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‘A wonderful book to use in a Key Stage One classroom’ Story Snug enchanted by Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans!

Catherine at Story Snug just gave a rave review for new picture book Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans by Jessie Miller and illustrated by Barbara Bakos: ‘Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans is definitely one of the most eye catching picture book titles that we’ve come across. It really invited us to open the book and we weren’t disappointed! Rooster’s story is as funny as the title suggests but it also shows that… Read More »‘A wonderful book to use in a Key Stage One classroom’ Story Snug enchanted by Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans!

‘I read this to a class of 30 5 year old’s and they loved it’ 5 STAR review from The Book Corner!

Sam at The Book Corner gave Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks a 5 STAR review recently! ‘This is such a fun book, I read this to a class of 30 5 year old’s and they loved it. This is a story about Marco and Polo, who are meant to be looking after their cousins but they want to go out and play. They decide… Read More »‘I read this to a class of 30 5 year old’s and they loved it’ 5 STAR review from The Book Corner!

‘A winner’ Red Reading Hub falls for some farmyard magic!

Jill at Red Reading Hub and her young listeners giggled their way through our latest picture book Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans by Jessie Miller and illustrated by Barbara Bakos: ‘Jessie Miller’s unfaltering rhyme rollicks along with a sparkle to match the stitching on Rooster’s jeans and if my audiences’ reactions are anything to go by, she has a winner here. Exuberantly executed scenes of the rooster hero sporting his new… Read More »‘A winner’ Red Reading Hub falls for some farmyard magic!

‘This imaginative picture book will be a big hit’ Pirates in Classroom 3 thrills The Letterpress Project

Karen at The Letterpress Project has posted a fantastic review for our new picture book Pirates in Classroom 3 by author of  one of last year’s top titles The New LiBEARian, Alison Donald, and illustrated by the talented Ben Whitehouse: ‘This story will make children laugh and perhaps reflect on whether their own teachers would react in a similar way to the unexpected classroom guest – lots of potential discussion here… Read More »‘This imaginative picture book will be a big hit’ Pirates in Classroom 3 thrills The Letterpress Project

‘Good luck reading the final page without laughing!’ The School Librarian enjoys Mr Gnu!

The Autumn issue of The School Librarian published a great review of How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost: ‘Children and adults alike will love this hilarious tale featuring Mr Gnu. There is a great opportunity for discussing appropriate manners, in a relaxed and amusing setting – your children are sure to have their own ideas! Overall,  a very funny read.’ Buy a… Read More »‘Good luck reading the final page without laughing!’ The School Librarian enjoys Mr Gnu!

‘An excellent addition to the library of any nursery or reception class’ The School Librarian reviews Fum!

The Autumn 2017 issue of The School Librarian has published a wonderful review of Fum by Karl Newson and illustrated by Lucy Fleming: ‘An unusual mix of fairy tales and rhymes… it is quirky and yet familiar at the same time… The pictures are lively and vivid with plenty of action and movement. There is a lot to see and a wonderful sense of the normal mixed with the fantastic. It… Read More »‘An excellent addition to the library of any nursery or reception class’ The School Librarian reviews Fum!

‘A delightful book to share on a blustery day’ Hedgehugs Hide and Squeak a Halloween pick at Books for Boys!

Books for Boys selected Hedgehugs Hide and Squeak by Lucy Tapper and Steve Wilson as one one of their Halloween reads this month! ‘This is the perfect book to share with little ones on a crisp autumn day so we read this book all snuggled up under a blanket as the wind blew outside. This book follows two hedgehog friends Hattie and Horace as they play together in the fallen… Read More »‘A delightful book to share on a blustery day’ Hedgehugs Hide and Squeak a Halloween pick at Books for Boys!

‘Each double page brings a new adventure’ Books for Bairns reviews Daddy and I

Kirsty at Books for Bairns had some high praise for Daddy and I by Lou Treleaven and illustrated by Sophie Burrows in a recent post: ‘Each double page brings a new adventure and the author Lou Treleaven has done a wonderful job of rhyming every adventure for this nostalgic tale of a father and daughter. A particular highlight for me is when they get home from their day out, soaking… Read More »‘Each double page brings a new adventure’ Books for Bairns reviews Daddy and I

‘A very original story’ Books for Bairns goes bonkers for Bonkers!

Books for Bairns thoroughly enjoyed our latest picture book Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones and illustrated by Chris Jevons: ‘This is a great comedy tale of friends coming together to fight for what’s important to them.  Cath Jones manages to provide a surprise on each page, which kept us hooked. Even as the parent reader, I really couldn’t predict what would happen next, so it didn’t fall into the usual trap… Read More »‘A very original story’ Books for Bairns goes bonkers for Bonkers!

‘A great read-aloud in EYFS settings and a nice independent read in KS1’ Where Reading Rocks reviews Hamster Sitter Wanted

Educators and librarians blog Where Reading Rocks has just posted a wonderful review for new picture book Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks: ‘This is a lovely, funny picture book with some great word play. This would be a great read-aloud in EYFS settings and a nice independent read in KS1.’ Thank you! Read the full review here Buy a copy of the book here… Read More »‘A great read-aloud in EYFS settings and a nice independent read in KS1’ Where Reading Rocks reviews Hamster Sitter Wanted

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