This book is a joy. I read it in one sitting; I couldn't put it down. I implore you and everyone you know, young and old to read this book. It's urgent. It's important. It promotes understanding and it's a beautiful read.
Jamie Rambeau first told their secret to their best friend Ash in year 4. "I'm not a girl or a boy Ash. Don't use 'he' or 'she' when you're talking about me. Neither of them sound right. They're not...my words."
Jamie was good until year 6 but they were about to find out that despite what they thought, not ... View Full Review
I love Clarice Bean. How can you not? Her unique voice. How bright and funny she is. Her keen observations. Her endless curiosity. Such a way with words!
As I read each book I can’t help but read out loud as her voice is so unique. She’s so wise, and a bit of a know it all. In the most UTTERLY brilliant way. If you haven’t the pleasure of her acquaintance yet, do not delay and go and buy one of her books right now.
In this the ninth Clarice Bean book, Clarice ... View Full Review
Inspired by a rite-of-passage book and his own first discovery of the Bard in Tales of Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb when he was six or seven, Morpurgo delivers his own version of a selection of Shakespeare's plays in story format.
And oh what a joy it is. Giving the gift of Shakespeare to the young, ensuring they don't turn away from it before they come to engage with it, enjoy it, love it, this is a real treat. Offering every child the early experience of the tales of Shakespeare, this book deserves to be on every bookshelf throughout ... View Full Review
Those cheeky crayons of The Day the Crayons Quit fame are back. And they are here to celebrate our planet. Full of colour and full of life they accompany us on a journey across our oceans, our rivers, our trees and our skies. Colouring as they go, they celebrate the fruits of our planet, animals, and all of us too - in all of our shapes, colours and sizes.
Join the rainbow of writing implements in this fun-size hardback picture book, including the hilarious Beige crayon via the super-cute illustrations by the incredible Oliver Jeffers.
What a delight! View Full Review
Reminiscent of Calvin and Hobbes, this is a triumph of a book, and we can’t wait for more adventures from this delightful duo.
Murray, the cat and Bun, the bunny, journey through the magic catflap to a land of Vikings where they are given the task to get rid of the trolls and find Eggrick, by the fearsome Harald the Hairy.
Hilariously the adorable little rabbit used to be a sticky bun, until Murray’s owner the wizard Fumblethumb mistakenly turned him into a bunny. He’s always messing things up! A fun filled feast of ... View Full Review
Every so often a shooting star escapes from the gilded cage it's kept in, slipping away from those who try to tame it, and dashing through the night, ripping open the sky connecting the two worlds for a brief moment.
Humankind hears the thunder sound as the shooting stars escape, warning the hunters far and wide who will again assemble, ready to protect the earth from the monsters that will soon fall. 12 year old Zed is fascinated by the Demons that fall from the sky, monsters that threaten their world. One day he hopes to follow in his dad’... View Full Review
Nikki is on the cusp of something big. @AntTheProdigy has DM'd her on Instagram after watching a video of her perform. He thinks she's the real deal and has invited her to California to audition for THE Derek Atkins, for a girl band he's putting together.
The only thing is, this doesn't happen to girls like Nikki.
Nikki comes from a challenging home. She's desperate to get out of Texas. Her mum is very difficult. She's often running away to her best friend Mal's house when she and her mum have another one of their legendary fights. But she always ... View Full Review
