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Tide Magic Series by Clare Harlow

Author Clare Harlow shares some insights into her series, Tide Magic and her three incredible characters on the blog today!   Three is the magic number: Clare Harlow talks about how Ista, Nat and Ruby – the trio of friends at the heart of the ‘Tidemagic’ series – came into being. We don’t need to […]

The Wood Where Magic Grows by Andy Shepherd

Andy Shepherd writes about the magic of sharing a story and shares some excellent book recommendations for our readers.   The Magic of Sharing a Story – Andy Shepherd author of ‘The Wood Where Magic Grows’ and ‘The Boy Who Grew Dragons’ series   I was seven years old when I really became a reader, […]

Our World England by Sumana Seeboruth

We are delighted to welcome Sumana Seeboruth to the blog to share insights into writing Board books for our youngest readers.                   Our World – England   As a girl, I could sit for hours writing stories, imagining adventures for my characters to pursue. Back then, my […]

Entirely Emmie by Terri Libenson

We recently asked graphic novel creator, Terri Libenson a few questions about her Emmie & Friends series! This is the ninth book in the series and it is really popular in schools and libraries- how do you continue to come up with ideas and life events for the characters? I’m so glad to hear! I […]

Colossal Words for Kids crowned winner of CLiPPA!

Colette Hiller has been crowned the winner of the prestigious CLiPPA Award for her book, Colossal Words for Kids! The judges, including ‘patron saint of poetry’ Roger McGough and last year’s winner Matt Goodfellow, have chosen Colossal Words for Kids (Frances Lincoln Children’s Books) written by former actress and BBC education producer Colette Hiller. In Colossal Words for Kids, which is illustrated by […]

Giant by Judith McQuoid

A charming blog today from Judith McQuoid, author of Giant, a book that celebrates friendship!     Books Build Bridges by Judith McQuoid   When I was 7, my dad read The Chronicles of Narnia to me. With a full cast of voices, it was quite the performance! We had recently moved from Ireland to […]

I Hear the Trees by Zaro Weil

I Hear the Trees is the latest collection of poems from Zaro Weil.  She shares a special blog post with us today and it is delightful to read.     POETRY Where Slow and Cosy Go Wild and Woolly by Zaro Weil     In a hoopla of flashing colours and clicks, a child’s everyday […]

The Bear Out There

The Bear Out there is a colourful take on a familiar story! Creator, Jess Hannigan, has taken the time to answer a few of our questions!   Tell us about The Bear Out There! The Bear Out There has been called a “cozy thriller” by people smarter than me, and I love that description. In […]

My Name is Samim by Fidan Meikle

Today we welcome Fidan Meikle to the blog to introduce us to her journey with Samim, the main character in her book, My Name is Samim.     My Journey with Samim’s Story A few years ago, I came across an article about an Afghan refugee boy who, along with his brother, made the dangerous […]

Q&A with Nadia Shireen

The fifth book in the hilarious Grimwood series, Rock the Vote will be out on 31st July, just in time for the summer holidays. We managed to catch up with author-illustrator, Nadia Shireen, to discuss the process of writing the books and the inspiration behind them. The Grimwood books are hugely fun to read. Is […]