Step into the quiet magic of the library with Pio, a small, round piglet on a big bookish adventure. In this exclusive Q&A, author-illustrator Susie Oh shares the inspiration behind A Book for Pio, a heartwarming picture book that celebrates curiosity, bravery, and the joy of finding that perfect story. Susie offers a delightful behind-the-scenes […]
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Author-illustrator Laura Jeffcote weaves warmth, humor, and a touch of the unexpected into Spider Hair, a charming and silly picture book about creativity, problem-solving, and the bond between a boy and his pets. When Bear’s hair isn’t growing fast enough, he turns to his furry friends for help — only to discover that the best
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A wonderful story about the power of vulnerability. We chatted with author Nadine Holland, author of Mina The Mighty. Mina the Mighty is a brand new picture book about finding strength in vulnerability, starring a GIANT hero named Mina. Mina’s worries wear her down and sometimes she feels like a failure, but she soon discovers
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It’s tough to overcome… a hairy, beary sticky bum! We chatted to author Jax King about her debut picture book Stinky Cyril. When Cyril the bear finds himself in a sticky, smelly… situation, he tries everything to get himself clean. Thankfully, his forest friends know just what to do. With plenty of heart and humour,
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Get ready for a heartwarming tale of friendship, bravery, and adventure! We sat down with author Sharon Baker to chat about her new book, Remus and the Remarkable Rat Rescue. This delightful story follows Preston, a garden rat who loves his cozy, predictable life—until Remus, a sewer rat seeking safety for his family, arrives and
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Mysterious legends, eerie dreams, and an island hiding a dark secret — The Curse of Drake’s Island is a thrilling paranormal mystery that will keep young readers hooked from start to finish. In her debut novel, author Sara Lamerton blends history, suspense, and the supernatural to tell the story of Olivia, a girl struggling to
Ashley Baxendale’s Fishing for Condiments is a heartwarming tale about life’s deeper meanings. At its core, the story follows Neget, a young character learning valuable life lessons under the guidance of Grandpa. But when Grandpa disappears on the ice, Neget is left to navigate what truly matters. With its blend of simplicity and emotional depth,
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‘Running‘ by B.B. Taylor is a fast-paced action-packed thriller. Readers will join Mairi, a young girl with a mysterious past. Mairi has been running her entire life, but she doesn’t know why or from whom. In this exclusive Q&A, we talk to B.B. about making her YA debut, how she was inspired by slick and
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David Barker is the author of the ‘London Falling’ series of dystopian, sci-fi, middle-grade novels. Pax and the Forgotten Pincher is the second book in the series. A direct sequel to Pax and the Missing Head, this latest novel sees Pax and his friends slightly older and with a little more experience, but thrown into
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Ian Billings is the author of Tolly Grimpen’s Tales of Grot and Horror — a collection of horrid and chilling tales from the maniacal mind of Ian Billings, illustrated by the equally mad genius of Hunt Emerson. In this Q&A, Ian discusses the delicate balance between horror and humour, working with the legendary Hunt Emerson, and
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