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‘A hilarious and warm-hearted narrative’ Book Murmuration is charmed by AdoraBULL!

Louise at Book Murmuration just posted a very thoughtful review of AdoraBULL by Alison Donald with illustrations by Alex Willmore: ‘The story is right up to date. It uses internet trends and smart-phones to tell an age-old narrative. This means it could also be used to discuss the pressures of social media. Alfred looks online and sees cute animals. Does this mean he needs to change himself? It is great… Read More »‘A hilarious and warm-hearted narrative’ Book Murmuration is charmed by AdoraBULL!

‘This is exactly the kind of book that I love to read aloud to groups of children’ Books for Topics reviews 3 New Picture Books!

Books for Topics just posted a wonderful series of reviews for three of our newest picture books: Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Alea Marley: ‘Everything about ‘Not My Hats!’ makes for a very happy storytime, from the brightly patterned illustrations to the slightly random cast of characters to the hilarious sets of rhyming strings. Tracy Gunaratnam is a master of rhyme and rhythm and there is something… Read More »‘This is exactly the kind of book that I love to read aloud to groups of children’ Books for Topics reviews 3 New Picture Books!

Book Bairn adores two new picture books publishing tomorrow- AdoraBULL and Not My Hats!

Book Bairn posted two fab reviews for our picture books enjoying their publication day tomorrow!   AdoraBULL by Alison Donald with illustrations by Alex Willmore: ‘A lovely story about accepting who you are. It’s an adorable book.‘ Read the full review here Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Alea Marley: ‘A humorous story that is written in lovely phrasing, perfect for a read aloud, will lightheartedly teach… Read More »Book Bairn adores two new picture books publishing tomorrow- AdoraBULL and Not My Hats!

‘Another gem for the stable (pun intended!)’ Fab review from Dawn Finch for AdoraBULL on An Awfully Big Blog Adventure!

An Awfully Big Blog Adventure has just posted a wonderful review for AdoraBULL by Alison Donald and illustrated by Alex Willmore from librarian and children’s writer Dawn Finch: ‘This is a completely charming picture book that takes a look at what it means to be adorable, and to be adored. It explores in subtle ways the nature of friendship, and loneliness, and being unique and proud of who you are.… Read More »‘Another gem for the stable (pun intended!)’ Fab review from Dawn Finch for AdoraBULL on An Awfully Big Blog Adventure!

Maverick picture books #1 and #2 most viewed book reviews on My Book Corner!

The New LiBEARian by Alison Donald and illustrated by Alex Willmore was the top viewed book review and Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones and illustrated by Chris Jevons was a close second on book reviews blog My Book Corner. Thanks Emma and readers! See The New LiBEARian review here See Bonkers About Beetroot here  

The New LiBEARian makes its North American debut today!

The New LiBEARian by Alison Donald and illustrated by Alex Willmore is being published in North America by Clarion Books (part of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) today! Read an interview with Alison in conversation with Maria Marshall at US book blog The Picture Book Buzz here Congratulations to a wonderful book and author! Alison and Alex’s new picture book AdoraBULL will be published in March.  

‘Full of pace and imagination’ My Book Corner enjoys Pirates in Classroom 3!

Emma at My Book Corner posted a wonderful review for Pirates in Classroom 3 by Alison Donald and illustrated by Ben Whitehouse: ‘What follows is a wonderful imaginative sequence of events, which I enjoyed immensely, as the class pull together to uncover the treasure… with a few surprises on the way. Ms Bitsy is a hero, as are all great teachers!! Donald’s narrative is full of pace and imagination, something… Read More »‘Full of pace and imagination’ My Book Corner enjoys Pirates in Classroom 3!

‘This charming story is perfect for capturing imaginations in Key Stage 1 and Early Years classrooms’ Books for Topics reviews Pirates in Classroom 3

Books for Topics has reviewed a recent picture book Pirates in Classroom 3 by Alison Donald and illustrated by Ben Whitehouse: ‘We have quickly become fond of this delightful pirate story! When the teacher steps out of the classroom, an unexpected visitor arrives in the form of a pirate searching for treasure! Discover whether the children in Classroom 3 can find the treasure before the terrifying Pirate Bloodloss gets his… Read More »‘This charming story is perfect for capturing imaginations in Key Stage 1 and Early Years classrooms’ Books for Topics reviews Pirates in Classroom 3

‘A really fun story.. it’s one we’ll read over and over’ Some enthusiastic arrr-ing for Pirates in Classroom 3 from The Ish Mother

The Ish Mother and young readers Eleanor and Ezra enjoyed our recent picture book from The New LiBEARian author Alison Donald and illustrated by Ben Whitehouse: ‘It’s a really fun story – a class of young children are one day visited by a pirate searching for treasure and go off on a little adventure with him to find the loot he’s after. I love how, although the main child character… Read More »‘A really fun story.. it’s one we’ll read over and over’ Some enthusiastic arrr-ing for Pirates in Classroom 3 from The Ish Mother

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