We're joining in with the #Bookstagram tag created by James of Mr Payne Reads on Instagram again this week. This time, we're pairing The Spots and the Dots by Helen Baugh and Marion Deuchars with The Perfect Fit by Naomi and James Jones. Both of these wonderful books use simple concepts to explore complex themes. Each story stresses the importance of not making judgements based on looks or perceived differences. They gently encourage children to examine their prejudices and p

It's been a while since we've joined in with the #Bookstagram challenge created by James of Mr Payne Reads on Instagram. This time, we're pairing She Rex by Michelle Robinson and Deborah Allwright with The Viking Who Liked Icing by Lu Fraser and Mark McKinley. Both of these fantastic, funny and beautifully illustrated rhyming stories challenge gender stereotypes. They encourage little readers to like what they want to like, be who they want to be, and ignore limitations place

We're jumping in on the #Bookstagram challenge created by James of Mr Payne Reads on Instagram again this week. This time, we're pairing Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton (Walker) with Bad Cat! by Nicola O'Byrne (Nosy Crow). These picture books feature hilarious animals whose behaviour is often less than desirable (and they're both orange!). While poor George struggles with his conscience, Fluffykins the cat just doesn't care. In both, the readers can guess what's about to hap

We're jumping in on the challenge created by James of Mr Payne Reads on Instagram - use the #BookMatchMonday hashtag and tag @mrpaynereads in your posts if you'd like to join in too. This time, we're pairing Be More Bernard by Simon Philip & Kate Hindley (Simon & Schuster) with We've Got Talent by Hannah Whitty and Paula Bowles (Simon & Schuster). Both of these wonderful books feature fabulous bunnies who encourage children to pursue their dreams, defy stereotypes, be who the

Fox by Isabel Thomas and Daniel Egnéus (Bloomsbury) and Counting Creatures by Julia Donaldson and Sharon King-Chai (Two Hoots Books) We're jumping in on the challenge created by James of Mr Payne Reads on Instagram - use the #BookMatchMonday hashtag and tag @mrpaynereads in your posts if you'd like to join in too. This week, we're pairing Fox by Isabel Thomas and Daniel Egnéus (Bloomsbury) with Counting Creatures by Julia Donaldson and Sharon King-Chai (Two Hoots Books). Thes

She Rex by Michelle Robinson and Deborah Allwright and The Magic Crayon by Amy Sparkes and Ali Pye We're jumping in on the challenge created by James of Mr Payne Reads on Instagram - use the #BookMatchMonday hashtag and tag @mrpaynereads in your posts if you'd like to join in too. We've chosen She Rex by Michelle Robinson and Deborah Allwright and The Magic Crayon by Amy Sparkes and Ali Pye. Both of these books champion creativity and the imagination, celebrate sibling relati