If you’re looking for a suitably dreamy tale to share with your charges at nap-time, this magical, moonlit story could be just the ticket to Sleepsville that you’re seeking. Gloriously illustrated and lyrically translated from the original German, it follows Faith, the little fairy of the title, as she flies through the forest trying to work out why everyone is having a wakeful night, eventually discovering a midsummer night’s party where she dances until she’s finally ready for her bed. For the ultimate wind-down, try reading it with Beethoven’s Romance No.2 playing very quietly in the background…
Wonder is the unforgettable story of August Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. With over five million copies sold, Wonder is a true modern classic, a…
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One of the most popular topics of conversation amongst young children is ‘what I was like when I was *really* small’. They love to compare themselves with who they were just a…
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Despite the relentless efforts of teachers, policy makers and passionate advocates of mathematics over many years, numeracy is still a skill that’s often rather bizarrely…
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With The Gruffalo’s Child, Julia Donaldson proved herself more than capable of following up what had quickly become a beloved children’s classic with a sequel of similar…
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Something exciting is happening at the Heavenly Hippos Wildlife Park; gold stars are going to be awarded to winning animals in four categories: most popular, tidiest; most stylish;…
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