This book I could not resist. A heartfelt magical tale set in Mexico, about a baby abandoned under a bridge and then being found covered in bees.
TheThis book I could not resist. A heartfelt magical tale set in Mexico, about a baby abandoned under a bridge and then being found covered in bees.
The bees actually care for the baby and become his kind of guardians. Loved it, such a heartfelt story of a family who come to care for the strange child and their lives together.
A treasured hardback with rose gold illustrations on the cover
I love these modern fairytales this one fromChild's Ballad's 2 & 19
It is worth checkingA treasured hardback with rose gold illustrations on the cover
I love these modern fairytales this one fromChild's Ballad's 2 & 19
It is worth checking out this book for the illustrations alone. But the story set in modern days and played out in some underground lands via the London Underground is a wonderful tale to behold....more
A modern day fairytale with heartbreak for the12 Dancing Princesses
Set in America in the 1920's the father of the girls always wanted a boy so his wiA modern day fairytale with heartbreak for the12 Dancing Princesses
Set in America in the 1920's the father of the girls always wanted a boy so his wife became a baby making machine but only gave birth to girls, whom the father hid away.
Just like in the fairytale the girls sneak out to dance away the night. Love it a great twist on the old tale.
We love Olly the Jack, and this third book is just as exciting as the others in the series. Olly is excited fA Halloween Treat much better than sweets
We love Olly the Jack, and this third book is just as exciting as the others in the series. Olly is excited for the Halloween Party. Along with his friends Luna the Lab and Greyson the Whippet they are all dressing up for the occassion, and Olly cannot wait to see what his friends will be wearing.
What will they get up to when the party starts, here is a little teaser:
With the party now flowing and guest in a great mood Olly and friends helped themselves to the food. The humans they caught them and started to shout And Olly and friends were swiftly thrown out.
Along with the bright colourful illustrations this is a fabulous rhyming read that children will love to read time and again. Certainly a Halloween Treat much better than sweets and Zero Calories!...more
What an amazing rhyming read, with bright colourful illustrations. We loved following all the children in the Halloween ParaWho doesn't love a parade?
What an amazing rhyming read, with bright colourful illustrations. We loved following all the children in the Halloween Parade. Great character's with fab costumes. A wonderful gift for your little trick or treaters. A Halloween treat much better than sweets, it won't your teeth and has zero calories....more
This is a wonderful eclectic mix of stories for the festive season. I have laughed and cried through several of these tales. 'AuguChristmas came early
This is a wonderful eclectic mix of stories for the festive season. I have laughed and cried through several of these tales. 'August in December' was one that stood out for me, along with 'Christmas at The Little Blu Bookshop' (Blu is correctly spelt just check out the story)
I loved the final story 'The Last Christmas ' but feel a little disappointed that I have to wait until next year to find out more.
***Some of the other stories in this wonderful anthology are also prequels or part of new books coming next year. This is why my score is 4* I would have liked to have gone immediately to more books by these talented writers. Worth checking out but will leave you wanting....more
I was excited when I learned about this forth coming novel, especially as the main character is a massive book loDebbie's books never cease to delight
I was excited when I learned about this forth coming novel, especially as the main character is a massive book lover like myself. Books about books with a touch of romance are always very appealing and I am a big fan of all the books of this talented author.
I loved the character of Charlotte but what stood out for me was the beautiful storyline of Charlotte's brother and his husband. Well worth checking out....more
I loved the opening to this story, a couple are missing yet the car is still in the drive and the houseI am so glad my house does not have a basement
I loved the opening to this story, a couple are missing yet the car is still in the drive and the house locked up from the inside. Police are called to investigate and when they learn the man of the house was an author they discount his notebook as a simple work of fiction
"I hope no one reads this because that means I’m dead."
The story builds at a nice pace then POW! It all kicks off, and boy it was disgustingly horrific. I felt rather nauseous. I had to put it away to read through the day and far away from the bathroom.
It has got a touch of the cross genres about it, although very clearly horror. It had a touch of mythology and the mention of a kind of Mexican folklore passed down about an ancient God experimenting with creatures and all life on earth then tossing away the failures.
The title tells us 'It lives in the basement' but It is so much more than that. Well worth a read....more
Love the twist of the authors name similar to when the sisters used make names for their writing like Charlotte Bronte taking the name of Currer Bell.Love the twist of the authors name similar to when the sisters used make names for their writing like Charlotte Bronte taking the name of Currer Bell.
I really enjoyed the ghostly gothic style of the story I found myself relating more to Emily's side of the tale....more
I was really looking forward to reading this but I didn't feel it was for me in the end, even after watching the movie.I was really looking forward to reading this but I didn't feel it was for me in the end, even after watching the movie....more
An unusual little story (under 50 pages) that will touch your soul. A story of love and loss viewed through the 'leaves' of a houseplant the owner namAn unusual little story (under 50 pages) that will touch your soul. A story of love and loss viewed through the 'leaves' of a houseplant the owner named George.
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