Seven stories is a new Roaring Reads feature in which we ask a Scottish author to share a few stories about themselves.  It has been a busy spring for Lindsay Littleson, who celebrated the launch of her adventure story Guardians of the Wild Unicorns in February, and publishes The Titanic Detective Agency, on April 15... Continue Reading →

Leo's Wednesday gets off to an unusual start when a red-eyed toad lands on his head as he leaves his house – and that's just the opening of this amusing and action-packed adventure from Patrice Lawrence. Leo and his friend Rosa enlist the help of her Dad Raj, a TV wildlife presenter, and a pet... Continue Reading →

We've been having wee recce at the Scottish titles due out over the next few months (from April to June). Here are the titles we are most looking forward to. The Titanic Detective Agency, by Lindsay Littleson (Cranachan) - April 1 Hot on the hooves of Guardians of the Wild Unicorns (Lindsay Littleson's first book... Continue Reading →

Fred Pringle's London theatre company has fallen on hard times, so with a new name, a new mode of transport (steam train) and renewed hope, they head north in search of a fresh audience for their unique take on Shakespeare's plays – but things don't quite go to plan. The latest children's book from Edinburgh-based... Continue Reading →

Aalfred and Aalbert is the story of two aardvark neighbours who seem destined to be together – if only they could actually meet. There is much to love about this new picture book from Morag Hood, which is a simple story made special by its original characters, beautiful colour and perfectly-judged humour. Aalfred loves stars,... Continue Reading →

A round-up of the month's Scottish children's book news. February wasn't just award season in Hollywood, there were prize announcements in the book world too, with Farewell Tour of a Terminal Optimist, by John Young named the winner of the Scottish Teenage Book Prize. The Kelpies Edge title is the story of Connor Lambert, a... Continue Reading →

Joseph Lamb, author of The God of All Small Boys, recalls the childhood den which was the inspiration for part of his new book. There was a hole in the ground. It was broad and deep and long, almost a perfect square. Three small boys could easily have lain down, head to toe, and still... Continue Reading →

The Scottish Book Trust announced the contents of their new 2019/2020 Bookbug bags this week. Targeted at babies (from birth), toddlers (between one and two) and three-year-olds, the books gifted within the bags have been a welcome element of our family reading for several years. Bookbug has introduced us to some fantastic authors who went on... Continue Reading →