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‘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

‘Flamboyant and unique, Rooster is a fabulous character’ North Somerset Teachers’ Book Award

North Somerset Teachers’ Book Award certainly had some high praise in a recent book blog for Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans by Jessie Miller and illustrated by Barbara Bakos: ‘Flamboyant and unique, Rooster is a fabulous character whose individuality is to be applauded. Reminding us all that is it great to be different from others and have different tastes, this story makes an excellent starting point for discussions, both in class… Read More »‘Flamboyant and unique, Rooster is a fabulous character’ North Somerset Teachers’ Book Award

‘We can see this book being relished in Early Years and KS1 classrooms as part of winter themed topics’ Books for Topics enjoys a wintry treat!

Books for Topics posted a great review for our favourite winter book recently under its Autumn/Winter school themed topics: The Snowflake Mistake is by Lou Treleaven and illustrated by Maddie Frost. ‘Young children will love snuggling up with this story on a wintry day! Within a floating ice palace high above the clouds, the Snow Queen operates a snowflake machine, ensuring that it produces perfectly identical flakes. But one day… Read More »‘We can see this book being relished in Early Years and KS1 classrooms as part of winter themed topics’ Books for Topics enjoys a wintry treat!

‘Champions the individual’ The Ish Mother champions Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans!

The Ish Mother posted a wonderful and very thoughtful review of Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans by Jessie Miller and illustrated by Barbara Bakos: ‘This morning I woke up to news that the Archbishop of Canterbury has called on schools and nurseries to allow children to dress up how they choose, regardless of gender stereotypes. … it reminded me of a picture book I had waiting to review.’ ‘I really love the… Read More »‘Champions the individual’ The Ish Mother champions Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans!

‘They won’t fail to raise a smile for many years to come’ Super reviews for Clumpety and Hamster!

Married to a Geek has just posted a couple of wonderful new reviews! Of Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks she said: ‘Willow just loves this book – and so do I actually – in particular she seems to love looking at each of the very detailed pictures and will listen intently whilst I explain what is going on within each page. The colourfulness and… Read More »‘They won’t fail to raise a smile for many years to come’ Super reviews for Clumpety and Hamster!

‘A lively and quirky story time read aloud that invites audience participation’ Red Reading Hub on Bonkers About Beetroot!

Red Reading Hub joined the growing throng of enthusiastic fans of the unusual and vibrant story Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones and illustrated by Chris Jevons: ‘Really, there’s no other way to describe this story that to borrow Penguin’s much used word, ‘BONKERS’. The contrasting characters: optimistic Zebra and pessimist, Penguin complement one another well, making for a lively and quirky story time read aloud that invites audience participation.… Read More »‘A lively and quirky story time read aloud that invites audience participation’ Red Reading Hub on Bonkers About Beetroot!

‘Can bring lots of discussion in the classroom’ 5 STAR review in Amazon for Daddy and I!

We were delighted to read a wonderful 5 STAR review from teacher Sam on Amazon for new picture book Daddy and I by author of The Snugglewump Lou Treleaven and illustrated delightfully by Sophie Burrows. We are so pleased it is being used in the classroom particularly to open discussion about children whose parents may live apart: ‘I took this one into school, excited to read it with the children.… Read More »‘Can bring lots of discussion in the classroom’ 5 STAR review in Amazon for Daddy and I!

‘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

‘Cheeky, fun, playful and engaging and children will love it’ What’s Good to Do delights in hamster mischief!

What’s Good to Do has just posted a lovely review of Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks. Here’s what they had to say: ‘A great picture book story. It has been written, by Tracy Gunaratnam, in a way that will appeal to children and they will be able to grasp the words and meaning and repeat it back. It is cheeky, fun, playful and engaging and… Read More »‘Cheeky, fun, playful and engaging and children will love it’ What’s Good to Do delights in hamster mischief!

‘Best picture book I’ve read in years’ 5 STAR review for Bonkers from The Bookbag

Wow! We’ve just read the amazing review from The Bookbag for new picture book Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones and illustrated by Chris Jevons: ‘Bonkers about Beetroot is a picture book that positively jumps off the bookshelf combining both an intriguing title that shouts ‘read me’ and a wonderful vibrant cover of huge beetroot, a cheery looking Zebra and – best of all – a frowning penguin. I was, therefore,… Read More »‘Best picture book I’ve read in years’ 5 STAR review for Bonkers from The Bookbag

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