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The Blunders Book Review (Ages 7+) – A Classic David Walliams Comedy

The Blunders book review for ages 7+. An honest UK mum and 11-year-old’s review of this funny David Walliams story. Easy to read, full of chaotic humour and perfect for KS1–KS2 children building reading confidence.

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The Escape Room by Christopher Edge

Bedtime stories are still a really big thing in my house, and it’s getting harder and harder to consistently find great reads that my 10-year-old son and I both enjoy. We’ve devoured all of the Harry Potter books and absolutely loved the Morrigan Crow series (from Nevermoor). So, when looking for book recommendations for fans of those magical, twist-filled adventures, we stumbled across The...

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Book Review: Mummy Fairy and Me by Sophie Kinsella

If you're looking for a funny, heartwarming story that mixes everyday family life with a little bit of fairy magic, Mummy Fairy and Me by Sophie Kinsella is a fantastic choice.

My 8-year-old daughter and I read this together as part of our bedtime story routine, and it quickly became a favourite — full of laughs, lovely characters, and just the right amount of magical chaos!

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📚 The Midnight Hour by Benjamin Read & Laura Trinder – A Parent’s Honest Review

We recently finished reading The Midnight Hour by Benjamin Read and Laura Trinder, and I wanted to share our thoughts — especially for other parents who are always on the lookout for magical adventures to enjoy with their children!

We actually came across this book on Amazon, and what really stood out to us was the line: “Perfect for fans of The Trials of Morrigan Crow.” Well — if you know us...

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Detective Sleuth by David Walliams

If you’re a fan of David Walliams, I think you will love Detective Sleuth. We’ve read plenty of his books in our house—some of my other favorites include Ice Mammoth and The Beast of Buckingham Palace —but this one might just top the list!

The Storyline

The book follows a determined young detective, Dilly, and her loyal canine sidekick, Watson. They’re aboard a luxurious cruise ship...

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Spikey, the perfect Children's book for animal lovers

As a ten-year-old who loves hedgehogs, this book is perfect for me. I love reading at night as it calms me down and gets me ready for my sleep. I have been looking for a book to read for a long time so when I got these books delivered from the author herself, I was buzzing.

What is the story about?

This story is about a hedgehog called Spikey who ventures out of his home and...

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Animalcolm by David Baddiel – A Fun and Uplifting Read for Kids

My son and I have read a couple of David Baddiel's stories and really enjoyed them, so when we spotted ' Animalcolm ' we decided to give it a go. We have always found David Baddeil's books fun and easy to read, so it's a great choice for some light reading with a fun storyline.

A Story Full of Adventure and Animal Antics

The book follows Malcolm Bailey, a boy who really doesn’t like...

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The Explorer by Katherine Rundell – A Mum’s Review

As a mum, I’m always on the lookout for exciting new books to read with my children, so when I stumbled across Amazon’s Teacher’s Picks section, I was intrigued. That’s where I found The Explorer by Katherine Rundell , and after reading it with my 8-year-old daughter, I can see why it’s a top recommendation!

This adventure-filled children’s book follows four children— Fred, Con, Lila...

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The Ugly 5 Book by Julia Donaldson

We are big Julia Donaldson fans, so when we came across The Ugly five , which is one of Donaldsons lesser known books, we were keen to give it a go.

The Ugly Five" by Julia Donaldson is all about Africa's less conventionally attractive animals and celebrates their charm and character. Set against the backdrop of the African savannah, the story introduces readers to the "Ugly Five" -...

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My favourite children's book series EVER

Morrigan Crow Book series review

This is hands down my favourite children’s book EVER!

I have to admit that when my son first picked up this book from the library I was really skeptical, mostly because the first page in the book talks all about funerals and coffins! My son was 7 at the time and I really felt like I was pushing it in terms of it being appropriate, but he was adamant...

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"My Emotions and Me" Review: A Mum's Perspective on this new Graphic Novel for Families

As a mum who always seeks out engaging and educational resources for my kids, I was thrilled to be gifted a copy of " My Emotions and Me " by Art-mella. This graphic novel is more than just a book; it's a great way for children to start understanding emotions and help them learn how to manage them. As an adult, I certainly picked up some new strategies for dealing with my children’s emotions...

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