Category: Word Wednesday

We review Onjali Q. Raúf’s pair of excellent children’s novels that focus on difficult issues whilst remaining filled with empathy and hope

M.T. Hill’s ‘The Breach’ is a slow burning urban horror that chills with its creeping sense of dread.

‘Echo Cycle’ is intriguing and compelling specualtive fiction, that tips its hat to Orwell whilst also taking its readers to Ancient Rome.

A book that uses infographics to examine the structure, themes, and tropes of genre movies – what’s not to love?

‘Make a Living Living’ is a book about how to follow your dreams and make a living out of it.

Stephen Biesty’s ‘Incredible Cross-Sections’ has inspired children for a quarter of century. It’s easy to see why in this anniversary edition.

Ever wondered how your brain worked? Ever wondered how you wondered? Find out with DK’s excellent new book ‘How the Brain Works.”

‘I Don’t Like Books. Never. Ever. The End’ is a well thought out, tactile reading experience, designed to switch children onto the magic of books

‘China Through Time’ travels through 2,500 years of history of China’s Grand Canal in 14 beautifully illustrated panels.

What’s the Point of Math? If you don’t already know, you can find out in this excellent primer that informs and entertains in equal measure.

‘DC Comics: Year by Year’ is a slipcased hardback perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in comic book lore.

‘Big Ideas for Curious Minds’ will help your child understand themselves and the wider world. This excellent book will help bring families closer together.

Seeing Gender is an excellent book about free expression and understanding the multi-faced subject of gender identity.

‘Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life’ from DK Books. Everything you ever wanted to know about life before humans in a single awesome volume.