Welcome readers, to my annual round up of all things Halloweenish as we approach the spookiest day of the year! Don’t Tickle the Skeleton! by Sam Taplin, illustrated by Ana Larrañaga ‘You'd better not tickle the skeleton... because it might just rattle if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the … Continue reading Something bookish this way comes….
Tag: Paula Bowles
First Chapter Book Update
There are so many wonderful first chapter books for readers who are seeking something a little wordier alongside their picture books. Although there really is something for everyone, there are some key components that most titles in this format share: Highly-illustrated Larger print Clear text layout Tonnes of fun! These are some of the books … Continue reading First Chapter Book Update
Fantastical First Chapter Books
Let me start by saying that children are NEVER too old for picture books. EVER. There, I’ve said it. But there will probably come a time when they’d like something a little wordier to tuck into. Luckily, there is now a huge range of highly-illustrated first chapter books designed especially for this market. All the … Continue reading Fantastical First Chapter Books