Picture the scene: you’re sitting at home in your comfortable armchair, perhaps enjoying a cup of tea, when suddenly in your head you hear a voice. It’s the voice of your cat, the Norse god, Odin. This is a regular occurrence for the main character in this book: Aldo. The book is the second instalment…
The dramatic cover of the book prepares the way for what is to follow. We learn about those who challenged power, fought for hearts and minds, and revolutionary technology. As it says in the Introduction “This book tells stories of how things come to be a certain way and why people begin to ask questions…
Life is at a really low ebb for young Jamie. He is in hospital awaiting a heart operation and yet isn’t speaking to his Dad in protest because they have never spoken properly about his Mum’s death. To cheer him up, a nurse suggests he write a letter to the dog he had fallen for…
When 12 year-old Maya Bright loses the lower part of one leg in an accident, she is determined that her disability will not define her. After months of being stuck at home and attending appointments, Maya is definitely ready to go back to school; she can’t wait to get back into the buzz and spend…
An excellent book that was well-received when it was first published in 2018. We learn about 50 pioneering woman across history from around the world. Instead of just studying history, let’s think about HerStory too! In this uplifting and inspiring book, children can learn about 50 intrepid women from around the world and throughout history.…
A wonderful addition to the Welcome to the Museum series. Produced in association with the RSPB the book is hugely diverse and covers species across the world. The back cover reminds us “birds are a barometer of how we are treating our planet.” The reader is reminded that sadly many birds are in decline and…
“Remember, you are your own person.” With schools using the word neurodiverse as the norm, and teachers looking after the wellness and mental health of the young people in their care, this book is a great addition to any Year 2 to Year 6 classroom, (ages 6 – 11 years), or science lab. Children are…
‘Tell me again how the world ended.’ Civilisation as we know it is over. Forever. Perilously, Humankind chose to integrate with machines. Implanted microchips allowed them access to a vast information system known simply as the Hive. Then came the Flood, a catastrophic short circuit which wiped out most of the human race. In…
A most attractive large hardback with an embossed cover and shimmering gold that catches the eye. Throughout the book the illustrations are delightful and vibrant. They create a real sense of movement. The reader learns what an amphibian is, how long amphibians have lived, and where and how they live. There are sections on moving,…