Personalised story books are fascinating to most children, they are a novelty, something fun and a great keepsake. Unique Editions have pushed the boundary a little further than most personalised books I’ve come across and made the most awesome personalised story for a family I’ve ever seen. I chose a book for my daughter Miss …
How to Catch a Star – 10th Anniversary Edition – Review & Win
How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers is a classic children’s picture book that tells the story of a young boy eager to catch a star from the sky. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the book a special set has been put together which we were lucky to receive including a hardback copy …
Woolly & Tig Books – Review
Woolly & Tig has been a firm favourite in this house since the first series aired on CBeebies, so I’m pleased to see a range of books have now been published by Random House. They have a good selection, covering story books and activity books which include wipe clean and sticker types. If you haven’t …
World Book Day, Pirates and Holiday Reading
World Book Day is an opportunity for us all to get inspired to read and pick up a book. World Book Day was designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and is marked in over 100 countries around the globe. The idea is for publishers and bookshops to promote books and …
Horrid Henry Early Reader – Book Review
Horrid Henry’s Sleepover by Orion books is part of their early reader series which I think is perfect for young readers to bridge the gap between large style picture books and paperbacks. My 6yr old daughter loves Horrid Henry, is always giggling at his antics on television so a Horrid Henry book is ideal for …
The Night Before Christmas – Book Review
The Night Before Christmas by Parragon books is the perfect book to read to children on Christmas Eve or anytime on the run up to Christmas. This Parragon picture book is a lovely quality with beautifully illustrated full colour pages by Henry Fisher that are sure to delight any young child. The front cover is …
Barefoot Books Review and Giveaway
Barefoot Books are a lovely children’s book company with a large range of beautifully illustrated titles for all ages. The books are of a high quality both in the finish of the book and the detail inside. They also have a large range of books with an included story CD, perfect for children to listen …
Picture Story Books from Parragon – Review
Parragon Books have a delightful selection of children’s books and we were lucky to be sent a couple to try. The first is called The Adventures of the Owl and the Pussycat, a familiar title based on the classic Edward Lear poem that I remember from my childhood. Although, this little tale follows two children …
Woolly and Tig Books – Review
Woolly and Tig has been a surprise hit with my two children since it started on television – they are absolutely glued to the programme and love Tig with her pet spider Woolly in their day to day adventures. Night Night, Woolly is a delightful paperback book from Random House for young children. The book …
Orion Children’s Books – Nanny Fox & Do you speak English Moon?
Orion books publish a wide range of books for children, something to appeal to all ages. I’ve always found their books to be of an excellent quality so was delighted to try a couple of their picture books with my young children, aged 5 and 3. Nanny Fox is a delightful picture book about a …