Do Poems give you superpowers? Read this brilliant A-Z of poems about people, pets and other creatures by John Hegley to find out. My favourite poem is called 'Unusual Unicorn in the School.' What would you think if your school suddenly bought a pet unicorn? Would you be impressed? What magical creature would you like … Continue reading ‘I am a Poetato’
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Win an ‘Old School’Wimpy Kid Christmas!
'Old School' is the tenth book in the best-selling 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series by Jeff Kinney. Can Greg survive when he's forced to give up all his electronic gadgets? Waterstones are giving you the opportunity to win games for an 'Old School' Christmas. Click on the link below to enter: https://www.waterstones.com/competition/win-an-old-school-ch?utm_source=kidsroundup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=161115
Alien Abduction – Mortimer Keene
Every superhero needs a genius inventor, and the one in this excellent book by Tim Healey and Chris Mould just happens to be an eight-year-old boy! Aliens invade St. Barnabas School and kidnap the English teacher! Is it the fault of young Mortimer Keene? Will nice Mr Bevan ever be rescued? Find out by reading … Continue reading Alien Abduction – Mortimer Keene
Sir Scallwag and the Deadly Dragon Poo
A must for lovers of books about Knights, dragons and their....poo! Any young child will love this tale of the pint-sized Sir Scallywag and his daring plan to get revenge on the dastardly Baron Greedyguts. Awesome poo-filled fun! Book Boy.
Win ‘Apocalypse Miaow Miaow’ by James Proimos III
*Time is running out to win this action-packed graphic novel.Enter now!* The end is nigh. Apocalypse has dawned. Everyone has gone … except for our heroes: Brownie, Apollo and their ragtag group of strays. Win a copy of this laugh-filled graphic novel by visiting: http://worldbookday.com/competitions/win-3-copies-of-apocalypse-meaow-meaow/ Can the feline heroes find food before it's too late? … Continue reading Win ‘Apocalypse Miaow Miaow’ by James Proimos III
Princess Daisy and the Dragon …
...and the Nincompoop Knights by Steven Lenton. I love books about princesses with attitude and this is not your typical fairy tale with a typical helpless princess. A great twist on a traditional story, complete with a fair princess, a fire-breathing dragon and some not-so-heroic knights. Recommended for lovers of laughs and all things princess. … Continue reading Princess Daisy and the Dragon …
Claude at the Circus
This book is one in a series of great chapter books that have just been recommended to us for children who are starting to read longer books on their own. The stories follow the adventures of Claude the dog and his trusty sidekick, Mr Bobblysock. Claude is no ordinary dog. In 'Claude at the Circus,' a … Continue reading Claude at the Circus
The Day the Crayons Came Home
Great news for fans of 'The Day the Crayons Quit' - Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers have been busy writing a sequel. Just as funny as the first in the series, this book features a rather confused Neon Red crayon and Pea Green who has rather itchy feet. They share their antics through a series … Continue reading The Day the Crayons Came Home
‘My Brother is a Superhero’ by David Solomons
*NEWSFLASH!* Overall winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2016! I have just finished 'My Brother is a Superhero' and it's as funny as I'd hoped! Full of subtle (and not-so-subtle) superhero gags, a fantastic read for all those hoping to start out as a superhero and save the world one day! Long reign Star … Continue reading ‘My Brother is a Superhero’ by David Solomons
AstroCat exclusive and a Competition!
Did you know that November is national non-fiction month in the U.K? We are very excited to have been asked to review the brand new AstroCat book and app. We are impatiently waiting for our top-secret copy to arrive in the post so that we can let you know what we think. In the meantime, … Continue reading AstroCat exclusive and a Competition!
I Don’t Like Snakes!
Hiiiiiiiiiisssssssss!!! Look away now if you think you don't like snakes. I've noticed some Year 4 children I know getting friendly with an albino python named Apollo. They've been writing persuasive texts in response to a very clever new book by the fantastic Nicola Davies. An unusual mix of fiction and non-fiction with brilliantly detailed illustrations … Continue reading I Don’t Like Snakes!
Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam – The Cat Burglar
Hello reading superheroes! I was lucky enough to get a signed copy of this book, which is the second in the brilliant Shifty McGifty series. This book is all about two bad-dogs-turned-good, Shifty and Sam, who are leading an honest life in their popular cake shop until a mysterious cat named Ruby appears on their … Continue reading Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam – The Cat Burglar
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