Peace Lily
March 8th marks International Women’s Day, and what better way to celebrate this day, than to look at a book which celebrates the role of
Category: Historical Fiction
Survivors
“For as long as people have looked for adventure, some have also found danger …”
I have always loved reading true stories of survival. I
The Christmas Truce
So today is my birthday!! Eek!! So I wanted to blog about a very special book for a special occasion. I’ve already covered two of
A Christmas Carol Search & Find
Perfect for Book Monsters Advent day 2 is A Christmas Carol Search & Find illustrated by Louise Pigott, Original story by Charles Dickens and retold
Real-Life Mysteries & The Histronauts
We’re halfway through Non-Fiction November already and my good intentions of celebrating my favourite non-fic titles have been scuppered by work, travel and colds! We’re
Monster Bites – Remembrance
Remembrance day is fast approaching, and although this is something we should cover all year round, it’s the perfect opportunity to share with children stories
A Song for Will and the Lost Gardeners of Heligan
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, near Mevagissey in Cornwall, were, for many years, very much lost. Once a thriving kitchen and flower garden run by
Sweet Pizza
Every month, over on Twitter I help run and join in a monthly online book chat called @KidLitReaders We read a book, and then
Book Monster’s Best Bites of 2015!
We have reached the end of 2015! And what a year it has been for children’s publishing, some truly fantastic books out there for
A Christmas Truce, The Night Before and a bit of a Sleigh Ride.
“Christmas time! Mistletoe and wine” … oops, sorry, caught me out there. Hello everyone! This month has been a very hectic one at Book
