Category: childrens fiction

Lonely Girl by Paul Guy Hurrell 

Gladys is feeling sad, as any 13-year-old would when she finds out her parents are getting divorced. She has to move house and school. Feeling lonely and missing her friends, her father takes her up Sugarwell Hill sledging after a heavy snowfall. When Gladys crashes into a snowman, she is catapulted into a magical world. This is where she meets Harvey Tootblaster, (Clumpy to … Read More Lonely Girl by Paul Guy Hurrell 

Kloe’s New Start by K.M. Selvidge

Kloe can’t wait to get started at her new school… but when her brother Wreny starts acting out, will she end up stuck in his shadow? Genre: Children’s Fiction Age: 8-12 Or will she be able to make her own way and make others see her for who she truly is? My Review It’s the start of Kloe’s new school term and she is nervous. Her friends … Read More Kloe’s New Start by K.M. Selvidge

Mitchie the Service Dog Gets A Job by Diane Petrozzo

Mitchie is a young, black Labrador Retriever training to become a service dog.  Everyone says he will become very successful, but Mitchie doesn’t believe them.  Will he actually be good enough to assist someone? Genre: Children’s BookAges: 3-9 Eventually, Mitchie is matched with an elderly gentleman named Mel who is visually impaired.  How is Mitchie going to help Mel live a fulfilling life. This … Read More Mitchie the Service Dog Gets A Job by Diane Petrozzo

The Little Duck With All The Luck by LK Brodie

This is the exciting tale about a lucky little duck and his brothers and sisters. These six little ducks, live together with their mother beside a small baby pond near some large bushy trees. One sunny morning, mother duck gathers her little ducklings around to take them out on their first big adventure. What sort of wonderful sights might they see along the winding … Read More The Little Duck With All The Luck by LK Brodie

If You Were A Seed by Claudia GJ Moore

If you could be anything, what would you be? Imagine being a seed, a tiny, pocket-sized seed. You could grow anywhere! Perhaps in a lush, green meadow or in the middle of a well-walked path. You could settle in an old and forgotten pot or by your school’s front door. Or maybe somewhere entirely different! #IfYouWereASeed X(Twitter) #ClaudiaGJMoore @BlossomSpring3 @ZooloosBT #ZooloosBookTours #blogtour #BookX #booktwitterInstagram #ClaudiaGJMoore @blossom.spring.publishing @zooloosbooktours #bookstagram A fascinating subject … Read More If You Were A Seed by Claudia GJ Moore

The Magical Adventures of Diesel The Husky by Rosie and Perry Tobin

Join Diesel on his enchanting adventures through the snowy wilderness and into the magical forest, where kindness, friendship, and heroism shine brightly. In this captivating children’s book series, readers of all ages will be transported to a world filled with wonder and excitement as they follow Diesel and his friends on their thrilling quests. Published by: Blossom Spring Publishing Genre: Children’s adventureLength: 31 pages #DieselTheHusky X(Twitter) @BlossomSpring3 @ZooloosBT #ZooloosBookTours #blogtour #BookX Instagram … Read More The Magical Adventures of Diesel The Husky by Rosie and Perry Tobin

Team Olaf’s Mutt Strutt Book For Maggie’s by Rachel Flower and Uncle Julian

Team Olaf’s Mutt Strut for Maggie’s is an illustrated, rhyming story regaling with ‘tails’ of the canine friends’ Cornish adventures as they embark on a sponsored journey to raise money for Maggie’s. It is peppered with interactive activities including a piratical treasure hunt, and a celebrity photo shoot at the Eden Project! All the profits from this book will go to Maggie’s charity, ‘Everyone’s … Read More Team Olaf’s Mutt Strutt Book For Maggie’s by Rachel Flower and Uncle Julian

Meli and Mac by Elena Joannides

“It’s expedition o’clock!” cries Mac, putting down his French book. “Expedition Supervisor ready!” replies his sister, Meli. Adventure isn’t far away when they stumble across a lost flamingo who speaks French. Can they help Freddie find his way to the flamingo festival of the year? Join Meli and Mac for some flamingo fun in Serendipity Forest – and use the translation guide to learn … Read More Meli and Mac by Elena Joannides

What Is Loneliness? by Rebecca Eisenberg

“What is Loneliness?” is a poignant and beautifully illustrated children’s picture book that explores the complex emotion of loneliness in a way that is relatable and reassuring for young readers. Through thoughtful storytelling and captivating visuals, this book takes children on a journey to understand, embrace, and find ways to alleviate loneliness. Genre: Children’sAge: 3 – 7Pages: 31 “What is Loneliness?” is not just a story; it’s … Read More What Is Loneliness? by Rebecca Eisenberg

Aesop – The StoryTeller by Leon Conrad

Will the stag escape the hunters? Did the lion eat the mouse? And why exactly did the fox invite the stork round to share a meal? Find your own answers to these questions as you engage with the stories retold here by Leon Conrad in the rich oral storytelling tradition. The layout of this book is specially designed to encourage reading aloud. The fables … Read More Aesop – The StoryTeller by Leon Conrad

Captain Kit by Kathryn Holme

Captain Kit loves snacking. Shipmates Joy and Pedro hide the food one day with a surprising outcome. A rhythmically-told story for 3 to 5 year olds featuring pirate adventures and cake. Genre: Children’s Picture BookAge: 3-5 year olds My Review Pirates and cake – what could be more fun! Captain Kit loves cakes and sweets, but they are not good for him, so his fellow … Read More Captain Kit by Kathryn Holme

Never-my-name and Isn’t-my-name: naughty fairy twins by Colin Stern and Emily Luke

“Never-my-name and Isn’t-my-name were naughty fairy twins. But Isn’t-my-name went missing, which is where my tale begins.” When Never-my-name loses her fairy twin sister, Isn’t-my-name, while playing on the snowy mountainside, she fears she may never see her again. Enlisting her fairy helpers, Never-my-name searches high and low but Isn’t-my-name is simply nowhere to be found. Publisher‏: ‎ Brown Dog BooksPaperback: ‎ 32 pagesGenre: … Read More Never-my-name and Isn’t-my-name: naughty fairy twins by Colin Stern and Emily Luke