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‘An amusing story which can also be used to develop literacy skills, observation and numeracy’ Parents in Touch enjoys Froggy Day!

Have you seen the great review for new picture book Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos from Parents in Touch?: ‘This charming picture book works well on many different levels – it’s an amusing story which can also be used to develop literacy skills, observation and numeracy (how many frogs on the page?). The forecast says it’s going to be a froggy day… and soon it’s… Read More »‘An amusing story which can also be used to develop literacy skills, observation and numeracy’ Parents in Touch enjoys Froggy Day!

‘Lovely tale of understanding, being happy to be different and acceptance’ Parents in Touch rave review for Not Yet a Yeti!

Parents in Touch has recently posted a wonderful review for Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Tony Neal: ‘I knew I was going to love this book as soon as I saw the gorgeous illustration on the cover – and I wasn’t disappointed. Lou Trevelyan’s entertaining and wonderfully humorous text couples perfectly with Tony Neal’s charming illustrations to bring us the story of George, whose family… Read More »‘Lovely tale of understanding, being happy to be different and acceptance’ Parents in Touch rave review for Not Yet a Yeti!

‘A lovely book to encourage wordplay and art’ Book Murmuration review of Froggy Day!

Louise at Book Murmuration has posted a cracking review for new picture book Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with illustration by Barbara Bakos: ‘Both text and illustration will bring young readers to laughter. The one joke runs through the text and the big question as you turn the page is where will the frogs get next? This anticipation leads to increased amusement when the question is answered.  This would be a lovely… Read More »‘A lovely book to encourage wordplay and art’ Book Murmuration review of Froggy Day!

‘A sweet story about creative thinking’ Reading Castle enjoys some wintry fun with the US edition of The Snowflake Mistake!

US reviewer The Reading Castle has posted a wonderful review for The Snowflake Mistake by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Maddie Frost which is distributed in the US by Lerner Books in a beautiful hardback jacketed edition: ‘The Snowflake Mistake is a sweet story about creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Most children will be able to see themselves in Ellie, who might not meet her mother’s perfectionism, but has the ability… Read More »‘A sweet story about creative thinking’ Reading Castle enjoys some wintry fun with the US edition of The Snowflake Mistake!

The Letterpress Project commends the gentle message and delightful illustrations in Not Yet a Yeti!

Terry at The Letterpress Project has just written a fab review for Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Tony Neal: ‘Not Yet A Yeti is all about how a family can deal with difference and finding ways not to be judgemental when someone wants to take their own path. It’s also about having the courage to acknowledge what you really want to be as you grow up… Read More »The Letterpress Project commends the gentle message and delightful illustrations in Not Yet a Yeti!

‘A real hoot’ Red Reading Hub enjoys two new picture books and recalls a real Indian frog rain!

Jill at Red Reading Hub recently enjoyed reading our two new picture books and relates an amazing real story about frogs raining down in India! Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Tony Neal ‘An offbeat tale of having the courage to be yourself and acceptance that manages to include the creature that seems to be every young child’s favourite at present – the unicorn. For this… Read More »‘A real hoot’ Red Reading Hub enjoys two new picture books and recalls a real Indian frog rain!

‘A heart-felt voyage of discovery’ My Book Corner enjoys an excellent tale of accepting difference in Not Yet a Yeti!

Sarah at My Book Corner has written a lovely review of Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven: ‘Lou Treleaven’s words along with the colourful images created by Tony Neal take the reader on a heart-felt voyage of discovery. George, like so many children out there, perhaps feel they are different from others in their family unit. Not Yet a Yeti is an excellent tale of no matter who or… Read More »‘A heart-felt voyage of discovery’ My Book Corner enjoys an excellent tale of accepting difference in Not Yet a Yeti!

‘Would make a great fun story for bedtime or happy reading in the classroom’ What’s Good to Read jumps for joy at Froggy Day!

What’s Good to Read recently posted a hopping great review for picture book Froggy Day by Heather Pindar: ‘Froggy Day is a fun and engaging story. It is different and the children loved reading about frogs falling from the sky, creating problems and certainly gave them a giggle. The illustrations, beautifully drawn by Barbara Bakos, are bright and fun and bring the story fully to life. As for educational value,… Read More »‘Would make a great fun story for bedtime or happy reading in the classroom’ What’s Good to Read jumps for joy at Froggy Day!

5 STAR review for Not Yet a Yeti from What’s Good to Read!

Another corker of a review from What’s Good to Read! This time for a fab new picture book which is winning a lot of hearts, Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven: ‘An excellent story of family values, differences, courage, being yourself and finding your own path in life. It has a great message about a family supporting their child’s decision to do something different, and the sentiment on the… Read More »5 STAR review for Not Yet a Yeti from What’s Good to Read!