Let me take you on a journey – with Monstrous Devices…. On the train to Paris

As they went, hand in hand, the bell-like chimes washed over Alex like waves in her wake. Staring at the small black head bobbing along in front of him, he …

My Brother is a Monster / My Sister is a Monster by Natalie Reeves Billing (illustrated by Lisa Williams)

Today I am delighted to be taking part in the blog tour for My Brother is a Monster / My Sister is a Monster by Natalie Reeves Billing and Lisa …

Brilliant Books for Children from Oxford Children’s books

Lotta Makes a Mess and Lotta says ‘No!’Astrid Lindgren and Mini Grey Pippi Longstoking Goes AbroadAstrid Lindgren and Lauren Child Super Happy Magic Forest and the Humongous Fungus and Super …

Amari and the night brothers by B B Alston

Today I’m delighted to be taking part in the blog tour for the rather brilliant, Amari and the Night Brothers by B B Alston Synopsis An epic middle grade supernatural …

How To Grow A dinosaur by Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves.

To celebrate I am today’s host for the very special Albie blog tour and would like to welcome author and creator Caryl Hart to Tales Before Bedtime to share five …

Magical Myths and legends chosen by Michael Morpurgo

Myths and legends have always inspired storytellers. They are afterall some of the earliest known stories originally told through word of mouth rather than written in books, films and theater …

My Mummy is a Monster by Natalie Reeves Billing and illustrated by Lisa Williams

Today I am delighted to be hosting the blog tour for a rather splendid picture book about looking at things from someone else’s perspective. May I introduce you to My …

Read With Me Young Readers – May 2020 Book Club Choices

Read With Me Young readers This month I have chosen a picture book and two middle grade titles for you to choose from. Bear Shaped will be beautiful to share …

Kitty and The Sky Garden Adventure

by Paula Harrison and illustrated by Jenny Lovlie Synopsis A magical adventure by the light of the moon. Kitty, Pumpkin, and Pixie discover a secret sky garden on the city …

Eagle Warrior by Gill Lewis

Synopsis Bobbie is thrilled that a golden eagle has settled near her family farm. She loves climbing the hills to watch it soar across the sky and stalk its prey. …