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Rooster hits just the right tone at The Bookbag!

The Bookbag has just posted a superlative review for quirky new picture book Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans by Jessie Miller and illustrated by Barbara Bakos: ‘Miller’s writing is perfect; a light tone, but still getting the message across. The story is told in rhyming couplets and scans brilliantly. There are plenty of funny sentences, as many for the adults to enjoy as the kids. The sense of knowing means that… Read More »Rooster hits just the right tone at The Bookbag!

‘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

‘Simple, but also simply fun’ The Bookbag’s wonderful review for Early Reader Cool Duck and Lots of Hats!

The Bookbag recently published a great review of pink band Early Reader Cool Duck and Lots of Hats by Elizabeth Dale and illustrated by Giusi Capizzi. Thanks, Sam! ‘Although incredibly simple, Dale’s stories are also a little daft so they are still fun. Capizzi is able to capture this sense of lightness in the drawings. This makes a book that could have felt like my first academic text, actually feel… Read More »‘Simple, but also simply fun’ The Bookbag’s wonderful review for Early Reader Cool Duck and Lots of Hats!

Another 5 STAR review from The Bookbag for Early Reader Bam-Boo and I Wish!

We are thrilled that another 5 star review has just come out for red banded Early Reader Bam-Boo and I Wish by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Julia Seal! ‘The illustrations in the book support the story perfectly. Panda is very cute, and all the colours are bright and attractive. You can use the pictures too for figuring out what’s happening in the story, if you get a bit stuck.… Read More »Another 5 STAR review from The Bookbag for Early Reader Bam-Boo and I Wish!

‘Definitely recommended!’ 5 STAR review from The Bookbag for Early Reader Buzz and Jump! Jump!

The Bookbag recently gave our red banded Early Reader Buzz and Jump! Jump! by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Louise Forshaw an amazing 5 star review. ‘I felt this was pitched at the right reading level, with fun pictures and two entertaining stories. My son really enjoyed reading it, and he hasn’t seen the books in this series as being ‘homework’ but instead fun books to read and enjoy multiple… Read More »‘Definitely recommended!’ 5 STAR review from The Bookbag for Early Reader Buzz and Jump! Jump!

‘Has a charm that will engage very young children quickly’ The Bookbag reviews Wishker!

The Bookbag has just posted a fantastic review of Wishker by Heather Pindar and illustrated by Sarah Jennings. Thanks, Sue! ‘From its appealing cover onwards this story has a charm that will engage very young children quickly. The illustrations are lovely; busy with plenty to look at and recognise yet clear and vibrant too. Parents will be quick to recognise the manner and type of requests that Mirabel constantly makes… Read More »‘Has a charm that will engage very young children quickly’ The Bookbag reviews Wishker!

‘Bright and lively illustrations’ The Bookbag reviews Fum!

The Bookbag had some kind words for Fum by Karl Newson and illustrated by Lucy Fleming in a recent review. ‘Told in rhyme, this helps the story flow at a good pace. The bright and lively illustrations also help the story along, and of course little ones need to take a good look at the pictures to see if they can see Fum hiding. The characters all have sweet faces,… Read More »‘Bright and lively illustrations’ The Bookbag reviews Fum!

‘Silly and funny – what toddler doesn’t snigger a little when discussing bottoms and pants?!’ Super review of Stone Underpants on The Bookbag

Charming review of Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle and illustrated by Richard Watson on The Bookbag ‘There’s lots of movement through the illustrations, and they work well with the story, making it a lively read that’s fun to share one to one or also with a bigger group of children. Very silly, good for boys and girls, your toddlers will love it!’ See the full review here Buy a copy… Read More »‘Silly and funny – what toddler doesn’t snigger a little when discussing bottoms and pants?!’ Super review of Stone Underpants on The Bookbag

‘An instant hit’ FIVE STAR review of As Nice as Pie on The Bookbag

Glowing five star review of As Nice as Pie by Gary Sheppard and illustrated by Tim Budgen in The Bookbag   ‘It is the type of book which a child will love to learn reading from, but is also a joy to speak out loud as the text is so well created. ‘‘Pie’’ was an instant hit the first time it was read; the simple story, strong moral, clean illustrations,… Read More »‘An instant hit’ FIVE STAR review of As Nice as Pie on The Bookbag

5 Stars for Letter to Pluto!

Letter to Pluto by Lou Treleaven came out last week and we’re thrilled that it is out in the world! We’re even more thrilled to have received a 5* review for the literary space adventure from The Bookbag! “This is a fascinating concept for a book and one that works completely […] I loved how the different characters came across in their letter writing. It is a really interesting way to tell their… Read More »5 Stars for Letter to Pluto!