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Family Book Club reviews It’s a Jungle Out There!

Thanks Family Book Club for a lovely review of It’s a Jungle Out There! ‘This is such a silly story but my son found it hilarious! The illustrations of the hairy animals and the different wigs they tried was very funny!’ Read the full review here. Be sure to like, share and comment! It’s a Jungle Out There is written by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Valentina Fontana. It is… Read More »Family Book Club reviews It’s a Jungle Out There!

‘A fabulous read for any KS2 child’

A big thank you to Toy Adventurers for their brilliant review of The Heart Scarab! Here’s part of it: ‘A fabulous read for any KS2 child. It has some graphic detail and is a fast paced story. We loved it.’ Read the rest on the Toy Adventurers’ Instagram page. Be sure to like, share and comment! The Heart Scarab is written by Saviour Pirotta and illustrated by Jo Lindley. It… Read More »‘A fabulous read for any KS2 child’

Our Book Reviews: The Crocodile Curse

Thanks a lot to Our Book Reviews for featuring The Crocodile Curse! ‘It’s a perfect tie-in to school KS2 history projects, helping to bring the past to life. Jo Lindley’s black and white illustrations are full of slithery crocodiles, magnificent temples, and of course the three friends helping young readers to picture the scenes.’ Read the full review on the Our Book Reviews blog, here. Please like, share and comment!… Read More »Our Book Reviews: The Crocodile Curse

A Super Slug Love Review

Slug Love has received a lovely review — thanks Play With Nina! 🙂 ‘We love the illustrations, especially slug’s lovey dovey puppy dog eyes – he’s so cute! His expression, along with little hearts fluttering around his head, just screams love.’ The rest of the review can be read here. Be sure to like, share and comment! Slug Love is written by Cath Jones and illustrated by Craig Shuttlewood. Order… Read More »A Super Slug Love Review

‘A very easy read and very enjoyable’

Thanks to @sophie_saysaloud for a fantastic review of It’s a Jungle Out There over on Instagram. Here’s a snippet: ‘This will certainly get you laughing but also a very important message of self fulfilment is portrayed through Panzee’s character. Finding what makes you truly happy and persevering until you get to where you want to be! A very easy read and very enjoyable.’ Read the rest of the review here… Read More »‘A very easy read and very enjoyable’

Sid’s Big Fib reviewed by DC Canada Education Publishing

Thank you to Kara Cybanski at DC Canada Education Publishing for a great review of Sid’s Big Fib. Here’s a taster: ‘This book will surely help children reflect on right and wrong and come to positive conclusions regarding honesty and friendship.’ Read the full review here and be sure to share and comment! Sid’s Big Fib is written by Roo Parkin and illustrated by Irina Avgustinovich. It is available to… Read More »Sid’s Big Fib reviewed by DC Canada Education Publishing

‘Sid’s Big Fib is one of the best picture books I have read this year.’

Sid’s Big Fib has received an amazing review from Anita Loughrey! This is how it begins: ‘Sid’s Big Fib is one of the best picture books I have read this year. It is an extremely engaging and relatable picture book with a unique, fun concept that to be honest I wish I came up with myself.’ Continue reading at Much To Do About Writing. Be sure to share and comment!… Read More »‘Sid’s Big Fib is one of the best picture books I have read this year.’

The Very Best Beast Review

Thanks to Play with Nina for a lovely review of The Very Best Beast! 🙂 ‘As with other @maverick_books publications, it’s bursting with vivid colours, refreshing humour and new words for Nina to learn. Sometimes the animals’ expressions just crack us up. It’s a fun, relaxing read.’ Read on at Play with Nina’s Instagram page. Be sure to like, share and comment! The Very Best Beast is written by Alison… Read More »The Very Best Beast Review

‘This has been a wonderful series’

The Wolf’s Song has received a great review from Our Book Reviews. Here’s a snippet: ‘This has been a wonderful series, mixing nail-biting adventure with historic fact, and exploring problems and situations that are as relatable to today’s readers as to the late Neolithic characters. It’s a perfect read for the 7+ age group, whether they’re learning about this period in school or not.’ Thanks Our Book Reviews! 🙂 Read… Read More »‘This has been a wonderful series’