Picture Book And Play is a weekly post in which we look at a picture book (or books) Peapod's been enjoying recently and some of the play we've had based on it. I've talked about the Campbell First Stories range, illustrated by Natascha Rosenberg, before, most recently in our Three Little Pigs post here, but... Continue Reading →
#MGTakesOnThursday – A Sprinkle of Sorcery
#MGTakesOnThursday was created by Mary over at Book Craic and is a brilliant way to shout about some brilliant MG books! To join in, all you need to do is: Post a picture of the front cover of a middle-grade book which you have read and would recommend to others with details of the author,... Continue Reading →
Kevin and the Biscuit Bandit
Kevin's back! I was a Kevin fan from the moment I read his first adventure (you can read my reviews of books one and two here and here) and his newest adventure is every bit as entertaining as its predecessors! Kevin and the Biscuit Bandit by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre, published by Oxford University... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday 24/2/21
WWW Wednesday is hosted by ‘Taking on a World of Words’ every Wednesday and asks: What are you currently reading? What have you just finished reading? What will you read next? So, first up, my current reads: The Storm Keeper's Battle by Catherine Doyle I'm really enjoying being back on Arranmore. Finn is such a... Continue Reading →
A Tangle of Spells
I was lucky enough to request and be approved to read an early copy of this from the publishers on netgalley in exchange for an honest review. However, I also bought my own finished copy and all views and opinions are my own. A Tangle of Spells by Michelle Harrison, cover art by Melissa Castrillon,... Continue Reading →
Picture Book and Play – Pancakes
Picture Book And Play is a weekly post in which we look at a picture book (or books) Peapod's been enjoying recently and some of the play we've had based on it. Tuesday was Pancake Day. I love Pancake Day - growing up it was always really fun, flipping (and dropping!) pancakes and filling them... Continue Reading →
#MGTakesOnThursday – The Incredible Record Smashers
#MGTakesOnThursday was created by Mary over at Book Craic and is a brilliant way to shout about some brilliant MG books! To join in, all you need to do is: Post a picture of the front cover of a middle-grade book which you have read and would recommend to others with details of the author,... Continue Reading →
Picklewitch and Jack and the Sea Wizard’s Secret
I was lucky enough to request and receive a copy of this from the publishers in exchange for an honest review. All views and opinions are my own. Picklewitch and Jack and the Sea Wizard's Secret by Claire Barker, illustrated by Teemu Juhani, published by Faber Children's So, I have been getting a lot of... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday 17/2/21
WWW Wednesday is hosted by ‘Taking on a World of Words’ every Wednesday and asks: What are you currently reading? What have you just finished reading? What will you read next? So, first up, my current reads: A Tangle of Spells by Michelle Harrison OK I technically haven't started this yet, but I'm about to... Continue Reading →
Mina and the Undead Playlist Post
I was lucky enough to receive an early copy of this from the publishers in exchange for an honest review. All views and opinions are my own. Mina and the Undead by Amy McCaw, cover art by Becky Chilcott, published by Uclan Vampires have always been part of Mina's life, growing up in Whitby (which... Continue Reading →