Pricklepaper’s Letter MagicTom Read Wilson and Rebecca BagleyWords & Pictures From his cover portrait Pricklepaper the hedgehog is an immediately endearing character. His home is in London’s Re…

Pricklepaper’s Letter MagicTom Read Wilson and Rebecca BagleyWords & Pictures From his cover portrait Pricklepaper the hedgehog is an immediately endearing character. His home is in London’s Regent’s Park where he enjoys collecting scraps of paper. He doesn’t immediately consign these scraps to the rubbish bin as you might expect; rather he uses the letters thereon to make whole words.

There are both Tiny Tree Books – thanks to the publisher for sending them for review. Little Kit’s WishCheryl Lawton Malone and Felipe Lancha It’s fox cub Little Kit’s very first blue moon, a…

There are both Tiny Tree Books - thanks to the publisher for sending them for review. Little Kit’s WishCheryl Lawton Malone and Felipe Lancha It’s fox cub Little Kit’s very first blue moon, a special night when the Lady of Light travels to the Old Woods to grant wishes to those who live there and Little Kit can make his own first wish.

Below are 2 Tiny Tree Books titles – thanks to the publisher for sending them for review. Dino’s Pizza Delivery ServiceTom Phipps and Charlie Swan Pullin A zany rhyming tale of how to and how…

Below are 2 Tiny Tree Books titles - thanks to the publisher for sending them for review. Dino’s Pizza Delivery ServiceTom Phipps and Charlie Swan Pullin A zany rhyming tale of how to and how not to, make many people’s favourite meal. It starts way back in prehistoric times with various dinosaurs providing instructions on the process - stomping and pressing, flipping and spinning and stretching the dough, then adding sauces carefully so as to have a crusty circumference.

The Incredible Other SideAndrew J. RossFrances Lincoln Children’s Books There’s something incredible behind the wall, so says the green-hatted character carrying a spade to the one sporting a blue …

The Incredible Other SideAndrew J. RossFrances Lincoln Children’s Books There’s something incredible behind the wall, so says the green-hatted character carrying a spade to the one sporting a blue hat. However, the spade cracks and breaks into two pieces. Along comes a yellow-hatted child with a rope hoping to climb over the wall; but as you might guess, the supposedly long, strong rope snaps cascading the climbers into the snow.

I Will Haunt ThisViviane Schwarz and Chris RiddellWalker Books In an attic is an ancient vase, a haunted vase. Along comes a cat and sends the vase tumbling, so we’re left with seventy two pieces a…

I Will Haunt ThisViviane Schwarz and Chris RiddellWalker Books In an attic is an ancient vase, a haunted vase. Along comes a cat and sends the vase tumbling, so we’re left with seventy two pieces and a little ghost - now free. Off goes the ghost to do some haunting somewhere other than the attic. The house belongs to pleasant people with lots of new things so the ghost continues on its way searching in cupboards.

The Home That Beaver BuiltChristine PymScholastic One day after a long search Beaver finds the perfect place to build herself a new home. This she does competently and before long it’s ready to mov…

The Home That Beaver BuiltChristine PymScholastic One day after a long search Beaver finds the perfect place to build herself a new home. This she does competently and before long it’s ready to move in to. “It’s perfect!” sighs Beaver as she settles down to sleep. Sleep however, is not what comes: instead frog arrives declaring the pond, and in particular its lily pads, just the place for a frog’s home.

Robber RabbitLucy Rowland and Alessandro MontagnanaScholastic A woodland glen is home to lots of different creatures – squirrels, badgers, mice, hedgehogs and more. One day a little rabbit, s…

Robber RabbitLucy Rowland and Alessandro MontagnanaScholastic A woodland glen is home to lots of different creatures - squirrels, badgers, mice, hedgehogs and more. One day a little rabbit, seeking a home decides to move into the large tree and make it his own. Then one day a big wind blows through the woods sweeping away all the berries and seeds till the only food remaining is on and around Rabbit’s home tree.

