Nadine Holland is the author of ‘Hallie and the Broken Ghost’ — available now from all good bookshops! In this silly and spooky middle-grade novel, readers follow Hallie Collins and her new spectral sidekick through a thrilling paranormal adventure. In this Q&A, Nadine talks all about how her early childhood influenced the story, her love of […]
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Torey Butner is the illustrator of ‘Too Many Moose’ — an all singing, all dancing, picture book about the biggest family of moose anyone has ever seen. This massive moose meet-up comes as a huge surprise to their bewildered host, who ends up dealing with a total of 256 mooose. In this Q&A Torey discusses working with
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Kathy Sherman is the author of ‘Too Many Moose’ — a ridiculous rhyming picture book about the biggest family of moose you have ever seen. Not one moose or two moose. No, ‘Too Many Moose’ stars exactly 256 moose (and one bewildered host) during a massive moose meet-up. In this Q&A Kathy discusses her inspirations
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‘Whispa and the Waves’ is a children’s picture book about anxiety, and how we can create our own ways of overcoming it. Written by author, illustrator and children’s mental health advocate Dr. Ffion Jones, ‘Whispa and the Waves’ is both a beautiful story — with incredible illustrations by Elena Mascolo — and a practical guide
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“…how better to explore these things in the safety of a story.” ‘Lost in Time’ is a middle-grade novel by author and illustrator Dawn Treacher. When an infestation of white mice makes time itself begin to disappear. Connie fears it may slip away completely but, alongside her friends, she’s off on an adventure in search
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“I knew that Daisy-May was a curious character and once she teamed up with her Gran, they were never going to leave the giant in peace! “ ‘The Giant at Number Two’ is the debut picture book from Emily Wensley. A rhyming picture book with a classic look and feel, Emily’s story is beautifully complemented
“…it’s essential to break stigmas and provide relatable narratives.” ‘Lively Lila: A Dance of Happy Discovery’ is a story of self-discovery and happiness that celebrates and showcases ADHD. The story follows a young girl called Lila who navigates the ups and downs of life with boldness and bravery. For author and illustrator Ben Levey, ‘Lively
“…the swift was a natural choice.” ‘A Swift Return’ is an inspiring story about friendship, our environment, and how doing the little things makes the big things happen. The story follows two friends, Aria and Yusuf, who discover a fallen swift who, in nursing it back to health, form an everlasting bond. What’s more, they
A middle-grade sci-fi book isn’t all that uncommon, but the dystopian London setting found in Pax and the Missing Head — New London — is far, far, different from the English capital you may be familiar with.
In this exclusive Q&A, we chat with David Barker and discover how middle-grade sci-fi novels, The A-Team, Orwell’s 1984, Harry Potter, and Brexit all inspired the author to write what has become Pax and The Missing Head; the opening chapter of his ‘London Falling’ series. David also gives us a peek ‘behind the wall’, discussing the next two books in his ‘London Falling’ trilogy, his publication day plans, and much more.
A children’s book about cancer can be as important as it is difficult to write; just ask author Alex Winstanley. The prolific children’s author behind My Brother Has Cancer has also covered topics of dementia, depression, tourettes, and cerebral palsy in his award-winning ‘My Has’ picture book series; giving children and their caregivers a resource to better understand and talk about serious illnesses and medical conditions.
