Inspiring Young Readers
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The Journey posted on 12 Jan 2017
It is always pleasing to find another book for children about the subject of being a refugee ...
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Posters posted on 03 Jan 2017
Maurice Sendak is a legend in the world of children’s book illustration.
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The Circus and Other Stories : four books by Samuil Marshak and Vladimir Lebedev posted on 25 Dec 2016
The Tate Art Gallery have produced some outstanding children's books in recent years....
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Black Cat Bone : the life of blues legend Robert Johnson posted on 09 Dec 2016
When I was about 15 or 16 I fell under the spell of the British interpretation of the blues
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Michael Rosen’s Sad Book posted on 27 Nov 2016
When you look at Michael Rosen’s fantastic books for children of all ages, and, if you’re fortunate enough to hear him talk about his books..
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Ten, Nine, Eight posted on 25 Nov 2016
I'm guilty of losing track of which books are where in my house as the shelves groan with more and more.
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The Elephant Wish posted on 13 Nov 2016
I’m an absolute sucker for big, bold children’s books where the author and the illustrator are gleefully in cahoots
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A Apple Pie posted on 03 Nov 2016
Books introducing young children to the alphabet are some of the most common you will find in any selection of books for younger readers
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I Will Make Miracles posted on 26 Oct 2016
This is a big, imposing book produced in an impressive landscape format with colours that sock you in the eye
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The Snowflake Mistake posted on 22 Oct 2016
I rather like picture books that successfully blend fantasy with reality...