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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

‘A hit with young listeners’ Red Reading Hub enjoys two new picture books!

We are delighted to see that Jill at Red Reading Hub has published a wonderful review of two new picture books: The MOOsic Makers by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos (publishing 28 July): ‘Full of MOO-puns and craziness, Heather and Barbara’s teamwork has created a satisfying tale of determination and cooperation that will be a hit with young listeners.’ The Pirate Who Lost His Name by Lou Treleaven… Read More »‘A hit with young listeners’ Red Reading Hub enjoys two new picture books!

Some Stone Age fun & a tasty and droll rhyming narrative find favour with Red Reading Hub!

Jill at Red Reading Hub has recently posted her thoughts on two of our latest picture books: I, Pod by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson: ‘Pod fans will thoroughly enjoy his latest, fun-filled book and he’ll likely the win a lot more enthusiasts thanks to Rebecca and Richard’s latest verbal and visual accounts of his exploits.’ Don’t Eat Pete! by Sue Walker with illustrations by Carlo Beranek ‘With… Read More »Some Stone Age fun & a tasty and droll rhyming narrative find favour with Red Reading Hub!

‘Readers will be swept along by the unfolding drama’ Red Reading Hub review of Turns Out I’m an Alien

Jill at Red Reading Hub has just posted a lovely review of Lou Treleaven‘s latest middle grade fiction title publishing at the end of this month Turns Out I’m an Alien. The book is also part of this year’s Space Chase themed  Summer Reading Challenge! ‘I’ll say no more other than that Jasper discovers his alien origins, the children are cascaded into a madcap space adventure to save a planet from… Read More »‘Readers will be swept along by the unfolding drama’ Red Reading Hub review of Turns Out I’m an Alien

‘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!

‘Absorbing, fast-moving,  turning twisting tale’ Red Reading Hub relishes some adventure in Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror!

Jill at Red Reading Hub recently enjoyed the second book in the Dino Wars series by Dan Metcalf Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror: ‘This, the second in a series of four, will be welcomed by those who relished The Rise of the Raptors but equally, new readers will quickly be sucked in to this new adventure of Adam Caine, sister Chloe and friends.  Co-existence, co-operation, kindness, diplomacy and daring… Read More »‘Absorbing, fast-moving,  turning twisting tale’ Red Reading Hub relishes some adventure in Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror!

‘Bursting with zany humour’ Red Reading Hub enjoys some giggles and gruesome chills in Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom!

We’ve recently had a super review of Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Doooom by Colin Mulhern from Jill at the Red Reading Hub: ‘The story is bursting with zany humour to which the author has added a liberal sprinkling of laugh-inducing line drawings; it’s likely to satisfy those who enjoy their giggles mixed with occasional gruesome chills and that I suspect is a lot of young readers.’ Thanks, Jill.… Read More »‘Bursting with zany humour’ Red Reading Hub enjoys some giggles and gruesome chills in Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom!

‘Lots of fun’ Red Reading Hub enjoys Arlo, Mrs Ogg and the Dinosaur Zoo!

Jill at Red Reading Hub recently enjoyed our Summer Reading Challenge 2018 junior fiction title Arlo, Mrs Ogg and the Dinosaur Zoo by Alice Hemming with illustrations by Kathryn Durst: ‘Is the outing a success and do they arrive back at school with all seventeen children plus teacher safe and sound? And, are they allowed to go to that eagerly anticipated end-of-year party? You’ll have to get hold of a… Read More »‘Lots of fun’ Red Reading Hub enjoys Arlo, Mrs Ogg and the Dinosaur Zoo!

Amusing tale that hits the spot with both dinosaur lovers and pet people: Red Reading Hub reviews The Wondrous Dinosaurium!

Jill at Red Reading Hub just posted a great review for new picture book The Wondrous Dinosaurium by John Condon with illustrations by Steve Brown: ‘John Condon’s amusing tale about the pitfalls of not doing any research before choosing a pet will hit the spot with both dinosaur lovers and pet people. Steve Brown’s illustrations of the dinosaur menagerie are at once droll and yet recognisably authentic dinosaur species: avid… Read More »Amusing tale that hits the spot with both dinosaur lovers and pet people: Red Reading Hub reviews The Wondrous Dinosaurium!

‘Delightfully daft tale’ Red Reading Hub reviews Not My Hats!

Jill at Red Reading Hub recently posted a cracking review for Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Alea Marley: ‘With its plethora of outrageous headwear, this delightfully daft tale that moves in and out of rhyme, demonstrates that language is fun, sharing is best and friendship better than standoffishness.’ Thanks, Jill! See the full review here and buy a copy here  

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