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“An inspiration to all young inventors.”

Jill Bennett at Red Reading Hub has reviewed Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip and has saluted its ‘Sparky rhyme.’ “Great to see a female in the role of scientist cum inventor: the aptly named Professor McQuark should be an inspiration to all young inventors. Debut author Lou Treleaven’s sparky rhyming story is wackily illustrated by Julia Patton, whose scenes are full of zany details to pore over, and possibly provide… Read More »“An inspiration to all young inventors.”

“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 “story about gaining self confidence.” Review for Not Without my Whale

Jill at Red Reading Hub has written a fantastic review for Not Without my Whale by Billy Coughlan and Villie Karabatzia. “Arnold has a pet – a whale; he also has a problem – a whale sized one – on account of his reluctance to go to school without said pet. With suitably silly, bright cartoon style illustrations and a decided sting or rather stink, in its tail, this story… Read More »A “story about gaining self confidence.” Review for Not Without my Whale

“A visual feast.” Amazing review for Aerodynamics of Biscuits from Red Reading Hub

Jill Bennett, who reviews books at Red Reading Hub, tweeted saying Aerodynamics of Biscuits has passed with flying colours! And it has, the delightfully quirky and fun book has received a stellar review from Jill. “This unlikely story is great fun. The nature of the telling is such that it draws listeners in from the start, keeping them involved and interested throughout and offering possibilities for active joining in with the rocket… Read More »“A visual feast.” Amazing review for Aerodynamics of Biscuits from Red Reading Hub

“Winningly illustrated.” Lovely review for As Quiet as a Mouse

Jill at Red Reading Hub has written a lovely review for As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen. She praises both the story and the beautiful illustrations by Evgenia Golubeva. “Edgar has fond feelings for his new baby sister but he does find it extremely challenging not to keep waking her up – no matter how much he tries. An extended joke of a story, winningly illustrated, that will… Read More »“Winningly illustrated.” Lovely review for As Quiet as a Mouse

Full Endorsement for George the Giraffe

Jill Bennett has reviewed the latest George the Giraffe and Friends book by Alice Hemming – A Gold Star for George and she has given the story her full endorsement! “I’m not a fan of the rewards and punishments system that is so prevalent in schools but I have to applaud, and wholeheartedly endorse George Giraffe’s endeavours in this story, set in The Heavenly Hippos Wildlife Park. Kindness and consideration win… Read More »Full Endorsement for George the Giraffe

‘Delightful’ and ‘charming’! – new review for Horace and Hattiepillar

Horace and Hattiepillar is proving just as popular as Hedgehugs and is receiving some fantastic reviews! The latest review is from Jill Bennett at Red Reading Hub. “As in the first story, the richly patterned artwork is charming and may well encourage children to create their own Hattie and Horace collage pictures and perhaps, stories. And, it would be wonderful to let children bury themselves in a fluffy bed of flowers… Read More »‘Delightful’ and ‘charming’! – new review for Horace and Hattiepillar

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