This fantastic picture book was published back in 2008. It’s the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, simplified for children by Amnesty International UK and stunningly illustrated by renowned artists from across the globe. Perfect for both the classroom and home, it’s a superb way to introduce the concept of human rights to children and has…
But imagine if every single person on the planet just did one thing. This debut middle grade book (aged around 9+) has received rave reviews over the past few weeks, and after reading it last night I can absolutely see why. It tells the story of April, who spends 6 months on Bear Island in…
This is a really smashing (hardback) picture book, which has been both written and illustrated by Sally Anne Garland. It’s a beautifully-told story about the power of determination, self-reliance and kindness, as a little girl braves the odds to keep her rickety raft afloat, save others in danger and achieve her long-held goal of reaching…
As part of my mammoth ‘kids have gone back to school’ clean-up, I spent yesterday afternoon sorting out our reading corner, which I was still in the process of doing when the children came home. Hugo, our 7-year-old, spotted this brilliant hardback on the floor while I was re-arranging our non-fiction shelves. He swiftly snatched…