As you all know we are motorsport fans here, with a love of old cars. So when we were approached by Porter Press International recently regarding a new children’s book which features a Jaguar XK120 as the main character in the The XK Files: 120, I knew we needed to read it. Published in May…Continue reading The XK Files: 120 – a book review and giveaway
Tag: chapter book
Archie Dingletrotter’s Flying Caravan – review and giveaway
We’ve recently discovered the range of books by author A J Stairmand and today I’m sharing with you, the chapter book Archie Dingletrotter’s Flying Caravan. The 72 page book is aimed at children aged 7-11 and has rather a lovely message to it. Archie Dingletrotter’s Flying Caravan also contains colourful illustrations throughout from Louisa Kewell which…Continue reading Archie Dingletrotter’s Flying Caravan – review and giveaway
Zoo Camp Puzzle
Today I’m sharing the latest Animal Planet Adventures book to be released through Liberty Street, called Zoo Camp Puzzle. Aimed at children aged 8-12 years, this 112 page paperback book is an activity book as well as being a story book. Written by Gail Herman, Zoo Camp Puzzle is a chapter book following the adventures of 10-year-old…Continue reading Zoo Camp Puzzle
Animal Planet Dinosaurs! – a book review
My 7 year old son has been enjoying the chapter book Animal Planet Dinosaurs! recently and I’m sure if you’ve got a young dinosaur fan, they may well do too. Now, don’t be too surprised, I’m still the one doing the reading here, but this chapter book is aimed at children aged 6-10 years of age,…Continue reading Animal Planet Dinosaurs! – a book review
The Mad Moon Mission – review and giveaway
You all know that Monkey’s reading journey has been a long one. He loves books, just not the reading of them. He recently moved up another band in his school reading books, and I know that free reading chapter books are on the horizon. So I’m trying to put more emphasis on me reading him…Continue reading The Mad Moon Mission – review and giveaway
Swashbuckle Lil and the Secret Pirate
We’re big fans of Elli Woollard here, and as Monkey starts to transition from picture books to chapter books, we’ve been enjoying Swashbuckle Lil and the Secret Pirate. Published through Macmillan Children’s Books on 19th May, the book is aimed at children aged 5 years and over, and its been a big hit here. As you…Continue reading Swashbuckle Lil and the Secret Pirate