Once by Morris Gleitzman

Yesterday I took my daughter to the library and had a dig through the Junior fiction shelves and stumbled upon Once. It is a book I've heard so much about but never picked up before. I know I am years late to the party on this one, but that's the joy of libraries - you...

Rhymoceros by Janik Coat

For obvious reasons, a book about a rhino is always going to catch my attention. But this one caught my attention and then didn't let it go. It's a smiley, strokey kind of book. My favourite kind. The simple premise of a rhino enacting rhyming words is pulled off with humour and style. Coat has...

International Book Giving Day is nearly here!

International Book Giving Day is THIS WEEKEND! A whole day dedicated to giving books to children...what could be better? If you are new to IBGD you can find out more here. You can also download beautifully designed bookmarks and bookplates to tuck into the books you donate. Find them here. It was IBGD 2013 that...