Author: Goldie Hawk Illustrator: Rachael Saunders In association with the National Trust, Nosy Crow have published a range of fantastic children's books to help engage, interest and educate children about nature, British wildlife, the great outdoors and areas of cultural and historical heritage. This book, alongside others in the series related to woods and rivers, … Continue reading Go wild at the seaside →

Author / Illustrator: Chris Naylor-Ballesteros This is a simple yet very powerful story that is beautifully told and emotive. Published by Nosy Crow, May 2019, it was an invaluable addition to the collection of books we used in school for Refugee week and will be frequently revisited for assemblies, PSHCE lessons and bedtime reads at … Continue reading The Suitcase →

Author: Karl Newson Illustrator: Kate Hindley Published by Nosy Crow, May 2019, this was a perfect addition to the books we used at school for Refugee Week. It celebrates diversity whilst recognising that, even when we seem different at first glance, there is so much that we have in common - not least the love … Continue reading The same but different too →

Author: Saviour Pirotta I searched for hours to try and find suitable books for a KS2 topic on the Islamic Golden Age and am so pleased to have finally found this - it was exactly what I'd been looking for. The story is accessible and short enough to be enjoyed through a half term's learning … Continue reading The Golden Horsemen of Baghdad →

Author: Daisy Johnson This is definitely not a children's book - so if you are here looking for one of my many recommendations of children's literature to read aloud to your class or bedtime reads for your offspring, this is not for you! However, if you are looking to stumble across something different, a book … Continue reading Fen →

Author: A. M. Howell I was fortunate enough to win a copy of this fabulous book and am so pleased I did - it was a timeless read and will be enjoyed by children across Key Stage Two and beyond. Set during WW1 it really reminded me of The Secret Garden (not just because of … Continue reading The garden of lost secrets →

Author: Rosamund Young I was sent this joy as part of a Willoughby Book subscription. It's not something I would have chosen for myself - which was the aim of having a subscription, to widen my reading - but I've already bought several copies for friends since reading and enjoying it so much. Published by … Continue reading The Secret life of cows →

Author: Ben Rothery Illustrator: Ben Rothery I have followed and admired Ben's work for a while, so was thrilled to win a copy of his new book 'Sensational Butterflies'. It didn't disappoint. This is a very large, hardback book packed with fascinating information and utterly stunning, vibrant and exquisitely detailed illustrations. It was published by … Continue reading Sensational butterflies →

Author: Jane Ormes Illustrator: Jane Ormes A clever combination of fun illustrations, vibrant colours, giant 'lift the flap' and factual information make this duo of board books ideal for young children. Published by Nosy Crow (May 2019) they will captivate babies and fascinate inquisitive older children. My three year old and I have loved revisiting … Continue reading Safari and Forest →

Author: Abi Elphinstone Despite the fact I have read and absolutely LOVED all of Abi's books (The Dream Snatcher Trilogy, Sky Song and Everdark) I haven't written a review for any yet. I've started many but never written past the first couple of sentences. I'm really not sure there are the words to describe how … Continue reading Rumblestar →