Kid’s Reading Corner Feb/Mar

Sara Shand from Emma’s at Oxford is in the hot seat to share her top picks for kids’ and young adult titles. Happy reading!

Scary Stories for Young Foxes

Christian McKay Heidicker

Square Fish

Ages 9+

The haunted season has arrived at Antler Wood. Seven little foxes listening to stories much later than they should. When Mia and Uly are separated from their litters, they discover a dangerous world full of monsters. In order to find a den, they venture through field and forest, facing unspeakable things that dwell in the darkness.

Beautifully written, imaginative and atmospheric, a little like Watership Down. Featuring interconnected bone-chilling and heart-warming stories and haunting illustrations. A story of survival and friendship.

Have You Seen Tomorrow?

Kyle Mewburn

Puffin

Ages 3–7

A beautifully illustrated picture book highlighting the message ‘there’s no time like the present’.

‘Rabbit couldn’t wait for tomorrow. Today had been exceptionally grey, and he hadn’t enjoyed yesterday at all. But tomorrow … well, tomorrow was sure to be extraordinary.’ While Rabbit is looking for tomorrow his friends help see what is wonderful about today. A charming gentle fable from the acclaimed Kyle Mewburn about gratitude, mindfulness and living in the present. A story to be read and re-read.

Little Tales of Hedgehog and Goat

Paula Green; illustrated by Kimberly Andrews

Puffin

Ages 6–9

Chock-full of adventure and wisdom, tall stories and tiny poems, this is a charming novel about friendship and finding magic in the everyday. Set on a New Zealand farm, where Goat is a creature of the day and Hedgehog hunts at night, their life in their rolling paddock will never be lonely or boring again.

Delightfully illustrated, it is perfect for children starting out on chapter books; or as a bedtime read-aloud book to be enjoyed by all.

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