I have given each of my recommendations for children an age suggestion. These are of course approximate. Please also have a look at younger or older categories.
The first in a fabulous trilogy, introducing dynamic duo, Lil and Nedly as they seek to root out the sinister shenanigans in Peligan City.
Review date: 03.10.20
Age recommendation: 8+
This glorious and sophisticated picture book is based on a true story about elephants during the war in Myanmar. Loved it!
Review date: 02.09.21
Age recommendation: 6+
A gripping and moving adventure about two brothers, set in the poverty of India.
Review date: 03.04.14
Age recommendation: 7+
A funny, fast-paced monster hunt with wonderful illustrations throughout.
Review date: 07.11.24
Age recommendation: 8+
A lovely, upbeat, big hearted pony story.
Review date: 03.04.23
Age recommendation: 7+
A beautiful, touching and life-affirming story of the people on Spinalonga, the former Greek leper colony, with a wonderful narrator and glorious illustrations throughout.
Review date: 03.04.21
Age recommendation: 8+
A beautiful large format book full of colourful illustrations and fascinating facts about bees.
Review date: 06.09.25
Age recommendation: 7+
The first in a new series of Mysteries at Sea, this is a fabulous adventure.
Review date: 29.05.23
Age recommendation: 8+
A powerful, thought-provoking picture book for adults and children about caring for our world.
Review date: 31.12.23
Age recommendation: 7+
The sixth in a series of fabulous adventures set on the rivers and sea in East Anglia.
Review date: 01.08.22
Age recommendation: 7+
A beautiful book for winter combining nature, magic, ghostly goings on, illness, family and friendship. It's all here!
Review date: 03.01.26
Age recommendation: 8+
A fun, nostalgic adventure with beautiful illustrations and clues to solve, on a royal steam train. What isn't there to like about this book for readers aged eight and above?!
Review date: 19.11.20
Age recommendation: 8+
A warm, wonderful story about magic, friendship and family and new beginnings.
Review date: 05.06.23
Age recommendation: 8+
A fabulously fun adventure where Marty, his grandfather and his friend Gracie plant a seed and follow their dreams.
Review date: 04.06.22
Age recommendation: 8+
Taking place in the present day as well as Victorian England, there are two heroines who between them experience illegal immigration, early days of the suffrage movement, formation of the RSPB, cycling, bullying, as well as friendship, courage and hope!
Review date: 06.01.21
Age recommendation: 8+
Fabulous facts collected by theme and bold, lively colour illustrations and photography throughout. Brilliant!
Review date: 10.11.20
Age recommendation: 7+
A book to cherish always - stunning illustrations, beautiful words to sing, recite and savour, and a gold ribbon to mark your page!
Review date: 29.09.20
Age recommendation: 6+
A beautiful, charming, amusing and poignant story of innocence in gloriously sunny holidays, and the stark realities of life and the tragedies of the First World War.
Review date: 03.10.20
Age recommendation: 8+
A fantastic adventure set in the Shetland Isles where the weather is magic!
Review date: 08.02.21
Age recommendation: 8+
This is a simple, gentle tale with beautiful watercolour illustrations. A nostalgic picture book by a winning partnership.
Review date: 14.11.22
Age recommendation: 5+
