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BLOG TOUR: The Ghouls of Howlfair

October 8, 2019October 8, 20197 Comments

Hello hello hello friends! How are you all? I know, I know I've already posted today... but today is one of those special days here at A Little But A Lot: a TWO POST DAY!  I was invited to be part of the blog tour for The Ghouls of Howlfair by Nick Tomlinson and I … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: The Ghouls of Howlfair

BLOG TOUR: Dr Maggie’s Grand Tour of the Solar System

October 8, 2019October 6, 20192 Comments

WELCOME TO WORLD SPACE WEEK. Settle in for a review of a book filled with stars, surprises and SUNthing wonderful! Sorry for the cheesy opening! Today I'm here with a review of an absolutely beautiful non-fiction book I was sent! I'm honoured to be part of the blog tour to share this book because it … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Dr Maggie’s Grand Tour of the Solar System

BOOK BLOG: Helena Duggan

September 25, 2019September 22, 20192 Comments

The Battle For Perfect: a creepily perfect ending! "Things have quietened down in the town that used to be Perfect. But stories reach Violet and Boy of five missing scientists. And then they discover something odd in the forest outside Town – a mirror maze hiding a huge castle. Creeping inside, they overhear a terrible … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Helena Duggan

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!

What we’re reading!

September 10, 2019September 8, 20193 Comments

Hello! How are you all? Today, I thought I would share some pictures of the books my class are reading... cause they're all reading some absolute corkers. Starting this academic year, I really wanted to get my kids excited about books and about reading. I'm such an advocate for reading for pleasure that I want … Continue reading What we’re reading!

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: 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

BLOG TOUR: Bad Luck Lighthouse

July 17, 2019July 14, 20193 Comments

Hello! Today is an exciting day! Today I am hosting the lovely author of The Bad Luck Lighthouse, Nicki Thornton, as part of The Bad Luck Lighthouse blog tour! Nicki is here to talk to us all about where she writes and her writing process. I absolutely loved this blog post and am so lucky … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Bad Luck Lighthouse

BLOG TOUR: A Planet Full of Plastics

June 29, 20192 Comments

Today, I come to you sharing 'A Planet Full of Plastics' by Neal Layton. I was invited to be on the blog tour and I was thrilled as this is something we have been thinking about this year in school and my class and I did a whole unit of work around plastic pollution in … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: A Planet Full of Plastics

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