Inspiring Young Readers
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The Search for Carmella posted on 28 Nov 2024
Back in December 2022, I had the pleasure of reviewing Chloe Savage’s first book for children entitled, The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
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The Faerie Isle: Tales and Traditions of Ireland’s Forgotten Folklore posted on 24 Nov 2024
The largely unseen other world of Faerie and the supernatural are a deeply embedded and important part of Ireland’s culture.
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Doctor Fairytale posted on 20 Nov 2024
Are you as curious as I am about the lives of your favourite fairy tale characters when they’re not at the centre of the story?
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A Symphony of Stories posted on 17 Nov 2024
I always feel a smile on my face when I when I receive a review copy of a book by the very special, internationally acclaimed author/ illustrator...
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An Interview with Elisa Peacock posted on 14 Nov 2024
An Interview with Elisa Peacock
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King Alfred and the Ice Coffin posted on 12 Nov 2024
What do you get when you bring together the evergreen storyteller, Kevin Crossley-Holland and the fabulous illustrative work of Chris Riddell?
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An Interview with B.B. Taylor posted on 10 Nov 2024
An Interview with B.B. Taylor
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Grimm’s Fairy Tales posted on 07 Nov 2024
It is always a creative challenge for authors and illustrators to revisit classic stories that have been around for generations of readers.
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Dinosaurs: A pop-up book posted on 05 Nov 2024
Sweden-based illustrator, Ingela P Arrhenius has brought together two things almost guaranteed to capture the attention and imagination of any child
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The Clockwork Key posted on 03 Nov 2024
It’s always fun to be there at the start of a new series – in this case, Vashi Hardy’s ‘Relic Hunters’ with The Clockwork Key being the first.