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6 New Graphic Reluctant Readers announced for August 2018!

6 brand new Graphic Readers designed for reluctant teenage readers will join the 4 titles already published on the 28th August! The range is designed to encourage reluctant readers to enjoy engaging stories. The story itself is broken down into short speech bubbles and narrative boxes, so readers can build up their reading stamina on short, easily achievable blocks of text. There is also a page at the beginning of… Read More »6 New Graphic Reluctant Readers announced for August 2018!

Sir Elton John reading Lost in London on CBeebies!

Missed Sir Elton John reading Lost in London by Zoa Gypsy with illustrations by Monika Suska on CBeebies?  It’s not too late! – You can still catch it here And don’t miss the new edition of Lost in London publishing in September! Pre-order here

Dino Wars Schools Giveaway Winners Announced!

We are delighted to announce the winners of the Dino Wars schools giveaway! The following schools have been sent 30 copies of the new Dino Wars: Rise of the Raptors by Dan Metcalf with illustrations by Aaron Blecha so that they can do a whole class review. Congratulations to all our winners and we can’t wait to read the reviews… Watch this space! Tavistock Community Primary and Nursery School, Devon… Read More »Dino Wars Schools Giveaway Winners Announced!

‘Super-original and humorous’ Books for Topics reviews our three new junior fiction titles!

Books for Topics just posted some cracking reviews for our three new junior fiction titles: Homework on Pluto by Lou Treleaven: ‘A fun chapter book on the theme of space, that suitably fills the chasm between this topic’s many great picture books and those middle grade novels pitched at older readers.  Readers will delight in the way in which the story unfolds with skilful humour and creativity, as the imagined… Read More »‘Super-original and humorous’ Books for Topics reviews our three new junior fiction titles!

‘Really engaging and different’ Book Lover Jo reviews Homework on Pluto!

Book Lover Jo has just posted a great review for new junior fiction title Homework on Pluto by Lou Treleaven: ‘Homework on Pluto takes us back on a space adventure with Jon and Straxi who managed to save the entire planet in Letter to Pluto, through the powers of letters as part of the interstellar penpal programme. I really enjoy the originality of this series, the use of letters, posters and actual homework… Read More »‘Really engaging and different’ Book Lover Jo reviews Homework on Pluto!

‘Gorgeous new picture books perfect for little readers’ Mummy Pages reviews our latest!

We’ve had some lovely new reviews from Mummy Pages for two of our latest picture books! Of Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Alea Marley: ‘A humorous story which teaches the essential lesson of sharing in a light-hearted way.’  Of AdoraBULL by Alison Donald with illustrations by Alex Willmore: ‘This is a lovely story about accepting who you are and never giving up, beautifully illustrated by Alex… Read More »‘Gorgeous new picture books perfect for little readers’ Mummy Pages reviews our latest!

‘A really fun book for dino-lovers’ The Ish Mother and Ezra check out The Wondrous Dinosaurium

The Ish Mother and two year old dino-fanatic Ezra recently read and reviewed our new picture book publishing on 28th May, The Wondrous Dinosaurium by John Condon and illustrated by Steve Brown: ‘This is a really fun book for dino-lovers. It combines a funny and fantastical story with facts about dinosaurs, in very readable prose. I loved how Mr Ree’s speech uses rhyme and rhythm to lift the text and… Read More »‘A really fun book for dino-lovers’ The Ish Mother and Ezra check out The Wondrous Dinosaurium

‘Delightfully daft tale’ Red Reading Hub reviews Not My Hats!

Jill at Red Reading Hub recently posted a cracking review for Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Alea Marley: ‘With its plethora of outrageous headwear, this delightfully daft tale that moves in and out of rhyme, demonstrates that language is fun, sharing is best and friendship better than standoffishness.’ Thanks, Jill! See the full review here and buy a copy here  

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