Another fortnight, another picture book monday! I swear I will get back to sharing other books soon, the end of term followed by this weird lockdown limbo time where I'm not really sure what to do with myself means my reading and 'creativity' has taken a knock. Hopefully I will get my head around what … Continue reading Picture Book Monday!
Picture Book Monday!
Quick Quack Quentin Written by Kes Gray Illustrated by Jim Field I picked this book up in a charity shop as I knew the author from other favourites (I believe it was given out free in schools in Scotland as part of the Book Bug initiative) and then popped it in my cupboard and forgot … Continue reading Picture Book Monday!
Picture Book Monday!
The Dinosaur Department Store Written by Lily Murray Illustrated by Richard Meritt This book was recommended to me when I put a post out in Instagram asking for suggestions to diversify my classroom library and I am so glad I went and bought it! Although it doesn't tackle issues such as race, white privilege … Continue reading Picture Book Monday!
Who Do You Serve? Who Do You Protect? Police Violence and Resistance in the United States
Edited by Joe Macaré, Maya Schenwar, and Alana Yu-lan PriceForeword by Alicia Garza "Who Do You Serve? Who Do You Protect?" I picked this book up when I realised I needed to educate myself but didn't know where to start. Haymarket Books were offering the ebook for free so I figured I'd start there while I waited for … Continue reading Who Do You Serve? Who Do You Protect? Police Violence and Resistance in the United States
Just Friends
written by Holly McCulloch Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher, for gifting an ARC of this book (published today!) in exchange for an honest review! This books is quite a classic story, following two long time friends, Bea and Peter. Bea is, I feel quite a typical 30 something; she has been stuck in … Continue reading Just Friends
Picture Book Monday!
Michelle Obama: The Fantastically Feminist (and Totally True) Story of the Inspirational Activist and Campaigner I won this book in a give away hosted by Mamma Filz on instagram last year but never got round to sharing it. With everything going on, this seemed like the perfect time to share this lovely picture book about … Continue reading Picture Book Monday!
Wild Child: Coming Home to Nature
I took a couple of weeks off from sharing posts as honestly everything just got too much! Last week especially, the news of yet another act of police brutality was too much. I've been trying to educate myself more and over the next wee while I hope to share more on this. Written by … Continue reading Wild Child: Coming Home to Nature
April Round up
(better late than never and all that!) Well March was a bit of a mad one wasn't it!? I don't even know how to begin summarising the month. It started off fine and then suddenly schools shut and we go into lockdown! It has meant more time for reading though, despite me really struggling to … Continue reading April Round up
Attack of the Heebie Jeebies (Dream Team #1)
Written and illustrated by Tom Percival Since this week is Mental Health Awareness Week it seemed like the perfect time to share this this book by the author of Ruby's worry. This new release is for slightly older readers but still explores emotions and feelings. It is written in an equally brilliant way and I … Continue reading Attack of the Heebie Jeebies (Dream Team #1)
Very Nearly Normal
Published today in paperback, ebook and audiobook! Go get your copy from Waterstones , Amazon or your local independent! *TW: Alcoholism, Self Harm, Drug use, Death of a loved one* Thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books for an advanced copy of this book. This is my first 5* review in a while, I loved Effie … Continue reading Very Nearly Normal
Highland Book Fairy 