Your selection was perfect for our children and what really made the difference was your ability to engage with each child, discuss their interests and help them to choose a suitable book based on your extensive knowledge of the books you were selling.

We are experiencing delays with deliveries to many countries, but in most cases local services have now resumed. Kids seem to be drawn to stories about bad guys and scary things, probably because they don't yet understand the "why" behind them.

I think this is a great choice for anyone who has a kid that likes all things scary, but you still want to emphasize being kind to others. This clever and funny inversion on a classic fairytale from award-winning author Bethan Stevens tells the laugh-out-loud story of a damsel who does not need saving! With Donaldson’s heartwarming, inspirational messages about being brave and standing up to bullies, a wise and enchanting story in a rhyme perfectly created for reading aloud, and Scheffler’s stunning and richly detailed illustrations providing lots to spot on every page, this is a creative partnership made in children’s reading heaven! This fabulous picture book from superstar author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is a riot of slapstick fun and silliness. The baddies devise different ways to scare her but are unsuccessful as she shows them kindness and understanding.

More about Julia: “I grew up in a tall Victorian London house with my parents, grandmother, aunt, uncle, younger sister Mary and cat Geoffrey (who was really a prince in disguise. You guys are such a force for good and I am a passionate supporter of Indie booksellers, so I'm so happy this worked out well (I'd love to know how many books were sold if you have it to hand - it felt like quite a lot!It’s a fantastic independent book seller that will actually be responsive and select appropriate books for you. Might their quarrel about their plans be sorted out by a mouse who suggests that the baddest baddy should be decided by who is first to steal her spotted hanky? Bronnie is so lovely with the boys and we also felt that having a man enthusing about the books set a great example. The monsters are not nearly as spooky or as clever as they think, and the result is pretty hilarious.

It's decent enough, with bright illustrations, some good rhymes and a brown skinned girl on the front (instead of the usual pink), but this is a mid-range effort in the Donaldson/Scheffler canon. Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. When a scary, fire-breathing dragon comes to visit, it's up to the damsel to take charge of her story and save the day for everyone.You guys were so fab and Dawn was such a lovely presence in the schools - I will absolutely be in touch next time I'm in your neck of the woods. Your words, like your reviews, bring books to life and give them a voice before the front cover is even turned.

I studied Drama and French at Bristol University, where I met Malcolm, a guitar-playing medic to whom I’m now married. We use Google Analytics to see what pages are most visited, and where in the world visitors are visiting from.A lighthearted story with a subtle feminist undertone that celebrates the joy of pockets, and how they can unleash the inquisitive, adventurous spirit of all young children.