The Little Broomstick. Mary Stewart

5 Apr 20188 Apr 2018

Happy publication day today to The Little Broomstick! 5 out of 5 stars for this children's book: I recommend it to all children and adults as a wonderful, magical and…

Brazen: Rebel ladies who rocked the world. Penelope Bagieu. Translated by Montana Kane

6 Mar 20182 Mar 2018

3 stars for this collection of female biographies. I thought this book sounded perfect: biographies of amazing women, presented in comic-strip form, for children. The 29 women (plus a short…

Hortense and the Shadow. Natalia O’Hara

28 Sep 201721 Sep 2017

4 stars for this stunning fairy tale. I chose this ebook because I thought it charming that it is written and illustrated by two sisters. And I am really pleased…

Ghosts of Greenglass House. Kate Milford

26 Sep 201713 Sep 2017

3 stars for this children's book, sequel to Greenglass House. I didn't dislike this story about Milo and his adventures at Greenglass House but neither did I warm to it…

A Book for Benny. Judith Koppens

25 Sep 20176 Sep 2017

4 stars for this lovely picture book, written by Judith Koppens and illustrated by Marja Meijer. This is a charming story about reading, libraries, dogs, and finding just the right book. That 'rainy day'…

Mr Owliver’s Magic at the Museum. Caroline Bracken

6 Sep 20176 Sep 2017

5 stars for this wonderful picture book. As someone who works in an integrated library, museum and art gallery, I was keen to read this children's book about Mr Owliver's…

Doorkins the Cathedral Cat. Lisa Gutwein

5 Sep 20175 Sep 2017

5 stars for this charming story. This is a delightful children's picture book about Doorkins, the real-life cat who lives in and around London's Southwark Cathedral. This story effortlessly sketches…