🌐 About the Author Anthony Browne is one of the world’s most celebrated creators of picture books, with classics such as «Voices in the Park», «Willy the Wimp», and «Gorilla» to his name. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice, the Kurt Maschler ‘Emil’ Award three times, and in 2000 became the first British […]
Author & Illustrator: Cecilia Heikkil Translation: Polly Lawson 📖 Book Information Publisher: Floris Books September 2025 ISBN: 9781782509530 Recommended age: 6+ Pages: 44 Category: Friendship, tolerance, acceptance ✨ About the Book Fox and Mole live side by side, alone in the headland. During summers, they enjoy the company of other friends, they chat or play […]
Author: Angela DiTerlizzi Illustrator: Lorena Alvarez 📖 Book Information Publisher: Little Brown Young Readers, May 2024 ISBN: 13 9780316500142 Recommended age: 5+ Pages: 40 Category: Children’s books, Family ✨ About the Book Have you thought that you are bored only if you choose to? ‘TheCurious Why‘, the follow-up to Magical Yet can reveal the formula […]
Summer Reading: #1 Grandad’s Camper By Harry Woodgate
✨ About the Book A heartwarming story that celebrates family relationships and the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren. This mini lesson is designed especially for parents who enjoy sharing reading time with their children, offering a simple and meaningful way to explore the story together. 📖 Book Information Publisher: Andersen Press (2021) Topic: Family […]
✨ About the Book A new and funny adventure for Clarice Bean fans and for parents who enjoy sharing reading time with their children. Full of humour and relatable situations, this story explores family life, everyday experiences, and the ups and downs of relationships at home—perfect for engaging young readers. 📖 Book Information Author: Lauren […]
Summer Reading #3 ‘I’m Sticking with you’ by Smriti Halls
✨ About the Book An irresistible, humorous rhyming story about friendship and acceptance between a big bear and a small squirrel. Full of warmth and gentle humour, this story explores what it means to stand by someone, understand their feelings, and build meaningful connections. 📖 Book Information Author: Smriti Halls Illustrated by: Steve Small Publisher: […]
Summer Reading #4 ‘Looking for Emily’ by Fiona Longmuir
✨ About the Book What happens when you want to rescue someone who doesn’t want to be found? An unmissable summer read full of mystery, intrigue, and unexpected twists. This story invites readers to follow clues, question assumptions, and uncover the truth. 📖 Book Information Author: Fiona Longmuir Publisher: Nosy Crow (June 2022) Topic: Children’s […]
Summer Reading #5 ‘My Pet Goldfish’ by Catherine Rayner
✨ About the Book A gentle and touching story that explores the special bond between a child and their pet. Through the story of a goldfish, young readers are invited to reflect on care, connection, and emotions, while also discovering interesting facts about these fascinating animals. 📖 Book Information Author & Illustrator: Catherine Rayner Topic: […]
SummerReading #6: ‘Stella and The Seagull’ by: Georgina Stevens
✨ About the Book A meaningful and engaging story that introduces young readers to environmental awareness and the importance of caring for our planet. Set in a familiar seaside context, the book gently explores issues such as pollution, recycling, and how small actions can make a big difference. 📖 Book Information Author: Georgina Stevens Topic: […]
Summer Reading #7: ‘The Friendship Bench’ by Wendy Meddour
✨ About the Book A new house, a new school, new friends… and a very special bench! Tilly has just moved to a new home by the sea. She loves playing on the beach, doing cartwheels in the sand, and spending time with her mum and her dog, Shadow. But starting at a new school […]
Summer Reading #8: ‘Stop the Clock’ by Pippa Goodhart
✨ About the Book It often feels like time is chasing us… and that’s exactly how Joe feels. Everything in his life seems rushed—his mum is in a hurry, he has to get ready for school quickly, his teacher is in a hurry, and he must finish his work before time runs out. Joe feels […]
Summmer Reading #9 ‘Martha Maps It Out’ by Leigh Hodgkinson
✨ About the Book Martha’s world is full of maps… even for the impossible! Martha LOVES drawing maps—of everything! From outer space to her own bedroom, and even her thoughts and dreams, she invites readers on a journey through her imaginative world. Starting in space, the story zooms in step by step: to our planet, […]
Summer Reading #10: ‘The name game’ by Elizabeth Laird
✨ About the Book What happens when you’re a bored child… but you have imagination? This delightful story shows how boredom can turn into creativity. A young girl feels lonely at home—there’s no one to play with. But everything changes when she begins a “name game” with the nature and animals around her, inventing imaginative […]
✨ About the Book Can you imagine what ten cats and a few cans of paint can do?The result… a wonderfully messy and hilarious adventure! In this playful story, ten curious cats discover three cans of paint—and soon, blotches, splodges, and splats are everywhere! 10 Cats is a fun and engaging exploration of colour, brought […]
✨ About the Book Some like dogs more than others… What’s your favourite type of dog?Is it big or small? Soft? Spotty? Stripy? In this playful and engaging story, readers are introduced to a variety of dogs with distinctive personalities. But there’s a twist—the narrator turns out to be a cat, adding a humorous and […]
✨ About the Book Ruffles is an adorable and playful puppy. There are lots of things he likes… and lots of things he doesn’t! Ruffles perfectly represents a toddler in dog form—sometimes he laughs, sometimes he doesn’t, but with a little help and understanding, he always gets there in the end. This charming series invites […]
✨ About the Story Can a squirrel with superpowers bring happiness to a hopeless girl? Flora and Ulysses is a charming and humorous story about an unlikely friendship between a cynical young girl and a squirrel with extraordinary abilities. Together, they embark on an adventure that explores hope, friendship, and the power of believing in […]
‘Summer reading: Home is Where My Heart Is’ by: Smriti Halls
✨ About the Book Being an immigrant myself, I often wonder: Where is “home”?Is home something we carry in our hearts? Is it tied to the people we left behind?Can we truly define what “home” means? Home is a heartwarming tale that invites readers to reflect, explore emotions, and better understand their own feelings. Follow […]
✨ About the Book What would happen if your mummy were a witch? A spellbinding rhyming story that brings to life the precious moments between mother and daughter, with a touch of magic and a supernatural twist. This story celebrates the importance of shared memories and meaningful moments. It also includes interesting facts about the […]
‘The Suitcase’ authored and illustrated by Daniela Sosa
Author & Illustrator: Daniela Sosa 📖 Book Information Publisher: Simon & Schuster (2024) ISBN: 9781665911498 Recommended age: 5+ Pages: 40 Category: Children’s books, Family ✨ About the Book What would you think if you discovered your grandparents are more interesting than you believed? “A heartwarming story about how the people in our lives can be […]
