The city roared like a jungle.
Leonie roared back at the city.
She shook her mane and swished her tail.
She was a lion girl.

Leonie and her mother are off to the big city! Inspired by the people, sights and sounds, Leonie can't wait to discover it all. Her mother tells her to stay close, but there's SO much to see. And surely nothing can scare a brave lion girl, can it?

A wild, spirited tale of imagination and self-belief, beautifully written by Olivia Hope and brought to life by Fiona Woodcock's stunning illustrations. Published by Bloomsbury Children's Books.

Grab your copy of "Little Lion Girl" from your favourite bookshop, or from bloomsbury.com, find a cozy spot, snuggle up and read along with us as we bring this gorgeous book to life.

Hello my Little Readers. Today we will be reading 'I Have A Super Power' - a book to encourage and empower both children and adults to learn and explore their emotions, thoughts and feelings, particularly focusing on anxiety. This book can enable better understating about anxiety, open up communication and encourage connection. Author, Ted Kelly wants children to know that even uncomfortable emotions like anxiety are ok to feel, and with this book you can find new ways to manage and overcome such challenging emotions. So what are you waiting for... It’s time to get to know the super hero in you! Published by Magic Mouse Books an imprint of Partnership Publishing.

Snuggle up and get ready to jump into “DOGFISH Just be YOU!” written by Rita Reed, illustrated by Craig Cartwright, from the engaging children’s picture book series Dogfish Tales.

Will Dogfish save the day? Dogfish sets out on an exciting Arctic adventure to see the glistening northern lights. Along the way he meets many talented friends and a baby polar bear who is in BIG trouble! Join Dogfish on his journey of self-esteem, confidence, and self-acceptance, as he travels the icy waters of the North. Following the crowd isn’t always the best thing to do. Everyone has their own special gifts and talents, so just be YOU!

Rita Reed is the Amazon Bestseller and award-winning author of DOGFISH Saves the Ocean, DOGFISH Stands Up to Bullying, and DOGFISH Just be YOU! The Dogfish Tales series spreads positivity, inclusiveness, love, and acceptance of all.

Thank you for listening my little readers,

Hannah & Patrick (woof!) x

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR LITTLE (& BIG) READERS!

The Big Christmas Bake, written by Fiona Barker and illustrated by Pippa Curnick, is a beautiful, lyrical, and humorous Christmas story for the whole family to enjoy. Join us for a funny, lively romp through the twelve days of Christmas, taking the elements of the popular carol, and weaving them cleverly into the ingredients for a Twelfth Night Cake. Starting with the partridge and its gift of dried fruit, this rhyming story includes all of the familiar characters from the song as they all contribute to the baking of the magnificent Twelfth Night cake. A trio of french hens bring baking powder Six geese bring eggs, and lots of feathers too Ten lords help carry the cake into the oven ready to bake At the end of the story, there is a recipe included to bake your own cake at home, giving this book the potential to be a favourite Christmas story as well as a resource to be used every year in introducing a twelfth-night cake tradition to a family.

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Happy Holidays,

Hannah & Patrick x

It's Christmas Eve at Storytime with Hannah and Patrick! Snuggle up at bedtime and join us as we jump into 'Selah's Gift to Father Christmas' by Jeanelle Brew, illustrated by Sarah Jane Docker, published by Bryan House Publishing. Selah is on a very important mission. With the help of her family, friends and Missy the kitten, she is searching for a present to give to Father Christmas. But as Christmas Eve draws nearer and nearer, will Selah find the perfect gift in time?

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Happy Holidays,

Hannah & Patrick x

Today's festive story, in the build up to Christmas day, is a reading of Chapter One from Wishyouwas: The tiny guardian of lost letters, written by Alexandra Page, illustrated by Penny Neville-Lee, published by Bloomsbury Children's Books 📖 Meet Wishyouwas, the tiny guardian of lost letters. It’s 1952, and London is shrouded in a thick smog. When Penny Black visits her uncle’s post office, she comes across the secret world of Sorters and Gatherers. Can she help them to deliver a joyful Christmas this year? Wishyouwas is the perfect stocking filler for every young reader. Ideal for fans of The Midnight Guardians, The Umbrella Mouse and Paddington. You’ll love this tale of enchanting adventure and magical creatures.

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Happy Holidays,

Hannah & Patrick x

We're counting down the days to Christmas and here's the perfect festive read for the big day... 'A Family Christmas' by Alana Washington, illustrated by Emily Nash, published by Uclan. Grab your copy to read along with us, plus it would make the perfect gift for Christmas! A heart warming Christmas tale that invites every child to see themselves and their family within its pages. A Family Christmas is a festive rhyming story that carries us along as Christmas Day unfolds. With family, festivities and fun at its heart, and all the magical ingredients needed to make the perfect Christmas Day.

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Happy Holidays,

Hannah & Patrick x

We're counting down the days to Christmas! Our second festive read-aloud tale is 'Fletcher and the Stars' by Julia Rawlinson and Tiphanie Beeke, published by Graffeg. As Fletcher looks up at the night sky, the stars flicker out, one by one. Soon, instead of a starry sparkle, there is... nothing! Fletcher sets out to help the stars shine again, but as he and Badger race through the winter woods, they find it’s not easy to reach the stars... and help can come from unexpected places. Join Fletcher and his friends as they reach for the sky in this sparkling story of friendship and discovery.

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Happy Holidays,

Hannah & Patrick x