The Valley of Lost Secrets

Written by Lesley Parr & illustrated by David Dean This is one of the books that have been shortlisted for an award in the children’s fiction competition that my school runs every year. I chose to read this one first, as I enjoy historical fiction and thought the blurb was intriguing. I also loved the

The Lightbringers – Seasonal Myths and Legends

Author: Karin Celestine. Illustrator: Tamsin Rosewell Editor: Pamela Thom-Rowe  This lovely picture book is the first in a series of four which are based on the seasons, nature and folklore. We got our lovely signed copy from Kenilworth Books. The Lightbringers is a story all about hope and the idea that light will always return,