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Hayley from Home Review The Childe of Hale

This lovely book tells the story of the Child of Hale accompanied by some beautiful illustrations. I love this interpretation as it is most definitely, ‘A Cautionary Tale’ and has a good moral message; as all good fables should. The Childe is whisked away from his home by the king for his queen and lives in splendour, but it is too good to be true and he realises what truly matters to him. To read the full review please click… Read More »Hayley from Home Review The Childe of Hale

‘Beastie’ wins the Heart of Hawick Picture Book Award

Many congratulations to Giles Paley-Phillips who has won the ‘Heart of Hawick’ Children’s Picture book award with ‘The Fearsome Beastie’ against some very strong competition by major publishers.  We hope you enjoy this book as much as the children that voted for it. Available on Amazon by clicking here.

Sally Phillips on CBeebies with ‘The Jelly That Wouldn’t Wobble’

Now on the BBC IPlayer. If BAFTA’S were awarded for reading a children’s book then Sally Phillips would truly deserve one! Absolutely brilliantly read, the character voices are amazing. Children will love listening to this story, by Angela Mitchell and illustrated by Sarah Horne.

Sally Phillips to read ‘The Jelly That Wouldn’t Wobble’ on CBeebies, Bedtime Stories

On Thursday 2nd May on CBeebies, Bedtime Stories, Sally Phillips will be reading Angela Mitchell’s book, ‘The Jelly That Wouldn’t Wobble’ It’s Princess Lolly’s 89th birthday and she orders for the royal jelly!  Trouble is it refuses to wobble! This book is brilliantly illustrated by Sarah Horne, there are lots of quirky characters for Sally to make some very interesting voices. A great book for children from five upwards. Lots of… Read More »Sally Phillips to read ‘The Jelly That Wouldn’t Wobble’ on CBeebies, Bedtime Stories

‘Tabitha Posy’ on BOOKBAG

The online Review website BOOKBAG is one we rate very highly. All of the reviews are well thought out with in depth information and objective opinions on the books. To read their opinion of Tabitha Posy Was Ever So Nosy please click here. you can purchase the book on Amazon through their website. Enjoy

Grandma Bendy on BOOKABOO

  ITV1 and CITV! If you would like a copy of this book before the TV show it is available on Amazon, please click here. We are sure your kids are going to love this very entertaining quirky Grandma! ENJOY  

Julie Talks About Book Trust on the Radio

Maverick author, Julie Fulton is a big supporter of Book Trust and Book Start and in her recent interview on BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester, she went into a bit more detail on what a fantastic organisation they are. To hear the radio clip of Julie, click here.

Julie Fulton on Radio Hereford & Worcester….Again!

Julie was asked to come for a third time to the Radio Worcester and Hereford radio station to talk about her new book Tabitha Posy was ever so nosy. She also talked about Bookstart and Booktrust and the fantastic work they do.  To listen to the clip, click the image to the left or click here.    

Books for boys

                                              The Lancashire Evening Post, “Books for boys feature –Featuring ‘ The Cautionary Tale of the Childe of Hale’ by Rachel Lyon.

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