The Light Jar is the second novel from Lisa Thompson, her first being the award-winning Goldfish Boy. This is a beautiful, sensitive and moving book, which deftly addresses the subject of emotional abuse for a younger audience by balancing its stark impact with courage, hope and strength. It is also an intriguing mystery story, which…
Some of you may have grown up with and loved the picture book adventures of Princess Smartypants, which have been around for over 30 years. Two years ago, Babette Cole decided create a Princess Smartypants full-length adventure book, and I’m so glad she did because it’s a riotious read. Sadly, Babette died earlier this year…
‘I’m a peanut butter and sardine sandwich in a vending machine full of candy’. I’m not usually one for sci-fi, but I have been on the lookout for stories with a STEM slant, and came across this book purely by chance. Let me say from the outset that I’m really glad that I did. ‘your…
‘You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose .’ Dr Seuss was born on 2 March 1904, so I thought today would be a good day to celebrate his work. Very early on when our daughter was learning to read (ie, during Reception),…