WIN with Spyceratops and Dinomania!
WIN class sets of Spyceratops and I Did See a Mammoth AND a Baby Dinosaur Workshop for your school from Dinomania! Read More
Preschool (0 to 5yo)
Non-fiction November reads
November marks the beginning of a month-long celebration of Non-Fiction books. As much as we love losing ourselves in a fantasy world or laughing along with our favourite protagonist, not every child finds their way to reading through fiction. Some children are motivated to read through curiosity and interest in… Read More
Egg-citing books to share together this Easter
With Easter fast approaching we have compiled a list of some of our favourite titles that will make egg-ceptional additions to your child’s Easter basket. Afterall, nothing makes a better (or less sugary) gift than a book! From adventurous egg hunts and Easter Bunny acquaintances to special stories of spring… Read More
Stocking Fillers for Young Readers
Struggling to find the perfect gifts for the young readers in your life? From Christmassy winter-warmers with powerful messages to beautifully illustrated classics, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy in this Christmas gift guide. Cindergorilla By Gareth P. Jones, Illustrated by… Read More
The Wonder Tree author Teresa Heapy meets Screech Owl Wildlife Park
We can think of no better way to have a HOOT then a chat about all things owls in the presence of an actual owl. That’s exactly what Teresa Heapy got to do when she spoke to Karen, Paula and Honey the Tawny owl from Screech Owl Wildlife Park. Read More
Mr. Men Little Miss collaborate with The Spice Girls to launch four new Little Miss Spice Girls books
The Spice Girls are known as the best-selling girl group of all time and the icons who started Girl Power. Now Baby, Ginger, Scary and Sporty have been immortalised as Little Miss characters to celebrate their upcoming Spice Girls 2019 UK stadium tour. Read More
The picture book the whole world needs this Christmas
Renowned children’s author Michael Morpurgo has teamed up with bestselling illustrator Jim Field for this year’s most heart-warming picture book, Grandpa Christmas. Read More
Creating a Christmas story with Grandpa Christmas illustrator Jim Field
In celebration of the release of Grandpa Christmas, and in the lead up to the festive season, illustrator Jim Field wrote a very special blog post taking us behind the drawing process of his stunning picture book with Michael Morpurgo. Read More
Getting Lifesize with Sophy Henn
In celebration of National Non-Fiction November, we're delighted to share a special blog post from Sophy Henn, the author and illustrator of Lifesize. Read More
Farshore celebrates National Non-Fiction November
November marks the beginning of National Non-Fiction month, an annual celebration of fun facts, discovery and information.
To celebrate, we've had a search of the Farshore bookshelves for some of our favourite non-fiction books to share with you. Read More
Pirates and girl power come together in Captain Sparklebeard
Best-selling author, Timothy Knapman, and award-winning illustrator, Sam Lloyd, have joined forces to create a pirate story with a twist: featuring a book-loving rebel who dares to be different! Read More
An interview with Ashling Lindsay
We're delighted to share a special blog post from illustrator Ashling Lindsay.
As a picture book illustrator, Ashling has illustrated the award-winning The Night Box and new release Between Tick and Tock, which were written by Louise Greig. Read More