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A Little Bit BraverNicola KinnearAlison Green Books (Scholastic) Luna and Logan return with a new fear to overcome. Time was that Logan was a stop-at-home bunny and his pal Luna was full of bravado…

A Little Bit BraverNicola KinnearAlison Green Books (Scholastic) Luna and Logan return with a new fear to overcome. Time was that Logan was a stop-at-home bunny and his pal Luna was full of bravado but now having discovered how exciting adventures can be, he accompanies Luna everywhere. They’d set off daily in search of something new with Luna ensuring that they’d return home before dark.

No Way! I’ll Stay!Donna David and Dao LinhScholastic This story, narrated by Bear, starts in Farley Forest where the leaves on the trees are turning golden and red, indicating that it’s time for th…

No Way! I’ll Stay!Donna David and Dao LinhScholastic This story, narrated by Bear, starts in Farley Forest where the leaves on the trees are turning golden and red, indicating that it’s time for the animals to prepare for the winter’s chills. Bear tells readers that Bird should be getting ready to leave for warmer climes. Bird hears his name but isn’t happy to hear about migrating; in fact he flatly refuses, saying, “No way!

Earth Ever AfterElin ManonBig Picture Press By means of Elin Manon’s lyrical text and awesome illustrations, Mother Earth becomes the narrator of a story that takes readers on a journey that starts…

Earth Ever AfterElin ManonBig Picture Press By means of Elin Manon’s lyrical text and awesome illustrations, Mother Earth becomes the narrator of a story that takes readers on a journey that starts with Earth’s creation and the birth of life itself all the way through to the present day, a journey through which we witness the transformation of the planet and its profound bond with humanity itself.

The Pumpkin ThiefAlice Hemming and Nicola SlaterScholastic Bird has a new favourite activity – growing vegetables. Squirrel though is not convinced: “Nothing is happening! They’re never going…

The Pumpkin ThiefAlice Hemming and Nicola SlaterScholastic Bird has a new favourite activity - growing vegetables. Squirrel though is not convinced: “Nothing is happening! They’re never going to grow!” he insists. However, come the autumn, Bird has five pumpkins to show for his labours. Squirrel’s favourite is an enormous orange one.Bird hints that Squirrel might consider giving him some help so off goes Squirrel to get his work gloves, only to find there are only four pumpkins remaining.

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Poems on ToastAttie Lime, illustrated by Emily FordTroika Books Probably most suitable for KS2 readers is Attie Lime’s latest collection of poetry. Her focus is childhood experiences and although t…

Poems on ToastAttie Lime, illustrated by Emily FordTroika Books Probably most suitable for KS2 readers is Attie Lime’s latest collection of poetry. Her focus is childhood experiences and although the majority of the poems are upbeat, others embrace more serious subjects, including sadness. This is something she presents sensitively, particularly in Nan:‘Full to the brim with smiles / she knew how to / turn a day on its head, / discover silver streamers in the grey sky, / find golden treasure in the long, wet grass.’ Beautiful that.

The Fairy Tale Fan Club Volume 11Richard Ayoade, illustrated by David RobertsWalker Books This second collection of letters to and from fairytale characters is straight from the files of C.C. Cecil…

The Fairy Tale Fan Club Volume 11Richard Ayoade, illustrated by David RobertsWalker Books This second collection of letters to and from fairytale characters is straight from the files of C.C. Cecily senior secretary of the Fairy Tale Fan Club. It contains correspondences between in turn Robin Hood, Puss in Boots, Beauty and the Beast, Goldilocks, The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, Tom Thumb, The Pied Piper, The Hedgehog and the Hare, Bluebeard, Aladdin, Three Little Pigs and various inquisitive children who ask the characters questions, each being introduced by as you might expect by C.C.C.

Tackling Racism TogetherA.M. Dassu, illustrated by Mia SaineWords & Pictures Through workshops, training and resources, the commitment to stand up against racism and promote inclusion has been …

Tackling Racism TogetherA.M. Dassu, illustrated by Mia SaineWords & Pictures Through workshops, training and resources, the commitment to stand up against racism and promote inclusion has been the aim of Show Racism the Red Card for about thirty years. Now to further this commitment comes the publication of Tackling Racism Together, a new anti-racism handbook for youngsters in KS2 and beyond, written by award-winning author A.M.

