is back! I lost my way a bit with this and then lost my way with blogging in general due to the current situation going on but I'm finally back! I'm not sure how long this will go on as a lot of my picture books are in class as I didn't think to take … Continue reading Picture Book Monday!
March Round Up
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 focus for a while there with all … Continue reading March Round Up
What Stars Are Made Of
Written by Sarah Allen This book tells Libbys story. When she finds out her older sister Nonny is pregnant she is so excited to have a little niece or nephew but this excitement is soon followed by nerves. Libby is worried that the new baby will have the same problems as her and since Nonny's … Continue reading What Stars Are Made Of
Lockdown Week 1
So I figured here would be as good a place as any to document this "unprecedented time" but if you are not interested please feel free to skip, normal book posts will be back tomorrow/definitely Thursday! So today marks the first week of the UK lockdown, it has been the strangest week. I had … Continue reading Lockdown Week 1
Family for Beginners
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers HQ for my eArc of this book which is published today! Written by Sarah Morgan This book was a little slow to begin with, and confusing as you tried to work out how each narrator is connected but once I got into it I really enjoyed it! The book … Continue reading Family for Beginners
Lockdown
Hello everyone, I hope you are all safe and well. I feel very lost at the moment as the UK has now entered the inevitable lockdown period. I'm not sure what to post as simply "business as usual" doesn't seem appropriate? Although maybe a distraction is what we all need? I didn't post Picture Book … Continue reading Lockdown
Staunch
Writtten by Eleanor Wood *TW there are discussions and memories of sexual assault within this book* Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers HQ for my eARC in exchange for an honest review. STAUNCH adjective very loyal and committed in attitude synonyms: stalwart, loyal, faithful, trusty, committed, devoted, dedicated, dependable, reliable, steady, constant, hand-working of string … Continue reading Staunch
And the Stars Were Burning Brightly
how beautiful is this cover, I can imagine it's even better in real life! Written by Danielle Jawando Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers Simon & Schuster Children's UK for my arc of this book! The synopsis of this really intrigued me and, as you know, I love reading a book set somewhere I … Continue reading And the Stars Were Burning Brightly
In Five Years
Published this week, - order now! I was sent this book for free in exchange for an honest review. Written by Rebecca Serle I struggled with this book in the beginning as I wasn't enjoying the writing style, however I persevered and I'm so glad I did! This book made me feel all the emotions … Continue reading In Five Years
February Round Up
(Better late than never and all that) I had a lovely February, and can't believe we're into Spring now. The nights are so much brighter and this makes my heart so happy! (I'm writing this at 6pm and it's still bright! Not too long ago it was dark when I was letting the children leave … Continue reading February Round Up
Highland Book Fairy 