What better way to educate your child on neurodiversity than with the work of a best-selling and award-winning novelist? A while ago, we talked to Elle McNicoll about her brilliant debut, A Kind of Spark. Growing up, Elle felt there weren’t stories with neurodiverse girls.. Consequently, she wrote them – and as champions of diversity,…Read story
At Little Box of Books, we are passionate about stories that do not pigeon-hole diverse characters with a single-issue narrative. Lizzie & Lucky: The Mystery of the Stolen Treasure, features deaf characters. It is also packed with tales of pirates, the theatre, colourful hair. And dogs. Most definitely dogs. The author has hearing loss, and…Read story
DROP EVERYTHING!!! We interviewed the book legend that is Trish Cooke! Trish Cooke’s heart-warming book celebrates family. The baby realises that all his family members want a squeeze because they all love him so much. Helen Oxenbury (We’re Going on a Bear Hunt) gives delightful illustrations to this rhythmic text. We chatted to Trish Cooke….Read story
This week we are DELIGHTED to have been chatting with Jordan Kopy, writer of Theodora Hendrix and the Monstrous League of Monsters. You can read a review of this brilliant book here, or stick around and read about the importance of showing up and why we all need to celebrate the things that make us…Read story
This week we have interviewed the multi-talented Samantha Baines. She is an actress, comedian, broadcaster…and an author of brilliant children’s books featuring a deaf protagonist. Her latest book, The Night the Moon Went Out, is in January’s 4-7 book box. If you’d like to know more about what is in our January book boxes, head…Read story
The Accidental Diary of B.U.G is a must-read. The children’s book explodes with fantastic quirky doodles; an enthusiastic, chatty narrator; and a very strong sense of self. Jen Carney markets the book as being perfect for reluctant readers. Page One has a ‘Should You Read This Book Decision Maker’ flow-chart: by the end, your child…Read story
Would you like to raise an environmentally conscious child? It is more important than ever that children understand how important sustainability is for the future of our planet. Written by Helen Mortimer and illustrated by Katie Cottle, we present Omar, the Bees and Me. This heartfelt story manages to do quite a few things at…Read story
Our minds are all full of Summering and holidays. And what goes better with Summer holidays than good books? We have some CORKERS in your 4-7 boxes this month… as usual, excellent snacks, great gifts… AND amazing stories. This month, we are delighted to have The Pirate Mums in our 4-7 boxes. A story about…Read story
Atinuke writes books about life in a West African country through the eyes of Anna Hibiscus. Being born south-west Nigeria herself, Atinuke’s heartfelt portrayal of this region is true to her own experiences. Atinuke’s story-telling is rich and colourful. Her books are a great remedy for misconceptions about ‘African life’. Why did you start writing/illustrating…Read story
Never Show a T-Rex a Book will ignite any child’s interest in reading. In a fun way, Rashmi Sirdeshpande explains why reading is so important: from how clever it will make you to how much it will spark your imagination. We asked Rashmi Sirdeshpande ten questions. Why did you start writing/illustrating books for children? I…Read story
Today, we hear from Carrie Finison, author of Don’t Hug Doug. A children’s book all about consent and respecting boundaries: a really important topic to introduce in the early years. 1. Why did you start writing books for children? Looking back, most of my jobs have involved books, writing, or storytelling in some way. As…Read story
It is the last day of our June boxes today and we have had a bumper month of sales. But we knew that this month’s beautiful boxes were going to be popular so we bought in a few extras, so we have some left! And that is because we had the wonderful Nen and the…Read story
