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Love in Winter Wonderland by Abiola Bello
/by FCBG blogLove in Winter Wonderland is a heartwarming story set at Christmas. Written by Abiola Bello, she writes for us, telling us more about the story and her characters. Black love and Christmas. They don’t seem to go hand in hand. I’m not sure why as I’m Black, I love love and I love Christmas yet […]
Once Upon a Hillside by Angela McAllister
/by FCBG blogOnce Upon a Hillside is a collection of stories woven across the fabric of the land. Written by Angela McAllister, we have a brilliant blog post about where these stories came from. A few years ago, Fiona Kennedy, a publisher and editor I’ve worked with on many books over the years, came to visit me […]
Gaspard’s Christmas by Zeb Soanes
/by FCBG blogGaspard’s Christmas is the fourth in the series of picture books about Gaspard the Fox, illustrated by James Mayhew. The first book was inspired by my daily encounters with a real fox (you can see photos of the real Gaspard on my instagram page or on www.gaspardthefox.com ). It was a magical connection with […]
I Did See a Mammoth Drawing Activity with Alex Willmore
/by FCBG blogWho doesn’t love a festive draw-a-long? Check out the blog post from author-illustrator, Alex Willmore on how to draw a fun and festive character from his book, I did see a Mammoth. I love being an author and illustrator. Creating stories and worlds is always so enjoyable but my absolute favourite things about it […]
Penguin Huddle by Ross Montgomery
/by FCBG blogI think many of us are always keen to know where the ideas come from for the stories authors tell. Pneguin Huddle is a cuddle of a story and author Ross Montgomery tells us a bit about the inspiration for this book. I’m always asked how I came up with an idea for a particular […]
Answering Children’s Impossible Questions by Isabel Thomas
/by FCBG blogIsabel Thomas, author of The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions, tells the FCBG about her book and the reasons behind writing it. Answering children’s impossible questions Science is driven by questions, and not just sensible ones. Every year, the Ig Nobel Prizes honour the most improbable questions asked – and answered – by researchers. Is […]
Non-fiction is not just for November
/by FCBG blogNon-Fiction Is Not Just For November National Non-Fiction November ended on a real high with the exciting live final of the first ever Britannica Magazine Schools Quiz held at St Bride’s Foundation in London, organised and hosted by Chris Lloyd and John Gordon Reid of What On Earth Books. It was a joy to […]
Welcome to the wonderful world of Noodle Juice
/by FCBG blogWelcome to the wonderful world of Noodle Juice! Noodle Juice? I hear you say. Why, what’s that? A new takeaway? No, we’re a new publisher, and not just any sort of publisher… You see, we make books that will fizz in your brain, fuel your noggin, and get you and children all over the country […]
Mountainfell by Katharine Orton
/by FCBG blogWhy I love writing about “complicated” characters From Svetlana, the vengeful but conflicted sorceress in Nevertell, to the menacing yet grief-stricken Soldier in Glassheart, to all the people and forces secretly at work in Mountainfell, I love to write characters who are “complicated”. Mountainfell follows the story of Erskin, who lives in the shadow of […]
Favourite Festive Reads from the authors of The Very Merry Murder Club
/by FCBG blogThe first of December is upon us and we are so excited to share a special blog with you from the authors of The Very Merry Murder Club. There are recommendations from these talented authors for their favourite festive books. How many have you read? Favourite Festive Reads from the authors of The Very Merry […]
Our Connection with the Natural World by Anna Wilson
/by FCBG blogPublished as part of Nosy Crow’s ongoing partnership with the National Trust, 2023 Nature Month-by-month: A Children’s Almanac is a fantastic combination of hands-on learning and entertainment, packed with information and ideas. Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout by Elly Jahnz and written by nature-lover and wild swimmer Anna Wilson, who in this very personal […]
Communicating Facts and Concepts by Sue Grabham
/by FCBG blogIn today’s guest blog, Sue Grabham, publisher of Weldon Owen Children’s Books has written about communicating facts and the use of visuals for National Non-fiction November. At Weldon Owen Children’s Books, we create highly illustrated, child-centred books for 3 to 12 year olds covering a myriad of topics from nature, science and history to art, […]
Spotting Fake News by Susan Martineau
/by FCBG blogSusan Martineau has written several non-fiction books for b small publishing, all illustrated by Vicky Barker. They encourage young readers to think about and question what they are reading – the first steps to developing critical literacy skills. They are also full of fascinating and entertaining facts. Real-Life Mysteries (2017) won the Blue Peter Award for the […]
Supporting Language Learning by Cath Bruzzone
/by FCBG blogAuthor and publisher, Catherine Bruzzone has more than 30 years’ experience teaching languages to children and developing innovative language learning programmes. Here, she shares her passion for language learning, with tips on how to engage young children in new languages. Supporting Language Learning Yesterday I was with a friend whose little granddaughter understands Welsh, her […]
Announcement of the 2022 Information Book Award Winners
/by FCBG blogAnnouncement of the 2022 Information Book Award Winners During its 12 years’ history, the School Library Association’s Information Book Award ceremony (IBA) has become a highlight of National Non-Fiction November. As well as shining a spotlight on some of the best non-fiction publishing of the year, it also gives young readers their own voice by […]
Environmental Activism through International Narrative Non-Fiction by Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp
/by FCBG blogEnvironmental activism through international narrative non-fiction World Kid Lit champion and literary translator Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp introduces four illustrated non-fiction books exploring environmental activism from various global perspectives, introducing conservationists and change-makers from Uruguay, Ecuador, Vietnam, and Kenya… Alongside my work as a translator of children’s books, I spend a lot of time advocating […]
Can You Hear Trees Talking? by Peter Wohlleben
/by FCBG blogPeter Wollheben manages a forest academy and an environmentally friendly woodland in the Eiffel in Germany, where he leads visitors and school groups and works for the return of primeval forests. We were delighted to have the opportunity to ask Peter some questions about his book Can You Hear the Trees Talking? which is a young readers’ […]
DESIblitz Literature Festival by Indi Deol
/by FCBG blogRepresentation is a huge topic in publishing, especially as publishers and readers want every child to have the opportunity to see themselves in a book. We have a guest blog today from Indi Deol about DESIblitz, a South Asian Literature Festival happening now in Birmingham. The DESIblitz Literature Festival, the UK’s leading South Asian Literature […]