The School Librarian

‘Children will love the energy of this book’ The School Librarian gets EGG-cited about Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches!

The Summer 2018 issue of The School Librarian carries a wonderful review of Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches by Julie Fulton with illustrations by Rachel Suzanne: ‘The text is eye-catching and arranged around the cheerful illustrations for maximum impact. There are some lovely language choices that children will want to use themselves in retelling and writing – cavernous, roared, bellowed, howled. Children will love the energy of this book, where… Read More »‘Children will love the energy of this book’ The School Librarian gets EGG-cited about Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches!

‘Wonderful, inventive lateral thinking’ The School Librarian gives top marks to Game of Stones!

The School Librarian Summer 2018 issue carries a lovely review of Sheffield Book Award shortlisted title Game of Stones by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson: ‘The illustrations are full of humour and emotional detail. Fantastic title. Wonderful, inventive lateral thinking. Fun and chuckles. Delightful conclusion. This book will appeal to a wide age range.’ Buy your copy here and buy the first book in the series Stone Underpants… Read More »‘Wonderful, inventive lateral thinking’ The School Librarian gives top marks to Game of Stones!

‘Delightful picture book…Paves the way for open discussions’ The School Librarian reviews The Snugglewump!

We’ve just received a wonderful review for The Snugglewump by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Kate ChappellÂ which appeared in The Winter 2017 issue of The School Librarian: ‘The Snugglewump is a delightful picture book about a lost and somewhat overlooked comfort blanket.Â Chappell’s messy illustrations use crayon and bright paint, which gives the book a childlike feel that many young readers will warm easily to. Early on, the Snugglewump… Read More »‘Delightful picture book…Paves the way for open discussions’ The School Librarian reviews The Snugglewump!

‘Good luck reading the final page without laughing!’ The School Librarian enjoys Mr Gnu!

The Autumn issue of The School Librarian published a great review of How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost: ‘Children and adults alike will love this hilarious tale featuring Mr Gnu. There is a great opportunity for discussing appropriate manners, in a relaxed and amusing setting – your children are sure to have their own ideas! Overall,Â a very funny read.’ Buy a… Read More »‘Good luck reading the final page without laughing!’ The School Librarian enjoys Mr Gnu!

‘An excellent addition to the library of any nursery or reception class’ The School Librarian reviews Fum!

The Autumn 2017 issue of The School Librarian has published a wonderful review of FumÂ by Karl Newson and illustrated by Lucy Fleming: ‘An unusual mix of fairy tales and rhymes… it is quirky and yet familiar at the same time… The pictures are lively and vivid with plenty of action and movement. There is a lot to see and a wonderful sense of the normal mixed with the fantastic. It… Read More »‘An excellent addition to the library of any nursery or reception class’ The School Librarian reviews Fum!

‘A winner and a book which will be read many times’ Wonderful review from The School Librarian for Stone Underpants

The School Librarian published a fantastic review of Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle and illustrated by Richard Watson in their latest Summer issue. ‘It is a book which works on many levels, showing us how important it is to celebrate differences and diversity while also dealing with the issue of jealousy. I read this to my three year old granddaughter while we were out for a family meal; she loved… Read More »‘A winner and a book which will be read many times’ Wonderful review from The School Librarian for Stone Underpants

‘A clever and fun story told with great passion’ Enthusiastic review of Aerodynamics of Biscuits in The School Librarian

A wonderful recommendation for Aerodynamics of Biscuits by Clare Helen Welsh, illustrated by Sophia Touliatou, in The School Librarian ‘This is a delight to read and savour… children will enjoy spending time looking at all the detail that has been packed in.’ See the full review here Buy a copy of the book here

‘A simply told story’ Nice review of Horace and Hattiepillar in The School Librarian

Excellent review of Horace and Hattiepillar (Hedgehugs) by Steve Wilson, illustrated by Lucy Tapper, in The School Librarian ‘The illustrations are stylised and unusual’ See the full review here Buy a copy of the book here