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” A great interactive read aloud treat.” review for Strictly No Crocs

Booklover Jo has reviewed our favourite crocodiles in Heather Pindar‘s debut picture book, Strictly No Crocs. “This book is a great interactive read aloud treat, perfect for sharing with younger children […] It is a fantastic, funny read and is very appealing with lots of opportunities for hilarious expression and joining in when reading aloud. Susan Batori’s illustrations are vibrant and fun with lovely textured backgrounds which give the book a really sumptuous feel.… Read More »” A great interactive read aloud treat.” review for Strictly No Crocs

“A delightful story of friendship and problem solving.” Review for Hopping Hot

Melissa and her children, who write at Honey Bee Books have reviewed the third Hedgehugs book, Hopping Hot and they’ve had a very crafty time while doing it as well! This is a delightful story of friendship and problem solving […]  Hedgehugs Hopping Hot is lovely to read aloud […] the illustrations are adorable and thoroughly capture the hopping antics of the two little hedgehogs. I adore the patterns included within the illustrations and my… Read More »“A delightful story of friendship and problem solving.” Review for Hopping Hot

“Gentle humour delivered hedgehog fashion.” Review for Hopping Hot

Jill who writes at Red Reading Hub has reviewed Hopping Hot, the third Hedgehugs adventure. “Gentle humour delivered hedgehog fashion is fun no matter what the temperature: Horace and Hattie are such a joyful twosome; even in the face of all those misadventures they just bounce right back up, and that’s exactly what’s needed for a hopping game too! Lucy Tapper’s beautifully patterned illustrations capture the mood perfectly.” Read the… Read More »“Gentle humour delivered hedgehog fashion.” Review for Hopping Hot

“A great life lesson about thinking outside of the box.” Review for Hopping Hot

The Madhouse family have reviewed the third Hedgehugs adventure which sees Horace and Hattie try and figure out a way to play their favourite hopping game in the heat or summer. “We love The Hedgehugs here at The Madhouse so we were delighted when we received the latest adventures of prickly pals Horace and Hattie to devour. We always love watching how they work through different solutions until they find… Read More »“A great life lesson about thinking outside of the box.” Review for Hopping Hot

“Ideal book for back to school.” Review for Not Without my Whale

We’ve had a lovely review for Not Without my Whale by Billy Coughlan and Villie Karabatzia from Melissa who writes for Honey Bee Books in Australia. Here’s what she thought of Not Without my Whale: “Children will love the silliness and fun of Not Without My Whale, especially the very silly (or should I say smelly) ending. The illustrations are delightful and full of colour. This story is enjoyable to read aloud and would be ideal… Read More »“Ideal book for back to school.” Review for Not Without my Whale

“A totally crazy, creative, fun and wildly imaginative story.” Review for Aerodynamics of Biscuits

Cheryl and Pierre are have been reading Aerodynamics of Biscuits by Clare Helen Welsh and Sophia Touliatou and have written a lovely review for the biscuit-y book! “[Aerodynamics of Biscuits]  introduces other complicated vocabulary, using the context or a string of synonyms to make it accessible to young children […] It’s great to have a book with a young target audience that isn’t overly dumbed down. It’s a totally crazy,… Read More »“A totally crazy, creative, fun and wildly imaginative story.” Review for Aerodynamics of Biscuits

“A really heartwarming and entertaining story.” Review for As Quiet as a Mouse

Cheryl and Pierre at Madhouse Family Reviews have written a review for the lovely and charming As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen and illustrated by Evgenia Golubeva. “The beautifully vibrant illustrations, courtesy of Evgenia Golubeva, and very simple texts are perfect for young children or beginner readers and Pierre also loved counting all the mice in the pictures. It’s a really heartwarming and entertaining story that promotes the… Read More »“A really heartwarming and entertaining story.” Review for As Quiet as a Mouse

“An important life lesson for young readers.” Review for Not Without my Whale

Cheryl and Pierre from Madhouse Family Reviews have given Not Without my Whale by Billy Coughlan a fantastic review! “Not With My Whale by Billy Coughlan, with illustrations by Villie Karabatzia, is the perfect book for bedtime, especially for children who are slightly daunted by the prospect of going to school (or anything else which may be worrying them). It will have you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside for… Read More »“An important life lesson for young readers.” Review for Not Without my Whale

“If you’re on the hunt for stocking fillers for youngsters, look no further!” Review for Hedgehugs board books

Cheryl, at Madhouse Family Reviews, has given our lovely Hedgehugs board books a brilliant review! “The books have been edited so that the stories are shorter and the illustrations simpler, making them perfect for the littlest book lovers. The books have managed to retain the aww-factor of the originals though and it’s fabulous to be able to introduce such lovely, feel-good stories to a whole new audience.” Read the full… Read More »“If you’re on the hunt for stocking fillers for youngsters, look no further!” Review for Hedgehugs board books

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