Book Review

“It made me smile. Simple as that.” Charming review for Mine Mine Mine said the Porcupine

Bookmonster Ally has written a lovely review for Mine Mine Mine said the Porcupine by Alex English and Emma Levey, follow up book to Yuck! Said the Yak. “So, hand in hand, the writing and illustrations in Mine Mine Mine! Said the Porcupine work together to reinforce the importance of friendship and imagination in playtime to children in a fun, colourful and characterful way. Lovely, really lovely. It made me… Read More »“It made me smile. Simple as that.” Charming review for Mine Mine Mine said the Porcupine

“The Snowflake Mistake is an enchanting wintry treat.”

Happy publication day to the wonderful team behind The Snowflake Mistake, Lou Treleaven and Maddie Frost! To celebrate such a wondrous day, we have received a wonderful review from Beccy Judge, who writes at Books-a-go-go. “The Snowflake Mistake is an enchanting wintry treat spreading the message thatÂ itâ€™s good to be different! Â Lou Treleavenâ€™s descriptions are so delicious, youâ€™ll be simply longing to read them aloud. Gorgeous rhyming couplets swirl around… Read More »“The Snowflake Mistake is an enchanting wintry treat.”

“A wonderful high-concept picture book.” Review for the Snowflake Mistake

The Snowflake Mistake by Lou Treleaven and Maddie Frost is out today! We’re so excited for the early winter treat that we’re choosing to ignore the glorious weather outside, lingering from a brilliant summer. To celebrate the release we have had a review from The Bookbag! “With a catchy title that accurately sums up the story, this is a wonderful high-concept picture book. I simply love the idea of a… Read More »“A wonderful high-concept picture book.” Review for the Snowflake Mistake

“A brilliantly funny and original picture book that the whole family will love”

Beccy, who writes at Books-a-go-go has reviewed the fantabulous Mr Mustachio and she found it fantabulous indeed! “Mr Mustachio is a funny and original picture book that the whole family will love […] This book is a total hoot and kids are of course going to love it. Adults and children reading together will not only enjoy the story but will also have fun imagining who else might have come… Read More »“A brilliantly funny and original picture book that the whole family will love”

“A big thumbs up” from Booklover Jo for our new junior fiction!

Booklover Jo and her daughter have kindly read and reviewed our new junior fiction titles which we are pleased to hear, went down a real treat! Rickety Rocket by Alice Hemming and Emma Randall “This lively and fun adventure is bound to amuse and delight children who find themselves lost in space information books (excuse the pun)Â […]Â With hilarious energy filled illustrations, children will be captivated by thisÂ galactic treat.” Letter… Read More »“A big thumbs up” from Booklover Jo for our new junior fiction!

“Just perfect.” Review for The New LiBEARian

The lovely folk at My Book Corner have reviewed The New LiBEARian by Alison Donald and Alex Wilmore! “I love Donald’s play on fiction vs reality using a fun and lively tone, with an unexpected twist. Willmore’s illustrations fill the pages with warmth – just perfect for a book set in a library.Â Great fun to read out loud, The New LiBEARian is a lovely picture book for bedtime.” We’re… Read More »“Just perfect.” Review for The New LiBEARian

“Sure to please both book and bear lovers!” Review for The New LiBEARian

We’ve had a lovely review forÂ The New LiBEARianÂ by Alison Donald and Alex Wilmore from Catherine, who writes at Bookworm Baby! “The power of stories are a magical part of a child’s life, and reading to a child opens up their imagination and lets them enjoy a world that anyone can visit. The New LiBEARian explores just that…Â this book is sure to please both book and bear lovers! This is… Read More »“Sure to please both book and bear lovers!” Review for The New LiBEARian

“A crazy tale for sure!” Review for Mr Mustachio

Jill at Red Reading Hub has reviewed the fantabulousÂ Mr Mustachio!Â “A crazy tale for sure, but itâ€™s one that will elicit giggles from young audiences: Abigail Tompkinsâ€™ subtle-toned scenes of the moustachioed Mr M are a hoot.”Â Read the full review here. Buy Mr Mustachio here.

“We need more books like Letter to Pluto, lighting the spark in young readers.”

What an amazing review for Letter to Pluto by Lou Treleaven! Beccy, who writes at Books-a-go-go has given Lou’s first junior fiction title a sparkling review, praising it for it’s humour, content and it’s potential contribution to the battle of convincing some reluctant children that reading isn’t boring! “Lou Treleavenâ€™s Jon is really genuinely funny and children will like and relate to him. Some of his comments had me laughing… Read More »“We need more books like Letter to Pluto, lighting the spark in young readers.”

Lovely review for Mr Mustachio!

Laura, who writes at the blog, Yummy Mummy Flabby Tummy, has reviewed the charming and dapperÂ Mr MustachioÂ by Yasmin Finch and Abigail Tompkins! “This is a really quirky story with plenty of opportunities to practice numeracy with your child. It’s very easy to read and the pictures are fun too.” Read the full review here. Buy Mr Mustachio here.