Skip to content

alittlebutalot

Even if you're little you can do a lot

  • Home
  • Blog
  • 2026 reads
  • 2026 films
  • Teaching resources
  • My years in books…
    • 2020 reads
    • 2021 reads
    • 2022 reads
    • 2023 reads
  • My years in film…
    • 2023 films
  • #SixforSunday
  • Blog policies
    • Book Review Policy
    • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
    • About

Tag: bookreview

BLOG TOUR: The Deathless Girls

September 20, 2019September 19, 20191 Comment

Hello one and all!  Today, I come to you with a post for the blog tour of The Deathless Girls by Kiran Milwood Hargrave. As long time readers of this blog will know, I am a massive fan of Kiran's children's books, so when I heard she was wrting her first YA book I was … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: The Deathless Girls

BOOK BLOG: Sophie Anderson

September 18, 2019September 15, 20191 Comment

The Girl Who Speaks Bear: storytelling at its finest (proof copy: see further down for the finished copy) "Found abandoned in a bear cave as a baby, 12-year-old Yanka has always felt out of place in her small village. When she wakes up to find that her legs have become bear legs, she sets off … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Sophie Anderson

BOOK BLOG: Illustrated chapter books round up!

September 17, 2019September 15, 20192 Comments

Hello there! How are you today?  Do you want to know a little secret? On Saturday, I read 6 books and it was JOYOUS. They were all short, illustrated chapter books and I had such a wonderful few hours just indulging in books. I thought it would be LUSH to share with your a little … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Illustrated chapter books round up!

BOOK BLOG: Recent reads!

September 9, 2019September 8, 20191 Comment

Hello there!  How are you all today?  I'm here with some mini reviews of some of my recent reads. I read a LOT during the Summer holidays and am going to find it near impossible to write full reviews for everything, so I'm going to do a mixture of mini reviews and full reviews of … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Recent reads!

BLOG TOUR: Gangster School 3

September 3, 2019September 2, 20191 Comment

Gangster School 3: Gruffles and the Killer Sheep - laughter, humour and just a bit of criminal activity! "It's Crimicon - the annual meeting for promising young criminals - and this year it's being held at Crumley's, the dreaded School for Career Criminals, who also happen to be Blaggard's bitterest rivals. Can Milly and Charlie keep … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Gangster School 3

BOOK BLOG: YA wrap up!

August 13, 2019August 11, 20191 Comment

Hello everyone! I'm back at it again with some mini reviews! I've had a very busy August of reading so far and thought I'd share some mini reviews of some of the amazing YA I've been reading!  Scars like Wings by Erin Stewart "Ava Lee has lost everything there is to lose: Her parents. Her … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: YA wrap up!

BOOK BLOG: Susan Verde

August 12, 2019August 11, 20191 Comment

I Am Love: a wonderful book exploring kindness, compassion and empathy "Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds continue their collaboration with the fourth book in their bestselling wellness series. A celebration of love in all its forms, I Am Love asks readers to look inward when they feel afraid. Love allows us to act with compassion and … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Susan Verde

BOOK BLOG: Tom Pollock

July 9, 2019July 7, 20191 Comment

Heartstream: fascinating, terrifying, mind-blowing Cat is in love. Always the sensible one, she can't believe that she's actually dating, not to mention dating a star. But the fandom can't know. They would eat her alive. And first at the buffet would definitely be her best friend, Evie. Amy uses Heartstream, a social media app that … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Tom Pollock

The One Where I Read Two Books In One Day And Cried…

June 13, 2019June 9, 20196 Comments

Hello.  If you know me, you know I cry at all of the books. I decided to read two books in one day the other day. Both of them which would make me cry.  Why did you decide that? I hear you cry. BECAUSE I AM A FOOL. A FOOL. However, since I read them … Continue reading The One Where I Read Two Books In One Day And Cried…

BOOK BLOG: Brave Molly

May 29, 2019May 27, 2019Leave a comment

Brave Molly: a gorgeous wordless picture book dealing with facing your fears "What do you do when no one can see your monsters but you? At first, Molly runs from them. But they follow her down the sidewalk, getting in the way when she tries to make a new friend, popping up unexpectedly out of … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Brave Molly

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Search

Recent Posts

  • Reading reclaimed #3 – Graphic novels
  • #SixforSunday – 2026 books I’m excited for
  • FILM FRIDAY: 2025 faves
  • Readalikes – adventure books!
  • Reading reclaimed #2 – Recommendations

Archives

  • January 2026
  • December 2025
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • August 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
March 2026
M T W T F S S
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
3031  
« Jan    
Professional Reader 10 Book Reviews

Join in the conversation!

My Tweets

A Little But A Lot

Hi, I’m Steph.

I’m a Year 6 Primary School teacher who loves everything education and everything books. Massive reader of MG and YA books. School librarian. Giver of books to the masses!

You’ll find all sorts on this website – books, tips, lesson ideas, twitter fun, pictures of work and more books.

Please don’t hesitate to comment or talk to me on twitter! I’m there a lot! Join in the chat. You’ll find me @eenalol on twitter and Instagram! I’d love to see you there.

Blog Stats

  • 593,442 hits

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Flickr
  • Instagram
Blog at WordPress.com.
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • alittlebutalot
    • Join 990 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • alittlebutalot
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...