Reviewed by Mrs Mac. Well, just the look of the vibrant front cover! Wow! Who wouldn’t want to pick up this book to see what’s inside? http://www.owendavey.com/Crazy-about-Cats The end papers are divine. The movement imbued...
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One Day on our Blue Planet…in the Rainforest by @Ellastration
If you have a bookworm who loves animals, or a class of creature experts, then this is the book for you. Each page is dripping with wonderful creature illustrations. You can spend hours poring over each page, making new discoveries and finding hidden fauna. Ella...
Story Hunting at @thestorybarn
Find out about The Story Barn here. Since our visit last week, my 5 year old keeps asking if we can go back to "the story farm". I kind of like the way she calls it a farm! Farms are about growing and that's exactly what...
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks – The Dinosaurs Return by Kristina Stephenson
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of this best-selling picture book series, Kristina Stephenson and Sir Charlie Stinky Socks bring us 'The Dinosaur's Return'. reviewed by @MrsALifeLearner As a mum to two energetic boys, both of whom love knights and relish tales of...
Alistair Bryce-Clegg ‘Effective Transition Into Year One.’
If like me the word ‘transition’ brings back memories of your own school reports, ‘could do better,’ then the thought of a book written by Alistair Bryce Clegg on the very subject is a long awaited read. Year on year, I reflect upon my own practice: have I prepared my...
That is actually my blanket, baby! by Angie Morgan and Kate Alizadeh
Bella loves her blanket. Once, it had been new, but now it carries the marks of all the childhood fun they’ve shared. Bella can’t imagine ever parting with her blanket but, when the new baby arrives, her blanket is the only thing that will stop him from crying. Bella...
Tiny Tantrum by Caroline Crowe and Ella Okstad
If you know a young child – or even if you’re in touch with the child within – then this is a book for you. Tiny Tantrum isn’t keen on putting on her coat, brushing her teeth, taking turns or eating the dreaded broccoli. When these occasions arise, it’s time to grab...
Big Hid by Roisin Swales
Honestly, I have never met a Flying Eye book that I didn't get on with…and Big Hid doesn't disappoint! "Big and Little are a great team." As opening lines go, this is fabulously succinct and sets the scene to perfection....
A New Twist on Fairy Tales from Tracey Corderoy & Jorge Martin
I'm sure you're all well familiar with Tracey Corderoy and her brilliant Shifty McGifty books. In this new release, she uses well-known and well-loved fairy tale characters in a brand new way. Bob and his dog, Rex, live on...
Books to make their face light up!
Isn't it great when you discover a series of books you'd not seen before?! I don't know how it took me so long to discover these beauties, but at least I've found them now. This clever little series of...

















