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‘Useful in early discussions about gender and sexuality’ Book Murmuration enjoys a tale of acceptance and self-discovery in Not Yet a Yeti

Louise at Book Murmuration wrote a fantastic review of new picture book Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Tony Neal: ‘I loved this book. George *knows* he is a unicorn, knows with conviction, and his family love and support him. It is a book about discovering who we are and learning that people will love and support us no matter how we identify. It is clearly… Read More »‘Useful in early discussions about gender and sexuality’ Book Murmuration enjoys a tale of acceptance and self-discovery in Not Yet a Yeti

‘A lovely book to encourage wordplay and art’ Book Murmuration review of Froggy Day!

Louise at Book Murmuration has posted a cracking review for new picture book Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with illustration by Barbara Bakos: ‘Both text and illustration will bring young readers to laughter. The one joke runs through the text and the big question as you turn the page is where will the frogs get next? This anticipation leads to increased amusement when the question is answered.  This would be a lovely… Read More »‘A lovely book to encourage wordplay and art’ Book Murmuration review of Froggy Day!

‘Will leave children desperate for the next installment’ Book Murmuration applauds Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror!

Louise at Book Murmuration recently posted a fab review for Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror, the second book in Dan Metcalf’s Dino Wars series which is publishing in September: ‘Dystopia can be suitable for very young readers. Dan Metcalf has proved this with Dino Wars, a series set in a future in which humans and dinosaurs live together and a reactivated bio-weapon threatens to wipe out all dinosaur life.… Read More »‘Will leave children desperate for the next installment’ Book Murmuration applauds Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror!

‘Hilarious’ Book Murmuration laughs and shivers through Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom!

Louise at Book Murmuration enjoyed the laughs and shivers offered by Colin Mulhern’s new junior fiction title Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom which is publishing on the 28th of September: ‘This is hilarious. Think Scooby-Doo – comedy-horror and a young detective. Every time I saw the zombies I burst out laughing. Sunshine Buttercup (the lovely little girl who happens to be holding a chainsaw) and Granny Fondant are… Read More »‘Hilarious’ Book Murmuration laughs and shivers through Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom!

‘A bright and funny book’ Book Murmuration enjoys shopping at The Wondrous Dinosaurium!

Louise at Book Murmuration recently reviewed The Wondrous Dinosaurium by John Condon with illustrations by Steve Brown which is publishing next week: ‘A total treat for little dinosaur lovers who have dreamed of having a dinosaur of their own. The Dinosaurium and its owner Mr Ree bring a touch of magic to the everyday world. The rhythm of Mr Ree’s speech keeps the story rolling along. No matter how many… Read More »‘A bright and funny book’ Book Murmuration enjoys shopping at The Wondrous Dinosaurium!

‘I was impressed by how suited this was to younger middle-grade readers’ Book Murmuration reviews our new junior fiction!

Louise at Book Murmuration has just posted two lovely reviews for our new junior fiction titles: Arlo, Mrs Ogg and the Dinosaur Zoo by Alice Hemming with illustrations by Kathryn Durst: ‘A lovely chapter book which reminded me of Mr Majeika. A class of children comes together under the leadership of a less-than-normal teacher. This will be popular with children who dream of having an adventure instead of an ordinary school… Read More »‘I was impressed by how suited this was to younger middle-grade readers’ Book Murmuration reviews our new junior fiction!

‘Impossible not to love her’ Book Murmuration has a happy addiction to Not My Hats!

Louise at Book Murmuration posted a delightful review of new picture book Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Alea Marley: ‘Issues of sharing will be familiar to parents of small children. The lovely thing about Not My Hats! is although it has a clear message, it never comes across as preachy. The story is made funnier by Hettie’s facial expressions, from her anger at the thought of… Read More »‘Impossible not to love her’ Book Murmuration has a happy addiction to Not My Hats!

‘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!