Ella Fothergill1 minBook ReviewsChildren's Book Review: Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha LaiElla reviews Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai, about a young girl forced to flee Saigon during the Vietnam War and move to America.
Ella Fothergill1 minBook ReviewsChildren's Book Review: Mary by Sophie CartmellElla reviews Mary by local author Sophie Cartmell, featuring local illustrator Duck & Peach
Ella Fothergill1 minBook ReviewsChildren's Book Review: Flotsam By David WiesnerAge: 5+ On a family trip to the beach, an inquisitive, young boy comes equipped with his bucket, magnifying glass and microscope. You...
Ella Fothergill1 minBook ReviewsChildren's Book Review: Pumpkin Soup by Helen CooperAge: 3+ A duck, a cat and a squirrel make pumpkin soup every night in their old, white cabin in the woods. They each have a specific job;...
Boom BlogKatie Abey: Mum, Illustrator, EntrepreneurKatie is a yellow-haired, creative illustrator human, who transmutes her deep feelings into artwork to make a positive difference.
Boom BlogDerby Children's Picture Book AwardHere is a brief introduction to the three shortlisted books and the book that was highly commended, by a team of Derby teachers in 2024.
Boom BlogGetting Creative in the GardenBy May, the garden is a hustle and bustle of life, the busiest time of year for both the gardener and its wildlife.