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‘I took this into the classroom … they absolutely loved it’ The Book Corner test drives Bonkers About Beetroot

Sam at The Book Corner took Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones and illustrated by Chris Jevons for a test drive with a classroom of five year old children and this is what happened: ‘I took this into the classroom to read to 30 5 year olds and to be honest I had no idea what to expect from them. I thought it was a bit of a nutty story but… Read More »‘I took this into the classroom … they absolutely loved it’ The Book Corner test drives Bonkers About Beetroot

‘This charming story is perfect for capturing imaginations in Key Stage 1 and Early Years classrooms’ Books for Topics reviews Pirates in Classroom 3

Books for Topics has reviewed a recent picture book Pirates in Classroom 3 by Alison Donald and illustrated by Ben Whitehouse: ‘We have quickly become fond of this delightful pirate story! When the teacher steps out of the classroom, an unexpected visitor arrives in the form of a pirate searching for treasure! Discover whether the children in Classroom 3 can find the treasure before the terrifying Pirate Bloodloss gets his… Read More »‘This charming story is perfect for capturing imaginations in Key Stage 1 and Early Years classrooms’ Books for Topics reviews Pirates in Classroom 3

‘Flamboyant and unique, Rooster is a fabulous character’ North Somerset Teachers’ Book Award

North Somerset Teachers’ Book Award certainly had some high praise in a recent book blog for Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans by Jessie Miller and illustrated by Barbara Bakos: ‘Flamboyant and unique, Rooster is a fabulous character whose individuality is to be applauded. Reminding us all that is it great to be different from others and have different tastes, this story makes an excellent starting point for discussions, both in class… Read More »‘Flamboyant and unique, Rooster is a fabulous character’ North Somerset Teachers’ Book Award

‘We can see this book being relished in Early Years and KS1 classrooms as part of winter themed topics’ Books for Topics enjoys a wintry treat!

Books for Topics posted a great review for our favourite winter book recently under its Autumn/Winter school themed topics: The Snowflake Mistake is by Lou Treleaven and illustrated by Maddie Frost. ‘Young children will love snuggling up with this story on a wintry day! Within a floating ice palace high above the clouds, the Snow Queen operates a snowflake machine, ensuring that it produces perfectly identical flakes. But one day… Read More »‘We can see this book being relished in Early Years and KS1 classrooms as part of winter themed topics’ Books for Topics enjoys a wintry treat!

‘Champions the individual’ The Ish Mother champions Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans!

The Ish Mother posted a wonderful and very thoughtful review of Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans by Jessie Miller and illustrated by Barbara Bakos: ‘This morning I woke up to news that the Archbishop of Canterbury has called on schools and nurseries to allow children to dress up how they choose, regardless of gender stereotypes. … it reminded me of a picture book I had waiting to review.’ ‘I really love the… Read More »‘Champions the individual’ The Ish Mother champions Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans!

My Book Corner gives top marks to Blue Band Early Reader The Smart Hat!

My Book Corner posted a fantastic review for blue band Early Reader The Smart Hat by Cath Jones and illustrated by Paul Nicholls: ‘I imagine that children who are reading this themselves, will really enjoy the story. Having worked in schools myself and sat with children listening to them read, I know only too well that some of the stories in early readers can be lacking. Not The Smart Hat – it… Read More »My Book Corner gives top marks to Blue Band Early Reader The Smart Hat!

‘They won’t fail to raise a smile for many years to come’ Super reviews for Clumpety and Hamster!

Married to a Geek has just posted a couple of wonderful new reviews! Of Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks she said: ‘Willow just loves this book – and so do I actually – in particular she seems to love looking at each of the very detailed pictures and will listen intently whilst I explain what is going on within each page. The colourfulness and… Read More »‘They won’t fail to raise a smile for many years to come’ Super reviews for Clumpety and Hamster!

‘A lively and quirky story time read aloud that invites audience participation’ Red Reading Hub on Bonkers About Beetroot!

Red Reading Hub joined the growing throng of enthusiastic fans of the unusual and vibrant story Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones and illustrated by Chris Jevons: ‘Really, there’s no other way to describe this story that to borrow Penguin’s much used word, ‘BONKERS’. The contrasting characters: optimistic Zebra and pessimist, Penguin complement one another well, making for a lively and quirky story time read aloud that invites audience participation.… Read More »‘A lively and quirky story time read aloud that invites audience participation’ Red Reading Hub on Bonkers About Beetroot!

Cath Jones’ interview in the latest issue of Allotment & Leisure Gardener Magazine!

There is a lovely two page interview with Cath Jones, author of Bonkers About Beetroot, in the latest issue of Allotment & Leisure Gardener magazine! Cath digs deep and dishes up some delicious answers to questions about her inspiration for the book, her future plans for vegetable themed stories, love of allotment gardening and she even has a couple of tasty suggestions for using up surplus beetroot! If you feel… Read More »Cath Jones’ interview in the latest issue of Allotment & Leisure Gardener Magazine!

‘A great first insight into the Stone Age’ Thumbs up for Purple Band Early Reader Stone Underpants

Tara Potter (Hickman) posted a wonderful review of purple band Early Reader Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle and illustrated by Richard Watson on her blog: ‘Children giggled at the title and continued giggling all the way to the end. This is a great first insight into the Stone Age and contains many useful comments on properties of different materials. Beautifully illustrated. Obviously, any book that mentions ‘bottoms’ is going to… Read More »‘A great first insight into the Stone Age’ Thumbs up for Purple Band Early Reader Stone Underpants

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