The last book I‘ll share from this week’s Instagram #8brilliantbooks collection for #internationaldarkskyweek is this fantastic book by Charlotte Guillain and Yuval Zommer. It’s a highly-visual and interactive read, which looks at what’s above us layer by layer – from the troposphere, through the ozone layer, crossing the Karman Line and out past our solar…
This is another of my #8brilliantbooks choices this week. Felicity the Cat (inspired by a French cat who was the first feline to ever travel to space in 1963) guides readers along the path to becoming stargazers, from the equipment they will need, to what they will discover and how to spot everything from constellations…
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that this is one of the books I featured in my #8brilliantbooks selection this week and it’s one of those reads that delivers on all levels. To start with, it’s beautifully produced – a large, coffee table-sized book which would make a brilliant gift for any Key…
Last Sunday wasn’t just St George’s Day, it was also the day most people consider to be Shakespeare’s birthday. So, with me having a track record of being late to a fair few bookish parties, it’s only fitting that I share this book 3 days after the big event! Everything you could ever want to…
If you know a Key Stage 2/middle grade-aged child who struggles with anxiety or managing big emotions, then this book is definitely worth checking out. It’s a practical guide to help children deal with their worries. By asking yes-or-no questions and encouraging readers to follow the interactive flowcharts, it helps children to name the emotion…
This is yet another cracker from Yuval Zommer – to be honest, there’s not a book by him that I haven’t absolutely loved. Introducing children to the wonder of the Northern Lights, the descriptive, rhyming text is brought to life by Yuval’s beautiful illustrations – every spread is just stunning, a real feast for the…
Please tell me that it’s not just my kids who like gross stuff! Hugo really loves this non fiction series and so he was very excited to find out that the latest book has been released, which as you can tell by the title is all about snot ?! As with the 3 earlier books,…
I’ve always been an advocate of reading for pleasure and I encourage my kids to read whatever they enjoy (admittedly to the annoyance of some of their teachers who want them to be reading books commensurate with their ability). For me, instilling a love of reading in a child is far more important than chasing…
This a really fascinating book and very different to anything I’ve read recently. It provides an insight into the Liangzhu people, an ancient civilisation living on the flood plains of the Yangtze River in eastern China. It’s packed with interesting information about how the people lived and importantly, how they built their city, building one…
I have absolutely no idea where the last month has gone, but gone it has and while I managed to keep on top of some things, my book sharing and my allotment had to fall by the wayside. On the bright side, however, the school Summer break has now started and so I’m hoping that…