Peas On Your KneesMichael Rosen, illustrated by Quentin Blake, Polly Dunbar, Bob Graham, Yasmeen Ismail, Ken Wilson-MaxWalker Books This collection of nearly forty poems span some forty years and i…

Peas On Your KneesMichael Rosen, illustrated by Quentin Blake, Polly Dunbar, Bob Graham, Yasmeen Ismail, Ken Wilson-MaxWalker Books This collection of nearly forty poems span some forty years and is published to coincide with and celebrate Michael Rosen’s 80th birthday. It begins with a tribute by Joseph Coelho and as he says, “… you can feel Michael’s effervescent energy bubbling off the page.

What Not To Do In Outer SpaceAnna Crowley Redding and Victoria SteblevaHappy Yak Are you ready to blast off into space?  ‘SPACE FANS. We are T-minus 30 seconds from lift off!  Get ready, there is s…

What Not To Do In Outer SpaceAnna Crowley Redding and Victoria SteblevaHappy Yak Are you ready to blast off into space?  ‘SPACE FANS. We are T-minus 30 seconds from lift off!  Get ready, there is so much to do in Outer Spaaaaaaaaaace!’ Thus begins the young narrator’s livestream of his epic trip to outer space. Aboard the space craft too is robotic research assistant, Herschel, and ready to answer questions via the ‘live chat’ are Dr Joan Kepler and Dr Obi Lightbody.

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These are both Little Tiger board books – thanks to the publisher for sending them for review DiwaliHarshita Jerath and Becky Paige In this addition to the ‘let’s all celebrate’ series, autum…

These are both Little Tiger board books - thanks to the publisher for sending them for review DiwaliHarshita Jerath and Becky Paige In this addition to the ‘let’s all celebrate’ series, autumn has arrived and so has Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. The series name underlines that the book’s short narrative focuses on the way Diwali is celebrated rather than its religious significance.

Young Adventurers’ Survival HandbookNaomi & Dan Walmsley, illustrated by Joshua RiceButton Books This is another excellent book from team Naomi and Dan Walmsley, who run Outback2Basics and are …

Young Adventurers’ Survival HandbookNaomi & Dan Walmsley, illustrated by Joshua RiceButton Books This is another excellent book from team Naomi and Dan Walmsley, who run Outback2Basics and are the authors of several books about forest school. The focus of their latest is adapting and survival in unexpected conditions. It’s a book I would definitely have been grateful to have read before embarking on a camping trip with my best friend back in the day.

It’s probably true to say that Harriet Muncaster has made one of the greatest contributions towards helping children over that hurdle to become confident and more importantly, enthusiastic readers …

It’s probably true to say that Harriet Muncaster has made one of the greatest contributions towards helping children over that hurdle to become confident and more importantly, enthusiastic readers of children’s literature.Below are new titles by the author/illustrator - thanks to Oxford Children’s Books for sending them for review Isadora Moon & Friends Story CollectionHarriet Muncaster Herein are three new stories, the first featuring half fairy, half vampire Isadora Moon, the second, her cousin Mirabelle whose mum is a witch and her dad a fairy, and the third Emerald, a princess who makes her own rules and lives in Scallop City.

Live Like An Ancient GreekClaire Saunders, illustrated by Wesley RobinsButton Books A wealth of fascinating facts are to be found between the covers of this book wherein the author provides an over…

Live Like An Ancient GreekClaire Saunders, illustrated by Wesley RobinsButton Books A wealth of fascinating facts are to be found between the covers of this book wherein the author provides an overview of life in ancient Athens, occasionally expanding her scope and moving further afield. Living in ancient Greece was by no means idyllic: society was deeply segregaated by class, gender and about one third of the population were enslaved.

Little MinotaurGaia AlessiWalker Books In this book, debut author Gaia Alessi reimagines the ancient Greek myth of the Minotaur with Asterion (the ‘Starry One’) as a bull-headed boy born to Queen P…

Little MinotaurGaia AlessiWalker Books In this book, debut author Gaia Alessi reimagines the ancient Greek myth of the Minotaur with Asterion (the ‘Starry One’) as a bull-headed boy born to Queen Pasiphaë, growing up in a loving family, rather than as a monster to be slain. Asterion is a gentle child who loves nothing better than to spend his time out in nature especially among the birds.