Once upon a time there was a knight called Sir Bragalot who liked to brag and boast all day long … One day, the Queen sends him on a dangerous quest. But can Sir Bragalot save the kingdom, or will … Continue reading →

An honour to be hosting this guest post From author / illustrator Sharon Davey To celebrate her new book Oh, Sir Bragalot Read all about her character design process And get some tips for creating illustrated characters of your own … Continue reading →

The season is truly upon us. Season of the Witch! We have had a weekend filled with stories of witches, fungi hunts, spell writing and potion making. Esther and I finished The Bewitching of Aveline Jones and turned to this … Continue reading →

I present to you a breathtakingly beautiful book that would make an enchanting gift for any young witches and wizards in waiting. With a gold foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed gold edges this is a stunning book … Continue reading →

Bea, age 7 Is crazy for cats She loves cats’ tales And ever since reading the first Midnight Magic story Written by Michelle Harrison Illustrated by Elissa Elwick And published by Little Tiger Press She has been set on adopting … Continue reading →

Have your children chosen their Halloween character yet? I would quite like Edie to dress up as a little witchling This beautiful book The Witchling’s Wish Is written by the lovely Lu Fraser And illustrated by the magical Sarah Massini … Continue reading →

We have been reading some wonderful witch stories this weekend My girls are aged 4, 7 and 11 They all love the spooky season But like their witches to be more cute than spooky They like their witch stories to … Continue reading →

Which Nose For Witch? Written by David Crosby Illustrated by Carolina Coroa Is a wonderful story with a great role model for young girls An addition to our strong girls collection That is the perfect non spooky Halloween read And … Continue reading →

Slowly slowly very slowly The spooky season is taking hold The Halloween books are out The crafts are beginning The costume choices are close But there are so many characters to choose from this year My children ages 4 – … Continue reading →

I have been trying to find the words for this review for weeks This book means the world to me As a bereaved mother And as a young teenager who lost her grandad at a vulnerable age Grief is an … Continue reading →