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‘One of a very few moon-related books I’ve seen this past few months that has chosen to put the spotlight on women’ Red Reading Hub on The Spacesuit

Jill at Red Reading Hub has posted a magnificent review for The Spacesuit by Alison Donald with illustrations by Ariel Landy: ‘Over the last week many of us have been enthralled to watch the first moon landing in 1969 relived on our televisions screens for its 50th anniversary; but how many of us thought about what went into the designing and making of the protective spacesuits worn by the three… Read More »‘One of a very few moon-related books I’ve seen this past few months that has chosen to put the spotlight on women’ Red Reading Hub on The Spacesuit

Parents in Touch delights in four new picture books!

Parents in Touch has generously reviewed four of our latest picture books and here’s what they had to say: The MOOsic Makers by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos Order here ‘This book, as you might guess from the title, is packed with puns, which are guaranteed to appeal to children – and which will elicit a few amused groans from parents! With bright lively illustrations from Barbara Bakos,… Read More »Parents in Touch delights in four new picture books!

Accessible and interesting book which puts women in the spotlight for a change: Randomly Reading reviews The Spacesuit!

US book review site Randomly Reading has published a cracking review just in time for the 50th anniversary of the moon landing on the 20th July for The Spacesuit by Alison Donald with illustrations by Ariel Landy:   ‘The Spacesuit offers young readers an accessible, friendly, and interesting look at one of the things that happens behind the headlines of a historical event, and also manages to put a woman in… Read More »Accessible and interesting book which puts women in the spotlight for a change: Randomly Reading reviews The Spacesuit!

‘One of the best endings I’ve read in a picture book for a long time’ Madge Eekal reviews I, Pod!

Zoe at Madge Eekal Reviews has just reviewed new picture book by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson, I, Pod: ‘An exciting picture book adventure set in a prehistoric world, I can fully understand why the first two books in this series both won awards. I loved the mixture of prehistoric and modern, including Nim’s baby rattle made with a bone. I also enjoyed the pacing of the story… Read More »‘One of the best endings I’ve read in a picture book for a long time’ Madge Eekal reviews I, Pod!

‘Very funny story, plenty of action’ The Ish Mother reviews I,Pod

Bec at The Ish Mother has just posted a terrific review for picture book I,Pod by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson: ‘This is a very funny story, bound to be enjoyed by loves of the prehistoric era. It has plenty of action to keep little ones interested and the illustrations are bright, bold and fun. Look out for the little prehistoric bugs in some of the illustrations, great… Read More »‘Very funny story, plenty of action’ The Ish Mother reviews I,Pod

‘If you have children, buy it now!’ 5 STAR review for Don’t Eat Pete from What’s Good to Do!

We were thrilled to see a 5 star review for Don’t Eat Pete! by Sue Walker with illustrations by Carlo Beranek on What’s Good to Do today! ‘This is the debut children’s book from author Sue Walker, however it feels like she is an old pro at writing children’s stories. With a clear grasp on her subject matter, message and incredible use of rhyming couplets, Sue Walker’s Don’t Eat Pete… Read More »‘If you have children, buy it now!’ 5 STAR review for Don’t Eat Pete from What’s Good to Do!

‘Another excellent picture book by Lou Treleaven’ What’s Good to Read 5 STAR review for The Pirate Who Lost His Name!

What’s Good to Read has rated yet another Maverick picture book 5 stars in a recent review: ‘An excellent, fun and engaging read for younger readers. The Pirate Who Lost His Name is another excellent picture book by Lou Treleaven. It is a simple story, one that is easily told or for children to read by themselves. It is charming how rather than ask his friends what his name is… Read More »‘Another excellent picture book by Lou Treleaven’ What’s Good to Read 5 STAR review for The Pirate Who Lost His Name!

‘One of the few Apollo 11–related picture books to feature women’ ALA’s Booklist Online reviews The Spacesuit!

Prestigious American Library Association review site Booklist Online has posted a wonderful review for The Spacesuit by Alison Donald with illustrations by Ariel Landy ahead of the 50th anniversary of the first moon walk on the 20th July: ‘The writing is as straightforward as the colorful, digital illustrations. … a good, simple story that many children will enjoy, and one of the few Apollo 11–related picture books to feature women.’ Read… Read More »‘One of the few Apollo 11–related picture books to feature women’ ALA’s Booklist Online reviews The Spacesuit!

Countdown to the Moon Landing – Library Girl and Book Boy reviews The Spacesuit!

Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the first moon walk this week, Library Girl and Book Boy just posted a great review for The Spacesuit by Alison Donald with illustrations by Ariel Landy: ‘Ever since I heard about this book, I had been desperate to read it. It’s based on the true story of seamstress, Eleanor Foraker, who worked sewing bras and nappies for Playtex before being approached to precision… Read More »Countdown to the Moon Landing – Library Girl and Book Boy reviews The Spacesuit!

‘A fun, entertaining story with attention grabbing illustrations’ What’s Good to Read FIVE STAR review for I, Pod!

David at What’s Good to Read has given I, Pod by Rebecca Lisle with illustration by Richard Watson a whopping 5 stars in a recent review: ‘Overall, we loved reading I, Pod. It is a delightful little story that sees adventures with Pod’s attempts at teaching a baby to talk and his invention go wrong which leads him and Nim through dangers such as a terrible green snapper, a sabre-tooth… Read More »‘A fun, entertaining story with attention grabbing illustrations’ What’s Good to Read FIVE STAR review for I, Pod!

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