After YALC, like always, I have got so many samplers to catch up! They are so perfect to have somewhere in the handbag and pick it up while waiting for appointment or train. I really loved this sample. As a person who constantly deals with obsessive compulsive disorder I felt so much for Matty. This […]
Month: August 2016
Exclusive Short Story: The King of Rats
Melinda Salisbury is the author of sinister YA fantasy novels The Sin Eater’s Daughter and The Sleeping Prince. I was lucky enough to meet her at YALC and I was treated to an exclusive mini-book featuring her short story, The Kings of Rats. First of all I need to remind you that I am not […]
Review: What Happened to Daddy’s Body? by Elke Barber & Alex Barber
Alex Barber lost his father when he was three years old. He started to wonder what happened to his dad’s body after he died. There is a saying that if a child is old enough to ask a question, they are old enough to be given an answer. The truth is told in a very […]
Review: Is Daddy Coming Back in a Minute? by Elke Barber & Alex Barber
This beautiful picture book is written from the personal experience of the sudden death of her husband, about one of the most difficult challenge to ever face as a parent. Most of the children are fascinated about death and has many questions about it. This book is written helping author’s two young children to understand […]
Review: Rosa’s Very Big Job by Ellen Mayer
This is a sweet little picture book about little girl Rosa who wants to surprise her mum while she’s shopping. Rosa asks her grandfather to help to fold the laundry. Rosa has to tell him exactly how to do it properly. Once they are done, Rosa and her grandad are bound for a quick adventure […]
Review: All About Forests by Mack van Gageldonk
If your child enjoys outdoors and walks in the woods and forests, look no further – you just found an amazing book about forest, trees, forest dwellers, seasons and forests around the world. Book is full of fun facts, photos and cute doodles. I really enjoyed this book and it inspired me to plan lots […]
Review: What would it be like? by McArthur Krishna
You know when you finish a book and think – WOW. Yeah, this is the message I got it when I read What would it be like? by McArthur Krishna. The message of the book was very empowering for young girls, telling the stories of what other great women have done in their lives. In the end […]