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‘A hilarious and warm-hearted narrative’ Book Murmuration is charmed by AdoraBULL!

Louise at Book Murmuration just posted a very thoughtful review of AdoraBULL by Alison Donald with illustrations by Alex Willmore: ‘The story is right up to date. It uses internet trends and smart-phones to tell an age-old narrative. This means it could also be used to discuss the pressures of social media. Alfred looks online and sees cute animals. Does this mean he needs to change himself? It is great… Read More »‘A hilarious and warm-hearted narrative’ Book Murmuration is charmed by AdoraBULL!

‘This is exactly the kind of book that I love to read aloud to groups of children’ Books for Topics reviews 3 New Picture Books!

Books for Topics just posted a wonderful series of reviews for three of our newest picture books: Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Alea Marley: ‘Everything about ‘Not My Hats!’ makes for a very happy storytime, from the brightly patterned illustrations to the slightly random cast of characters to the hilarious sets of rhyming strings. Tracy Gunaratnam is a master of rhyme and rhythm and there is something… Read More »‘This is exactly the kind of book that I love to read aloud to groups of children’ Books for Topics reviews 3 New Picture Books!

‘Light-hearted take on the challenge of sharing’ The Ish Mother recommends Not My Hats!

The Ish Mother has just posted a lovely review for Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Alea Marley: ‘I like how this is a really humorous, light-hearted take on the challenge of sharing. So many picture books about toddler ‘issues’ can come across as a bit didactic and overbearing, but this tackles a common problem with humour. It’s really fun to read aloud too, with plenty of… Read More »‘Light-hearted take on the challenge of sharing’ The Ish Mother recommends Not My Hats!

Online resources to help teach computing in primary schools inspired by Aerodynamics of Biscuits!

We are thrilled to learn that picture book Aerodynamics of Biscuits by Clare Helen Welsh and illustrated by Sophia Touliatou has been used to develop online coding resources to help a primary school teach computing. What a great idea! Andrew, a Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) in ICT from Our Lady of Hartley Primary School in Kent, got in touch with Clare and together they created lesson plans and activities for anyone… Read More »Online resources to help teach computing in primary schools inspired by Aerodynamics of Biscuits!

Book Bairn adores two new picture books publishing tomorrow- AdoraBULL and Not My Hats!

Book Bairn posted two fab reviews for our picture books enjoying their publication day tomorrow!   AdoraBULL by Alison Donald with illustrations by Alex Willmore: ‘A lovely story about accepting who you are. It’s an adorable book.‘ Read the full review here Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Alea Marley: ‘A humorous story that is written in lovely phrasing, perfect for a read aloud, will lightheartedly teach… Read More »Book Bairn adores two new picture books publishing tomorrow- AdoraBULL and Not My Hats!

‘Another gem for the stable (pun intended!)’ Fab review from Dawn Finch for AdoraBULL on An Awfully Big Blog Adventure!

An Awfully Big Blog Adventure has just posted a wonderful review for AdoraBULL by Alison Donald and illustrated by Alex Willmore from librarian and children’s writer Dawn Finch: ‘This is a completely charming picture book that takes a look at what it means to be adorable, and to be adored. It explores in subtle ways the nature of friendship, and loneliness, and being unique and proud of who you are.… Read More »‘Another gem for the stable (pun intended!)’ Fab review from Dawn Finch for AdoraBULL on An Awfully Big Blog Adventure!

‘You know a book is good when – your child steals it, reads and re-reads it and then asks for the rest of the series!’ Rise of the Raptors reviewed by Space on the Bookshelf

Space on the Bookshelf just posted a fantastic review for Rise of the Raptors, the first in a four book series Dino Wars by Dan Metcalf and illustrated by Aaron Blecha: ‘You know a book is good when: as soon as it arrives, before you get to read it is disappears, stolen by a child to read. You know a book is REALLY GOOD when: every time you find said to… Read More »‘You know a book is good when – your child steals it, reads and re-reads it and then asks for the rest of the series!’ Rise of the Raptors reviewed by Space on the Bookshelf

‘I love a book that provokes a belly laugh!’ Toddle About giggles through two new picture books!

Toddle About recently posted some fab reviews for a couple of new picture books: Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches by Julie Fulton and illustrated by Rachel Suzanne: ‘My daughter (4) really enjoyed this book. I asked her what she thought the bear might like to eat and she replied ‘honey’. She was very surprised to find out what the bear wanted to eat. I love a book that provokes a… Read More »‘I love a book that provokes a belly laugh!’ Toddle About giggles through two new picture books!

‘Instantly engaging’ Teachwire reviews Homework on Pluto!

Teachwire recently posted an excellent review for Homework on Pluto by Lou Treleaven, the sequel to the popular Letter to Pluto. Homework on Pluto is publishing in April: ‘The format is instantly engaging, with appealing handwritten-style fonts and sketches, and the perfect launchpad for classroom work on the audience and purpose of different genres of writing. It would also be a great introduction to a pen pal initiative. The plot… Read More »‘Instantly engaging’ Teachwire reviews Homework on Pluto!

‘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!

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