Month: June 2021

  • Dance With Oti

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    We loved taking part in Oti Mabuse’s free online dance classes during lockdown and have enjoyed watching her dancing over the years in Stricly Come Dancing. So when Walker Books offered us the chance to review Oti’s debut children’s book, we jumped at the chance! Written by Oti and illustrated by Samara Hardy, the book…

  • Dance With Oti

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    We loved taking part in Oti Mabuse’s free online dance classes during lockdown and have enjoyed watching her dancing over the years in Stricly Come Dancing. So when Walker Books offered us the chance to review Oti’s debut children’s book, we jumped at the chance! Written by Oti and illustrated by Samara Hardy, the book…

  • Black and British

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    Black History is still rarely covered in the school curriculum (other than slavery) so as parents we try and supplement our children’s education with stories, museum visits, documentaries and books, that teach them about this history. Our children are lucky to be growing up within a mix of cultures. My husband is from Africa, my…

  • Llama on a Mission

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    Llama on a Mission – written by Annabelle Sami, illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan Llama on a Mission is the second book in the fun middle grade series by Annabelle Sami, illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan. You can read our review of the first book, Llama out Loud, here. Synopsis Yasmin Shah is just like any other…

  • Llama on a Mission

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    Llama on a Mission – written by Annabelle Sami, illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan Llama on a Mission is the second book in the fun middle grade series by Annabelle Sami, illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan. You can read our review of the first book, Llama out Loud, here. Synopsis Yasmin Shah is just like any other…

  • Jaz Santos vs. The World: Blog Tour

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      Happy Saturday! We’re so excited to have been invited to take part in the blog tour for Jaz Santos vs. The World written by Priscilla Mante, cover illustration by Camilla Sucre. Jaz Santos vs. The World is the first title in a brand new middle grade series ‘The Dream Team’. Jaz Santos vs. The…

  • Jaz Santos vs. The World: Blog Tour

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      Happy Saturday! We’re so excited to have been invited to take part in the blog tour for Jaz Santos vs. The World written by Priscilla Mante, cover illustration by Camilla Sucre. Jaz Santos vs. The World is the first title in a brand new middle grade series ‘The Dream Team’. Jaz Santos vs. The…

  • Something I Said

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      Synopsis From comedian, actor, rapper and screenwriter Ben Bailey Smith comes a blazingly funny, big-hearted story about family, friendship and how far one boy will go to get a laugh. Perfect for fans of David Baddiel and Frank Cottrell-Boyce. For thirteen-year-old Carmichael Taylor, life is one big joke – in a good way. He…

  • Julian at the Wedding

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      “A wedding is a party for love” Julian at the wedding is a picture book written and illustrated by Jessica Love. It’s a wonderful book for so many reasons, a celebration of love, friendship, acceptance and imagination with charming illustrations that add a vibrancy to the story.  In this book, Julian and his friend…

  • Agents of the Wild: Operation Sandwhiskers Blog Tour

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      We are so excited to be part of the Agents of the Wild Blog Tour to celebrate the release of the 3rd book in the series, Agents of the Wild, Operation Sandwhiskers by Jennifer Bell featuring wonderful illustrations by Alice Lickens. We love the Agents of the Wild books in our house. Lily in…