This week my children's book reviews include a spookily good middle grade mystery and a selection of books perfect for Valentines for all ages.
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post. Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
DEMELZA & THE
SPECTRE DETECTORS BY HOLLY RIVERS
CHILDREN 8+
Demelza
Clock loves science and inventing. But she has a distinctly
unscientific skill: Spectre Detecting. When Grandma Maeve is
kidnapped can Demelza summon the ghosts to help solve this deadly
mystery? A spookily good mix of humour, science, the supernatural and
talking skulls! It deals with the subject of death sensitively and
has family and friendship at its heart. I especially loved the bond
between Demelza and her grandmother. For fans of Skulduggery
Pleasant.
Chicken
House PB £6.99
I LOVE YOU MORE AND
MORE BY NICKY BENSON & JONNY LAMBERT
BOARD BOOK 1+
A
bear leads their cub on a beautiful journey through nature. Past the
blue mountains, gushing waterfalls and under starlit nights. A
stunning little board book to share the love between parent and
child. The adorable collaged illustrations capture their bond while
exploring the surrounding twilight wilderness and meeting the
woodland animals. Children can spot foxes, deer and fish. A gorgeous
little gift for the family for Valentines.
Little
Tiger HB £4.99
A CUDDLE AND A CWTCH
BY SARAH KILBRIDE & JAMES MUNRO
CHILDREN 7+
A
dear little book celebrating the Welsh cuddle. On each page, the
rhyming text introduces the reader to all the ways a cwych can be
understood. The fun and original illustrations are charming and full
of a wide variety of relatable characters. It is full of words of
comfort, compassion and love. The perfect token of love, friendshp or
as a thank you. It is suitable for everyone whatever the age at any
time of year.
Graffeg
HB £6.99
SHE IS FIERCE EDITED BY
ANA SAMPSON
CHILDREN 10+
An
outstanding collection of 150 poems written by women across the ages
celebrating the centenary of women's suffrage. The subjects include
friendship, protest, body image and mental health, joy and loss.
Readers will enjoy their favourite poets such as Maya Angelou, Carol
Ann Duffy and Christina Rossetti while discovering lesser-known
female poets. Fascinating short biographies are included on each one.
A celebration of girl power that would make a beautiful and
inspirational gift.
Macmillan
PB £7.99
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