Tag: Halloween

‘Vlad the World’s Worst Vampire,’ by Anna Wilson, illustrated by Kathryn Durst.

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I'm delighted to be on blog tour for this little book with bite which would be perfect for readers aged seven and up. Vlad is a young vampire from a long line of very scary and very vampirey vampires. The problem is, Vlad doesn't feel the least bit scary - he hates his morning drink … Continue reading ‘Vlad the World’s Worst Vampire,’ by Anna Wilson, illustrated by Kathryn Durst.

‘Cat Learns to Listen at Moonlight School,’ by Simon Puttock, illustrated by Ali Pye.

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As we enter the month of October, I am looking forward to sharing with you books which celebrate Autumn and all things spooky.  My very first offering is the gorgeous 'Cat Learns to Listen at Moonlight School,' the third title in the Moonlight School series. Tonight, Miss Moon is taking her class of pupils out … Continue reading ‘Cat Learns to Listen at Moonlight School,’ by Simon Puttock, illustrated by Ali Pye.

‘The Horror Handbook,’ by Paul van Loon, illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

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A Halloween must-have for all would-be monster hunters aged 9-11 years old (or above). But BEWARE , this horrifying handbook is only for the very bravest of readers... Lurking within the pages of this terrifying tome are loads of tips and trivia about ghosts, ghouls and zombies (to name but a few.)  A humorous guide … Continue reading ‘The Horror Handbook,’ by Paul van Loon, illustrated by Axel Scheffler.