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‘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

‘A gorgeous children’s book and definitely quite unique’ Cosmochicklitan reviews Bonkers About Beetroot

Heidi and her able young review team at Cosmochicklitan enjoyed reading Bonkers About Beetroot recently by Cath Jones and illustrated by Chris Jevons: ‘The characters in this book are brilliant. From an overenthusiastic zebra to a grumpy penguin – you name it. The storyline and illustrations are super cute and this book makes for a great bedtime read.  The book takes a very unexpected plot twist towards the end which… Read More »‘A gorgeous children’s book and definitely quite unique’ Cosmochicklitan reviews Bonkers About Beetroot

‘This laugh-out-loud story is packed with fun’ Lancashire Evening Post goes Bonkers About Beetroot!

The Lancashire Evening Post relished our latest picture book Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones and wonderfully illustrated by Chris Jevons: ‘Starring an optimistic Zebra and a pessimistic Penguin, this laugh-out-loud story is packed with fun, frolics and a fantastic cast of animal characters. Debut author Cath Jones lets her imagination run wild in this wacky safari adventure brought to life by Chris Jevons’ vibrant illustrations. No child can resist… Read More »‘This laugh-out-loud story is packed with fun’ Lancashire Evening Post goes Bonkers About Beetroot!

‘The perfect cuddle-up book for dads to share with their daughters at bedtime’ The Lancashire Evening Post reviews Daddy and I

Pam at the Lancashire Evening Post has just published a wonderful review of Daddy and I by Lou Treleaven and illustrated by Sophie Burrows: ‘The love between fathers and daughters springs to life through in the hands of rhyming genius Treleaven and with beautiful, heartwarming illustrations from Burrows, this is the perfect cuddle-up book for dads to share with their daughters at bedtime.’ Thank you! Read the full review here… Read More »‘The perfect cuddle-up book for dads to share with their daughters at bedtime’ The Lancashire Evening Post reviews Daddy and I

‘Got a lot of giggles from my boys’ Library Girl and Book Boy enjoys hamster mayhem!

Library Girl and Book Boy has just posted a wonderful review of Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks as part of its Pet Pandemonium blog: ‘This story is heaps of fun and got a lot of giggles from my boys when we were reading it. I think any worn-out parent will be able to sympathise with poor Aunt Fluff and that most young children will… Read More »‘Got a lot of giggles from my boys’ Library Girl and Book Boy enjoys hamster mayhem!

‘I can almost hear children gasping with delight’ The Letterpress Project sinks its teeth into some very tasty beetroot!

Another wonderful review from the lovely Karen at The Letterpress Project! This time for new picture book Bonkers About Beetroot by debut author Cath Jones and brilliantly illustrated by Chris Jevons: ‘This is a zesty action packed picture book with some potential links with the traditional story of ‘The Enormous Turnip’ which could be discussed with children. When I used to be a teacher that story never enticed any children to try… Read More »‘I can almost hear children gasping with delight’ The Letterpress Project sinks its teeth into some very tasty beetroot!

‘Celebrates the joy of a father and daughter spending long lazy days together’ our first review of Daddy and I from The Letterpress Project

The Letterpress Project has posted our very first review of Lou Treleaven‘s new picture book Daddy and I beautifully illustrated by Sophie Burrows: ‘This is a beautifully illustrated picture book with a simple message that celebrates the joy of a father and daughter spending long lazy days together – pleasingly romantic but never sentimental.’ Thank you, Karen, for those very kind words! Read the full review here Buy a copy… Read More »‘Celebrates the joy of a father and daughter spending long lazy days together’ our first review of Daddy and I from The Letterpress Project

‘Another gem from Maverick’ Parents in Touch reviews two new picture books!

Parents in Touch recently posted reviews of two of our new picture books! Of Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks they said: ‘I love the wonderful illustrations of the hamsters with their gorgeously expressive faces and cute named jumpers. There are some wonderful plays on words which adults will thoroughly appreciate, even if they go over children’s heads. Great fun and superbly illustrated by Hannah Marks.’… Read More »‘Another gem from Maverick’ Parents in Touch reviews two new picture books!

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