th April: What is there not to love about talking dinosaurs? It’s exactly the sort of adventure I had always wished I could go on as a kid! Dino Wars… Read More »A stunning list of fellow authors share their excitement about the new Dino Wars series!

Great World Book Day news for young fans of Comedy Horror!

We are very exited to announce a very special book on a very special day! In September we will be publishing the first title in our Comedy Horror for Kids series by Colin Mulhern… Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom  Granny pulled out a large ball of grey wool. ‘Perfect.’ And with a loud double-click, she loaded her knitting needles. ‘Let’s go knit some butt!’ Pitched at 7 to… Read More »Great World Book Day news for young fans of Comedy Horror!

DINO-TASTIC first review from The Letterpress Project for Dino Wars: Rise of the Raptors!

Terry at The Letterpress Project just posted a wonderful pre-publication review of Dan Metcalf‘s new book coming out on the 28th of April Rise of the Raptors, the first in a four book series Dino Wars: ‘Let me just say that the excitement and the fun levels are satisfyingly high! At the end of the book you also get a teasing little taster of the next instalment in the quest… Read More »DINO-TASTIC first review from The Letterpress Project for Dino Wars: Rise of the Raptors!

‘An original adventure of dino-tastic proportions!’ Huw Powell checks out Dino Wars ahead of publication!

Huw Powell, author of the Spacejackers series, kindly agreed to check out an advance copy of the first book launching the new Dino Wars series by Dan Metcalf – Rise of the Raptors. We were thrilled by his enthusiasm and particularly liked the comment: ‘This is a fun and imaginative adventure set in an exciting new genre … dino-punk!’  WOW! Thanks, Huw! Look out for Rise of the Raptors coming to… Read More »‘An original adventure of dino-tastic proportions!’ Huw Powell checks out Dino Wars ahead of publication!

Giles Paley-Phillips gives a big thumbs up for Dan Metcalf’s new book!

We sent children’s author Giles Paley-Phillips an advance copy of Rise of the Raptors, the first book in the new Dino Wars series by Lottie Lipton Adventures author Dan Metcalf  (with fab illustrations by Aaron Blecha) which he enjoyed immensely saying: ‘An imaginative and fast-paced adventure with dinosaurs and lasers, what’s not to love?!’ Thanks, Giles! Rise of the Raptors is set to rock bookshops on the 28th of April!… Read More »Giles Paley-Phillips gives a big thumbs up for Dan Metcalf’s new book!

‘An action-packed treat for young dinosaur fans! ‘ Chris d’Lacey has a sneaky peek at Rise of the Raptors by Dan Metcalf!

We recently sent Chris d’Lacey, author of The Last Dragon Chronicles (among many other award winning books), an advance copy of Rise of the Raptors. This is the first book in the new four book series Dino Wars by Lottie Lipton Adventures author Dan Metcalf. Chris absolutely loved it and said: ‘An action-packed treat for young dinosaur fans!  So dinotastic it will shake you off your seat and make your… Read More »‘An action-packed treat for young dinosaur fans! ‘ Chris d’Lacey has a sneaky peek at Rise of the Raptors by Dan Metcalf!

Early Readers coming out in Afrikaans!

South African children’s publisher Fantasi Books has sent us the covers for the first four Early Readers (or Eerste Leesboeke in Afrikaans!) which they are publishing in Afrikaans as part of a forty title Early Readers deal. Don’t they look splendid? We look forward to seeing the next four in production soon!  

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