Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002) was a multi-award-winning Swedish author and creator of many bestselling books, including Pippi Longstocking. Her books have been translated into over a hundred languages and are still adored all over the world. Marit Törnqvist was born in Uppsala, Sweden, in 1964. She has won a Golden Plaque, one of the most prestigious children’s...
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Evie is a determined, ingenious and bright little Strawberry Fairy who lives in an old teapot. She is the star of Evie and the Strawberry Patch Rescue, Evie and the Strawberry Balloon Ride and the brand new Evie and the Strawberry Surprise from German author-illustrator Stefanie Dahle, published by Floris Books. Evie loves taking...
Read more →Niles lives all alone in a big old house filled with memories of the people who used to live there. One day, the boy from next door asks Niles to look after his plant. Reluctantly, Niles takes the pot of dirt. Can he remember how to care for something? This beautiful and uplifting story...
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When the nights draw in, it’s the perfect time for snuggling up with a story. And listening to a story aloud can be an extra-special treat. Bear Child has all the elements of a great winter tale – starry nights, a hint of magic and a hug from dad. Now, author Geoff Mead has provided...
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Now the harvest is in and the days have become crisp and cool we’re enjoying all of the fruits that autumn has to offer, or should we say all the mushrooms! In the classic style reminiscent of Elsa Beskow, Swedish illustrator Signe Aspelin explores the many fascinating and diverse varieties of mushrooms in her...
Read more →We’re hosting a blog tour to celebrate the launch of ethereal new picture book Bear Child. Join creators Sanne Dufft and Geoff Mead as they talk about their book across the blogosphere from 12th-18th March. Sanne has illustrated many children’s picture books, including The Shepherd Boy and the Christmas Gifts. She won the Society of...
Read more →We’re hosting a blog tour to celebrate the launch of ethereal new picture book Bear Child. Join creators Geoff Mead and Sanne Dufft as they talk about their book across the blogosphere from 12th-18th March. To kick off the blog tour, we chatted to author Geoff Mead about his life as an author and the story behind Bear...
Read more →Picnics Everyone knows that food tastes better when eaten outdoors. Our perfect picnic is colourful, healthy and fun, especially when kids and grown ups all help to prepare the meal. Our plan for the perfect summer picnic features tomato crostini, refreshing elderflower cordial and delicious strawberry ice lollies from the book Pumpkin Soup and...
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Playing in the garden is a go-to activity for lots of children (and parents!) over the summer holidays, and the children in Gerda Muller’s A Year in Our New Garden are no exception. In the beautiful illustration above, the children are drinking home-made lemonade and wearing crowns of leaves and flowers. Why not try...
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Spring has arrived, and the weather is (we hope) beginning to improve — time to dig out your wellies and dust off your trowels! April is Garden Month so why not share the joy and rewards of gardening with your children and students by encouraging them the head outdoors and get their hands dirty!...
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