She Wolf: an exciting adventure with a brilliant main character! "Northumbria, 866. Washed ashore on a frozen English beach, Ylva’s survived. She will not cry. She’s meant to be strong. She’s a Viking. But when her mother dies at the hand of a three-fingered man, and the wolves of the forest circle closer, Ylva will need … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: She Wolf
Tag: readingintheclassroom
BLOG TOUR: Dinosaur Department Store
Today is my stop on The Dinosaur Department Store blog tour and I am delighted to share with you my review! The Dinosaur Department Store: a brilliantly illustrated picture book with a gorgeous nod to looking after animals! "Eliza Jane was an unusual child. Some called her wilful, some called her wild! Our feisty heroine Eliza … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Dinosaur Department Store
BOOK BLOG: Lisa Thompson
Owen and the Soldier: a brilliant tale about the importance of feeling heard "Owen and his mum are struggling. It’s just the two of them now and they’re finding it difficult to ask for the help they need. When Owen discovers a crumbling stone soldier in a memorial garden in the local park, it feels … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Lisa Thompson
BLOG TOUR: Anna and Evan meet Charles Dickens
Hello! Today is my stop on the Anna and Evan meet Charles Darwin blog tour. This new book promises to engage and educate children, and is ideal for encouraging curiosity and interest in the natural world and science. "Join Anna and Evan on a magical adventure to the Galapagos Islands where they meet Charles Darwin, discover … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Anna and Evan meet Charles Dickens
BOOK BLOG: Sinead O’Hart
The Star Spun Web: what would you do if you discovered you held one of the most incredible pieces of scientific gadgetry in your hand?! (Star Spun Web kept me company on the train to London recently... and it gripped me STRAIGHT away!) "With her passion for scientific experimentation and her pet tarantula Violet, Tess … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Sinead O’Hart
BOOK BLOG: Nicola Killeen
Ollie's Magic Bunny: a beautifully illustrated and charming story, perfect for bedtime! "Ollie and her toy Bunny have been waiting for the day that the rain would stop and they can play in the puddles... Finally that day has arrived! But when a magical breeze of blossom turns Bunny into a real rabbit, Ollie's day … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Nicola Killeen
BOOK BLOG: Ana Seixas
Are you looking for an interactive book about the human body? Look no further than Scratch and Learn: Human Body! You can't beat a good bit of non-fiction... but WHERE do you start? And how do you make it accessible to kids? How do you make it appealing? And how do you make it fun, … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Ana Seixas
BOOK BLOG: Cory Leonardo
Call Me Alastair: touching, charming and filled me with hope! "Born in the back of a pet store, Alastair the African grey parrot dreams of escape, to fly off with his beloved sister, Aggie. But when Aggie is purchased by 12-year-old Fritz, and Alastair is adopted by Mrs Albertina Plopky, Alastair's hopeful vision for the future crash-lands. In-between anxiously plucking … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Cory Leonardo
BLOG TOUR: Sam Wu
Today I have the absolute joy of being part of the Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of the Dark blog tour! I ADORE the Sam Wu books, written by the brilliant Katie and Kevin Tsang, so when I was asked to be aprt of this blog tour, I jumped at the chance! Check out my … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Sam Wu
BLOG TOUR: A Pinch of Magic
Hello lovely friends! Today I have the ABSOLUTE JOY of hosting a Q&A with author Michelle Harrison - who has written the absolutely incredible A Pinch of Magic. Now, I read this book back in 2018 and guys... it's PROPERLY stuck with me. I just adored it. It's one of those that I hope I … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: A Pinch of Magic
