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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This week marked Empathy Day in the UK. To celebrate we put together a list of thoughtful picture books that encourage the important themes of understanding, friendship and big emotions. Read More
In celebration of Father's Day on Sunday 17 June, we've searched the Farshore bookshelves for some of our favourite books about dads. Read More
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