How To Be A Lion: a brilliantly illustrated picture book with an important message "Meet Leonard - a lion like no other. Leonard's best friend is Marianne, a duck. But lions chomp ducks, don't they? And what will the pair do when their way of life is threatened?" How To Be A Lion is a … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Ed Vere
Tag: readingintheclassroom
BOOK BLOG: Katie and Kevin Tsang
Sam Wu is Not Afraid of Sharks: laugh out loud funny and brilliantly illustrated book that kids will love! "Sam Wu is NOT a scaredy-cat (except when he is). And when a shark TOTALLY tries to eat him at the local aquarium, he decides he's not going to take any more chances. So at his … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Katie and Kevin Tsang
BLOG TOUR: Mirror Magic
Today I have the absolute priviledge to be part of the blog tour for Claire Fayers' newest book, 'Mirror Magic'. I was super lucky to get this book back in May and read it pretty much instantly. Check out my review below... (spoiler alert: those who are fans of MG books might want to DEFINITELY … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Mirror Magic
BOOK BLOG: Alesha Dixon
Lightning Girl: a fun book filled with positivity! "10-year-old Aurora Beam lives at home with her utterly unremarkable family... until the day she sees her little sister being picked on in the playground and suddenly beams of light shoot out of her fingers! It's time for her parents to drop a life-changing bombshell. Mum is … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Alesha Dixon
BLOG TOUR: My Dad, The Earth Warrior
Hello! Today is a very exciting day. Today you get another brilliant author guest post! Today, Gary Haq, author of the brilliant 'My Dad, The Earth Warrior' is featured on my blog. Gary has a passion for engaging children in talking about and learning about the environment. As a teacher, this is REALLY important to … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: My Dad, The Earth Warrior
Twinkl originals
Morning everyone! How are we all today? As you know I am a MASSIVE advocate for reading within school (and in my life outside of school, lets be real) and finding more books to read in school, which can be used in the classroom, is always a brilliant way to get books into classrooms. As … Continue reading Twinkl originals
BOOKBLOG: CG Drews
A Thousand Perfect Notes: heartbreaking, touching and beautiful "An emotionally charged story of music, abuse and, ultimately, hope. Beck hates his life. He hates his violent mother. He hates his home. Most of all, he hates the piano that his mother forces him to play hour after hour, day after day. He will never play … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: CG Drews
BOOK BLOG: Politics for Beginners
Don't have a clue where to start when it comes to politics? Want a fun and accessible way to teach your kids? Politics for Beginners is a great starting point! Politics for Beginners is a brilliant book filled with facts to teach kids all about politics - not just our politics in the UK, but … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Politics for Beginners
BOOK BLOG: Stewart Foster
The Bubble Boy - a touching story about friendship and helping others "Eleven-year-old Joe can't remember a life outside of his hospital room, with its beeping machines and view of London's rooftops. His condition means he's not allowed outside, not even for a moment, and his few visitors risk bringing life-threatening germs inside his 'bubble'. … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Stewart Foster
BOOK BLOG: Andy Shepherd
The Boy Who Grew Dragons: fun, fast paced and (not so) firey! "When Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandad's garden, he doesn't think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit from the tree back into the house - and gets the shock and delight of his life … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Andy Shepherd
