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Why we love The Queen in the Cave by Júlia Sardà
Walker Books, October 2021 The Queen in the Cave is the perfect book to climb into as the days get colder, the evenings get darker and...
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Oct 27, 20219 min read
A Spooktacular Place to Be: Review, Interview + Spooktacular Giveaway
Discover why we love this book, learn how Úna Woods creates her artwork, see her favourite creepy places, and find out how you could win...
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Oct 24, 20211 min read
Free Halloween Colouring Sheets
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Oct 21, 20213 min read
This book will cast a spell on you
Witch in Training by Michelle Robinson and Briony May Smith, Walker Books What's it about? A young witch called Betty is learning how to...
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Oct 19, 202110 min read
The Witchling's Wish: Review + Interview with Lu Fraser & Sarah Massini
It was so exciting to chat with the author and illustrator of one of the most beautiful books we've ever seen! Read a review, learn what...
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Oct 15, 20214 min read
How to win friends and influence ghouls
Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago, Walker Books Here's a book that had been on my wishlist for ages and one I really regret not...
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Oct 12, 202111 min read
Which Nose for Witch? by David Crosby & Carolina Coroa: Review + Interview
David Crosby is a rising star of the picture book world. His debut, Pirates vs. Monsters, won the prestigious Bishop's Stortford Award in...
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Oct 5, 20213 min read
An impressive little witch with irresistible charm
Ghosts in the House! by Kazuno Kohara, Square Fish/Macmillan What's it about? A little girl moves into an old house, but it's no ordinary...
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Mar 15, 20213 min read
Manners make the man (or the gnome)
Gnome by Fred Blunt, Andersen Press What's it about? This cautionary tale like "gno" other introduces readers to a grumpy gnome whose...
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Oct 16, 20202 min read
Are You Brave Enough to Enter the Halloween House?
The Halloween House by Riley Cain with illustrations by various artists "Have you ever heard the story, Of the werewolf and vampire,...
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Oct 12, 20202 min read
Crunchy Leaves, Cute Cats and Perfect Pumpkins
Ollie's Lost Kitten by Nicola Killen A little girl helps a lost kitten find its way home in this adorable story infused with the cosiness...
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Oct 8, 20205 min read
Little Monsters: Board Books for Halloween
Stories for babies, toddlers & preschoolers to enjoy this spooky season... Vegetables in Halloween Costumes by Jared Chapman I bet you...
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Oct 5, 20203 min read
The Powerful Magic of Finding Your Voice
Wanda's Words Got Stuck by Lucy Rowland and Paula Bowles A wonderful story about overcoming your fears and channelling the strength you...
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Oct 1, 20204 min read
Love Song for a Vampire
“In an old part of Dublin, right down by the sea, there’s a moon-shaped park with a creepy old tree. The Dublin vampire lives there.”
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Jul 17, 20203 min read
The Magical Meg, Mog and Owl
Meg's Eggs by Helen Nicoll and Jan Pienkowski It was completely by accident that I discovered how fantastic Meg, Mog and Owl are. I now...
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