The Moon is a Ball by Ed Franck

The characters are delightful and throughout the story they learn valuable lessons about sharing, differences and the immense value of friendship.  They are very unlikely friends, with one being a Panda and the other being a squirrel, but perhaps that also allows them to accept difference in others.   The book consists of 9 chapters, each…

Press Start! Super Rabbit Boy Blasts Off! By Thomas Flintham

The fifth in this series of colourful graphic novel with bright colours. In Animal Town Hero Super Rabbit Boy and his friends are having a party.  King Viking, the “main Meanie” has gone away. Suddenly a green alien called Glob Glorp appears asking for help. King Viking and his mighty Robot Army are causing trouble…

The Ghost Cat who saved my Life by Pamela Butchart

This is part of the ‘Little Gem’ imprint from Barrington Stoke and it is aimed at those just learning to read, or who are struggling with their reading. It is the story of young Leon and his friend Sav and what happens when they think they hear a cat trapped in an upstairs flat. When…

Budgie by Joseph Coelho

A touching tale about discovery, loss and friendship. Miles is rattling around the estate, bored as his friend has gone away on holiday, something he never gets to do. He discovers a budgie which briefly brings him joy until it unfortunately passes away. An unexpected visit from a usually grumpy neighbour reveals a story of…

April’s Garden by Isla McGuckin

A picturebook that takes readers on a journey of a child who, along with her mother, moves into temporary accommodation. April’s disappointment is palpable as she grapples with second-hand toys and the promise that things will change one day. April’s mother encourages her to plant some seeds with the promise that her patience will be…

Mummies Unwrapped by Tim Froese

Engaging and informative this non-fiction book focuses specifically on the area of Egyptian life that the majority of children find the most intriguing. It presents the historical and cultural information relating to all areas of mummification and funeral rites. The explanations are clear and concise, making it easy for readers to grasp the concepts without…

Rain and Shine A Flip-Flap Book of Weather by Molly Littleboy

This bite -sized flip-flap board book is a perfect book of weather for young children. Little children will enjoy turning the split pages and discovering stunning illustrations which take them through a world of weather. Readers can watch the weather change before their eyes. There is accessible weather information and wildlife to spot. An educational…

Who Owns the Woods? by Emily Hibbs

This is a beautifully illustrated and well written story book of a little boy and his grandmother who are walking through a wild wood. This wood is full of life from the trees and plants to the forest creatures. The boy is curious about everything he sees and wonders who owns the woods. This is…

The Ghost Cat Who Saved My Life by Pamela Butchart

This is part of the ‘Little Gem’ imprint from Barrington Stoke and it is aimed at those just learning to read, or who are struggling with their reading.  It is the story of young Leon and his friend Sav and what happens when they think they hear a cat trapped in an upstairs flat.  When…