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Nora Nightsky by Rebecca Lewis-Oakes and Becka Moor – a sneaky peek

Annette, 3 Little Buttons — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:09:55 +0000

A brand new laugh out loud illustrated young fiction series, that’s bursting with charm, mischief and friendship. Oh my heart! Readers of Isadora Moon and Mummy Fairy and Me are going to LOVE Nora Nightsky. She’s cool. She’s fun. And she’s actually a star that’s heading to earth as a girl. ⭐️ ⭐️ Nora Nightsky ✏️ By Rebecca Lewis-Oakes @hellorebeccalo Illustrated by Becka Moor @beckamoor ❤️ Published by Scholastic @scholastic_uk Perfect for readers aged 6 – 9 years old Coming soon – 11th September 2025 Nora Nightsky by Rebecca Lewis-Oakes and Becka Moor Nora Nightsky is a […]

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The Wish Switch by Lynn Painter – middle grade review

Annette, 3 Little Buttons — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:32:40 +0000

✨ Friends to enemies, with a sprinkle of first crush flutters, a dash of magic and a whole heap of fun! ✨ Oh. My. Goodness! This book. I actually don’t know where to start, because I loved it so much. #wow It’s absolutely brilliant! Not just for teen readers, but for anyone who fancies reminiscing about secret first crushes, the bestest of friends, magic, adventures and all the giggles they bring. The Wish Switch by Lynn Painter The Wish Switch By Lynn Painter @lynnpainterbooks Published by Scholastic @scholastic_uk Middle grade / Teen 12-18 […]

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8 brilliant children’s books about nature

Annette, 3 Little Buttons — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:21:24 +0000

“If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.” – Frances Hodgson Burnett This year’s summer reading challenge 2025 is themed on adventures in nature and the great outdoors! We love books that jump into nature feet first, from magical worlds, gardening and birdwatching , to curious creatures , and exploring the outdoors. Here are 8 brilliant children’s books about nature that we love. 8 brilliant children’s books about nature The Girl Who Loves Bugs by Lily Murray and Jenny Lovlie Evie loves bugs. And she’s fed up […]

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Sammy Feels Shy by Tom Percival – picture book review

Annette, 3 Little Buttons — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:20:25 +0000

Sammy Feels Shy from bestselling creator of the Big Bright Feelings series, Tom Percival! ⭐️ Sammy Feels Shy By Tom Percival @tompercivalbooks ❤️ Published by Bloomsbury Children’s Books @bloomsburychildrens COMING SOON – July 2025 An uplifting story, that encourages little ones to not let feelings of shyness stand in the way of having fun. Sammy Feels Shy by Tom Percival Sammy loves having fun. At home, everything feels easy. But, when he’s surrounded by lots of people, his cheeks glow a brilliant bright pink and he doesn’t feel like he can talk. […]

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The Biggest Dog in the Book by Ben Lerwill and Mark Chambers – picture book review

Annette, 3 Little Buttons — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:24:46 +0000

A playful picture book that will tickle dog lovers, big and small. ⭐️ The Biggest Dog In The Book Written by Ben Lerwill @benlerwill Illustrated by Mark Chambers @markchambers ❤️ Published by DK Books @dkbooks Ahhhhh!!!! We’ve been waiting for a new doggie book to add to our collection. And, the Biggest Dog In The Book did not disappoint. The Biggest Dog in the Book by Ben Lerwill and Mark Chambers The story starts off with Agnes, a teeny tiny Chihuahua, who likes cuddles, cushions, and going on walks. But, she is NOT the […]

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The Fib by Pedro Iniguez and Nathan Kwan – picture book review

Annette, 3 Little Buttons — Fri, 09 May 2025 11:36:53 +0000

I LOVE a good sneak peek of up coming picture books, don’t you? When I got the chance to have a look at The Fib by Pedro Iniguez and Nathan Kwan, publishing later in October 2025, I couldn’t wait. It’s a brilliant new story about the importance of honesty. – Love this message. The Fib by Pedro Iniguez and Nathan Kwan Picture book, aimed at 3 – 8 year olds. *However, I think that grown ups and older children will also love the story! About the story It’s show and tell at school and Pepe […]

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The birthday party – Lettice rabbit collection by Mandy Stanley – picture book review

Annette, 3 Little Buttons — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:18:47 +0000

Here’s a little Easter helping of nostalgia, with this super cute bunny themed picture book. The birthday party – Lettice rabbit collection by Mandy Stanley is a well thumbed copy on our bookshelf. Packed full of beautiful illustrations, also by Mandy Stanley, it will leave you with a spring in your step. The birthday party – Lettice rabbit collection by Mandy Stanley Picture book 3 – 6 years old Synopsis “Lettice Rabbit is having a lovely time at a birthday picnic. But then it starts to rains. The party is going to be […]

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star by Lucy Rogers – picture book review

Annette, 3 Little Buttons — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:01:09 +0000

With Christmas twinkling around the corner, it’s the perfect time to share this beautiful picture book – Twinkle Twinkle Little Star by Lucy Rogers. The special thing about this, is that it’s actually a ‘sign-along’ song book which introduces little ones to British Sign Language. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star by Lucy Rogers Synopsis Everyone can join in with a first performance of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star in this sing- and sign-along introduction to British Sign Language. Introduced with step-by-step instructions to help little ones learn the BSL signs to the song, readers can then follow along with a […]

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Happy November – again!

Annette, 3 Little Buttons — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:09:58 +0000

Phew…I just about made it. Happy November – again – everyone! Did you get any snow? We got a sugar dusting in London. via GIPHY After an unintentional bloggy break I’m so happy to be back in our little part of the blogosphere. If you are a former #DreamTeam er, I’m super sorry that we didn’t put the linky back on through the year. I’ve had a peep on social media this week, and I can’t seem to spot any linky’s at all. – Did anyone see where they all went? Golden Egg Academy […]

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Hello November!

Annette, 3 Little Buttons — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 17:22:09 +0000

Can you believe it’s November already?! *Hooray… shouts the mum that LOVES the lead up to Christmas, but not the pooey leaves that seem to come with Autumn. It’s that time of year when London starts looking like Santa’s grotto and finally… it’s boot weather! This year I’ve had a bit of an extra extended break from the blog over the summer period. As always, work and fun has filled me up to my eyeballs. And, I know I should have been back sooner, but the extra breather has given me more time to come […]

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