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Nora Nightsky by Rebecca Lewis-Oakes and Becka Moor – a sneaky peek

July 4, 2025
Nora Nightsky by Rebecca Lewis Oakes and Becka Moor

  A brand new laugh out loud illustrated young fiction series, that’s bursting with charm, mischief and friendship.     Oh my heart! Readers of Isadora Moon and Mummy Fairy and Me are going to LOVE Nora Nightsky. She’s cool. She’s fun. And she’s actually a star that’s heading to earth as a girl. ⭐️   ⭐️ Nora Nightsky ✏️ By Rebecca Lewis-Oakes @hellorebeccalo  Illustrated by Becka…

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The Wish Switch by Lynn Painter – middle grade review

July 2, 2025
The Wish Switch by Lynn Painter

  ✨ Friends to enemies, with a sprinkle of first crush flutters, a dash of magic and a whole heap of fun! ✨       Oh. My. Goodness! This book. I actually don’t know where to start, because I loved it so much. #wow   It’s absolutely brilliant! Not just for teen readers, but for anyone who fancies reminiscing about secret first crushes, the…

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8 brilliant children’s books about nature

June 27, 2025
8 brilliant children's books about nature

  “If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.” – Frances Hodgson Burnett     This year’s summer reading challenge 2025 is themed on adventures in nature and the great outdoors! We love books that jump into nature feet first, from magical worlds, gardening and birdwatching , to curious creatures , and exploring the outdoors. Here are…

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Sammy Feels Shy by Tom Percival – picture book review

June 19, 2025
Sammy Feels Shy by Tom Percival

  Sammy Feels Shy from bestselling creator of the Big Bright Feelings series, Tom Percival!     ⭐️ Sammy Feels Shy By Tom Percival @tompercivalbooks ❤️ Published by Bloomsbury Children’s Books @bloomsburychildrens COMING SOON – July 2025 An uplifting story, that encourages little ones to not let feelings of shyness stand in the way of having fun.   Sammy Feels Shy by Tom Percival    Sammy…

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The Biggest Dog in the Book by Ben Lerwill and Mark Chambers – picture book review

June 11, 2025
The Biggest Dog in the Book by Ben Lerwill and Mark Chambers

  A playful picture book that will tickle dog lovers, big and small.     ⭐️ The Biggest Dog In The Book Written by Ben Lerwill @benlerwill  Illustrated by Mark Chambers @markchambers  ❤️ Published by DK Books @dkbooks   Ahhhhh!!!! We’ve been waiting for a new doggie book to add to our collection. And, the Biggest Dog In The Book did not disappoint.   The…

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The Fib by Pedro Iniguez and Nathan Kwan – picture book review

May 9, 2025
The Fib by Pedro Iniguez and Nathan Kwan

  I LOVE a good sneak peek of up coming picture books, don’t you? When I got the chance to have a look at The Fib by Pedro Iniguez and Nathan Kwan, publishing later in October 2025, I couldn’t wait. It’s a brilliant new story about the importance of honesty. – Love this message.       The Fib by Pedro Iniguez and Nathan Kwan…

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#DreamTeam linky summer edition

#DreamTeam linky - summer edition 2023

Me, in the Middle

School reading list top picks for March 2022

Me, in the Middle is featured in The School Reading List

Author

Me, in the Middle – Author event at London South Bank Imagine Children’s Festival!

me in the middle

Happy Book Birthday Me, in the Middle

Me, in the Middle cover art reveal - *giggles, my second picture book!!

WILD

Wild by Annette Demetriou and Dawn White

WILD is now out in Spanish!

Wild - debut children's picture book

WILD – Our debut children’s picture book

Dad blogger Ross Good from The Stented Papa is the official storyteller for WILD!

Wild publication day

Happy book birthday WILD!

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